Category: Research Features
Even as the NBA continues to supersize and run through taller players, elite guards will always carry value. The proliferation of taller initiators has opened pathways for guards who aren’t on-ball specialists to thrive in the pros. The 2025 Draft class features one of the deeper crops of guard prospects in quite some time. The […]
Entering the 2025 draft cycle, most scouts and draft outlets considered Cooper Flagg the clear top prospect. Many scouts (myself included) consider Flagg a special prospect, capable of developing into an NBA superstar. Some other prospects, notably Dylan Harper, have crept towards the conversation. But I’d argue that Flagg’s start to the season only adds […]
It is no secret that Charlotte Hornets guard, LaMelo Ball, is a natural born scorer. That was his specialty coming into the Association and it continues to be a strong suit of his overall game. However, Ball has seemingly taken a massive leap this season-particularly in the past five games-in terms of his overall offensive […]
Key Highlights: Of all Portland Trail Blazers who played at least 40 games for them last year, it was Duop Reath who led the team in Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM). Duop Reath ranked fourth among all centers who played at least 40 games last year in 3-point attempts per 100 possessions. Duop Reath is making roughly […]
In a relatively surprising move, the Miami Heat have signed their All-Star center, Bam Adebayo, to a max extension. The details of the deal are for reportedly three years and $166 million. Adebayo was previously set to become a free agent in 2026 before this contract extension. Now, Miami has solidified their center at least […]
With the Boston Celtics now the 2023-24 NBA Champions, our focus has now shifted to the 2024 offseason, and a big part of the offseason is free agency. Every season, teams aspire to acquire the best possible players for the best possible price. In sports, the goal is all about gaining a competitive advantage of […]
Key Highlights: Holiday is currently the favorite to win the 2024 NBA Finals MVP award (according to NBA.com). Holiday has long been a player who has been underestimated by mainstream media and fans. Based on his statistical profile, one could argue that Holiday should have three more All-Star nominations than he currently does now. With […]
Key Highlights: The main reason the Mavericks are down 0-2 isn’t their defense. Rather, it’s their offense. The Mavericks showed two little glimmers of hope in the fourth quarter that they could lean on in Game 3 in order to turn the series around. If what we saw at the end of Game 2 is […]
Key Highlights: The people who think Tatum is getting “carried” are focusing on the wrong parts of the box score. Tatum’s size and strength are a big reason why the Celtics’ defensive scheme against the Mavericks is working. Tatum may be going through a shooting slump, but he has shown some serious growth as a […]
Key Highlights: In the last two games, Nembhard averaged 28 PPG and 9.5 APG on 68% true shooting and 27.1% usage. For the entire playoffs (17 games), he averaged 14.9 PPG and 5.5 APG on 65.4% true shooting and 17.7% usage. Nembhard combines a refined drive game with great passing, midrange touch, and perimeter defense. […]
