December 15 is fast approaching. That’s the date when the players and owners each have the right to opt out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, and it’s a foregone conclusion that these opt-out rights will be exercised. Yet there’s little cause for alarm. The parties … [Read more...]
The Role of Analytics & Its Relationship with Scouting
From the GM’s perspective, analytics play an important role in player evaluation and roster construction. Whether you’re considering potential draft picks, free agent acquisitions, or trade options, the numbers help you identify your team needs and who might be able to fill … [Read more...]
Throwback Jersey Thursday: Taking Advantage of the CBA
Some front office executives don’t see much value in knowing the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). I’ve been told that it’s not all that important because the league office takes care of a lot of the cap management stuff and will always tell you whether a … [Read more...]
Constructing a Better Team USA Roster
Steph Curry. LeBron James. Kawhi Leonard. Chris Paul. Russell Westbrook. By just about any measure these are 5 of the NBA’s top 10 players, and by several measures, including Player Efficiency Rating (PER), Win Shares per 48 (WS/48), and Real Plus-Minus (RPM), they’re 5 of the … [Read more...]
Throwback Jersey Thursday: Measuring Greatness
What's the best measure of a player's performance? While some are content with conventional stats like points, rebounds, and field goal percentage, I believe the best gauge of a player's worth to a specific team comes from looking at the difference in how the team plays with the … [Read more...]
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