Hustle
Contested shots
Shots defended close enough to affect the attempt.
Min. 10% of team's games Relax qualifiers
| # | Player | CS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  | Zach Edey  MEM | 8.0 |
| 48 |  | Santi Aldama MEM | 6.7 |
| 90 |  | Cedric Coward MEM | 5.3 |
| 117 |  | GG Jackson MEM | 4.7 |
| 134 |  | Walter Clayton Jr. MEM | 4.3 |
| 177 |  | Jahmai Mashack MEM | 3.8 |
| 178 |  | Olivier-Maxence Prosper MEM | 3.8 |
| 181 |  | Taylor Hendricks MEM | 3.8 |
| 187 |  | Tyler Burton MEM | 3.7 |
| 204 |  | Jaylen Wells MEM | 3.5 |
| 274 |  | Scotty Pippen Jr. MEM | 2.9 |
| 318 |  | Javon Small MEM | 2.6 |
| 327 |  | DeJon Jarreau MEM | 2.5 |
| 342 |  | Taj Gibson MEM | 2.4 |
| 348 |  | Rayan Rupert MEM | 2.3 |
| 354 |  | Ty Jerome MEM | 2.2 |
| 380 |  | Cam Spencer MEM | 2.0 |
| 419 |  | Ja Morant MEM | 1.7 |
| 465 |  | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope MEM | 1.2 |
Top contested shots leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in contested shots are Donovan Clingan (13.5, POR), Rudy Gobert (10.6, MIN), Evan Mobley (10.3, CLE), Chet Holmgren (10.0, OKC), and Anthony Davis (9.7, WAS).