The growth of analytics in the NBA has been nothing short of phenomenal. It started with a deeper look at numbers that already were available and produced new and useful statistics such as true shooting percentage, defensive rebound percentage, offensive rating and win shares. With the use of a grid or a matrix, we now have the ability to determine a player’s offensive tendencies and hot spots. For some players, it is quite revealing. For others, such as DeAndre Jordan, it pretty
On Thursday, we brought back our Three-Man Weave, taking a look at some of the big picture questions for Eastern Conference teams that the offseason may or may not have answered. Today, we shift our focus to the Western Conference, where the player movement has been less dramatic and more subtle but entirely interesting and thought-provoking. Let’s take a look at some of the bigger issues. 1. Which team has taken the biggest step forward in the Western Conference? [Read more…]
Yes, there are still free agents out there and teams still have slots to fill. But most of the big names are gone, and most of the contenders are done reloading, retooling or rebuilding for the 2014-15 season. With that in mind, here is another edition of the Three-Man Weave, looking specifically at the balance of power in the Eastern Conference and how it has shifted. 1. Which team is the favorite in the Eastern Conference? [Read more…]
For the third straight year, the Dallas Mavericks went into the summer trying to snag a superstar to line up alongside Dirk Nowitzki. Two years ago, the Mavericks went after All-Star point guard Deron Williams, who took a pass on playing in his home state with no local income taxes and re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets. The consolation prizes were Elton Brand, Chris Kaman and O.J. Mayo. Last year, the target was All-Star center Dwight Howard, who stung the Mavericks by signing
Hours before the moratorium period ended and free agency began Wednesday, the NBA released its financial figures for the 2014-15 season. We have taken those figures and – with the help of folks like Larry Coon and Mark Deeks – have laid out the amounts for all of the exceptions and maximum salaries available to players this season. TEAM SALARY The salary cap will be $63.065 million. That is slightly lower than published projections but still represents a 7.5 percent increase over last season’s $58.679
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2015-16 Offseason Additions: G-F Jared Dudley, G Alan Anderson 2015 Draft Picks: F Kelly Oubre, F Aaron White Draft Picks Coming: None Draft Picks Going: 2016 first round (to Phoenix, protected 1-9); 2016 second round (to Atlanta); 2019 second round (to Atlanta); 2020 second round (to Milwaukee, 31-55) Cap Exceptions: Partial mid-level ($1,460,000) Trade Exceptions: None Over/Under: Over the cap, under the tax Amnesty Provision: Used on Andray Blatche (2012) PLAYER 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 John Wall $15,850,000 $16,960,000 $18,060,000 $19,170,000 Nene Hilario $13,000,000 Marcin Gortat $11,220,000 $12,000,000 $12,780,000 $13,570,000 Markieff Morris $8,000,000 $7,400,000 $8,000,000 $8,600,000 Bradley Beal $5,690,000 $7,470,000 Martell Webster $5,610,000 Otto Porter $4,660,000 $5,890,000 $7,730,000 Jared Dudley $4,380,000 Alan Anderson $4,000,000 Drew Gooden $3,300,000 $3,550,000 Ramon Sessions $2,170,000 Gary Neal $2,140,000 Kelly Oubre $1,920,000 $2,010,000 $2,090,000 $3,210,000 $4,490,000 Garrett Temple $1,100,000 Jarell Eddie $850,000 J.J. Hickson $370,000 Marcus Thonrton $240,000 Ryan Hollins $200,000 TOTAL SALARY $85,000,000 $55,280,000 $48,660,000 $44,550,000 $4,490,000 Player Option Team Option Qualifying Offer Waived BACK
UTAH JAZZ 2015-16 Offseason Additions: G Raul Neto, C Tibor Pleiss, C Jeff Withey 2015 Draft Picks: F Trey Lyles, G Olivier Hanlan Draft Picks Coming: 2016 second round (Golden State); 2016 second round (Boston); 2016 second round (Toronto); 2017 first round (Golden State); 2017 second round (New York); 2017 second round (Golden State); 2017 second round (Detroit); 2018 first round (Oklahoma City, protected 1-14) Draft Picks Going: None Cap Exceptions: Partial mid-level ($2,810,000) Trade Exceptions: None Over/Under: Under the cap Amnesty Provision: Unavailable PLAYER 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Gordon Hayward $15,410,000 $16,070,000 $16,740,000 Derrick Favors $12,000,000 $11,050,000 $12,000,000 Alec Burks $9,460,000 $10,150,000 $10,850,000 $11,540,000 Trevor Booker $4,780,000 Dante Exum $3,780,000 $3,940,000 $4,990,000 $6,620,000 Tibor Pleiss $2,900,000 $3,000,000 $3,100,000 $3,880,000 Trey Burke $2,660,000 $3,390,000 $4,590,000 Trey Lyles $2,240,000 $2,340,000 $2,440,000 $3,360,000 $4,630,000 Shelvin Mack $2,430,000 $2,440,000 Joe Ingles $2,150,000 $2,150,000 $2,690,000 Rodney Hood $1,350,000 $1,410,000 $2,390,000 $3,470,000 Rudy
TORONTO RAPTORS 2015-16 Offseason Additions: G-F DeMarre Carroll, F-C Bismack Biyombo, G Cory Joseph, F Luis Scola 2015 Draft Picks: G Delon Wright, G Norman Powell Draft Picks Coming: 2016 first round (New York); 2017 first round (LA Clippers, protected 1-14) Draft Picks Going: 2016 second round (to Memphis); 2016 second round (to Utah) Cap Exceptions: None Trade Exceptions: None Over/Under: Over the cap Amnesty Provision: Used on Linas Kleiza (2013) PLAYER 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 DeMarre Carroll $13,600,000 $14.200,000 $14,800,000 $15,400,000 Kyle Lowry $12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 DeMar DeRozan $10,050,000 $10,050,000 Cory Joseph $7,000,000 $7,320,000 $7,630,000 $7,950,000 Patrick Patterson $6,270,000 $6,050,000 Jonas Valanciunas $4,660,000 $14,380,000 $15,460,000 $16,540,000 $17,620,000 Terrence Ross $3,550,000 $11,000,000 $11,000,000 $11,000,000 Luis Scola $2,900,000 Bismack Biyombo $2,810,000 $2,940,000 James Johnson $2,500,000 Lucas Noguiera $1,840,000 $1,920,000 $2,950,000 $4,140,000 Bruno Caboclo $1,520,000 $1,590,000 $2,450,000 $3,510,000 Delon Wright $1,510,000 $1,580,000 $1,650,000 $2,540,000 $3,640,000 Anthony Bennett $950,000 Norman Powell $650,000 $870,000 $1,010,000 $1,290,000 Jason Thompson $330,000 Ronald Roberts $80,000 TOTAL SALARY $72,220,000 $83,900,000 $68,950,000 $62,370,000 $21,260,000 Player Option Team Option Qualifying Offer Waived BACK TO