In regard to the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics are sitting in first place in thefts given up per game with 6.2. Positioned in second are the New York Knicks, collecting a thefts given up per game total of 7.3. With a mark of 7.3, the Philadelphia 76ers rank in the 3rd spot. Finishing out the top 5 are the Oklahoma City Thunder (7.6) as well as the San Antonio Spurs (7.7).
2025-26 NBA Team Steals Allowed Per Game Leaders
| SPG Rank | Team | SPG |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Boston Celtics | 6.2 |
| 2nd | New York Knicks | 7.3 |
| 3rd | Philadelphia 76ers | 7.3 |
| 4th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 7.6 |
| 5th | San Antonio Spurs | 7.7 |
| 6th | Toronto Raptors | 7.8 |
| 7th | Denver Nuggets | 7.8 |
| 8th | Miami Heat | 7.9 |
| 9th | Phoenix Suns | 7.9 |
| 10th | New Orleans Pelicans | 8.0 |
| 11th | Indiana Pacers | 8.1 |
| 12th | Charlotte Hornets | 8.2 |
| 13th | Orlando Magic | 8.2 |
| 14th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 8.3 |
| 15th | Los Angeles Clippers | 8.5 |
| 16th | Atlanta Hawks | 8.5 |
| 17th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 8.6 |
| 18th | Milwaukee Bucks | 8.7 |
| 19th | Sacramento Kings | 8.7 |
| 20th | Dallas Mavericks | 8.8 |
| 21st | Golden State Warriors | 8.8 |
| 22nd | Memphis Grizzlies | 8.8 |
| 23rd | Detroit Pistons | 8.9 |
| 24th | Los Angeles Lakers | 8.9 |
| 25th | Houston Rockets | 9.0 |
| 26th | Chicago Bulls | 9.1 |
| 27th | Brooklyn Nets | 9.1 |
| 28th | Utah Jazz | 9.3 |
| 29th | Washington Wizards | 9.7 |
| 30th | Portland Trail Blazers | 10.8 |
