The NBA postseason is in progress, and after the play-in week, we have an opportunity to reflect on the regular season. We`ve already predicted individual awards and provided regular-season grades for all 30 teams. Now, we are announcing our selections for the All-NBA, All-Defense, and All-Rookie teams for the 2024-25 season.
Remember, there are three All-NBA teams, but only First and Second Teams for All-Defense and All-Rookie. Also, note the 65-game minimum to be eligible for All-NBA and All-Defense, but not All-Rookie. For instance, Kevin Durant, with 62 games, won`t be on All-NBA, and Kris Dunn is ineligible for All-Defense despite his strong defensive season. Dunn played 74 games but didn`t meet the rule of playing at least 20 minutes in enough games to qualify. This is a specific rule to consider.
With these rules in mind, here are the staff picks for the 2024-25 All-NBA, All-Defense, and All-Rookie Teams, as voted by Brad Botkin, James Herbert, Jack Maloney, Sam Quinn, Bill Reiter, Colin Ward-Henninger, and Jasmyn Wimbish.
CBS Sports All-NBA Teams
| Team | Player | Player | Player | Player | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Team |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC SG
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Nikola Jokic
DEN C
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIL PF
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Jayson Tatum
BOS PF
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Anthony Edwards
MIN SG
|
| Second Team |
Donovan Mitchell
CLE SG
|
Stephen Curry
GS PG
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LeBron James
LAL SF
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Jalen Brunson
NY PG
|
Evan Mobley
CLE PF
|
| Third Team |
Cade Cunningham
DET SG
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Karl-Anthony Towns
NY PF
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Tyrese Haliburton
IND PG
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James Harden
LAC PG
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
MEM PF
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Four First-Team All-NBA spots were clear choices: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, Jayson Tatum, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, all returning from last year`s First Team. The main question was for the fifth spot, which Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves secured in a close vote. Edwards narrowly beat Donovan Mitchell, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James, all of whom received at least one First-Team vote from our panel of seven experts.
The Knicks and Cavs are the only teams with two players on our All-NBA Teams, with 13 different NBA teams represented overall.
CBS Sports All-Defense Teams
| Team | Player | Player | Player | Player | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Team |
Evan Mobley
CLE PF
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Draymond Green
GS PF
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Amen Thompson
HOU PG
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Dyson Daniels
ATL SG
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Luguentz Dort
OKC SF
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| Second Team |
Jaren Jackson Jr.
MEM PF
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Jalen Williams
OKC SF
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Ivica Zubac
LAC C
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OG Anunoby
NY SF
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Rudy Gobert
MIN C
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There were three unanimous First-Team selections: Evan Mobley, Draymond Green, and Amen Thompson. Mobley and Green received multiple votes in our Defensive Player of the Year selections earlier in the week, indicating a close DPOY race. Both are featured here, along with Thompson, Dyson Daniels, and Lu Dort in the First Team. The Thunder, with the league’s best defense, have two selections, including Dort on the Second Team.
CBS Sports All-Rookie Teams
| Team | Player | Player | Player | Player | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Team |
Stephon Castle
SA PG
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Jaylen Wells
MEM SF
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Zaccharie Risacher
ATL SF
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Zach Edey
MEM C
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Alex Sarr
WAS C
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| Second Team |
Kel`el Ware
MIA C
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Matas Buzelis
CHI SF
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Donovan Clingan
DEN C
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Reed Sheppard
KY SG
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Ja`Kobe Walter
BAY SG
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Jasper Hawthorne