In the 2025-26 campaign, the Houston Rockets hold down the top spot in defensive rebounds surrendered per game with 28.2. Ranking in second place are the Charlotte Hornets, possessing a defensive boards given up per game total of 29.1. Having earned a number of 29.3, the Detroit Pistons are holding on to the third spot. Finishing out the top five are the Los Angeles Lakers (30.1) and the Boston Celtics (30.4).
2025-26 NBA Team Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game Leaders
| DRB Rank | Team | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Houston Rockets | 28.2 |
| 2nd | Charlotte Hornets | 29.1 |
| 3rd | Detroit Pistons | 29.3 |
| 4th | Los Angeles Lakers | 30.1 |
| 5th | Boston Celtics | 30.4 |
| 6th | New York Knicks | 30.5 |
| 7th | Los Angeles Clippers | 30.8 |
| 8th | Portland Trail Blazers | 31.0 |
| 9th | Denver Nuggets | 31.6 |
| 10th | Phoenix Suns | 31.9 |
| 11th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 31.9 |
| 12th | Toronto Raptors | 31.9 |
| 13th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 32.0 |
| 14th | San Antonio Spurs | 32.1 |
| 15th | Golden State Warriors | 32.7 |
| 16th | Sacramento Kings | 32.8 |
| 17th | Orlando Magic | 32.9 |
| 18th | New Orleans Pelicans | 33.1 |
| 19th | Philadelphia 76ers | 33.2 |
| 20th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 33.3 |
| 21st | Milwaukee Bucks | 33.4 |
| 22nd | Brooklyn Nets | 33.4 |
| 23rd | Utah Jazz | 33.9 |
| 24th | Memphis Grizzlies | 34.0 |
| 25th | Atlanta Hawks | 34.1 |
| 26th | Chicago Bulls | 34.4 |
| 27th | Washington Wizards | 34.7 |
| 28th | Miami Heat | 34.8 |
| 29th | Dallas Mavericks | 34.8 |
| 30th | Indiana Pacers | 35.4 |
