Nylon Calculus

Nylon Calculus 101: True Shooting Percentage

Deep Dives Continued: More on the Postscript to a Shot Block

Deep Dives: Blocked Shots and Rebounding

The Chicago Sky’s Hidden Defense – Rebounding

Jul 14, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers players run across center court during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

“Basketball Words in the Data” – A Q&A With Second Spectrum’s Rajiv Maheswaran

Inside The Numbers: Rest, Performance, and the NBA Schedule

Apr 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Byron Scott (middle) in the second half during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

People Skills in NBA’s Office Spaces

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Sky guard Elena Delle Donne (11) shoots the ball against the Phoenix Mercury during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Elena Delle Donne and the boundaries of usage and efficiency

Apr 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with guard Tyreke Evans (1) during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Spurs 108-103 and earned the 8th seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Outside the Box Score: How We Count Affects How We Think

Apr 19, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots with the 24-second shot clock not functioning during the game against the Brooklyn Nets in game one during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Nets beat the Raptors 94-87. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Late Clock Offense is Hard Work

Jan 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) complains to referee Sean Wright (65) during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 108-98. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

For NBA Bigs, Offensive Versatility is the New Black

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) reacts alongside Chicago Sky guard Elena Delle Donne (11) during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Three-Headed WNBA MVP Race

Apr 1, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (right) reviews video with assistant coach Alex Jensen prior to the game against the Denver Nuggets at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Lost and Found Production: Revisiting Preseason Predictions

Nylon Calculus 101: Expected Value and Shot Selection

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: 2015/16 NBA Schedule Better Balances Rest

May 14, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (left) hugs Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (right) talk after game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 104-82. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday – Grading 2015 NBA Free Agent Salaries

Nylon Calculus 101: Intro to SportVU

Jan 14, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) walks off the court with a towel on his head after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pelicans beat the Pistons 105-94. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Not All Schedules Are Made Equal – Quick Analysis of 2015/16 NBA Schedule

Nylon Calculus 101: A (Re)Introduction

Elton Brand and what could have been…

April 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the basketball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

“He’s Learning to Shoot the Corner Three”

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Industry Q&A: NBA Director of Analytics Jason Rosenfeld

Apr 12, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Hornets 116-77. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Changing Teams: Part 2

Apr 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Magic Johnson attends ceremonies to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Introducing HBox: Predicting Wins Based on Historical Data and Trends

Jan 12, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; (left to right) San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, and Spurs guard Tony Parker present President Barack Obama with a jersey during a ceremony honoring the NBA Champion Spurs in the East Room at The White House. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

As NBA Empires Rise and Fall

Apr 8, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Sacramento Kings center Sim Bhullar (32) towers over Utah Jazz forward Jack Cooley (45) and Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi (18) while waiting for a foul shot during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz on the game 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

A Brief Attempt to Model NBA 2k16 Ratings

Dec 7, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Andris Biedrins (11) is defended by Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. Sacramento won 112-102 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

The Magic Beans: Big Minute, Zero Usage Performances

May 13, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) in the third quarter of game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 82-81. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Threes and Transition Defense – A Follow Up