How to Watch Basketball
The intention of this section is to compile articles about everything of interest to serious basketball watchers (like myself). It’s for anyone who wants to read about the Mid-Level Exception, or the real difference between charging and blocking, or about box-and-one or triangle-two defenses.
We’re looking for contributors in this section, so if you’d like to write up something about basketball to be included here, shoot Roger an email.
The NBA: Where High-Demand Expiring Contracts Happen
Why are teams actively trading for players with huge contracts that aren’t even good anymore? The answer has less to do with X’s and O’s and more with dollars and cents.
On the Bubble: Figuring Out Which Teams Will Make the Big Dance
Some teams are locks for March Madness, and others…not so much. How do you tell which are which?
The Perils (and Perks) of Plus-Minus in the NBA
We know LeBron means a lot to the Cavs. But how much does Anderson Varejao mean? HTWS turns to plus-minus to find out.
By the Numbers: To Foul, or Not to Foul (When Up By Three)
Should you foul your opponent when you’re up by three points at the end of the game? By the Numbers breaks down the facts and figures.
By the Numbers: Could Greg Oden Be As Good As Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant has been tearing up the league this year. Greg Oden hasn’t. But despite all the injuries, are these two talented players as far apart as you might think?
Looking for an All-Star Reserve? Why Not Andre Miller?
Chris Paul is out with a knee injury, so who takes his place on the All-Star team? It could be Chauncey Billups or Monta Ellis…but what about Andre Miller?
By the Numbers: Yes, Kevin Durant is That Good
Kevin Durant has made his first All-Star Game as a reserve. But based on the numbers, is it possible that he should actually be starting?
By the Numbers: Ranking the NBA By Top Ten Players
HTWS breaks down NBA teams by examining top players per position and takes a look at potential playoff outcomes.
No News is Good News: Why NBA Coaches are Essentially Worthless
Every sport has their legendary coaches, but in basketball the legendary coaches seem to bounce around more than most. And that’s why I’m here to let you in on a little secret: coaches are essentially useless.
The Coming Contract Crisis of Greg Oden
Oft-injured Portland center Greg Oden is up for a contract renewal at the end of next season. What do you pay someone whose potential is through the roof but can’t stay healthy?
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