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April 20, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The Charlotte Bobcats are threatening a variety of ignominious league records. How did the Bobcats get this bad?
April 19, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
So far this season, Phoenix Suns players have missed just 18 games due to injuries, far and away the lowest mark in the league. Expanding to the three years for which we have injury data, Phoenix still comes out on top.
April 17, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Rick Carlisle has been sorting through three options at center during the month of April, giving more playing time to young Ian Mahinmi and Brandan Wright, but the numbers indicate veteran Brendan Haywood remains Dallas' best option.
April 16, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Over the past two weeks, the Miami Heat has made heavy use of a lineup with LeBron James running the point. A check of the numbers shows how effective this grouping can be.
April 13, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
During this lockout-shortened season, teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers have seen their performance before and after the All-Star break switch far more than usual.
April 12, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
As expected, scoring is down across the NBA during this shortened post-lockout season. However, a look at the monthly trends shows the league getting back to normal lately.
April 11, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Lamar Odom's decline from 2010-11 to this season was the single largest ever for a player used so heavily. Can we learn anything about his future from other players who experienced similar declines?
April 10, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The Nike Hoop Summit offers a first glimpse at future stars from U.S. high schools and international clubs. Here's a look at the 11 players from the game who will matriculate on college campuses next fall, including Shabazz Mohammed and Nerlens Noel.
April 9, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Since Mike Woodson replaced Mike D'Antoni on the sidelines, the Knicks have been defending as well as anyone in the NBA thanks to their versatile lineups.
April 6, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Usually, breaking up a successful team and rebuilding with youth means slipping toward the bottom of the standings. Not so for the Utah Jazz, which is contending for a playoff spot while integrating rookies and second-year players.
April 5, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Introducing Basketball Prospectus' playoff projections, featuring each team's chances of not only reaching the postseason but earning each particular seed.
April 4, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Kevin Love is succeeding this season unlike any player before him in NBA history. Love's combination of the ability to dominate in the paint with putbacks, post scores and free throws plus step out and hit three-point shots is unprecedented.
April 3, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
By any logical assessment, John Calipari should not have needed a title to validate his coaching ability. Still, last night's win quieted any remaining critics of the on-court merits of his recruiting philosophy and showed Calipari's unique ability to mold young players into a championship team.
April 2, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The castoffs and young players getting additional playing time in Portland since the trade deadline have given the Blazers reason to believe they might be keepers.
March 30, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Two of the NCAA's top post scorers will square off in Saturday's national semifinal between Kansas and Ohio State. After watching tape of Thomas Robinson and Jared Sullinger, here are some observations and tips.
March 29, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Defenses have relatively little impact on the percentage they allow from beyond the arc, but they can control how many triples opponents attempt. Yet the Miami Heat's defense has encouraged opponents to shoot the three.
March 28, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Which NBA teams tend to be most consistent from game to game, and how does that perspective change when accounting for schedule? And why isn't the Orlando Magic near the top of the list?
March 27, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
With their playoff hopes dwindling, several NBA teams stand accused of tanking for better draft position. Whether they are--and whether it's a bad thing--is largely a matter of definition.
March 26, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
With a trip to the Final Four in the balance, Kansas turned to a junk defense to slow down North Carolina down the stretch on Sunday.
March 23, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
With the Los Angeles Clippers falling in the standings, a coaching change may be in the offing. Could replacing Vinny Del Negro fix the Clippers' problems, or is it too late to salvage the season?
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