RAPM & JUNKIE
Defensive JUNKIE
Defensive component of JUNKIE (Joint Unified Noise-Kontrolled Impact Estimate). Negative values indicate fewer expected points allowed (better defense). Learn more
Min. 9
GP (10% of team's games), 10 MPG
Relax qualifiers
| # | Player | D-JUNKIE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 |  | Evan Mobley  CLE | -1.6 |
| 58 |  | Craig Porter Jr. CLE | -1.2 |
| 69 |  | Donovan Mitchell CLE | -1.1 |
| 70 |  | Jarrett Allen CLE | -1.1 |
| 76 |  | Lonzo Ball CLE | -1.0 |
| 85 |  | Dean Wade CLE | -0.9 |
| 114 |  | Keon Ellis  SAC/CLE | -0.7 |
| 158 |  | Thomas Bryant CLE | -0.4 |
| 191 |  | Jaylon Tyson CLE | -0.1 |
| 205 |  | Nae'Qwan Tomlin CLE | -0.1 |
| 215 |  | Larry Nance Jr. CLE | -0.1 |
| 265 |  | Tyrese Proctor CLE | +0.2 |
| 282 |  | Sam Merrill CLE | +0.3 |
| 291 |  | Max Strus CLE | +0.4 |
| 312 |  | De'Andre Hunter CLE/SAC | +0.6 |
| 343 |  | Dennis Schröder SAC/CLE | +0.8 |
| 373 |  | James Harden  LAC/CLE | +0.9 |
| 404 |  | Darius Garland CLE/LAC | +1.3 |
Top defensive JUNKIE leaders
The current 2025-26 Season NBA leaders in defensive JUNKIE are Victor Wembanyama (-5.6, SAS), Rudy Gobert (-4.1, MIN), Derrick White (-3.5, BOS), Chet Holmgren (-3.5, OKC), and Cason Wallace (-3.3, OKC).