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Finch Calls Rudy Gobert a First-Ballot Hall of Famer

The public endorsement signals Minnesota's confidence in Gobert as the team's likely defensive anchor next season.

Mike Brown Says OG Anunoby Was 'Robbed' of All-Defensive First Team

Caruso Hit With Goaltend and Tech for Shoe Block as Thunder Clinch Playoff Berth

Carmelo Anthony Anoints Anthony Edwards NBA’s Best as Blake Griffin Praises His Defense

No. 12 Florida Strengthens SEC Lead, Climbs to Projected No. 2 Seed After Kentucky Win

Kevin Garnett Blasts International NBA Stars Over Flopping, Defense

Tom Izzo Tells Kur Teng ‘You Can’t Guard My Mother’ During Michigan State’s Win at Oregon

Knicks Will Use Mikal Bridges as Matchup-Proof Stopper in Mike Brown’s Up-Tempo Scheme

Deandre Ayton Puts Defense First in Early Lakers Preseason Run

Knicks Emerging as Favorites to Land Ben Simmons

Knicks Close In on Brendan O’Connor Hire to Bolster Defense

Jrue Holiday Unveiled as Trail Blazers’ Lead Guard During Lillard’s Rehab