Nylon Calculus

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 1: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on April 1, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Discerning decision-making from 3-point shot type

Nylon Calculus: The (updated) math of transition defense

Nylon Calculus: Game theory and the deep 3

Nylon Calculus: Is there enough room for DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge?

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 5: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 and Assistant Coach Jerry Stackhouse of the Memphis Grizzlies during practice on July 5, 2018 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Predicting 3-point efficiency for incoming rookies

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Did the Warriors really ruin the NBA?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 23, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Jayson Tatum and the improvement of young passers

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 25: Adam Silver speaks onstage at the 2018 NBA Awards at Barkar Hangar on June 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner Sports)

Nylon Calculus: A 2-3-2 format reduces travel concerns with playoff reseeding

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 9: Russell Westbrook

Nylon Calculus: Is Westbrook’s ball dominance hampering the Thunder?

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 10: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 10, 2018 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Which WNBA players are creating the most open shots?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 26: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on February 26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA free agency over- and under-rated signings

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Referees: Bill Kennedy, Leroy Richardson and Kevin Scott huddle up during the Boston Celtics game against the Washington Wizards on February 8, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Does the data offer any evidence of referee bias?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Was 2018 the best rookie class since the merger?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 14: Ben Simmons

Nylon Calculus: Does wingspan really make a good defender?

PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 22: Draft pick DeAndre Ayton poses for a portrait at the Post NBA Draft press conference on June 22, 2018, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The Benefit of the Doubt Draft Model

Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Photo credit should read GEORGE FREY/AFP/Getty Images Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images

Nylon Calculus: How Second Spectrum is redesigning the NBA

BOSTON - APRIL 8: Atlanta Hawks' Dewayne Dedmon and his bench react after he scored a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Atlanta Hawks in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on April 8, 2018. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Projecting the future value of Dewayne Dedmon

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 9, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How much do the Heat need Wayne Ellington to stay?

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Mikal Bridges

Nylon Calculus: Deep 3s, NBA range and college basketball

BROOKLYN, NY- JUNE 21: Luka Doncic is photographed after being selected number three overall during the 2018 2018 NBA Draft on June 21, 2018 in Brooklyn, NY. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The NBA is obsessed with versatile wings

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 22: Shirts are laid out for fans before the game between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA and 2017-18 return on investments

NEW YORK - JUNE 26: (L to R) Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Jarvis Hayes, Maciej Lampe, Kirk Hinrich, Chris Kaman, NBA Commissioneer David Stern, Darko Milicic, T.J. Ford, Zarko Cabarkapa, Dwyane Wade, Nick Collison, Reece Gaines, Mike Sweetney and LeBron James poses for a photo prior to the 2003 NBA DRAFT at the Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 26, 2003 in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How will we know if the tanking reforms work?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors high fives fans during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Who deserved the 2018 NBA Finals MVP?

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 23: Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls brings the ball up court during the first half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 23, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Can Kris Dunn become an effective 3-point shooter?

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on prior to their game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional Final at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA Draft prospect red flag analysis

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets shoots against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 24, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How’s it goink for 3-point oriented teams in the playoffs?

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Grayson Allen #23 speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Grayson Allen, draft stock and quantifying the decision to go pro

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 29: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats speaks to the media during media day for the 2018 Men's NCAA Final Four at the Alamodome on March 29, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The college prospect growth curve