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don't think I posted this here. Basically explaining why I'm starting with noob-level stat analyses, where I think the WNBA might be and where the WNBA might be going.
How will the league's skill-ball revolution clash with both past and present NBA orthodoxy?
How will the league's skill-ball revolution clash with both past and present NBA orthodoxy?
Harden going for like 45-12-12 in 50+ a meaningless November double OT game on a crappy roster
disliking him is evidence of poor character
disliking him is evidence of poor character
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Harden going for like 45-12-12 in 50+ a meaningless November double OT game on a crappy roster
disliking him is evidence of poor character
disliking him is evidence of poor character
Orlando's half-court offense is as bad as everybody says
they should probably be proactive and bring in a new coaching staff (sorry)
they should probably be proactive and bring in a new coaching staff (sorry)
November 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Orlando's half-court offense is as bad as everybody says
they should probably be proactive and bring in a new coaching staff (sorry)
they should probably be proactive and bring in a new coaching staff (sorry)
just unfathomable how good NBA players are
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
just unfathomable how good NBA players are
Reposted by Lucas Kaplan
Nico Harrison won't be getting a do-over or a second act. The Luka trade will stand as his legacy.
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
Nico Harrison’s Firing Cements His Place in NBA Hell
NBA history is littered with bad general managers, but only one made the worst trade ever
www.theringer.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nico Harrison won't be getting a do-over or a second act. The Luka trade will stand as his legacy.
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
don't care that Noah's 3-point shot isn't falling (yet)
- defenders close out on him pretty respectfully
- has newfound strength to body up a rock like CMB
- defenders close out on him pretty respectfully
- has newfound strength to body up a rock like CMB
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
don't care that Noah's 3-point shot isn't falling (yet)
- defenders close out on him pretty respectfully
- has newfound strength to body up a rock like CMB
- defenders close out on him pretty respectfully
- has newfound strength to body up a rock like CMB
Egor Dëmin ON: Nets shoot 14.1% more of their attempts from three, 100th percentile mark across NBA
Cam Thomas ON: Nets shoot 13.3% fewer of their attempts from three*, 0th percentile mark across NBA
*(+12.5% of shot attempts from the midrange, 100th percentile mark)
Cam Thomas ON: Nets shoot 13.3% fewer of their attempts from three*, 0th percentile mark across NBA
*(+12.5% of shot attempts from the midrange, 100th percentile mark)
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Egor Dëmin ON: Nets shoot 14.1% more of their attempts from three, 100th percentile mark across NBA
Cam Thomas ON: Nets shoot 13.3% fewer of their attempts from three*, 0th percentile mark across NBA
*(+12.5% of shot attempts from the midrange, 100th percentile mark)
Cam Thomas ON: Nets shoot 13.3% fewer of their attempts from three*, 0th percentile mark across NBA
*(+12.5% of shot attempts from the midrange, 100th percentile mark)
this is a fine shot lol
James Harden with an unusual brainfart, somehow thought he needed to shoot from the logo with 15 secs left
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
this is a fine shot lol
Wolf drives have been cool
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Wolf drives have been cool
the worst call I've ever seen happened last night
goaltending:
goaltending:
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
the worst call I've ever seen happened last night
goaltending:
goaltending:
Reposted by Lucas Kaplan
I focused on the #Nets rookie who produced one of the few highlights of an otherwise forgettable game on Friday night--Link:
open.substack.com/pub/stevelic...
open.substack.com/pub/stevelic...
The Most Interesting Man In Nets’ Draft Class
A couple of minutes into the second quarter of Friday night’s NBA Cup match at Barclays Center, Detroit superstar Cade Cunningham attempted to turn the corner on a pick-and-roll against Nets wing Drak...
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I focused on the #Nets rookie who produced one of the few highlights of an otherwise forgettable game on Friday night--Link:
open.substack.com/pub/stevelic...
open.substack.com/pub/stevelic...
In 2025, WNBA teams were 97-213 when they shot worse from three than their opponent.
However, WNBA teams were 50-85 (a 37.04 win %) when they *also* had a higher 3PAr in these games.
They were just 47-127 (27.01%) when, instead, they also took fewer threes. Something? Nothing?
However, WNBA teams were 50-85 (a 37.04 win %) when they *also* had a higher 3PAr in these games.
They were just 47-127 (27.01%) when, instead, they also took fewer threes. Something? Nothing?
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
In 2025, WNBA teams were 97-213 when they shot worse from three than their opponent.
However, WNBA teams were 50-85 (a 37.04 win %) when they *also* had a higher 3PAr in these games.
They were just 47-127 (27.01%) when, instead, they also took fewer threes. Something? Nothing?
However, WNBA teams were 50-85 (a 37.04 win %) when they *also* had a higher 3PAr in these games.
They were just 47-127 (27.01%) when, instead, they also took fewer threes. Something? Nothing?
Reposted by Lucas Kaplan
Also enjoyed this rebuttal from @lucaskaplan.bsky.social, on the discussion @zachlowenba.bsky.social and I had about the Nets' youth movement.
in which I talk about Egor and the question of playing time for these rookies
Questions of playing time, Egor Dëmin abound in Rookie Report — No. 2
Jordi Fernández and the Brooklyn Nets are down to just one rookie in the rotation…but is that so bad?
www.netsdaily.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Also enjoyed this rebuttal from @lucaskaplan.bsky.social, on the discussion @zachlowenba.bsky.social and I had about the Nets' youth movement.
don't think I posted this here. Basically explaining why I'm starting with noob-level stat analyses, where I think the WNBA might be and where the WNBA might be going.
How will the league's skill-ball revolution clash with both past and present NBA orthodoxy?
How will the league's skill-ball revolution clash with both past and present NBA orthodoxy?
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
don't think I posted this here. Basically explaining why I'm starting with noob-level stat analyses, where I think the WNBA might be and where the WNBA might be going.
How will the league's skill-ball revolution clash with both past and present NBA orthodoxy?
How will the league's skill-ball revolution clash with both past and present NBA orthodoxy?
in which I talk about Egor and the question of playing time for these rookies
Questions of playing time, Egor Dëmin abound in Rookie Report — No. 2
Jordi Fernández and the Brooklyn Nets are down to just one rookie in the rotation…but is that so bad?
www.netsdaily.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
in which I talk about Egor and the question of playing time for these rookies
close enough welcome back DJ Steve Porter
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
close enough welcome back DJ Steve Porter
scared to acknowledge Nic Clax O
November 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
scared to acknowledge Nic Clax O
Jordi often talks about Egor needing to "use his setups" more effectively. What does that mean?
Here, he attacks far too early, leaving Day'Ron no time to set a good screen. TSJ can easily cut off the driving lane on Egor, who travels:
Here, he attacks far too early, leaving Day'Ron no time to set a good screen. TSJ can easily cut off the driving lane on Egor, who travels:
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Jordi often talks about Egor needing to "use his setups" more effectively. What does that mean?
Here, he attacks far too early, leaving Day'Ron no time to set a good screen. TSJ can easily cut off the driving lane on Egor, who travels:
Here, he attacks far too early, leaving Day'Ron no time to set a good screen. TSJ can easily cut off the driving lane on Egor, who travels:
Nic Claxton irritates the Wolves and (inadvertently, perhaps) shows the next evolution of the decel
when used as the gather step, you can still get to a two-foot base and avoid getting caught in the air if your defender stays with you:
when used as the gather step, you can still get to a two-foot base and avoid getting caught in the air if your defender stays with you:
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Nic Claxton irritates the Wolves and (inadvertently, perhaps) shows the next evolution of the decel
when used as the gather step, you can still get to a two-foot base and avoid getting caught in the air if your defender stays with you:
when used as the gather step, you can still get to a two-foot base and avoid getting caught in the air if your defender stays with you:
first part of a W project I've been working on: mapping out stat win rate. Just finished the 2025 season, going to complete some prior seasons to maybe see how the league is changing.
What team stats correlate with winning? How is it changing over time?
Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
What team stats correlate with winning? How is it changing over time?
Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
first part of a W project I've been working on: mapping out stat win rate. Just finished the 2025 season, going to complete some prior seasons to maybe see how the league is changing.
What team stats correlate with winning? How is it changing over time?
Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
What team stats correlate with winning? How is it changing over time?
Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Cam Thomas did what he does best: starting out hot from the floor and somehow finishing 10-of-24
The Nets posted a 5th percentile defensive rating and Jordi Fernández glowingly called it a step in the right direction
0-7
The Nets posted a 5th percentile defensive rating and Jordi Fernández glowingly called it a step in the right direction
0-7
Brooklyn Nets fade late against Minnesota Timberwolves, lose 125-109
Jordi Fernández was happier with the effort on Monday night … which says it all, really.
www.netsdaily.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Cam Thomas did what he does best: starting out hot from the floor and somehow finishing 10-of-24
The Nets posted a 5th percentile defensive rating and Jordi Fernández glowingly called it a step in the right direction
0-7
The Nets posted a 5th percentile defensive rating and Jordi Fernández glowingly called it a step in the right direction
0-7
Wolves 95th percentile offensive rating (pre garbage time) tonight
(I guess another way to say that is Nets 5th percentile defensive rating tonight)
(I guess another way to say that is Nets 5th percentile defensive rating tonight)
November 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Wolves 95th percentile offensive rating (pre garbage time) tonight
(I guess another way to say that is Nets 5th percentile defensive rating tonight)
(I guess another way to say that is Nets 5th percentile defensive rating tonight)
I think Jordi is so mad at these guys he's making them play garbage time
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I think Jordi is so mad at these guys he's making them play garbage time
nets update from the grandmother
November 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
nets update from the grandmother