Nylon Calculus

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

Nylon Calculus: How to succeed on offense without really shooting

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

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

US basketball players Kawhi Leonard (R) and Paul George are introduced as the new players of the Los Angeles Clippers during a press conference in Los Angeles on July 24, 2019. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Could playmaking be the Clippers’ Achilles heel?

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

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball as Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How would reducing the shot clock affect offenses?

OAKLAND, CA- JUNE 5 - An exhausted Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in game three of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland. June 5, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: What does it mean to steal homecourt advantage?

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 1: Natasha Howard #6 of Seattle Storm enters the court before the game against the Chicago Sky on June 1, 2019 at the Wintrust Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Natasha Howard is carrying the Seattle Storm

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 25: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors holds up the trophy after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Notebook: Who has been the MVP of the playoffs?

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 12: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after Greg Monroe #15 made a basket against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Raptors-Warriors win probabilities, assist maps, style charts and more

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Seth Curry #31 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on during Game Two of the 2019 Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at the ORACLE Arena on May 16, 2019 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Grouping players by offensive role, again

TORONTO, ON- JANUARY 31 -Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) as the Toronto Raptors fall to the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. January 31, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Bucks-Raptors win probabilities, assist maps, style charts and more