Nylon Calculus

March 10, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and center Nikola Jokic (15) react during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 119-99. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus Week 20 in Review: Projecting young players

Nylon Calculus: Paul George is settling

Nylon Calculus: Progressing toward personalized analytics – A Q&A with Patrick Lucey of STATS

Nylon Calculus Week 19 in Review: Tracking chase-down blocks

Dec 23, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope constrained by Pistons’ roster

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2017 Sloan Sports Conference: 5 questions with Aaron Barzilai

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2017 Sloan Sports Conference: Day 2

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2017 Sloan Sports Conference: 5 questions with Chris Herring

2017 Sloan Sports Conference: 5 questions with Neil Paine

Apr 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and guard Jason Terry (31) looks at a tablet while on the bench during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

2017 Sloan Conference: 5 questions with Nate Duncan

January 8, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors assistant coach Jarron Collins (right) instructs center JaVale McGee (1, left) with a tablet during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Warriors defeated the Kings 117-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2017 Sloan Sports Conference: Day 1

Mar 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle talks with forward Nerlens Noel (3) in the second quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 100 - 95. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Previewing the 2017 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

Feb 25, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel (3) argues a call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus Week 18 in Review: Recapping Trade Deadline deals

Feb 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forwards DeMarcus Cousins (left) talks Anthony Davis before their game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The statistical ramifications of changing teams

Feb 12, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill (44) looks to pass the ball to forward Anthony Davis (23) defended by Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Will Davis and Cousins fit well together?

Feb 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts during a NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Kings defeated the Lakers 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus Week 17 in Review: Smoothie King All-Star Weekend

Feb 10, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson warms up prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Simulation predictions for the 2017 NBA 3-Point Contest

Jan 21, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 123-98. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus Week 16 in Review: Trades and 3-point defense revisited

Feb 8, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during warm ups against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Can Isaiah Thomas be the centerpiece of a contender?

Feb 6, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) gestures from the court during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 118-109. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Do shooting fouls increase the value of mid-range shots?

January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Tracking the imbalance between conferences

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dunks a as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends during the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Understanding offense-defense tradeoffs at each position

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) is in today's DraftKings daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus Week 15 in Review: Missing dunkers and 3-pointers

Jan 21, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) chases a loose ball ahead of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The conundrum of the Miami Heat core

January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 126-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Is the NBA really a point guard dominated league?

Jan 29, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks on during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Kawhi Leonard’s impressive development

Feb 1, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Are NBA superstars better than ever?

Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus Week 14 in Review: Standing up and team 3-point defense