Nylon Calculus: The impact of passing on offense and winning

February 26, 2021 admin 0

Do additional passes lead to better outcomes on offense? And, what does passing tracking data indicate about the current methods for capturing advanced metrics on NBA play? The reverence for teams that share the ball is prominent at all levels of basketball, and the NBA is no exception. As a fan, watching an altruistic team […]

3 surprise cuts the 49ers could make this offseason

February 26, 2021 admin 0

With a bunch of in-house free agents but not a lot of cap space, these three players could be surprise cuts for the San Francisco 49ers. Hit by a litany of injuries, the San Francisco 49ers fell from a Super Bowl appearance in 2019 to 6-10 last season. Better fortune on that front will almost […]

New biography tells how Spencer Haywood remade the NBA

February 26, 2021 admin 0

A new biography by Marc J. Spears and Gary Washburn tells the story of Spencer Haywood, one of the most important players in NBA history Spencer Haywood may be one of the most consequential NBA stars that aren’t known by most casual fans. While his on-court achievements speak for themselves — Haywood won a gold […]

Inside the Clubhouse: Kevin Mather said the quiet part loud

February 26, 2021 admin 0

Inside the Clubhouse this week: Kevin Mather said the quiet part loud, Lorenzo Cain could be big for Milwaukee and more. The Seattle Mariners were gifted Jarred Kelenic. They’re somehow finding a way to possibly screw it up. In a 46-minute, tone-deaf rant to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club in a video call on Feb. 5, […]