---
document: NBA scouting report, site edition
schema: scouting-team/1
game_id: 0022600203
season: 2026-27
date: 2026-11-09
matchup: LAL @ ATL
tip_utc: 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z (Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET)
scouted_team: ATL (Atlanta Hawks)
side: Scouting ATL · from the Lakers' side
built_at_utc: 2026-11-09T22:50:00Z
baseline_window: 2025-26 regular season, 82 games (2025-10-22 to 2026-04-12)
recent_window: 2026-27 regular season to date, 11 games (2026-10-21 to 2026-11-07)
---

# Scouting ATL · from the Lakers' side: LAL @ ATL, Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

How to read this file: every list below is the report's own list, in the report's order (the same selection code draws its PDF). Quoted text is the report's wording; the brackets after it hold the numbers behind its words. Percentages are of attempts unless named otherwise. League percentiles run 1st-99th among the qualified players named in the pool (higher = better for the player; for turnovers, higher = fewer). Last season = the baseline window, this season = the recent window. '-' = no value or too small a sample to grade.

This report is gameplay analysis computed by NightlyHoops from play-by-play and box scores. The cards come from the last game: Starters are the players who started it. The injury report's statuses are given as listed, with the report's date and the time it was read, never with a reason.

## Injury report, statuses as listed

- Official injury report of 2026-11-09, read 2026-11-09 22:49 UTC; no reasons. A player who is not listed is not named.

### ATL

- Asa Newell: Out
- Henri Veesaar: Out
- Jalen Wilson: Out
- Keshon Gilbert: Out
- Mouhamed Gueye: Out
- RayJ Dennis: Out

### LAL

- Quentin Grimes: Out
- Austin Reaves: Questionable

## Schedule

- ATL: 1 day(s) of rest; second night of a back-to-back: no; third game in four nights: yes (3 games in the last 4 days); games in the last 7 days: 4; game 12 of the season. Previous game 2026-11-07 vs BKN. Next: @ CHI on 2026-11-13 (4 days later).

## In ten seconds (verbatim)

1. "Last season: 6th-most turnovers forced (15.9/100), 6th-most transition (13%), 8th-fewest turnovers (14.1/100), 5th-fastest pace (100.7)."
2. "Scoring last season: J. Johnson 22.5/g (19.8 so far), N. Alexander-Walker 20.8/g (22.1 so far), C. McCollum 18.6/g (12.9 so far)."

## Team keys (verbatim) and the league numbers behind them

- "Soft rim protection: opponents shoot 65% at the rim (8th best) and get 33% of their shots there (5th most). Get downhill; finish at the rim."
- "69% of their makes are assisted (4th most). Take away the pass; stay home."
- "Pace: 100.7 possessions per game (5th fastest)."
- "They rarely get to the line: 0.23 FTA per FGA (5th fewest). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."
- "They run: 13% of FGA in transition (6th most). Sprint back, build the wall early, no leak-outs."
- "They force turnovers: 15.9 per 100 (6th most). Strong with the ball; no casual passes."

| metric (2025-26 regular season) | ATL | league mean | rank of 30 (1 = highest value) | higher is better |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| possessions per game (pace proxy) | 100.7 | 98.6 | 5 | descriptive |
| points per 100 possessions | 117.6 | 117.2 | 14 | yes |
| opponent points per 100 possessions | 115.1 | 117.2 | 21 | no (lower is better) |
| eFG% | 55.4% | 54.6% | 10 | yes |
| 3PA share of FGA | 42.9% | 41.5% | 11 | descriptive |
| 3P% | 37.1% | 35.9% | 5 | yes |
| paint-attempt share of FGA | 49.1% | 48.4% | 14 | descriptive |
| restricted-area share of FGA | 30.2% | 30.0% | 13 | descriptive |
| restricted-area FG% | 65.0% | 66.1% | 21 | yes |
| fastbreak share of FGA | 12.9% | 11.5% | 6 | descriptive |
| second-chance share of FGA | 12.0% | 12.8% | 22 | descriptive |
| FTA per FGA | 0.234 | 0.264 | 26 | yes |
| turnovers per 100 possessions | 14.1 | 14.7 | 23 | no (lower is better) |
| offensive rebound % | 29.1% | 30.5% | 20 | yes |
| defensive rebound % | 70.2% | 69.5% | 9 | yes |
| assisted share of made FGs | 69.1% | 63.7% | 4 | descriptive |
| fouls committed per game | 19.7 | 19.9 | 17 | no (lower is better) |
| shooting-foul share of fouls | 54.3% | 52.5% | 9 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent FG% allowed at the rim | 64.8% | 65.9% | 23 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent rim-attempt share allowed | 33.0% | 30.0% | 5 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent 3PA share allowed | 40.5% | 41.5% | 21 | descriptive |
| opponent 3P% allowed | 35.5% | 35.9% | 17 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent turnovers forced per 100 | 15.9 | 14.7 | 6 | yes |

Team changes this season (flag rule passed): none.

Flag note (verbatim): "6 player rates flagged as changed from last season (bullets starting 'New this season'); 0 team-level (under Team keys)."

## Game plan boxes

### Foul him late (FT), worst free-throw shooter first

- D. Daniels (#5): "62% FT (122 FTA, 5th pct)" [FT 61.5%, 75 of 122; 5th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters]
- J. Landale (#31): "64% FT (126 FTA, 6th pct)" [FT 63.5%, 80 of 126; 6th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters]
- O. Okongwu (#17): "76% FT (202 FTA, 34th pct)" [FT 75.7%, 153 of 202; 34th percentile (below average) among 258 qualified shooters]
- Don't foul (good free-throw shooters), the report's top 5, best first: N. Alexander-Walker (#7): "90% FT" [FT 90.2%, 277 of 307; 98th percentile (elite) among 258 qualified shooters; 22/27 in the clutch].

### Foul trouble

- "Nobody over 4.5 fouls per 36 last season."

## Starters (started last game), in the report's order

### #7 Nickeil Alexander-Walker (N. Alexander-Walker), personId 1629638

- Card: G · 6-5 · age 28 · 7 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 11 GP and 11 starts this season, 30.8 MPG (338.5 minutes); last season 33.4 MPG with ATL.
- Last season per game (78 GP): 20.8 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.6 ast, 2.1 tov, 2.2 PF; FG 45.9% (548/1195); 3P 39.9% (251/629, 8.1 3PA/g); FT 90.2% (277/307, 3.9 FTA/g); rim FG 60.6% (191/315); eFG 56.4%, TS 61.0%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 22.1 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.5 ast, 2.2 tov, 2.4 PF; FG 42.7% (79/185); 3P 38.4% (43/112, 10.2 3PA/g); FT 85.7% (42/49, 4.5 FTA/g); rim FG 55.8% (24/43); eFG 54.3%, TS 58.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent, Rim FG% bad, FT% elite, Ball security good, Gets to line above average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 39.9% | 629 3PA | 86th (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 60.6% | 315 restricted-area FGA | 19th (248) | bad |
| FT% | 90.2% | 307 FTA | 98th (258) | elite |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.257 | 1195 FGA | 56th (284) | above average |
| turnovers per usage event | 10.8% | 1491 usage events | 65th (330) | good |
| 3PA share of FGA | 52.6% | 1195 FGA | 73rd (284) | good |
| rim share of FGA | 26.4% | 1195 FGA | 45th (284) | average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.244 | 1195 FGA | 64th (284) | good |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 31.9% | 1195 FGA | 66th (284) | good |
| pull-up share of FGA | 22.2% | 1195 FGA | 66th (284) | good |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 15.3; 3PA share 52.6%; 3P 39.9%; restricted-area share 26.4% at 60.6%; FT 90.2%; pull-up share 22.2%; drive share 31.9%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 60.9%; assisted share 70.3%; TO per 100 usage 10.8; FTA/FGA 0.26; PF per 36 2.4; fouls drawn per game 3.7; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 39.9% on 8.1/g (86th pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- Card says: "Poor finisher: 61% at the rim (bad, 19th pct) on 315 attempts. Meet him at the rim; verticality, no fouls."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 48% from the corners (175 att), 37% above the break (454). No help off the corners; help off him on top."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #5 Dyson Daniels (D. Daniels), personId 1630700

- Card: G · 6-7 · age 23 · 4 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 11 GP and 11 starts this season, 30.2 MPG (332.5 minutes); last season 33.2 MPG with ATL.
- Last season per game (76 GP): 11.9 pts, 6.8 reb, 5.9 ast, 1.8 tov, 2.2 PF; FG 51.7% (402/777); 3P 18.8% (22/117, 1.5 3PA/g); FT 61.5% (75/122, 1.6 FTA/g); rim FG 66.1% (267/404); eFG 53.2%, TS 54.2%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 9.8 pts, 7.2 reb, 5.5 ast, 1.3 tov, 2.3 PF; FG 46.2% (48/104); 3P 6.7% (1/15, 1.4 3PA/g); FT 57.9% (11/19, 1.7 FTA/g); rim FG 55.8% (29/52); eFG 46.6%, TS 48.1%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% bad, Rim FG% above average, FT% bad, Ball security below average, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 18.8% | 117 3PA | 1st (307) | bad |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.1% | 404 restricted-area FGA | 51st (248) | above average |
| FT% | 61.5% | 122 FTA | 5th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.157 | 777 FGA | 21st (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 14.0% | 966 usage events | 26th (330) | below average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 15.1% | 777 FGA | 10th (284) | bad |
| rim share of FGA | 52.0% | 777 FGA | 90th (284) | elite |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.169 | 777 FGA | 30th (284) | below average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 49.9% | 777 FGA | 96th (284) | elite |
| pull-up share of FGA | 1.9% | 777 FGA | 9th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 10.2; 3PA share 15.1%; 3P 18.8%; restricted-area share 52.0% at 66.1%; FT 61.5%; pull-up share 1.9%; drive share 49.9%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 91.5%; assisted share 59.7%; TO per 100 usage 14.0; FTA/FGA 0.16; PF per 36 2.4; fouls drawn per game 1.7; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): assisted share of made FGs up 59.7% -> 77.1% on 48 trials (z 2.46).
- Card says: "New this season: assisted share of made FGs up, 60% -> 77% (48 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Low-volume, 18.8% from 3 (1.5/g): help off him in the gaps."
- Card says: "Make him take the floater: 44% on 239 non-RA paint shots (31% of his FGA)."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #17 Onyeka Okongwu (O. Okongwu), personId 1630168

- Card: F-C · 6-10 · age 25 · 6 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 11 GP and 11 starts this season, 29.5 MPG (325.0 minutes); last season 31.0 MPG with ATL.
- Last season per game (74 GP): 15.2 pts, 7.6 reb, 3.1 ast, 1.7 tov, 3.3 PF; FG 48.1% (413/859); 3P 37.6% (144/383, 5.2 3PA/g); FT 75.7% (153/202, 2.7 FTA/g); rim FG 66.5% (169/254); eFG 56.5%, TS 59.2%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 13.4 pts, 8.0 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.0 tov, 3.0 PF; FG 48.7% (56/115); 3P 32.0% (16/50, 4.5 3PA/g); FT 76.9% (20/26, 2.4 FTA/g); rim FG 60.0% (24/40); eFG 55.7%, TS 58.5%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% above average, FT% below average, Ball security above average, Gets to line average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 37.6% | 383 3PA | 67th (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.5% | 254 restricted-area FGA | 53rd (248) | above average |
| FT% | 75.7% | 202 FTA | 34th (258) | below average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.235 | 859 FGA | 46th (284) | average |
| turnovers per usage event | 11.8% | 1075 usage events | 51st (330) | above average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 44.6% | 859 FGA | 54th (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 29.6% | 859 FGA | 58th (284) | above average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.199 | 859 FGA | 47th (284) | average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 24.3% | 859 FGA | 39th (284) | below average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 1.4% | 859 FGA | 8th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 11.6; 3PA share 44.6%; 3P 37.6%; restricted-area share 29.6% at 66.5%; FT 75.7%; pull-up share 1.4%; drive share 24.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 88.3%; assisted share 83.5%; TO per 100 usage 11.8; FTA/FGA 0.23; PF per 36 3.8; fouls drawn per game 2.3; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 37.6% on 5.2/g (67th pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #1 Jalen Johnson (J. Johnson), personId 1630552

- Card: F · 6-8 · age 24 · 5 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 8 GP and 8 starts this season, 33.0 MPG (264.0 minutes); last season 35.2 MPG with ATL.
- Last season per game (72 GP): 22.5 pts, 10.3 reb, 7.9 ast, 3.4 tov, 2.1 PF; FG 48.9% (600/1228); 3P 35.2% (120/341, 4.7 3PA/g); FT 78.8% (301/382, 5.3 FTA/g); rim FG 68.9% (275/399); eFG 53.7%, TS 58.1%.
- This season per game (8 GP): 19.8 pts, 8.8 reb, 7.6 ast, 3.1 tov, 3.1 PF; FG 45.2% (56/124); 3P 22.2% (8/36, 4.5 3PA/g); FT 82.6% (38/46, 5.8 FTA/g); rim FG 75.0% (33/44); eFG 48.4%, TS 54.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% average, Rim FG% good, FT% average, Ball security bad, Gets to line good.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 35.2% | 341 3PA | 44th (307) | average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 68.9% | 399 restricted-area FGA | 68th (248) | good |
| FT% | 78.8% | 382 FTA | 49th (258) | average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.311 | 1228 FGA | 70th (284) | good |
| turnovers per usage event | 14.9% | 1640 usage events | 19th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 27.8% | 1228 FGA | 20th (284) | bad |
| rim share of FGA | 32.5% | 1228 FGA | 65th (284) | good |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.216 | 1228 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 38.8% | 1228 FGA | 82nd (284) | excellent |
| pull-up share of FGA | 16.9% | 1228 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 17.1; 3PA share 27.8%; 3P 35.2%; restricted-area share 32.5% at 68.9%; FT 78.8%; pull-up share 16.9%; drive share 38.8%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 64.5%; assisted share 55.0%; TO per 100 usage 14.9; FTA/FGA 0.31; PF per 36 2.1; fouls drawn per game 3.7; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Pressure him: 14.9 TO per 100 usage (bad, 19th pct), 46% of them bad passes; 25 TO in 8 games so far. Hands in the lanes; 7.9 AST/g, so stay home on shooters when he drives."
- Card says: "Capable 3: 35.2% on 4.7/g (44th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."
- Card says: "Make him take the floater: 41% on 346 non-RA paint shots (28% of his FGA)."

### #4 Kingston Flemings (K. Flemings), personId 1643412

- Card: G · 6-3 · age 19 · rookie · tags: started last game.
- Role: 10 GP and 3 starts this season, 21.7 MPG (216.6 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (10 GP): 8.5 pts, 2.6 reb, 4.4 ast, 2.1 tov, 2.4 PF; FG 52.9% (36/68); 3P 42.1% (8/19, 1.9 3PA/g); FT 71.4% (5/7, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG 81.5% (22/27); eFG 58.8%, TS 59.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | - | 0 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | - | 0 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | - | 0 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | - | 0 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g -; 3PA share -; 3P -; restricted-area share - at -; FT -; pull-up share -; drive share -; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA -; assisted share -; TO per 100 usage -; FTA/FGA -; PF per 36 -; fouls drawn per game -; change flags 0.

## Bench, in the report's order

### #2 Aaron Wiggins (A. Wiggins), personId 1630598

- Card: G · 6-5 · age 27 · 5 yrs · tags: new · OKC last season.
- Role: 11 GP and 0 starts this season, 26.1 MPG (286.7 minutes); last season 21.8 MPG with OKC.
- Last season per game (65 GP): 9.4 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.2 tov, 1.3 PF; FG 43.1% (231/536); 3P 35.6% (96/270, 4.2 3PA/g); FT 73.6% (53/72, 1.1 FTA/g); rim FG 59.0% (92/156); eFG 52.1%, TS 53.8%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 14.9 pts, 3.7 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.2 tov, 1.8 PF; FG 46.3% (63/136); 3P 40.5% (32/79, 7.2 3PA/g); FT 60.0% (6/10, 0.9 FTA/g); rim FG 77.3% (17/22); eFG 58.1%, TS 58.4%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% average, Rim FG% bad, Ball security average, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 35.6% | 270 3PA | 47th (307) | average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 59.0% | 156 restricted-area FGA | 13th (248) | bad |
| FT% | 73.6% | 72 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.134 | 536 FGA | 15th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 12.5% | 649 usage events | 43rd (330) | average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 50.4% | 536 FGA | 67th (284) | good |
| rim share of FGA | 29.1% | 536 FGA | 56th (284) | above average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.108 | 536 FGA | 8th (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 31.7% | 536 FGA | 65th (284) | good |
| pull-up share of FGA | 14.2% | 536 FGA | 44th (284) | average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 8.2; 3PA share 50.4%; 3P 35.6%; restricted-area share 29.1% at 59.0%; FT 73.6%; pull-up share 14.2%; drive share 31.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 71.5%; assisted share 68.0%; TO per 100 usage 12.5; FTA/FGA 0.13; PF per 36 2.1; fouls drawn per game 0.9; change flags 2.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): share of FGA from Restricted Area down 29.1% -> 16.2% on 136 trials (z -3.32); drive family share of FGA down 31.7% -> 19.9% on 136 trials (z -2.97).
- Card says: "New this season: share of FGA from Restricted Area down, 29% -> 16% (136 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Poor finisher: 59% at the rim (bad, 13th pct) on 156 attempts. Meet him at the rim; verticality, no fouls."
- Card says: "Doesn't get to the line: 0.13 FTA per FGA (15th pct). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."

### #3 CJ McCollum (C. McCollum), personId 203468

- Card: G · 6-2 · age 35 · 13 yrs · tags: started 8 of 11.
- Role: 11 GP and 8 starts this season, 25.7 MPG (282.8 minutes); last season 29.8 MPG with ATL/WAS.
- Last season per game (75 GP): 18.6 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.9 ast, 1.8 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 45.4% (517/1138); 3P 37.2% (185/497, 6.6 3PA/g); FT 77.3% (180/233, 3.1 FTA/g); rim FG 60.0% (129/215); eFG 53.6%, TS 56.4%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 12.9 pts, 3.1 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.1 tov, 2.0 PF; FG 40.0% (52/130); 3P 33.3% (19/57, 5.2 3PA/g); FT 82.6% (19/23, 2.1 FTA/g); rim FG 62.1% (18/29); eFG 47.3%, TS 50.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% bad, FT% average, Ball security excellent, Gets to line below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 37.2% | 497 3PA | 63rd (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 60.0% | 215 restricted-area FGA | 15th (248) | bad |
| FT% | 77.3% | 233 FTA | 41st (258) | average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.205 | 1138 FGA | 32nd (284) | below average |
| turnovers per usage event | 9.6% | 1373 usage events | 77th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 43.7% | 1138 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 18.9% | 1138 FGA | 24th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.147 | 1138 FGA | 22nd (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 32.7% | 1138 FGA | 68th (284) | good |
| pull-up share of FGA | 37.4% | 1138 FGA | 91st (284) | elite |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 15.2; 3PA share 43.7%; 3P 37.2%; restricted-area share 18.9% at 60.0%; FT 77.3%; pull-up share 37.4%; drive share 32.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 42.7%; assisted share 45.8%; TO per 100 usage 9.6; FTA/FGA 0.20; PF per 36 2.3; fouls drawn per game 2.2; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 37.2% on 6.6/g (63rd pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- Card says: "Pull-up shooter: 37% of his shots are pull-ups (91st pct, 43%). Stay attached over screens; contest without fouling."

### #0 Luguentz Dort (L. Dort), personId 1629652

- Card: G · 6-4 · age 27 · 7 yrs · tags: started 3 of 11 · new · OKC last season.
- Role: 11 GP and 3 starts this season, 25.4 MPG (279.8 minutes); last season 26.8 MPG with OKC.
- Last season per game (69 GP): 8.3 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.2 ast, 0.8 tov, 2.6 PF; FG 38.5% (202/524); 3P 34.4% (128/372, 5.4 3PA/g); FT 75.9% (44/58, 0.8 FTA/g); rim FG 61.5% (40/65); eFG 50.8%, TS 52.4%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 9.8 pts, 3.3 reb, 1.7 ast, 0.6 tov, 3.4 PF; FG 37.9% (36/95); 3P 37.0% (20/54, 4.9 3PA/g); FT 80.0% (16/20, 1.8 FTA/g); rim FG 46.7% (14/30); eFG 48.4%, TS 52.0%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% below average, Ball security excellent, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 34.4% | 372 3PA | 38th (307) | below average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 61.5% | 65 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 75.9% | 58 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.111 | 524 FGA | 8th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 8.9% | 604 usage events | 85th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 71.0% | 524 FGA | 94th (284) | elite |
| rim share of FGA | 12.4% | 524 FGA | 8th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.193 | 524 FGA | 44th (284) | average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 12.2% | 524 FGA | 7th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 16.4% | 524 FGA | 51st (284) | above average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 7.6; 3PA share 71.0%; 3P 34.4%; restricted-area share 12.4% at 61.5%; FT 75.9%; pull-up share 16.4%; drive share 12.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 84.4%; assisted share 88.6%; TO per 100 usage 8.9; FTA/FGA 0.11; PF per 36 3.5; fouls drawn per game 1.5; change flags 3.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): 3PA share of FGA down 71.0% -> 56.8% on 95 trials (z -3.04); share of FGA from Restricted Area up 12.4% -> 31.6% on 95 trials (z 5.67); catch-and-shoot-3 proxy share of FGA down 59.9% -> 47.4% on 95 trials (z -2.50).
- Card says: "New this season: share of FGA from Restricted Area up, 12% -> 32% (95 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 8.9 TO per 100 usage (85th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Capable 3: 34.4% on 5.4/g (38th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."

### #31 Jock Landale (J. Landale), personId 1629111

- Card: C · 6-11 · age 31 · 5 yrs · tags: did not play last game.
- Role: 7 GP and 0 starts this season, 15.3 MPG (106.8 minutes); last season 22.2 MPG with ATL/MEM.
- Last season per game (68 GP): 10.6 pts, 5.7 reb, 1.7 ast, 0.9 tov, 2.2 PF; FG 51.5% (282/548); 3P 38.3% (74/193, 2.8 3PA/g); FT 63.5% (80/126, 1.9 FTA/g); rim FG 63.4% (137/216); eFG 58.2%, TS 59.5%.
- This season per game (7 GP): 6.3 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.0 ast, 1.1 tov, 2.4 PF; FG 44.7% (17/38); 3P 17.6% (3/17, 2.4 3PA/g); FT 58.3% (7/12, 1.7 FTA/g); rim FG 68.8% (11/16); eFG 48.7%, TS 50.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% below average, FT% bad, Ball security excellent, Gets to line average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 38.3% | 193 3PA | 73rd (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 63.4% | 216 restricted-area FGA | 34th (248) | below average |
| FT% | 63.5% | 126 FTA | 6th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.230 | 548 FGA | 42nd (284) | average |
| turnovers per usage event | 9.0% | 663 usage events | 84th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 35.2% | 548 FGA | 32nd (284) | below average |
| rim share of FGA | 39.4% | 548 FGA | 79th (284) | excellent |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.252 | 548 FGA | 68th (284) | good |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 8.0% | 548 FGA | 2nd (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.5% | 548 FGA | 4th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 8.1; 3PA share 35.2%; 3P 38.3%; restricted-area share 39.4% at 63.4%; FT 63.5%; pull-up share 0.5%; drive share 8.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 95.9%; assisted share 77.0%; TO per 100 usage 9.0; FTA/FGA 0.23; PF per 36 3.6; fouls drawn per game 2.0; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 9.0 TO per 100 usage (84th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Takes 2.8 3s/g at 38.3% (73rd pct): respect it, closeout."
- Card says: "Poor finisher: 63% at the rim (below average, 34th pct) on 216 attempts. Meet him at the rim; verticality, no fouls."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #20 Zuby Ejiofor (Z. Ejiofor), personId 1643544

- Card: F · 6-8 · age 22 · rookie.
- Role: 6 GP and 0 starts this season, 12.3 MPG (74.0 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (6 GP): 5.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.5 ast, 0.8 tov, 1.3 PF; FG 58.3% (14/24); 3P 44.4% (4/9, 1.5 3PA/g); FT 50.0% (2/4, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG 76.9% (10/13); eFG 66.7%, TS 66.0%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | - | 0 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | - | 0 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | - | 0 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | - | 0 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | - | 0 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g -; 3PA share -; 3P -; restricted-area share - at -; FT -; pull-up share -; drive share -; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA -; assisted share -; TO per 100 usage -; FTA/FGA -; PF per 36 -; fouls drawn per game -; change flags 0.

### #24 Corey Kispert (C. Kispert), personId 1630557

- Card: F · 6-6 · age 27 · 5 yrs · tags: did not play last game.
- Role: 6 GP and 0 starts this season, 9.6 MPG (57.4 minutes); last season 18.6 MPG with ATL/WAS.
- Last season per game (57 GP): 9.1 pts, 2.3 reb, 1.5 ast, 0.8 tov, 1.0 PF; FG 46.4% (179/386); 3P 36.5% (85/233, 4.1 3PA/g); FT 78.5% (73/93, 1.6 FTA/g); rim FG 66.1% (74/112); eFG 57.4%, TS 60.4%.
- This season per game (6 GP): 7.7 pts, 0.7 reb, 0.7 ast, 0.5 tov, 0.3 PF; FG 63.0% (17/27); 3P 55.6% (10/18, 3.0 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (2/2, 0.3 FTA/g); rim FG 66.7% (4/6); eFG 81.5%, TS 82.5%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% above average, Rim FG% above average, FT% average, Ball security excellent, Gets to line average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.5% | 233 3PA | 56th (307) | above average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.1% | 112 restricted-area FGA | 51st (248) | above average |
| FT% | 78.5% | 93 FTA | 47th (258) | average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.241 | 386 FGA | 48th (284) | average |
| turnovers per usage event | 9.3% | 471 usage events | 80th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 60.4% | 386 FGA | 84th (284) | excellent |
| rim share of FGA | 29.0% | 386 FGA | 56th (284) | above average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.174 | 386 FGA | 33rd (284) | below average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 26.7% | 386 FGA | 47th (284) | average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 7.3% | 386 FGA | 26th (284) | below average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 6.8; 3PA share 60.4%; 3P 36.5%; restricted-area share 29.0% at 66.1%; FT 78.5%; pull-up share 7.3%; drive share 26.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 71.7%; assisted share 84.9%; TO per 100 usage 9.3; FTA/FGA 0.24; PF per 36 2.0; fouls drawn per game 1.2; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Capable 3: 36.5% on 4.1/g (56th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 9.3 TO per 100 usage (80th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."

### #14 Asa Newell (A. Newell), personId 1642854

- Card: F · 6-9 · age 21 · 1 yrs · tags: did not play last game · foul target.
- Listed on the official injury report of 2026-11-09, read 2026-11-09 22:49 UTC: Out
- Role: 5 GP and 0 starts this season, 11.0 MPG (54.9 minutes); last season 11.4 MPG with ATL.
- Last season per game (44 GP): 5.2 pts, 2.2 reb, 0.6 ast, 0.5 tov, 1.5 PF; FG 53.8% (91/169); 3P 38.7% (29/75, 1.7 3PA/g); FT 55.2% (16/29, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG 68.8% (53/77); eFG 62.4%, TS 62.4%.
- This season per game (5 GP): 3.6 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.8 tov, 1.0 PF; FG 46.7% (7/15); 3P 25.0% (2/8, 1.6 3PA/g); FT 50.0% (2/4, 0.8 FTA/g); rim FG 83.3% (5/6); eFG 53.3%, TS 53.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 38.7% | 75 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 68.8% | 77 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 55.2% | 29 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.172 | 169 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 11.2% | 205 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 44.4% | 169 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 45.6% | 169 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.189 | 169 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 20.7% | 169 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.6% | 169 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 3.8; 3PA share 44.4%; 3P 38.7%; restricted-area share 45.6% at 68.8%; FT 55.2%; pull-up share 0.6%; drive share 20.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 90.7%; assisted share 78.0%; TO per 100 usage 11.2; FTA/FGA 0.17; PF per 36 4.7; fouls drawn per game 0.7; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Takes 1.7 3s/g at 38.7%: respect it, closeout."
- Card says: "Lives at the rim: 46% of his shots in the restricted area, 69% there. Build the wall, no straight-line drives."
- Card says: "Crashes the glass (3.2 OREB per 36): hit him first, then go get it."
- Card says (foul trouble): "Foul-prone: 4.7 PF per 36 (2025-26 regular season). Attack him early; get him to two."

### #8 Dorian Finney-Smith (D. Finney-Smith), personId 1627827

- Card: F · 6-7 · age 33 · 10 yrs · tags: did not play last game · new · HOU last season.
- Role: 3 GP and 0 starts this season, 4.2 MPG (12.6 minutes); last season 16.8 MPG with HOU.
- Last season per game (37 GP): 3.3 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.6 tov, 1.6 PF; FG 33.3% (44/132); 3P 27.0% (27/100, 2.7 3PA/g); FT 88.9% (8/9, 0.2 FTA/g); rim FG 57.1% (16/28); eFG 43.6%, TS 45.2%.
- This season per game (3 GP): 1.0 pts, 0.7 reb, 0.3 ast, 0.3 tov, 0.0 PF; FG 33.3% (1/3); 3P 33.3% (1/3, 1.0 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 50.0%, TS 50.0%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 27.0% | 100 3PA | 4th (307) | bad |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 57.1% | 28 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 88.9% | 9 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.068 | 132 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 13.9% | 158 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 75.8% | 132 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 21.2% | 132 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.068 | 132 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 8.3% | 132 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 4.5% | 132 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 3.6; 3PA share 75.8%; 3P 27.0%; restricted-area share 21.2% at 57.1%; FT 88.9%; pull-up share 4.5%; drive share 8.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 88.0%; assisted share 79.5%; TO per 100 usage 13.9; FTA/FGA 0.07; PF per 36 3.5; fouls drawn per game 0.2; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Low-volume, 27.0% from 3 (2.7/g): help off him in the gaps."

## Also seen and not seen yet

- Also seen (under 10 minutes this season, no card): R. Dennis (#00 G, 7.6 min) [last season 17 GP, 12.1 MPG, 4.3 pts].
- On the roster with no minutes this season: K. Gilbert (#00 G, ATL/WAS 18.4 MPG last season); J. Wilson (#22 F, BKN 15.9 MPG last season); M. Gueye (#18 F, ATL 15.3 MPG last season); H. Veesaar (#13 C).

## Definitions

- windows: baseline = the prior full regular season (2025-26 regular season); recent = the current regular season to date (2026-27 regular season to date). The windows are disjoint.
- grades (shooting / ball security): league percentile of the player's 2025-26 regular season rate among qualified players, computed from the play-by-play file (qualification: 3P% >= 100 3PA, rim FG% >= 100 restricted-area FGA, FT% >= 75 FTA, rates per FGA >= 300 FGA, turnover rate >= 300 usage events). Words as in 'grade words'; for turnover rate a HIGH percentile means FEW turnovers.
- team league context: every team's 2025-26 regular season value from one pass over the baseline file (same definitions as the team stats except that live team rebounds are approximated as rebounds without the 'deadball' qualifier). rank_desc: 1 = highest value among 30 teams.
- rotation: players ordered by total minutes in the recent window's box scores; Starters = the players who started the team's last game (its box score); a player under 10 minutes over the recent window is listed (Also seen), not carded.
- per-36: baseline per-36 uses each player's total minutes over the baseline season, every team he played for included; recent per-36 uses the box-score minutes.
- clutch: FGA/FG% (and FTA) on shots taken with period >= 4 (includes overtime), game clock <= 5:00 remaining, and |scoreHome - scoreAway| <= 5 BEFORE the shot (score taken from the latest preceding row of the game that carries a score; shots with no prior score are not clutch). The 2025-26 file has no shot rows with empty scores.
- possessions_est: FGA + 0.44*FTA - OREB + TOV, all team-level counts over the window, where OREB = player offensive rebounds + team offensive rebounds that are live (qualifier 'team' without 'deadball', and not immediately following an end-of-period heave) and TOV = all turnover rows for the team including team turnovers (shot clock, etc.). possessions_pg = /games.
- usage_events: FGA + 0.44*FTA + TOV for the player (or team). This is the denominator of to_rate; it is a fractional trial count because of the FT weight.
- availability (context): statuses as the league's official injury report lists them, with that report's date and the time it was read, never a reason; a player who is not listed is not named. A carded player listed at either of the two most serious statuses keeps his card but leaves the free-throw and foul boxes.
- grade words: league percentile words: elite 90th and up, excellent 75th-89th, good 60th-74th, above average 50th-59th, average 40th-49th, below average 25th-39th, bad under the 25th.
- change flags: For each rate, shrink the recent proportion toward the baseline with a Beta prior of strength m (empirical-Bayes flavour): p1_shrunk = (k1 + m*p0)/(n1 + m), with m = 60 for shot-diet / zone / assisted shares, m = 250 for FG%-type rates (rim FG%, 3P%; 3P% needs ~750 attempts to stabilize, so a 10-game 3P% is almost never flaggable by design), m = 60 for turnover rate. FLAG when |p1_shrunk - p0| >= 0.06 AND |z| >= 2.0 where z = (k1/n1 - p0)/sqrt(p0*(1-p0)/n1) (raw recent proportion against the baseline proportion, SE from p0) AND n1 >= 15 recent trials. Here the windows are disjoint.

## Provenance

- Computed by NightlyHoops from play-by-play and box scores of regular-season games, and the league's official injury report (statuses only).
- Data collected 2026-11-09; report built 2026-11-09T22:50:00Z; this file is the site edition (agent_edition.py v3).