Yahoo Sports has published its early 2026-27 NBA Defensive Player of the Year power rankings, listing the top 10 candidates for the award. The rankings were released on November 9, 2026, by Fadeaway World contributor Fran Leiva.
A photo accompanying the story shows San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama looking toward the team bench during the first quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings on November 6, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Wembanyama, wearing jersey number 1, is widely considered a leading contender for the defensive honor.
The full power rankings analysis evaluates the top defensive performers across the league at this early stage of the season.
