The Rockets really do feel as close to perfect as a Moreyball team has ever been and possibly can ever be. And yet it's still all prologue. Read more »
Basketball Analysis
The Houston Rockets And The Righteousness of Vengeance
Milos Teodosic's Surprising Impact On The Clippers' Defense
We expected Milos Teodosic to supercharge the Clippers' offense, but the twist is that their defense is seeing the most benefit from his presence. Read more »
The Unavoidable Start From Scratch Option For Memphis
Trading Marc Gasol and Mike Conley for assets and to clear up the cap, along with a high pick this year, would set Memphis on the quickest course to building a contender. Read more »
Cap Space Sellers At The Trade Deadline
Typically, there is a group of teams that are in a financial situation where using the trade deadline to add salary for the next season is actually a very good idea. Read more »
The NBA's Deep Middle Class Emerges
Beneath the two now long-tenured conference kings who have eased into a stale rivalry, we have a glut of interesting teams this year. Read more »
League Pass Games Of The Week (Jan. 15-21)
The Pacers make the list four times but the headlining game is clearly Raptors at Timberwolves on Saturday. Read more »
The NBA Week That Was (Jan. 8-14)
On Miami's surge, Lou Williams' career year keeping the Clippers afloat, the growing trade deadline buzz and more. Read more »
The Unusual Challenge Of A Potential Spencer Dinwiddie Extension
Spencer Dinwiddie's breakout has created one of the more intriguing contract negotiations in the league for a non-max player. Read more »
The Cautionary Tale Of The Magic
The Magic still don't find themselves on the right trajectory six years into their rebuild. But in this setback lies the opportunity for the team to come away with a better understanding of what they are. Read more »
Prospect Report: Trae Young Of Oklahoma
Someone with Trae Young's skill-set is probably the number one asset for an NBA offense these days, as he is able to stress defenses from the moment he crosses halfcourt. Read more »
Out Of Time With Lou Williams
The scoring bench guard, eternal Sixth Man of the Year candidate, is out of vogue. But here's Lou Williams having a career year. Read more »
The NBA Week That Was (Jan. 1-Jan. 7)
On the 76ers, DeMar DeRozan, Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's series of transactions on contract guarantee day. Read more »
League Pass Games Of The Week (Jan. 8-14)
One of the best League Pass weeks of the season so far has a nice mix of star power, well-matched opponents and games with potential implications down the road. Read more »
Prospect Report: Kevin Knox Of Kentucky
Kevin Knox has positional versatility on the wing and potential as a scorer. Read more »
CBA Encyclopedia: Individual Maximum Salaries
For the individual maximum, it is best to focus on when a player signs a new contract because that is when the restrictions affect players and teams. Read more »
The Bulls' Surge And The Conundrum Of Tanking Franchises
These wins are hurting the Bulls' chances of ever becoming more than improbably competent. Most modern fans understand that if their team is one of the six or seven worst in the NBA, they might as well be the absolute worst. Read more »
League Pass Games Of The Week (Jan. 1-7)
2018 starts with a strong League Pass slate, surprisingly anchored by the Eastern Conference. Most East teams make the list at least once, plus the Bucks and Raptors face off twice including the Game of the Week. Read more »
The NBA Week That Was (Dec. 26-31)
On Boston's run, Lou Williams' excellent week, Stephen Curry's return, two-way contracts and more. Read more »
2017 Year-End NBA Team Portfolio Rankings
The Warriors, Rockets, Cavaliers, Celtics and 76ers enter 2018 as the top-5 teams in terms of players and assets. Read more »
The Quandaries Replay Review Presents Us With
If some things are reviewable, it begins to seem like everything should be. Because we could come really close to legislating games perfectly. Read more »
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