---
document: NBA scouting report, site edition
schema: scouting-team/1
game_id: 0022600213
season: 2026-27
date: 2026-11-10
matchup: LAC @ PHX
tip_utc: 2026-11-11T02:00:00Z (Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET)
scouted_team: LAC (LA Clippers)
side: Scouting LAC · from Phoenix's side
built_at_utc: 2026-11-11T00:50:07Z
baseline_window: 2025-26 regular season, 82 games (2025-10-22 to 2026-04-12)
recent_window: 2026-27 regular season to date, 9 games (2026-10-21 to 2026-11-08)
---

# Scouting LAC · from Phoenix's side: LAC @ PHX, Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 9:00 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 2026-11-10, read 2026-11-11 00:49 UTC; no reasons. A player who is not listed is not named.

### LAC

- Bradley Beal: Out
- Brandon Ingram: Out
- Jordan Miller: Out
- Nick Martinelli: Out
- Yanic Konan Niederhäuser: Out
- Cam Christie: Questionable

### PHX

- Mark Williams: Out

## Schedule

- LAC: 1 day(s) of rest; second night of a back-to-back: no; third game in four nights: no (2 games in the last 4 days); games in the last 7 days: 2; game 10 of the season. Previous game 2026-11-08 vs NOP. Next: vs OKC on 2026-11-13 (3 days later).

## In ten seconds (verbatim)

1. "Last season: 7th-worst offensive rebounding (28.4%), 6th-fewest fouls (18.9/g), 8th-least transition (10%), 2nd-slowest pace (95.9). Through 9 games the profile has moved: assisted share 59% → 68% (353 trials; each clears the flag rule)."
2. "Scoring last season: D. Garland 18.8/g (21.2 so far), R. Hachimura 11.5/g (14.6 so far), M. Strus 11.2/g (9.0 so far)."

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

- "Soft rim protection: opponents shoot 67% at the rim (9th worst) and get 28% of their shots there (8th fewest). Get downhill; finish at the rim."
- "Slow pace: 95.9 possessions per game (2nd slowest)."
- "Isolation-heavy: only 59% of their makes are assisted (2nd fewest). Load up on the ball; help off the corners late — through 9 games: assisted share 59% → 68%."
- "They finish: 68.9% at the rim (3rd best). No free runs; wall up early."
- "They get to the line: 0.29 FTA per FGA (3rd most). Verticality; no reach-ins."
- "Few second chances: 12% of their FGA (5th fewest). One shot and out; run."

| metric (2025-26 regular season) | LAC | league mean | rank of 30 (1 = highest value) | higher is better |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| possessions per game (pace proxy) | 95.9 | 98.6 | 29 | descriptive |
| points per 100 possessions | 118.7 | 117.2 | 11 | yes |
| opponent points per 100 possessions | 117.7 | 117.2 | 12 | no (lower is better) |
| eFG% | 55.9% | 54.6% | 6 | yes |
| 3PA share of FGA | 40.4% | 41.5% | 19 | descriptive |
| 3P% | 36.8% | 35.9% | 7 | yes |
| paint-attempt share of FGA | 49.6% | 48.4% | 11 | descriptive |
| restricted-area share of FGA | 29.2% | 30.0% | 17 | descriptive |
| restricted-area FG% | 68.9% | 66.1% | 3 | yes |
| fastbreak share of FGA | 10.2% | 11.5% | 23 | descriptive |
| second-chance share of FGA | 11.5% | 12.8% | 26 | descriptive |
| FTA per FGA | 0.295 | 0.264 | 3 | yes |
| turnovers per 100 possessions | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13 | no (lower is better) |
| offensive rebound % | 28.4% | 30.5% | 24 | yes |
| defensive rebound % | 68.1% | 69.5% | 25 | yes |
| assisted share of made FGs | 58.6% | 63.7% | 29 | descriptive |
| fouls committed per game | 18.9 | 19.9 | 25 | no (lower is better) |
| shooting-foul share of fouls | 52.2% | 52.5% | 14 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent FG% allowed at the rim | 67.2% | 65.9% | 9 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent rim-attempt share allowed | 28.3% | 30.0% | 23 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent 3PA share allowed | 41.6% | 41.5% | 14 | descriptive |
| opponent 3P% allowed | 36.4% | 35.9% | 9 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent turnovers forced per 100 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 16 | yes |

Team changes this season (flag rule passed): team assisted share of made FGs up 58.6% -> 67.7% on 353 trials (z 3.47).

Flag note (verbatim): "9 player rates flagged as changed from last season (bullets starting 'New this season'); 1 team-level (under Team keys)."

## Game plan boxes

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

- I. Jackson (#23): "65% FT (105 FTA, 8th pct)" [FT 64.8%, 68 of 105; 8th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters]
- Don't foul (good free-throw shooters), the report's top 5, best first: G. Dick (#9): "88% FT" [FT 87.5%, 77 of 88; 88th percentile (excellent) among 258 qualified shooters]; D. Garland (#10): "86% FT" [FT 85.8%, 103 of 120; 82nd percentile (excellent) among 258 qualified shooters].

### Foul trouble

- I. Jackson (#23): "5.8 PF per 36 (2025-26 regular season). Attack him early; get him to two" [5.8 PF per 36 over 909 minutes; 2.67 PF per game in 55 games]

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

### #10 Darius Garland (D. Garland), personId 1629636

- Card: G · 6-1 · age 26 · 7 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 33.5 MPG (301.5 minutes); last season 29.9 MPG with CLE/LAC.
- Last season per game (44 GP): 18.8 pts, 2.4 reb, 6.6 ast, 2.9 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 46.0% (302/656); 3P 39.5% (118/299, 6.8 3PA/g); FT 85.8% (103/120, 2.7 FTA/g); rim FG 58.1% (79/136); eFG 55.0%, TS 58.2%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 21.2 pts, 1.4 reb, 7.0 ast, 5.1 tov, 2.1 PF; FG 47.1% (66/140); 3P 37.1% (23/62, 6.9 3PA/g); FT 81.8% (36/44, 4.9 FTA/g); rim FG 78.6% (22/28); eFG 55.4%, TS 59.9%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent, Rim FG% bad, FT% excellent, Ball security bad, Gets to line below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 39.5% | 299 3PA | 83rd (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 58.1% | 136 restricted-area FGA | 11th (248) | bad |
| FT% | 85.8% | 120 FTA | 82nd (258) | excellent |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.183 | 656 FGA | 29th (284) | below average |
| turnovers per usage event | 15.3% | 837 usage events | 16th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 45.6% | 656 FGA | 57th (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 20.7% | 656 FGA | 32nd (284) | below average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.175 | 656 FGA | 35th (284) | below average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 38.0% | 656 FGA | 81st (284) | excellent |
| pull-up share of FGA | 34.9% | 656 FGA | 88th (284) | excellent |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 14.9; 3PA share 45.6%; 3P 39.5%; restricted-area share 20.7% at 58.1%; FT 85.8%; pull-up share 34.9%; drive share 38.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 36.5%; assisted share 39.4%; TO per 100 usage 15.3; FTA/FGA 0.18; PF per 36 2.3; fouls drawn per game 2.6; change flags 2.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): pull-up family share of FGA up 34.9% -> 45.0% on 140 trials (z 2.50); assisted share of made FGs up 39.4% -> 51.5% on 66 trials (z 2.01).
- Card says: "New this season: pull-up family share of FGA up, 35% -> 45% (140 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Pressure him: 15.3 TO per 100 usage (bad, 16th pct), 51% of them bad passes; 46 TO in 9 games so far. Hands in the lanes; 6.6 AST/g, so stay home on shooters when he drives."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 39.5% on 6.8/g (83rd pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #8 Kris Dunn (K. Dunn), personId 1627739

- Card: G · 6-3 · age 32 · 10 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 29.6 MPG (266.7 minutes); last season 27.2 MPG with LAC.
- Last season per game (82 GP): 7.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.6 ast, 1.4 tov, 2.3 PF; FG 47.6% (227/477); 3P 37.4% (80/214, 2.6 3PA/g); FT 76.5% (62/81, 1.0 FTA/g); rim FG 65.7% (88/134); eFG 56.0%, TS 58.1%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 9.1 pts, 4.2 reb, 4.4 ast, 1.7 tov, 2.4 PF; FG 50.9% (29/57); 3P 39.1% (9/23, 2.6 3PA/g); FT 88.2% (15/17, 1.9 FTA/g); rim FG 68.2% (15/22); eFG 58.8%, TS 63.6%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% average, FT% below average, Ball security bad, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 37.4% | 214 3PA | 66th (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 65.7% | 134 restricted-area FGA | 49th (248) | average |
| FT% | 76.5% | 81 FTA | 37th (258) | below average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.170 | 477 FGA | 24th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 17.8% | 624 usage events | 6th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 44.9% | 477 FGA | 55th (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 28.1% | 477 FGA | 50th (284) | above average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.155 | 477 FGA | 24th (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 36.3% | 477 FGA | 77th (284) | excellent |
| pull-up share of FGA | 5.0% | 477 FGA | 20th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 5.8; 3PA share 44.9%; 3P 37.4%; restricted-area share 28.1% at 65.7%; FT 76.5%; pull-up share 5.0%; drive share 36.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 87.4%; assisted share 64.3%; TO per 100 usage 17.8; FTA/FGA 0.17; PF per 36 3.1; fouls drawn per game 0.9; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Pressure him: 17.8 TO per 100 usage (bad, 6th pct), 50% of them bad passes; 15 TO in 9 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "Takes 2.6 3s/g at 37.4% (66th pct): respect it, closeout."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 44% from the corners (91 att), 32% above the break (123). No help off the corners; help off him on top."

### #5 Derrick Jones Jr. (D. Jones Jr.), personId 1627884

- Card: F · 6-6 · age 29 · 10 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 8 GP and 8 starts this season, 29.7 MPG (237.4 minutes); last season 27.0 MPG with LAC.
- Last season per game (50 GP): 10.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.4 ast, 0.8 tov, 2.1 PF; FG 49.9% (189/379); 3P 35.9% (55/153, 3.1 3PA/g); FT 76.3% (71/93, 1.9 FTA/g); rim FG 69.6% (117/168); eFG 57.1%, TS 60.0%.
- This season per game (8 GP): 11.1 pts, 5.1 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.1 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 50.8% (33/65); 3P 48.4% (15/31, 3.9 3PA/g); FT 66.7% (8/12, 1.5 FTA/g); rim FG 64.0% (16/25); eFG 62.3%, TS 63.3%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% average, Rim FG% good, FT% below average, Ball security excellent, Gets to line above average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 35.9% | 153 3PA | 49th (307) | average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 69.6% | 168 restricted-area FGA | 75th (248) | good |
| FT% | 76.3% | 93 FTA | 37th (258) | below average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.245 | 379 FGA | 51st (284) | above average |
| turnovers per usage event | 8.7% | 460 usage events | 87th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 40.4% | 379 FGA | 45th (284) | average |
| rim share of FGA | 44.3% | 379 FGA | 85th (284) | excellent |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.237 | 379 FGA | 60th (284) | above average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 28.2% | 379 FGA | 54th (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 4.5% | 379 FGA | 18th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 7.6; 3PA share 40.4%; 3P 35.9%; restricted-area share 44.3% at 69.6%; FT 76.3%; pull-up share 4.5%; drive share 28.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 91.5%; assisted share 79.9%; TO per 100 usage 8.7; FTA/FGA 0.24; PF per 36 2.8; fouls drawn per game 1.8; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 8.7 TO per 100 usage (87th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Capable 3: 35.9% on 3.1/g (49th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."

### #11 Brook Lopez (B. Lopez), personId 201572

- Card: C · 7-1 · age 38 · 18 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 3 starts this season, 23.8 MPG (214.6 minutes); last season 21.8 MPG with LAC.
- Last season per game (75 GP): 8.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 1.3 ast, 0.8 tov, 2.0 PF; FG 42.8% (232/542); 3P 36.0% (114/317, 4.2 3PA/g); FT 75.7% (56/74, 1.0 FTA/g); rim FG 63.9% (62/97); eFG 53.3%, TS 55.2%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 14.2 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.0 ast, 1.1 tov, 3.2 PF; FG 58.1% (50/86); 3P 42.9% (12/28, 3.1 3PA/g); FT 69.6% (16/23, 2.6 FTA/g); rim FG 88.0% (22/25); eFG 65.1%, TS 66.6%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% average, Ball security excellent, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.0% | 317 3PA | 50th (307) | average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 63.9% | 97 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 75.7% | 74 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.137 | 542 FGA | 16th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 9.6% | 636 usage events | 78th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 58.5% | 542 FGA | 80th (284) | excellent |
| rim share of FGA | 17.9% | 542 FGA | 21st (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.173 | 542 FGA | 33rd (284) | below average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 13.1% | 542 FGA | 10th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 3.7% | 542 FGA | 15th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 7.2; 3PA share 58.5%; 3P 36.0%; restricted-area share 17.9% at 63.9%; FT 75.7%; pull-up share 3.7%; drive share 13.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 91.5%; assisted share 79.7%; TO per 100 usage 9.6; FTA/FGA 0.14; PF per 36 3.4; fouls drawn per game 1.2; change flags 4.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): 3PA share of FGA down 58.5% -> 32.6% on 86 trials (z -4.88); share of FGA from Restricted Area up 17.9% -> 29.1% on 86 trials (z 2.70); share of FGA from Above the Break 3 down 49.8% -> 27.9% on 86 trials (z -4.06); catch-and-shoot-3 proxy share of FGA down 53.5% -> 29.1% on 86 trials (z -4.54).
- Card says: "New this season: 3PA share of FGA down, 58% -> 33% (86 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Capable 3: 36.0% on 4.2/g (50th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."

### #28 Rui Hachimura (R. Hachimura), personId 1629060

- Card: F · 6-8 · age 28 · 7 yrs · tags: started last game · new · LAL last season.
- Role: 7 GP and 7 starts this season, 30.5 MPG (213.7 minutes); last season 28.3 MPG with LAL.
- Last season per game (68 GP): 11.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 0.8 ast, 0.6 tov, 1.6 PF; FG 51.4% (307/597); 3P 44.3% (116/262, 3.9 3PA/g); FT 69.4% (50/72, 1.1 FTA/g); rim FG 63.3% (76/120); eFG 61.1%, TS 62.0%.
- This season per game (7 GP): 14.6 pts, 6.0 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.9 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 38.5% (37/96); 3P 34.1% (15/44, 6.3 3PA/g); FT 68.4% (13/19, 2.7 FTA/g); rim FG 52.0% (13/25); eFG 46.4%, TS 48.9%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% elite, Rim FG% below average, Ball security elite, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 44.3% | 262 3PA | 98th (307) | elite |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 63.3% | 120 restricted-area FGA | 33rd (248) | below average |
| FT% | 69.4% | 72 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.121 | 597 FGA | 11th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 6.3% | 671 usage events | 99th (330) | elite |
| 3PA share of FGA | 43.9% | 597 FGA | 53rd (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 20.1% | 597 FGA | 28th (284) | below average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.079 | 597 FGA | 3rd (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 13.1% | 597 FGA | 10th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 21.8% | 597 FGA | 64th (284) | good |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 8.8; 3PA share 43.9%; 3P 44.3%; restricted-area share 20.1% at 63.3%; FT 69.4%; pull-up share 21.8%; drive share 13.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 87.0%; assisted share 86.6%; TO per 100 usage 6.3; FTA/FGA 0.12; PF per 36 2.1; fouls drawn per game 0.7; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): assisted share of made FGs down 86.6% -> 67.6% on 37 trials (z -3.41).
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 6.3 TO per 100 usage (99th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Doesn't get to the line: 0.12 FTA per FGA (11th pct). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."
- Card says: "New this season: assisted share of made FGs down, 87% -> 68% (37 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."

## Bench, in the report's order

### #4 Kobe Sanders (K. Sanders), personId 1642920

- Card: G · 6-8 · age 24 · 1 yrs · tags: started 2 of 9.
- Role: 9 GP and 2 starts this season, 24.0 MPG (216.2 minutes); last season 19.9 MPG with LAC.
- Last season per game (68 GP): 7.3 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.2 tov, 2.1 PF; FG 46.6% (179/384); 3P 40.8% (80/196, 2.9 3PA/g); FT 82.6% (57/69, 1.0 FTA/g); rim FG 72.2% (52/72); eFG 57.0%, TS 59.7%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 9.9 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.7 tov, 1.7 PF; FG 41.7% (30/72); 3P 36.4% (16/44, 4.9 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (13/13, 1.4 FTA/g); rim FG 68.8% (11/16); eFG 52.8%, TS 57.3%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent, Ball security bad, Gets to line below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 40.8% | 196 3PA | 89th (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 72.2% | 72 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 82.6% | 69 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.180 | 384 FGA | 27th (284) | below average |
| turnovers per usage event | 16.4% | 495 usage events | 10th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 51.0% | 384 FGA | 68th (284) | good |
| rim share of FGA | 18.8% | 384 FGA | 24th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.167 | 384 FGA | 29th (284) | below average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 16.1% | 384 FGA | 17th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 12.8% | 384 FGA | 40th (284) | below average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 5.7; 3PA share 51.0%; 3P 40.8%; restricted-area share 18.8% at 72.2%; FT 82.6%; pull-up share 12.8%; drive share 16.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 88.3%; assisted share 74.3%; TO per 100 usage 16.4; FTA/FGA 0.18; PF per 36 3.9; fouls drawn per game 0.9; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): share of FGA from Above the Break 3 up 32.6% -> 50.0% on 72 trials (z 3.16).
- Card says: "Pressure him: 16.4 TO per 100 usage (bad, 10th pct), 41% of them bad passes; 15 TO in 9 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "New this season: share of FGA from Above the Break 3 up, 33% -> 50% (72 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Takes 2.9 3s/g at 40.8% (89th pct): respect it, closeout."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 48% from the corners (71 att), 37% above the break (125). No help off the corners; help off him on top."

### #1 Keaton Wagler (K. Wagler), personId 1643413

- Card: G · 6-6 · age 19 · rookie.
- Role: 9 GP and 0 starts this season, 23.2 MPG (208.6 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (9 GP): 12.3 pts, 3.9 reb, 3.3 ast, 2.0 tov, 2.2 PF; FG 34.2% (25/73); 3P 39.0% (16/41, 4.6 3PA/g); FT 86.5% (45/52, 5.8 FTA/g); rim FG 36.4% (4/11); eFG 45.2%, TS 57.9%.
- 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.

### #23 Isaiah Jackson (I. Jackson), personId 1630543

- Card: F · 6-8 · age 24 · 5 yrs · tags: started 6 of 8 · did not play last game · foul target.
- Role: 8 GP and 6 starts this season, 20.9 MPG (167.6 minutes); last season 16.5 MPG with IND/LAC.
- Last season per game (55 GP): 6.7 pts, 5.3 reb, 0.9 ast, 1.1 tov, 2.7 PF; FG 63.7% (151/237); 3P 0.0% (0/3, 0.1 3PA/g); FT 64.8% (68/105, 1.9 FTA/g); rim FG 71.2% (131/184); eFG 63.7%, TS 65.3%.
- This season per game (8 GP): 8.6 pts, 6.1 reb, 2.2 ast, 2.0 tov, 3.5 PF; FG 57.7% (30/52); 3P 100.0% (1/1, 0.1 3PA/g); FT 57.1% (8/14, 1.8 FTA/g); rim FG 69.4% (25/36); eFG 58.7%, TS 59.3%.
- Grade chips on the card: Rim FG% excellent, FT% bad, Ball security bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 0.0% | 3 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 71.2% | 184 restricted-area FGA | 80th (248) | excellent |
| FT% | 64.8% | 105 FTA | 8th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.443 | 237 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 17.0% | 341 usage events | 8th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 1.3% | 237 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 77.6% | 237 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.342 | 237 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 23.2% | 237 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 2.5% | 237 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 4.3; 3PA share 1.3%; 3P 0.0%; restricted-area share 77.6% at 71.2%; FT 64.8%; pull-up share 2.5%; drive share 23.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 66.7%; assisted share 61.6%; TO per 100 usage 17.0; FTA/FGA 0.44; PF per 36 5.8; fouls drawn per game 1.5; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Pressure him: 17.0 TO per 100 usage (bad, 8th pct), 24% of them bad passes; 16 TO in 8 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "Non-shooter (0.1 3PA/g): sag off him and help from him; no closeouts needed."
- Card says: "Elite finisher: 71% at the rim (80th pct) on 184 attempts, 78% of his shots. No free runs; build the wall early."
- Card says (foul trouble): "Foul-prone: 5.8 PF per 36 (2025-26 regular season). Attack him early; get him to two."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late, foul trouble.

### #9 Gradey Dick (G. Dick), personId 1641711

- Card: G-F · 6-7 · age 22 · 3 yrs · tags: started 1 of 9 · new · TOR last season.
- Role: 9 GP and 1 starts this season, 14.9 MPG (134.5 minutes); last season 14.0 MPG with TOR.
- Last season per game (76 GP): 6.0 pts, 1.9 reb, 0.7 ast, 0.6 tov, 1.3 PF; FG 42.0% (161/383); 3P 30.3% (56/185, 2.4 3PA/g); FT 87.5% (77/88, 1.2 FTA/g); rim FG 66.7% (72/108); eFG 49.3%, TS 53.9%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 7.0 pts, 3.0 reb, 0.6 ast, 0.9 tov, 2.0 PF; FG 52.3% (23/44); 3P 46.7% (7/15, 1.7 3PA/g); FT 83.3% (10/12, 1.3 FTA/g); rim FG 66.7% (14/21); eFG 60.2%, TS 63.9%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% bad, Rim FG% above average, FT% excellent, Ball security excellent, Gets to line average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 30.3% | 185 3PA | 9th (307) | bad |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.7% | 108 restricted-area FGA | 54th (248) | above average |
| FT% | 87.5% | 88 FTA | 88th (258) | excellent |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.230 | 383 FGA | 42nd (284) | average |
| turnovers per usage event | 9.3% | 465 usage events | 82nd (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 48.3% | 383 FGA | 64th (284) | good |
| rim share of FGA | 28.2% | 383 FGA | 51st (284) | above average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.170 | 383 FGA | 31st (284) | below average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 27.7% | 383 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 15.4% | 383 FGA | 48th (284) | average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 5.0; 3PA share 48.3%; 3P 30.3%; restricted-area share 28.2% at 66.7%; FT 87.5%; pull-up share 15.4%; drive share 27.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 73.0%; assisted share 88.8%; TO per 100 usage 9.2; FTA/FGA 0.23; PF per 36 3.4; fouls drawn per game 0.9; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): share of FGA from Restricted Area up 28.2% -> 47.7% on 44 trials (z 2.88).
- Card says: "New this season: share of FGA from Restricted Area up, 28% -> 48% (44 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 9.2 TO per 100 usage (82nd pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Low-volume, 30.3% from 3 (2.4/g): help off him in the gaps."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 39% from the corners (71 att), 25% above the break (114). No help off the corners; help off him on top."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #18 Baba Miller (B. Miller), personId 1642394

- Card: F · 6-11 · age 22 · rookie.
- Role: 8 GP and 0 starts this season, 9.8 MPG (78.7 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (8 GP): 3.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.1 ast, 1.0 tov, 1.2 PF; FG 50.0% (9/18); 3P 25.0% (1/4, 0.5 3PA/g); FT 90.0% (9/10, 1.2 FTA/g); rim FG 71.4% (5/7); eFG 52.8%, TS 62.5%.
- 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.

### #31 Max Strus (M. Strus), personId 1629622

- Card: G-F · 6-5 · age 30 · 7 yrs · tags: new · CLE last season.
- Role: 3 GP and 0 starts this season, 21.9 MPG (65.7 minutes); last season 24.0 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (12 GP): 11.2 pts, 5.4 reb, 2.0 ast, 0.8 tov, 2.8 PF; FG 44.3% (47/106); 3P 40.2% (33/82, 6.8 3PA/g); FT 77.8% (7/9, 0.8 FTA/g); rim FG 58.8% (10/17); eFG 59.9%, TS 60.9%.
- This season per game (3 GP): 9.0 pts, 4.3 reb, 4.3 ast, 0.7 tov, 3.7 PF; FG 33.3% (9/27); 3P 31.8% (7/22, 7.3 3PA/g); FT 66.7% (2/3, 1.0 FTA/g); rim FG 50.0% (2/4); eFG 46.3%, TS 47.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 40.2% | 82 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 58.8% | 17 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 77.8% | 9 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.085 | 106 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 7.6% | 119 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 77.4% | 106 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 16.0% | 106 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.132 | 106 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 17.0% | 106 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 12.3% | 106 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 8.8; 3PA share 77.4%; 3P 40.2%; restricted-area share 16.0% at 58.8%; FT 77.8%; pull-up share 12.3%; drive share 17.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 79.3%; assisted share 80.9%; TO per 100 usage 7.6; FTA/FGA 0.09; PF per 36 4.2; fouls drawn per game 1.2; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 40.2% on 6.8/g. No help off him; run him off the line."

### #24 Cam Christie (C. Christie), personId 1642353

- Card: G · 6-5 · age 21 · 2 yrs.
- Listed on the official injury report of 2026-11-10, read 2026-11-11 00:49 UTC: Questionable
- Role: 5 GP and 0 starts this season, 5.9 MPG (29.6 minutes); last season 8.7 MPG with LAC.
- Last season per game (55 GP): 2.8 pts, 1.4 reb, 0.6 ast, 0.4 tov, 0.3 PF; FG 38.1% (53/139); 3P 24.5% (12/49, 0.9 3PA/g); FT 76.0% (38/50, 0.9 FTA/g); rim FG 62.2% (28/45); eFG 42.4%, TS 48.4%.
- This season per game (5 GP): 1.4 pts, 0.4 reb, 0.2 ast, 0.6 tov, 0.0 PF; FG 18.2% (2/11); 3P 25.0% (1/4, 0.8 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (2/2, 0.4 FTA/g); rim FG 25.0% (1/4); eFG 22.7%, TS 29.5%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 24.5% | 49 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 62.2% | 45 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 76.0% | 50 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.360 | 139 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 12.0% | 183 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 35.3% | 139 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 32.4% | 139 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.216 | 139 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 41.7% | 139 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 11.5% | 139 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 2.5; 3PA share 35.3%; 3P 24.5%; restricted-area share 32.4% at 62.2%; FT 76.0%; pull-up share 11.5%; drive share 41.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 67.3%; assisted share 79.2%; TO per 100 usage 12.0; FTA/FGA 0.36; PF per 36 1.4; fouls drawn per game 0.6; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Non-shooter (0.9 3PA/g, 24% from 3): go under screens, help off him."

### #12 Nick Martinelli (N. Martinelli), personId 1643568

- Card: F · 6-7 · age 22 · rookie.
- Listed on the official injury report of 2026-11-10, read 2026-11-11 00:49 UTC: Out
- Role: 5 GP and 0 starts this season, 4.4 MPG (22.0 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (5 GP): 3.4 pts, 1.4 reb, 0.4 ast, 0.4 tov, 0.6 PF; FG 63.6% (7/11); 3P 66.7% (2/3, 0.6 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (1/1, 0.2 FTA/g); rim FG 100.0% (3/3); eFG 72.7%, TS 74.3%.
- 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.

### #21 Jalen Pickett (J. Pickett), personId 1629618

- Card: G · 6-2 · age 27 · 3 yrs · tags: new · DEN last season.
- Role: 4 GP and 0 starts this season, 4.6 MPG (18.4 minutes); last season 16.1 MPG with DEN.
- Last season per game (50 GP): 5.2 pts, 2.3 reb, 2.3 ast, 0.7 tov, 0.8 PF; FG 42.2% (98/232); 3P 38.6% (49/127, 2.5 3PA/g); FT 78.9% (15/19, 0.4 FTA/g); rim FG 56.8% (21/37); eFG 52.8%, TS 54.1%.
- This season per game (4 GP): 1.8 pts, 0.8 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.2 tov, 0.2 PF; FG 60.0% (3/5); 3P 50.0% (1/2, 0.5 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG 100.0% (1/1); eFG 70.0%, TS 70.0%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 38.6% | 127 3PA | 76th (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 56.8% | 37 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 78.9% | 19 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.082 | 232 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 12.7% | 275 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 54.7% | 232 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 15.9% | 232 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.082 | 232 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 20.3% | 232 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 32.3% | 232 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 4.6; 3PA share 54.7%; 3P 38.6%; restricted-area share 15.9% at 56.8%; FT 78.9%; pull-up share 32.3%; drive share 20.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 56.7%; assisted share 63.3%; TO per 100 usage 12.7; FTA/FGA 0.08; PF per 36 1.9; fouls drawn per game 0.4; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Takes 2.5 3s/g at 38.6% (76th pct): respect it, closeout."

## Also seen and not seen yet

- Also seen (under 10 minutes this season, no card): B. Wesley (#20 , 9.4 min) [last season 31 GP, 11.7 MPG, 4.8 pts].
- On the roster with no minutes this season: B. Ingram (#7 F, TOR 33.8 MPG last season); J. Miller (#22 G, LAC 22.1 MPG last season); B. Beal (#3 G, LAC 20.2 MPG last season); Y. Niederhäuser (#14 C, LAC 10.3 MPG last season).

## 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 2026-11-11; report built 2026-11-11T00:50:07Z; this file is the site edition (agent_edition.py v3).