High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Defensive rebounds
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |  | Jaren Jackson Jr.  MEM/  UTA | 9.2 |
| 75 |  | Cedric Coward MEM | 8.1 |
| 78 |  | Cam Spencer MEM | 8.0 |
| 85 |  | Jock Landale MEM/ ATL | 7.8 |
| 133 |  | Walter Clayton Jr. UTA/MEM | 5.4 |
| 158 |  | Jaylen Wells MEM | 3.7 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Luka Dončić (19.2, LAL), Victor Wembanyama (17.5, SAS), Karl-Anthony Towns (17.0, NYK), Nikola Jokić (16.9, DEN), and Jalen Johnson (16.0, ATL).