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document: NBA scouting report, site edition
schema: scouting-team/1
game_id: 0022600211
season: 2026-27
date: 2026-11-10
matchup: MIL @ NYK
tip_utc: 2026-11-11T00:30:00Z (Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET)
scouted_team: NYK (New York Knicks)
side: Scouting NYK · from Milwaukee's side
built_at_utc: 2026-11-10T23:19:57Z
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 (2026-10-20 to 2026-11-07)
---

# Scouting NYK · from Milwaukee's side: MIL @ NYK, Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 7:30 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 2026-11-10 23:19 UTC; no reasons. A player who is not listed is not named.

### NYK

- Josh Hart: Doubtful

### MIL

- Kel'el Ware: Questionable
- Tyler Herro: Questionable

## Schedule

- NYK: 2 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 2026-11-07 @ CLE. Next: vs CLE on 2026-11-11 (1 days later).

## In ten seconds (verbatim)

1. "Last season: 7th-fewest paint attempts (46%), 7th-best offensive rebounding (32.8%), 6th-slowest pace (96.3), 6th-best rim protection (64%)."
2. "Scoring last season: J. Brunson 26.0/g (26.2 so far), K. Towns 20.1/g (20.9 so far), O. Anunoby 16.7/g (16.4 so far)."

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

- "Shot profile last season: 46% paint attempts (7th fewest); 43% 3PA share (12th of 30). Chase Brunson 37%, McBride 41%, Anunoby 39%, Shamet 39%, Bridges 37%; wall up on Drummond, Clarkson, Dadiet."
- "Rim protection: opponents shoot 64% at the rim (6th best). Drive to kick; don't finish into the bigs."
- "They close possessions: DREB% 71.5% (4th best)."
- "They give up 3s: opponents take 45% of their shots from 3 (4th most). Space them; move it side to side."
- "Slow pace: 96.3 possessions per game (6th slowest)."
- "They rarely get to the line: 0.24 FTA per FGA (6th fewest). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."

| metric (2025-26 regular season) | NYK | league mean | rank of 30 (1 = highest value) | higher is better |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| possessions per game (pace proxy) | 96.3 | 98.6 | 25 | descriptive |
| points per 100 possessions | 121.0 | 117.2 | 5 | yes |
| opponent points per 100 possessions | 114.8 | 117.2 | 23 | no (lower is better) |
| eFG% | 55.7% | 54.6% | 9 | yes |
| 3PA share of FGA | 42.8% | 41.5% | 12 | descriptive |
| 3P% | 37.3% | 35.9% | 4 | yes |
| paint-attempt share of FGA | 45.8% | 48.4% | 24 | descriptive |
| restricted-area share of FGA | 29.5% | 30.0% | 15 | descriptive |
| restricted-area FG% | 65.7% | 66.1% | 17 | yes |
| fastbreak share of FGA | 11.5% | 11.5% | 15 | descriptive |
| second-chance share of FGA | 13.4% | 12.8% | 8 | descriptive |
| FTA per FGA | 0.238 | 0.264 | 25 | yes |
| turnovers per 100 possessions | 14.2 | 14.7 | 21 | no (lower is better) |
| offensive rebound % | 32.8% | 30.5% | 7 | yes |
| defensive rebound % | 71.5% | 69.5% | 4 | yes |
| assisted share of made FGs | 64.3% | 63.7% | 15 | descriptive |
| fouls committed per game | 20.0 | 19.9 | 12 | no (lower is better) |
| shooting-foul share of fouls | 50.3% | 52.5% | 23 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent FG% allowed at the rim | 63.8% | 65.9% | 25 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent rim-attempt share allowed | 29.2% | 30.0% | 18 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent 3PA share allowed | 44.8% | 41.5% | 4 | descriptive |
| opponent 3P% allowed | 36.2% | 35.9% | 11 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent turnovers forced per 100 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13 | yes |

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

Flag note (verbatim): "14 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

- A. Drummond (#0): "63% FT (84 FTA, 6th pct)" [FT 63.1%, 53 of 84; 6th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters]
- L. Shamet (#44): "71% FT (76 FTA, 18th pct), 6/12 in clutch" [FT 71.1%, 54 of 76; 18th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters; 6/12 in the clutch]
- Don't foul (good free-throw shooters), the report's top 5, best first: K. Towns (#32): "86% FT" [FT 85.8%, 357 of 416; 82nd percentile (excellent) among 258 qualified shooters; 11/16 in the clutch]; J. Brunson (#11): "84% FT" [FT 84.1%, 354 of 421; 76th percentile (excellent) among 258 qualified shooters; 24/31 in the clutch]; J. Clarkson (#00): "83% FT" [FT 83.0%, 78 of 94; 72nd percentile (good) among 258 qualified shooters]; O. Anunoby (#8): "83% FT" [FT 82.8%, 183 of 221; 69th percentile (good) among 258 qualified shooters; 21/24 in the clutch]; M. Bridges (#25): "83% FT" [FT 82.7%, 81 of 98; 67th percentile (good) among 258 qualified shooters].

### Foul trouble

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

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

### #11 Jalen Brunson (J. Brunson), personId 1628973

- Card: G · 6-2 · age 30 · 8 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 34.1 MPG (306.9 minutes); last season 35.0 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (74 GP): 26.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.8 ast, 2.4 tov, 2.3 PF; FG 46.7% (689/1475); 3P 36.9% (195/528, 7.1 3PA/g); FT 84.1% (354/421, 5.7 FTA/g); rim FG 62.4% (143/229); eFG 53.3%, TS 58.0%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 26.2 pts, 3.0 reb, 5.6 ast, 1.7 tov, 1.2 PF; FG 42.2% (79/187); 3P 36.8% (25/68, 7.6 3PA/g); FT 75.7% (53/70, 7.8 FTA/g); rim FG 53.1% (17/32); eFG 48.9%, TS 54.2%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% below average, FT% excellent, Ball security excellent, Gets to line good.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.9% | 528 3PA | 60th (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 62.4% | 229 restricted-area FGA | 28th (248) | below average |
| FT% | 84.1% | 421 FTA | 76th (258) | excellent |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.285 | 1475 FGA | 64th (284) | good |
| turnovers per usage event | 9.5% | 1835 usage events | 78th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 35.8% | 1475 FGA | 35th (284) | below average |
| rim share of FGA | 15.5% | 1475 FGA | 15th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.257 | 1475 FGA | 70th (284) | good |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 31.2% | 1475 FGA | 64th (284) | good |
| pull-up share of FGA | 39.9% | 1475 FGA | 95th (284) | elite |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 19.9; 3PA share 35.8%; 3P 36.9%; restricted-area share 15.5% at 62.4%; FT 84.1%; pull-up share 39.9%; drive share 31.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 39.0%; assisted share 31.1%; TO per 100 usage 9.5; FTA/FGA 0.28; PF per 36 2.4; fouls drawn per game 5.1; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Capable 3: 36.9% on 7.1/g (60th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."
- Card says: "Pull-up shooter: 40% of his shots are pull-ups (95th pct, 44%). Stay attached over screens; contest without fouling."
- Card says: "Primary creator (6.8 AST/g): stay home on shooters when he drives; take away the kick-out."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #8 OG Anunoby (O. Anunoby), personId 1628384

- Card: F-G · 6-7 · age 29 · 9 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 33.0 MPG (297.3 minutes); last season 33.2 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (67 GP): 16.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.8 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 48.4% (389/804); 3P 38.6% (157/407, 6.1 3PA/g); FT 82.8% (183/221, 3.3 FTA/g); rim FG 67.9% (197/290); eFG 58.1%, TS 62.0%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 16.4 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.4 ast, 2.1 tov, 3.9 PF; FG 38.0% (41/108); 3P 29.3% (17/58, 6.4 3PA/g); FT 87.5% (49/56, 6.2 FTA/g); rim FG 56.1% (23/41); eFG 45.8%, TS 55.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent, Rim FG% good, FT% good, Ball security average, Gets to line good.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 38.6% | 407 3PA | 75th (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 67.9% | 290 restricted-area FGA | 62nd (248) | good |
| FT% | 82.8% | 221 FTA | 69th (258) | good |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.275 | 804 FGA | 61st (284) | good |
| turnovers per usage event | 12.0% | 1024 usage events | 48th (330) | average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 50.6% | 804 FGA | 67th (284) | good |
| rim share of FGA | 36.1% | 804 FGA | 72nd (284) | good |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.195 | 804 FGA | 46th (284) | average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 28.9% | 804 FGA | 56th (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 11.4% | 804 FGA | 36th (284) | below average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 12.0; 3PA share 50.6%; 3P 38.6%; restricted-area share 36.1% at 67.9%; FT 82.8%; pull-up share 11.4%; drive share 28.9%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 81.1%; assisted share 78.9%; TO per 100 usage 12.0; FTA/FGA 0.28; PF per 36 2.7; fouls drawn per game 2.3; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 38.6% on 6.1/g (75th pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 45% from the corners (199 att), 33% above the break (208). No help off the corners; help off him on top."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #32 Karl-Anthony Towns (K. Towns), personId 1626157

- Card: C-F · 7-0 · age 30 · 11 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 31.5 MPG (283.7 minutes); last season 31.0 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (75 GP): 20.1 pts, 11.8 reb, 3.0 ast, 2.5 tov, 3.4 PF; FG 50.1% (517/1032); 3P 36.8% (113/307, 4.1 3PA/g); FT 85.8% (357/416, 5.5 FTA/g); rim FG 60.9% (313/514); eFG 55.6%, TS 61.9%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 20.9 pts, 13.6 reb, 3.1 ast, 3.3 tov, 3.0 PF; FG 56.5% (70/124); 3P 43.6% (17/39, 4.3 3PA/g); FT 79.5% (31/39, 4.3 FTA/g); rim FG 66.2% (43/65); eFG 63.3%, TS 66.6%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% above average, Rim FG% bad, FT% excellent, Ball security below average, Gets to line excellent.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.8% | 307 3PA | 59th (307) | above average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 60.9% | 514 restricted-area FGA | 20th (248) | bad |
| FT% | 85.8% | 416 FTA | 82nd (258) | excellent |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.403 | 1032 FGA | 89th (284) | excellent |
| turnovers per usage event | 13.3% | 1402 usage events | 33rd (330) | below average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 29.7% | 1032 FGA | 22nd (284) | bad |
| rim share of FGA | 49.8% | 1032 FGA | 89th (284) | excellent |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.355 | 1032 FGA | 92nd (284) | elite |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 35.7% | 1032 FGA | 75th (284) | excellent |
| pull-up share of FGA | 4.8% | 1032 FGA | 20th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 13.8; 3PA share 29.7%; 3P 36.8%; restricted-area share 49.8% at 60.9%; FT 85.8%; pull-up share 4.8%; drive share 35.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 76.2%; assisted share 65.8%; TO per 100 usage 13.3; FTA/FGA 0.40; PF per 36 4.0; fouls drawn per game 4.9; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): drive family share of FGA down 35.7% -> 25.0% on 124 trials (z -2.48).
- Card says: "Lives at the line: 0.40 FTA per FGA (excellent, 89th pct), 4.9 fouls drawn/g, 86% FT. Verticality, hands back, no reach."
- Card says: "New this season: drive family share of FGA down, 36% -> 25% (124 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Capable 3: 36.8% on 4.1/g (59th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."
- Card says: "Poor finisher: 61% at the rim (bad, 20th pct) on 514 attempts. Meet him at the rim; verticality, no fouls."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #25 Mikal Bridges (M. Bridges), personId 1628969

- Card: G-F · 6-6 · age 30 · 8 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 26.0 MPG (233.7 minutes); last season 32.8 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (82 GP): 14.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast, 1.0 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 49.0% (472/963); 3P 37.1% (156/420, 5.1 3PA/g); FT 82.7% (81/98, 1.2 FTA/g); rim FG 74.0% (171/231); eFG 57.1%, TS 58.7%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 6.6 pts, 3.2 reb, 2.2 ast, 0.9 tov, 1.3 PF; FG 32.9% (23/70); 3P 26.5% (9/34, 3.8 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (4/4, 0.4 FTA/g); rim FG 61.5% (8/13); eFG 39.3%, TS 41.1%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% elite, FT% good, Ball security elite, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 37.1% | 420 3PA | 62nd (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 74.0% | 231 restricted-area FGA | 90th (248) | elite |
| FT% | 82.7% | 98 FTA | 67th (258) | good |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.102 | 963 FGA | 6th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 7.6% | 1089 usage events | 95th (330) | elite |
| 3PA share of FGA | 43.6% | 963 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 24.0% | 963 FGA | 41st (284) | average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.124 | 963 FGA | 12th (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 17.8% | 963 FGA | 21st (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 16.3% | 963 FGA | 51st (284) | above average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 11.7; 3PA share 43.6%; 3P 37.1%; restricted-area share 24.0% at 74.0%; FT 82.7%; pull-up share 16.3%; drive share 17.8%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 78.3%; assisted share 78.4%; TO per 100 usage 7.6; FTA/FGA 0.10; PF per 36 2.1; fouls drawn per game 1.4; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 7.6 TO per 100 usage (95th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Doesn't get to the line: 0.10 FTA per FGA (6th pct). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 37.1% on 5.1/g (62nd pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #44 Landry Shamet (L. Shamet), personId 1629013

- Card: G · 6-5 · age 29 · 8 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 2 starts this season, 25.3 MPG (228.1 minutes); last season 23.0 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (51 GP): 9.3 pts, 1.8 reb, 1.4 ast, 0.6 tov, 1.5 PF; FG 43.7% (159/364); 3P 39.2% (103/263, 5.2 3PA/g); FT 71.1% (54/76, 1.5 FTA/g); rim FG 69.4% (43/62); eFG 57.8%, TS 59.8%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 9.3 pts, 1.4 reb, 1.9 ast, 1.1 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 42.9% (27/63); 3P 41.7% (20/48, 5.3 3PA/g); FT 71.4% (10/14, 1.6 FTA/g); rim FG 45.5% (5/11); eFG 58.7%, TS 60.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent, FT% bad, Ball security elite, Gets to line below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 39.2% | 263 3PA | 81st (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 69.4% | 62 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 71.1% | 76 FTA | 18th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.209 | 364 FGA | 33rd (284) | below average |
| turnovers per usage event | 7.0% | 427 usage events | 97th (330) | elite |
| 3PA share of FGA | 72.3% | 364 FGA | 95th (284) | elite |
| rim share of FGA | 17.0% | 364 FGA | 19th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.223 | 364 FGA | 54th (284) | above average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 12.4% | 364 FGA | 7th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 26.6% | 364 FGA | 74th (284) | good |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 7.1; 3PA share 72.3%; 3P 39.2%; restricted-area share 17.0% at 69.4%; FT 71.1%; pull-up share 26.6%; drive share 12.4%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 63.9%; assisted share 90.6%; TO per 100 usage 7.0; FTA/FGA 0.21; PF per 36 2.4; fouls drawn per game 1.6; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): pull-up family share of FGA down 26.6% -> 12.7% on 63 trials (z -2.50).
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 7.0 TO per 100 usage (97th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "New this season: pull-up family share of FGA down, 27% -> 13% (63 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 39.2% on 5.2/g (81st pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

## Bench, in the report's order

### #3 Josh Hart (J. Hart), personId 1628404

- Card: G · 6-5 · age 31 · 9 yrs · tags: started 7 of 7 · did not play last game.
- Listed on the official injury report of 2026-11-10, read 2026-11-10 23:19 UTC: Doubtful
- Role: 7 GP and 7 starts this season, 31.7 MPG (221.7 minutes); last season 30.2 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (66 GP): 12.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.9 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 50.8% (301/592); 3P 41.3% (100/242, 3.7 3PA/g); FT 72.0% (90/125, 1.9 FTA/g); rim FG 66.8% (137/205); eFG 59.3%, TS 61.2%.
- This season per game (7 GP): 8.6 pts, 7.3 reb, 3.9 ast, 2.0 tov, 3.0 PF; FG 38.6% (22/57); 3P 34.2% (13/38, 5.4 3PA/g); FT 60.0% (3/5, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG 50.0% (6/12); eFG 50.0%, TS 50.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% elite, Rim FG% above average, FT% bad, Ball security bad, Gets to line below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 41.3% | 242 3PA | 92nd (307) | elite |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.8% | 205 restricted-area FGA | 55th (248) | above average |
| FT% | 72.0% | 125 FTA | 22nd (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.211 | 592 FGA | 34th (284) | below average |
| turnovers per usage event | 16.5% | 775 usage events | 10th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 40.9% | 592 FGA | 46th (284) | average |
| rim share of FGA | 34.6% | 592 FGA | 69th (284) | good |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.230 | 592 FGA | 57th (284) | above average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 33.6% | 592 FGA | 70th (284) | good |
| pull-up share of FGA | 21.1% | 592 FGA | 62nd (284) | good |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 9.0; 3PA share 40.9%; 3P 41.3%; restricted-area share 34.6% at 66.8%; FT 72.0%; pull-up share 21.1%; drive share 33.6%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 68.2%; assisted share 73.4%; TO per 100 usage 16.5; FTA/FGA 0.21; PF per 36 3.0; fouls drawn per game 2.1; change flags 5.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): 3PA share of FGA up 40.9% -> 66.7% on 57 trials (z 3.96); share of FGA from Restricted Area down 34.6% -> 21.1% on 57 trials (z -2.15); share of FGA from Above the Break 3 up 28.7% -> 47.4% on 57 trials (z 3.11); drive family share of FGA down 33.6% -> 17.5% on 57 trials (z -2.57); catch-and-shoot-3 proxy share of FGA up 27.9% -> 56.1% on 57 trials (z 4.76).
- Card says: "Pressure him: 16.5 TO per 100 usage (bad, 10th pct), 40% of them bad passes; 14 TO in 7 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "New this season: catch-and-shoot-3 proxy share of FGA up, 28% -> 56% (57 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 41.3% on 3.7/g (92nd pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 50% from the corners (72 att), 38% above the break (170). No help off the corners; help off him on top."

### #2 Miles McBride (M. McBride), personId 1630540

- Card: G · 6-2 · age 26 · 5 yrs.
- Role: 9 GP and 0 starts this season, 17.3 MPG (155.3 minutes); last season 26.3 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (41 GP): 12.0 pts, 2.4 reb, 2.6 ast, 0.8 tov, 1.7 PF; FG 42.3% (171/404); 3P 41.3% (112/271, 6.6 3PA/g); FT 78.7% (37/47, 1.1 FTA/g); rim FG 56.1% (23/41); eFG 56.2%, TS 57.8%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 6.7 pts, 1.7 reb, 0.9 ast, 0.4 tov, 1.8 PF; FG 41.7% (20/48); 3P 43.2% (16/37, 4.1 3PA/g); FT 80.0% (4/5, 0.6 FTA/g); rim FG 25.0% (1/4); eFG 58.3%, TS 59.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% elite, Ball security elite, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 41.3% | 271 3PA | 92nd (307) | elite |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 56.1% | 41 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 78.7% | 47 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.116 | 404 FGA | 9th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 7.2% | 458 usage events | 96th (330) | elite |
| 3PA share of FGA | 67.1% | 404 FGA | 92nd (284) | elite |
| rim share of FGA | 10.1% | 404 FGA | 5th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.101 | 404 FGA | 6th (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 11.1% | 404 FGA | 5th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 36.1% | 404 FGA | 90th (284) | elite |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 9.8; 3PA share 67.1%; 3P 41.3%; restricted-area share 10.1% at 56.1%; FT 78.7%; pull-up share 36.1%; drive share 11.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 63.5%; assisted share 68.4%; TO per 100 usage 7.2; FTA/FGA 0.12; PF per 36 2.3; fouls drawn per game 1.0; change flags 1.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): share of FGA from Corner 3 up 19.6% -> 41.7% on 48 trials (z 3.86).
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 7.2 TO per 100 usage (96th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Doesn't get to the line: 0.12 FTA per FGA (9th pct). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."
- Card says: "New this season: share of FGA from Corner 3 up, 20% -> 42% (48 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Better above the break: 44% there (192 att) vs 35% from the corners (79). Help off him in the corners; stay attached on top."

### #0 Andre Drummond (A. Drummond), personId 203083

- Card: C · 6-10 · age 33 · 14 yrs · tags: new · PHI last season.
- Role: 9 GP and 0 starts this season, 13.3 MPG (119.7 minutes); last season 19.5 MPG with PHI.
- Last season per game (63 GP): 6.4 pts, 8.4 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.0 tov, 2.0 PF; FG 47.2% (159/337); 3P 35.6% (32/90, 1.4 3PA/g); FT 63.1% (53/84, 1.3 FTA/g); rim FG 53.2% (107/201); eFG 51.9%, TS 53.9%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 5.0 pts, 7.8 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.7 tov, 1.2 PF; FG 42.2% (19/45); 3P 0.0% (0/1, 0.1 3PA/g); FT 58.3% (7/12, 1.3 FTA/g); rim FG 51.4% (19/37); eFG 42.2%, TS 44.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: Rim FG% bad, FT% bad, Ball security below average, Gets to line above average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 35.6% | 90 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 53.2% | 201 restricted-area FGA | 3rd (248) | bad |
| FT% | 63.1% | 84 FTA | 6th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.249 | 337 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |
| turnovers per usage event | 14.0% | 435 usage events | 25th (330) | below average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 26.7% | 337 FGA | 18th (284) | bad |
| rim share of FGA | 59.6% | 337 FGA | 95th (284) | elite |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.249 | 337 FGA | 67th (284) | good |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 7.1% | 337 FGA | 2nd (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.6% | 337 FGA | 4th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 5.3; 3PA share 26.7%; 3P 35.6%; restricted-area share 59.6% at 53.2%; FT 63.1%; pull-up share 0.6%; drive share 7.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 96.7%; assisted share 60.4%; TO per 100 usage 14.0; FTA/FGA 0.25; PF per 36 3.7; fouls drawn per game 1.3; change flags 4.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): 3PA share of FGA down 26.7% -> 2.2% on 45 trials (z -3.71); share of FGA from Restricted Area up 59.6% -> 82.2% on 45 trials (z 3.09); share of FGA from Corner 3 down 22.8% -> 0.0% on 45 trials (z -3.65); catch-and-shoot-3 proxy share of FGA down 25.8% -> 2.2% on 45 trials (z -3.62).
- Card says: "Poor finisher: 53% at the rim (bad, 3rd pct) on 201 attempts. Meet him at the rim; verticality, no fouls."
- Card says: "New this season: 3PA share of FGA down, 27% -> 2% (45 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Non-shooter (1.4 3PA/g): sag off him and help from him; no closeouts needed."
- Card says: "Pressure him: 14.0 TO per 100 usage (below average, 25th pct), 33% of them bad passes; 6 TO in 9 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #13 Tyler Kolek (T. Kolek), personId 1642278

- Card: G · 6-2 · age 25 · 2 yrs.
- Role: 7 GP and 0 starts this season, 12.5 MPG (87.2 minutes); last season 11.7 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (62 GP): 4.4 pts, 1.6 reb, 2.7 ast, 0.9 tov, 1.1 PF; FG 43.5% (108/248); 3P 38.6% (44/114, 1.8 3PA/g); FT 70.0% (14/20, 0.3 FTA/g); rim FG 61.1% (33/54); eFG 52.4%, TS 53.3%.
- This season per game (7 GP): 2.1 pts, 1.7 reb, 5.1 ast, 0.6 tov, 1.4 PF; FG 26.3% (5/19); 3P 25.0% (3/12, 1.7 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (2/2, 0.3 FTA/g); rim FG 66.7% (2/3); eFG 34.2%, TS 37.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% excellent, Ball security bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 38.6% | 114 3PA | 76th (307) | excellent |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 61.1% | 54 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 70.0% | 20 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.081 | 248 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 17.6% | 312 usage events | 6th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 46.0% | 248 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 21.8% | 248 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.137 | 248 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 36.7% | 248 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 24.6% | 248 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 4.0; 3PA share 46.0%; 3P 38.6%; restricted-area share 21.8% at 61.1%; FT 70.0%; pull-up share 24.6%; drive share 36.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 60.5%; assisted share 50.0%; TO per 100 usage 17.6; FTA/FGA 0.08; PF per 36 3.2; fouls drawn per game 0.6; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Pressure him: 17.6 TO per 100 usage (bad, 6th pct), 49% of them bad passes; 4 TO in 7 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "Takes 1.8 3s/g at 38.6% (76th pct): respect it, closeout."

### #00 Jordan Clarkson (J. Clarkson), personId 203903

- Card: G · 6-5 · age 34 · 12 yrs.
- Role: 8 GP and 0 starts this season, 10.4 MPG (83.2 minutes); last season 17.8 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (72 GP): 8.6 pts, 1.8 reb, 1.3 ast, 0.9 tov, 1.7 PF; FG 45.1% (237/526); 3P 32.7% (70/214, 3.0 3PA/g); FT 83.0% (78/94, 1.3 FTA/g); rim FG 64.0% (80/125); eFG 51.7%, TS 54.8%.
- This season per game (8 GP): 6.5 pts, 1.5 reb, 0.4 ast, 0.2 tov, 1.8 PF; FG 56.4% (22/39); 3P 66.7% (6/9, 1.1 3PA/g); FT 66.7% (2/3, 0.4 FTA/g); rim FG 62.5% (10/16); eFG 64.1%, TS 64.5%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% bad, Rim FG% below average, FT% good, Ball security excellent, Gets to line below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 32.7% | 214 3PA | 23rd (307) | bad |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 64.0% | 125 restricted-area FGA | 39th (248) | below average |
| FT% | 83.0% | 94 FTA | 72nd (258) | good |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.179 | 526 FGA | 27th (284) | below average |
| turnovers per usage event | 10.0% | 630 usage events | 76th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 40.7% | 526 FGA | 46th (284) | average |
| rim share of FGA | 23.8% | 526 FGA | 40th (284) | average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.154 | 526 FGA | 24th (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 34.0% | 526 FGA | 71st (284) | good |
| pull-up share of FGA | 13.5% | 526 FGA | 42nd (284) | average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 7.3; 3PA share 40.7%; 3P 32.7%; restricted-area share 23.8% at 64.0%; FT 83.0%; pull-up share 13.5%; drive share 34.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 67.3%; assisted share 64.1%; TO per 100 usage 10.0; FTA/FGA 0.18; PF per 36 3.5; fouls drawn per game 1.1; change flags 2.
- Changes this season (flag rule passed): 3PA share of FGA down 40.7% -> 23.1% on 39 trials (z -2.24); share of FGA from Restricted Area up 23.8% -> 41.0% on 39 trials (z 2.53).
- Card says: "New this season: share of FGA from Restricted Area up, 24% -> 41% (39 trials 2026-27 regular season to date; 2025-26 regular season baseline)."
- Card says: "Low-volume, 32.7% from 3 (3.0/g): help off him in the gaps."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #5 Jose Alvarado (J. Alvarado), personId 1630631

- Card: G · 6-0 · age 28 · 5 yrs · tags: did not play last game.
- Role: 4 GP and 0 starts this season, 11.3 MPG (45.1 minutes); last season 19.9 MPG with NOP/NYK.
- Last season per game (69 GP): 7.4 pts, 2.5 reb, 3.4 ast, 1.1 tov, 1.9 PF; FG 41.6% (187/449); 3P 35.2% (101/287, 4.2 3PA/g); FT 76.1% (35/46, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG 66.2% (53/80); eFG 52.9%, TS 54.3%.
- This season per game (4 GP): 2.5 pts, 1.2 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.5 tov, 1.0 PF; FG 28.6% (4/14); 3P 28.6% (2/7, 1.8 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG 20.0% (1/5); eFG 35.7%, TS 35.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% average, Ball security bad, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 35.2% | 287 3PA | 44th (307) | average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.2% | 80 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 76.1% | 46 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.102 | 449 FGA | 7th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 14.1% | 546 usage events | 24th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 63.9% | 449 FGA | 90th (284) | excellent |
| rim share of FGA | 17.8% | 449 FGA | 21st (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.138 | 449 FGA | 18th (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 28.3% | 449 FGA | 54th (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 26.3% | 449 FGA | 73rd (284) | good |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 6.5; 3PA share 63.9%; 3P 35.2%; restricted-area share 17.8% at 66.2%; FT 76.1%; pull-up share 26.3%; drive share 28.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 54.0%; assisted share 65.2%; TO per 100 usage 14.1; FTA/FGA 0.10; PF per 36 3.4; fouls drawn per game 0.9; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Capable 3: 35.2% on 4.2/g (44th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."
- Card says: "Pressure him: 14.1 TO per 100 usage (bad, 24th pct), 46% of them bad passes; 6 TO in 4 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "Pull-up shooter: 26% of his shots are pull-ups (73rd pct, 30%). Stay attached over screens; contest without fouling."

### #51 Mohamed Diawara (M. Diawara), personId 1642885

- Card: F · 6-9 · age 21 · 1 yrs.
- Role: 4 GP and 0 starts this season, 10.7 MPG (42.8 minutes); last season 9.2 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (69 GP): 3.6 pts, 1.4 reb, 0.8 ast, 0.4 tov, 0.7 PF; FG 42.3% (90/213); 3P 36.9% (48/130, 1.9 3PA/g); FT 75.0% (18/24, 0.3 FTA/g); rim FG 50.0% (26/52); eFG 53.5%, TS 55.0%.
- This season per game (4 GP): 2.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.8 ast, 0.2 tov, 1.5 PF; FG 30.0% (3/10); 3P 12.5% (1/8, 2.0 3PA/g); FT 75.0% (3/4, 1.0 FTA/g); rim FG 100.0% (2/2); eFG 35.0%, TS 42.5%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% above average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.9% | 130 3PA | 60th (307) | above average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 50.0% | 52 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 75.0% | 24 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.113 | 213 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 11.8% | 254 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 61.0% | 213 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 24.4% | 213 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.089 | 213 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 25.8% | 213 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 12.7% | 213 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 3.1; 3PA share 61.0%; 3P 36.9%; restricted-area share 24.4% at 50.0%; FT 75.0%; pull-up share 12.7%; drive share 25.8%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 77.7%; assisted share 81.1%; TO per 100 usage 11.8; FTA/FGA 0.11; PF per 36 2.8; fouls drawn per game 0.3; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Takes 1.9 3s/g at 36.9% (60th pct): respect it, closeout."

### #1 Dalton Knecht (D. Knecht), personId 1642261

- Card: F · 6-5 · age 25 · 2 yrs · tags: new · LAL last season.
- Role: 2 GP and 0 starts this season, 10.9 MPG (21.8 minutes); last season 10.2 MPG with LAL.
- Last season per game (54 GP): 4.2 pts, 1.4 reb, 0.4 ast, 0.4 tov, 0.8 PF; FG 45.5% (87/191); 3P 34.2% (38/111, 2.1 3PA/g); FT 72.7% (16/22, 0.4 FTA/g); rim FG 71.1% (27/38); eFG 55.5%, TS 56.8%.
- This season per game (2 GP): 5.0 pts, 3.5 reb, 0.5 ast, 0.0 tov, 1.5 PF; FG 66.7% (4/6); 3P 50.0% (2/4, 2.0 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG 100.0% (1/1); eFG 83.3%, TS 83.3%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% below average.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 34.2% | 111 3PA | 36th (307) | below average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 71.1% | 38 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 72.7% | 22 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.115 | 191 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 10.3% | 224 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 58.1% | 191 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 19.9% | 191 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.094 | 191 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 18.3% | 191 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 21.5% | 191 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 3.5; 3PA share 58.1%; 3P 34.2%; restricted-area share 19.9% at 71.1%; FT 72.7%; pull-up share 21.5%; drive share 18.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 74.8%; assisted share 80.5%; TO per 100 usage 10.3; FTA/FGA 0.12; PF per 36 2.9; fouls drawn per game 0.3; change flags 0.
- Card says: "2.1 3PA/g at 34.2%: contest, don't over-help."

### #35 James Wiseman (J. Wiseman), personId 1630164

- Card: C · 7-0 · age 25 · 6 yrs · tags: did not play last game · new · IND last season.
- Role: 4 GP and 0 starts this season, 5.2 MPG (20.9 minutes); last season 14.6 MPG with IND.
- Last season per game (4 GP): 3.2 pts, 2.0 reb, 0.8 ast, 1.2 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 60.0% (6/10); 3P - (-, 0.0 3PA/g); FT 50.0% (1/2, 0.5 FTA/g); rim FG 71.4% (5/7); eFG 60.0%, TS 59.7%.
- This season per game (4 GP): 2.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.8 tov, 1.2 PF; FG 40.0% (4/10); 3P - (-, 0.0 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG 57.1% (4/7); eFG 40.0%, TS 40.0%.
- 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) | 71.4% | 7 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 50.0% | 2 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.200 | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 31.5% | 16 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 0.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 70.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.200 | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 10.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 2.5; 3PA share 0.0%; 3P -; restricted-area share 70.0% at 71.4%; FT 50.0%; pull-up share 0.0%; drive share 10.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA -; assisted share 66.7%; TO per 100 usage 31.5; FTA/FGA 0.20; PF per 36 6.2; fouls drawn per game 0.5; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Crashes the glass (3.1 OREB per 36): hit him first, then go get it."

### #4 Pacôme Dadiet (P. Dadiet), personId 1642359

- Card: F · 6-9 · age 21 · 2 yrs · tags: did not play last game.
- Role: 2 GP and 0 starts this season, 5.1 MPG (10.3 minutes); last season 4.7 MPG with NYK.
- Last season per game (29 GP): 1.7 pts, 0.9 reb, 0.4 ast, 0.1 tov, 0.3 PF; FG 33.3% (16/48); 3P 21.9% (7/32, 1.1 3PA/g); FT 81.8% (9/11, 0.4 FTA/g); rim FG 87.5% (7/8); eFG 40.6%, TS 45.4%.
- This season per game (2 GP): 2.0 pts, 0.5 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.0 tov, 0.5 PF; FG 50.0% (2/4); 3P 0.0% (0/1, 0.5 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG 66.7% (2/3); eFG 50.0%, TS 50.0%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 21.9% | 32 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 87.5% | 8 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 81.8% | 11 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.229 | 48 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 5.4% | 56 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 66.7% | 48 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 16.7% | 48 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.146 | 48 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 16.7% | 48 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 16.7% | 48 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 1.7; 3PA share 66.7%; 3P 21.9%; restricted-area share 16.7% at 87.5%; FT 81.8%; pull-up share 16.7%; drive share 16.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 75.0%; assisted share 93.8%; TO per 100 usage 5.4; FTA/FGA 0.23; PF per 36 2.1; fouls drawn per game 0.2; change flags 0.
- Card says: "Non-shooter (1.1 3PA/g, 22% from 3): go under screens, help off him."

## Also seen and not seen yet

- Also seen (under 10 minutes this season, no card): J. Akins (#14 G, 1.9 min).
- On the roster with no minutes this season: K. McCullar Jr. (#9 , NYK 7.4 MPG last season); T. Nickel (#55 F).

## 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 2026-11-10; report built 2026-11-10T23:19:57Z; this file is the site edition (agent_edition.py v3).