One opposing coach argues Chet Holmgren is 'the No. 1 rim protector in the league'

Victor Wembanyama begs to differ.

Lakers calling teams to acquire perimeter help and rim protection

The Lakers have been making calls to acquire perimeter help and rim protection, league sources said. And between Rui ...
Yardbarker

Lakers' lack of rim protection costs them in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers' lack of size and rim protection has been a glaring weakness ever since they traded Anthony Davis. Those issues were more prevalent than ever in their 116-104 Game 3 loss to the ...
Yardbarker

Chet Holmgren's Rim Protection Makes OKC Thunder's Elite Defense Even Better

The Oklahoma City Thunder have boasted the best defense in the NBA throughout the 2024-25 season. In fact, many observers consider OKC's defense one of the most suffocating in recent memory, and the ...
Sports Illustrated

Do the Rockets Have Enough Rim Protection to Compete?

The Houston Rockets ascended to new heights this season by using an elite defense and even offensive production. They dominated teams defensively and consistently crashed the glass at a higher rate ...
Los Angeles Daily News

Lakers need better perimeter defense in light of size disparity

MINNEAPOLIS — After the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Lakers in Game 1 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series, Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels provided insight into how he scored a then ...
CBSSports.com

Mick Cronin on Rim Protection, Team Health, Dent's Production -- Excerpt

Check out UCLA head coach Mick Cronin in this BruinReportONline excerpt as he talks about the importance of rim protection, especially this week with Gonzaga coming up next. He also discussed having a ...