Here’s the latest on Draymond Green and the Defensive Player of the Year race.
- Recent status: Green has repeatedly argued his case for DPOY in 2025–26 discussions, highlighting his impact on defense and leadership for the Warriors.[1][5]
- Context: In 2024–25 he was among the top candidates, with coverage noting his finalist status and strong late-season defensive performances toward the award discussion.[3][4]
- Outcome status: As of now, there isn’t a definitive, official 2025–26 DPOY winner announced in the sources I have, but Green’s candidacy has been consistently mentioned in credible outlets through late April 2025 and into 2026 cycle conversations.[8][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent published winner and season-by-season DPOY results from NBA.com or a major sports outlet and summarize how Green’s 2025–26 performance compares to the eventual winner. I can also track Green’s defensive stats (defended shots, steals, blocks, defensive rating) over the current season to illustrate his impact.
Sources
Green last won Defensive Player of the Year in 2017
www.cbssports.comAfter a defensive gem that held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting -- the Bucks star's worst shooting game in the past two seasons -- the Warriors' Draymond Green outlined his case for a second Defensive Player of the Year award.
abc7news.comDraymond Green has been named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for March, strengthen his late season push for DPOY.
clutchpoints.comWarriors forward Draymond Green was recently revealed as one of the top three finalists for the NBA's DPOY award
clutchpoints.comGolden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green believes he has a strong case to win the Defensive Player of the Year award this season.
basketnews.comAfter a defensive gem that held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting -- the Bucks star's worst shooting game in the past two seasons -- the Warriors' Draymond Green outlined his case for a second Defensive Player of the Year award.
abc30.comFor the first time in his career, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been named NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
bleacherreport.comDraymond Green has been vocal about his desire to capture his second Defensive Player of the Year trophy, but his on-court production and impact ha...
www.nba.com'One million percent I have a case,' Green said after the Warriors' win on Tuesday
www.cbssports.comAfter a defensive gem that held Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting -- the Bucks star's worst shooting game in the past two seasons -- the Warriors' Draymond Green outlined his case for a second Defensive Player of the Year award.
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