Nylon Calculus

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 9, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Is Brandon Ingram actually breaking out?

Nylon Calculus: Could James Harden break Curry’s 3-point record?

Nylon Calculus: What’s not working for the Brooklyn Nets?

Nylon Calculus: What exactly is load management?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers is defended by DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center on October 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Nylon Notebook: Kawhi’s playmaking, Westbrook, Harden and more

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 09: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a three point shot during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on October 09, 2019 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: Nickeil Alexander-Walker is going to create offense

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 10: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets is interviewed after a game against the Golden State Warriors after Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Measuring the value of future draft picks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 27, 2019 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Who is the most consistent scorer ever?

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 16: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets drives past Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2019 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Player comparison tool box

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Ben Simmons participates in a challenge onstage during Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2019 at Barker Hangar on July 11, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/KCASports2019/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Nylon Calculus: How to succeed on offense without really shooting

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 2: Jaron Blossomgame #3 of the Canton Charge looks on during the game against the Windy City Bulls during the NBA G League on February 2, 2019 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How will the new G League free throw rule change scoring?

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 18: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls smiles during a game against the Phoenix Suns on March 18, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Does scoring 20 points per game mean anything anymore?

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images).

Nylon Calculus: Defending the NBA drive-and-kick

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Nylon Calculus: Why you shouldn’t worry too much about your team’s schedule

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets attends the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks on August 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Can Kyrie Irving carry the Brooklyn Nets to 50 wins?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Projecting Jimmy Butler back into a lead offensive role

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Nylon Calculus: Introducing defense-adjusted 3-point percentage

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Projecting Pascal Siakam as a No. 1 option

SAN ANTONIO,TX - SEPTEMBER 30 : DeMar DeRozan #10 and LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs talk in a preseason game against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center on September 30 , 2018 in San Antonio, 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: What NBA teams are capitalizing on the corner 3?

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 30: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Introducing triple-threat charts

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Anthony Davis (L) and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers arrive at a game between the Lakers and the LA Clippers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA trades and auction theory

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 14: Domantas Sabonis #11 and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers react after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 14, 2019 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Can the Pacers survive with their two-big lineup?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 15: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers stretches prior to a game against the Sacramento Kings on March 15, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How can we visualize a player’s shooting gravity?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 3: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is seen prior to a game against the Milwaukee Bucks before Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Did Kobe’s advice ruin Jayson Tatum’s shot selection?

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- MARCH 20: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense against Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 20, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How much will Paul George and Kawhi Leonard play together?

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: Klay Thompson #11 and Kevin Durant #35 of Team LeBron look on during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2019 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Predicting injury recovery for Klay and Durant

UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 16: Shekinna Stricklen #40 of the Connecticut Sun shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm on June 16, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Khoi Ton/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Shekinna Stricklen is the revolution

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 30: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots a three-point shot and is fouled by Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on January 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Harden would make the free throw and end up with a triple double with 60 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. 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: James Harden has opened a 3-point loophole