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The Charlotte Hornets had a disappointing 2022/23 season, ending with a 27-55 record and ranking 14th in the NBA Eastern Conference. The season began with high hopes after the Hornets showed promise in the 2021-22 season but was marred by injuries and underperformance. One key aspect to consider is the team’s best player, LaMelo Ball, who had an injury-plagued year, …

Picture Credit Watching the NBA, it’s the growth stories that often captivate us the most—witnessing a rookie’s evolution into a powerhouse or observing a player fine-tune their game to achieve greatness. It’s rare to see talents explode onto the scene with immediate impact like LeBron James. Instead, legends-in-the-making such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic showcase that mastery demands time, …

In a deadline deal that sends the North Carolina native closer to his roots, the Dallas Mavericks have finalized a trade to acquire power forward P.J. Washington from the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets will receive Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a lightly protected first-round pick in return. Washington, who played collegiately at the University of Kentucky, was born and raised …

The Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies have followed similar paths in 2022-23. Both jumped to the top of the pack in their respective conferences before hitting a bit of a speed bump near the halfway point of the season in mid-January. Each still sits near the top of their conference but the roads look difficult ahead. On January 18th, the …

The 2022-23 NBA regular season will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and all teams continue to shape their final rosters as this date approaches. We may see further signings for all teams but at the time being several teams give us early tips that they will show a tendency to rise in the standings. The nba parlays today depend on …

Who will win the major awards this NBA season?  This is what the Statistical Player Value tells us so far.  I will first show the three measures provided by SPV, and then determine who the MVP will likely be. The MVP Race   This first chart shows SPV Per Team Minute.  Jokic leads with a value of 1.77 value points …

Over the years, our understanding of what factors influence NBA success has grown significantly. Stats like true shooting % and box plus/minus are increasingly being used as evaluation tools, despite the fact that points, rebounds, and assists per game continue to dominate statistical discussions. When we focus on efficiency and on-off statistics, we’re able to gather more and better data, …

Watch any Corey Maggette highlight tape, and there are bound to be a lot of dunks. The 6’6” wing had the perfect body to throw down any dunk imaginable during his prime. In a game dominated by amazing athletes, Corey Maggette stood out amongst his peers at every level. He was a man amongst boys in high school, came into …