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
Steals
| # | Player | Stl | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 |  | Jaylen Wells  MEM | 2.5 |
| 48 |  | Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM/  UTA | 2.4 |
| 73 |  | Cam Spencer MEM | 2.0 |
| 96 |  | Walter Clayton Jr. UTA/MEM | 1.7 |
| 117 |  | Cedric Coward MEM | 1.4 |
| 160 |  | Jock Landale MEM/ ATL | 0.4 |
Top steals leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in high leverage steals are Jordan Goodwin (7.0, PHX), Ausar Thompson (5.0, DET), Jake LaRavia (4.6, LAL), Keon Ellis (4.5, CLE), and Tari Eason (4.5, HOU).