The betting favorites, according to Caesars Sportsbook, are Jaren Jackson Jr. (+100) and Evan Mobley (+130). Already, both defy the top-five defense rule. Jackson's Grizzlies rank seventh. Mobley's Cavaliers rank eighth. But both check the big man requirement, and both play for winning teams.

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season with a deep vein thrombosis issue. If you’re here, you might be wondering if he’s still eligible to win the Defensive Player of the Year award after his blood clot.

With Wembanyama out, the NBA has a new leaderboard for the DPOY race at BetMGM. Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is the odds-on favorite, followed by another agile big man then a trio of guards.

For defensive players in the NFL, their top award is the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. While the NFL MVP award is the sport’s most prestigious individual award and attracts the most attention, it’s completely dominated by offensive players (especially quarterbacks).

News of Victor Wembanyama's season-ending blood clot diagnosis shook the NBA world to its core. The Sporting News discusses how Wemby's injury affects the Defensive Player of the Year betting odds, and introduces you to the new best bets to win DPOY.