Nylon Calculus

Nov 10, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 104-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

What’s Going on in Charlotte?

Will the Eastern Conference continue to out-play the West?

Statistical Spotlight: Washington’s Jared Dudley adored by plus-minus metrics

The Variations of Georgetown Big Man Experiences

Freelance Friday: Is ‘The Contract Year’ a Real Thing?

Nylon Calculus 101: The Library

Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond and the Dish

Nov 16, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots against Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson (3) while guard James Harden (13) and guard Corey Brewer (33) follow in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Failure to Launch: Searching for answers to Houston’s Ty Lawson problem

November 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, left) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors’ Ball Movement Reaching New Heights

Nov 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Andre Drummond is creating his own shot

Nov 8, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) grabs a rebound over Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 3 in Review: In the Shadow of the Warriors

Nov 15, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks the ball in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center. The Grizzlies won 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Re-introducing an NBA Statistical Player Comparison Tool

Nov 11, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives between Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) at FedExForum. Golden State defeated Memphis 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 2 in Review: The Rising Dawn

Nov 8, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) looks on in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 96-76. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Rookie Watch

Feb 9, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Warriors defeated the 76ers 89-84. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Parity in the NBA Over Time

Mar 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Traevon Jackson (12) moves to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) and guard Joel Berry II (2) during the second half in the semifinals of the west regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: NCAA Speed Index

Mar 29, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Baylor Bears forward Nina Davis (13) brings the ball up the court against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half in the finals of the Oklahoma City regional of the 2015 women

The Next Step for Nina Davis

Mar 21, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaac Copeland (11) celebrates a three-point basket against the Utah Utes during the first half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Georgetown Sophomore Bump

Oct 21, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisiana State Tigers players Keith Hornsby and Ben Simmons pose for a picture during SEC Tipoff held at Ballantyne Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Pre-Preseason NCAA Draft Projections

Nov 4, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) attempts a free throw during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Team Penalty Statistics

Nov 7, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) high fives teammates as a timeout is called after a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NC Power Rankings: The Warriors are Unimaginably Good

Nov 4, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell reacts after making a basket during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Statistical Spotlight: T.J. McConnell shines early for the Sixers

Oct 17, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) drives past Milwaukee Bucks guard Greivis Vasquez (21) in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Long-Term Impact of A Top-5 Draft Bust

Deep Dives: Fancy Dribbles

Dec 12, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) passes the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) defend in the second quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Measuring Assist Quality

Oct 14, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andre Miller (24) gets past Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) in a pre-season matchup at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Contextualizing DRE

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kristaps Porzingis (SPN) reacts after being selected as the number four overall pick to the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dives: Measuring Level of Competition Around the World

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Defending drives