Nylon Calculus

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 3: Damian Lillard

Nylon Calculus: Offensive balance and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index

Nylon Calculus: Recapping the Great Lakes Analytics in Sports Conference

Nylon Calculus: Color-mixing and lineup synergies

Nylon Calculus: Have the Thunder defined their backup role player?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors defends James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Player types by shot selection

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves walks to the court before Game Five of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 25, 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Iron-Men 2018 and how to survive the NBA

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 03: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 2018 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Donovan Mitchell

Nylon Calculus: What can we expect from Donovan Mitchell in year two?

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

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28: Lauri Markkanen

Nylon Calculus: The (updated) math of transition defense

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors defends James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Game theory and the deep 3

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets arrives for Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 20, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Real Plus-Minus is a little less real when players change teams

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 7: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of Game 4 of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on May 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 128-93. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 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: Big men are getting under-valued in free agency

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?

HOUSTON, TX - June 1: Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is interviewed as the Rockets announce D'Antoni as their new head coach on June 1, 2016 at Toyota Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The Rockets in free agency and the MOREY score

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

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 26: Minnesota Lynx Center Sylvia Fowles (34) pulls in a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm on June 26, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The Lynx defeated the Storm 91-79.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: WNBA team ratings and the Lynx’s slow start

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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