NBA steals leaders 2025-26

Kevin Porter Jr. leads the NBA in steals in 2025-26 with 2.2 steals per game, ahead of Ausar Thompson (2.0) and Matisse Thybulle (2.0).

Players with at least 20 games qualify.

NBA steals leaders 2025-26
#	Player	Team	GP	MIN	Steals
1	Kevin Porter Jr.	MIL	38	33.2	2.2
2	Ausar Thompson	DET	73	26.0	2.0
3	Matisse Thybulle	POR	30	16.0	2.0
4	Dyson Daniels	ATL	76	33.2	2.0
5	Tyrese Maxey	PHI	70	38.0	1.9
6	Cason Wallace	OKC	77	26.6	1.9
7	Kawhi Leonard Questionable, expected back Oct 10	LAC	65	32.2	1.9
8	Jalen Suggs	ORL	57	27.6	1.8
9	Paul George	PHI	37	30.6	1.7
10	Luka Doncic	LAL	64	35.8	1.6
11	Kris Dunn	LAC	82	27.2	1.6
12	Herbert Jones	NOP	56	28.4	1.6
13	OG Anunoby	NYK	67	33.2	1.6
14	De'Anthony Melton	GSW	49	23.0	1.6
15	Reed Sheppard	HOU	82	26.2	1.5
16	John Konchar	UTA	56	19.9	1.5
17	Ryan Rollins	MIL	74	32.1	1.5
18	Jordan Goodwin	PHX	70	22.5	1.5
19	Donovan Mitchell	CLE	70	33.5	1.5
20	Trey Murphy III	NOP	66	35.4	1.5
21	Amen Thompson	HOU	79	37.4	1.5
22	Anthony Edwards	MIN	61	35.0	1.4
23	Ziaire Williams	BKN	56	22.8	1.4
24	Scottie Barnes	TOR	80	33.5	1.4
25	Anthony Black Questionable, expected back Oct 7	ORL	64	29.9	1.4