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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 |  | Jaren Jackson Jr.  MEM/  UTA | 1.5 |
| 60 |  | Cedric Coward MEM | 1.3 |
| 115 |  | Jock Landale MEM/ ATL | 1.0 |
| 121 |  | Cam Spencer MEM | 0.9 |
| 133 |  | Walter Clayton Jr. UTA/MEM | 0.8 |
| 159 |  | Jaylen Wells MEM | 0.4 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage defensive rebounds are Nikola Jokić (3.0, DEN), Victor Wembanyama (3.0, SAS), Chet Holmgren (2.7, OKC), Jalen Johnson (2.6, ATL), and Karl-Anthony Towns (2.6, NYK).