During the 2024-25 campaign, the Denver Nuggets rank first in defensive boards given up with 2,518. Positioned in the runner up spot are the New York Knicks, with a defensive rebounds surrendered total of 2,538. Having a total of 2,589, the Houston Rockets come in at the third spot. Rounding out the top five are the Los Angeles Clippers (2,605) along with the Los Angeles Lakers (2,609).
2024-25 NBA Team Defensive Rebounds Allowed Leaders
| DRB Rank | Team | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Denver Nuggets | 2,518 |
| 2nd | New York Knicks | 2,538 |
| 3rd | Houston Rockets | 2,589 |
| 4th | Los Angeles Clippers | 2,605 |
| 5th | Los Angeles Lakers | 2,609 |
| 6th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2,611 |
| 7th | Detroit Pistons | 2,618 |
| 8th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2,624 |
| 9th | Memphis Grizzlies | 2,625 |
| 10th | Portland Trail Blazers | 2,650 |
| 11th | Sacramento Kings | 2,653 |
| 12th | Utah Jazz | 2,670 |
| 13th | Phoenix Suns | 2,678 |
| 14th | Orlando Magic | 2,703 |
| 15th | Boston Celtics | 2,704 |
| 16th | Dallas Mavericks | 2,719 |
| 17th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2,727 |
| 18th | Atlanta Hawks | 2,735 |
| 19th | Golden State Warriors | 2,744 |
| 20th | Toronto Raptors | 2,750 |
| 21st | Brooklyn Nets | 2,754 |
| 22nd | Indiana Pacers | 2,775 |
| 23rd | New Orleans Pelicans | 2,778 |
| 24th | Miami Heat | 2,783 |
| 25th | Charlotte Hornets | 2,783 |
| 26th | Philadelphia 76ers | 2,787 |
| 27th | San Antonio Spurs | 2,794 |
| 28th | Milwaukee Bucks | 2,812 |
| 29th | Chicago Bulls | 2,878 |
| 30th | Washington Wizards | 2,949 |
