For the 2024-25 year, the Denver Nuggets lead the league in defensive rebounds surrendered per game with 30.4. Holding 2nd place are the New York Knicks, with a DRB’s conceded per contest total of 30.7. Earning a mark of 31.6, the Memphis Grizzlies rank in the third spot. Finishing out the top five are the Utah Jazz (31.7) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (31.7).
2024-25 NBA Team Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game Leaders

DRB Rank | Team | DRB |
---|---|---|
1st | Denver Nuggets | 30.4 |
2nd | New York Knicks | 30.7 |
3rd | Memphis Grizzlies | 31.6 |
4th | Utah Jazz | 31.7 |
5th | Cleveland Cavaliers | 31.7 |
6th | Detroit Pistons | 31.8 |
7th | Minnesota Timberwolves | 32.0 |
8th | Los Angeles Lakers | 32.0 |
9th | Houston Rockets | 32.1 |
10th | Portland Trail Blazers | 32.2 |
11th | Los Angeles Clippers | 32.4 |
12th | Dallas Mavericks | 32.6 |
13th | Brooklyn Nets | 32.8 |
14th | Sacramento Kings | 32.8 |
15th | Toronto Raptors | 32.9 |
16th | Orlando Magic | 33.2 |
17th | Phoenix Suns | 33.3 |
18th | Indiana Pacers | 33.4 |
19th | Oklahoma City Thunder | 33.5 |
20th | Boston Celtics | 33.8 |
21st | Philadelphia 76ers | 33.8 |
22nd | Charlotte Hornets | 33.9 |
23rd | Atlanta Hawks | 34.2 |
24th | Golden State Warriors | 34.2 |
25th | Miami Heat | 34.4 |
26th | San Antonio Spurs | 34.4 |
27th | New Orleans Pelicans | 34.5 |
28th | Milwaukee Bucks | 34.9 |
29th | Washington Wizards | 35.4 |
30th | Chicago Bulls | 35.9 |