---
document: NBA scouting report, site edition
schema: scouting-team/1
game_id: 0022600218
season: 2026-27
date: 2026-11-11
matchup: CLE @ NYK
tip_utc: 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z (Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET)
scouted_team: CLE (Cleveland Cavaliers)
side: Scouting CLE · from New York's side
built_at_utc: 2026-11-11T22:47:27Z
baseline_window: 2025-26 regular season, 81 games (2025-10-22 to 2026-04-12)
recent_window: 2026-27 regular season to date, 11 games (2026-10-22 to 2026-11-09)
---

# Scouting CLE · from New York's side: CLE @ NYK, Wed Nov 11, 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 2026-11-11, read 2026-11-11 22:47 UTC; no reasons. A player who is not listed is not named.

### CLE

- Ernest Udeh, Jr.: Out
- Khalifa Diop: Out
- Nae'Qwan Tomlin: Out
- Sam Merrill: Out
- Jaylon Tyson: Questionable

### NYK

- Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable
- Josh Hart: Probable

## Schedule

- CLE: 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: 4; game 12 of the season. Previous game 2026-11-09 @ CHA. Next: @ MIA on 2026-11-13 (2 days later).

## In ten seconds (verbatim)

1. "Last season: 9th-fewest turnovers (14.2/100), 9th-highest 3PA share (44%), 5th-best rim protection (63%)."
2. "Scoring last season: D. Mitchell 27.9/g (22.8 so far), J. Harden 23.6/g (15.3 so far), E. Mobley 18.2/g (17.6 so far)."

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

- "Perimeter team last season: 44% 3PA share (9th of 30). Chase Mitchell 36%, Harden 38%, Tyson 44%, Watson 41%, Bryant 36%; wall up on Allen, Proctor, Porter Jr.."
- "Rim protection: opponents shoot 63% at the rim (5th best). Drive to kick; don't finish into the bigs."
- "Efficient: eFG% 56.1% (4th best)."
- "They finish: 67.4% at the rim (8th best). No free runs; wall up early."
- "They take care of the ball: 14.2 TO per 100 (9th fewest). Don't gamble for steals."
- "They give up 3s: opponents take 43% of their shots from 3 (9th most). Space them; move it side to side."

| metric (2025-26 regular season) | CLE | league mean | rank of 30 (1 = highest value) | higher is better |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| possessions per game (pace proxy) | 99.2 | 98.6 | 12 | descriptive |
| points per 100 possessions | 120.1 | 117.2 | 6 | yes |
| opponent points per 100 possessions | 116.9 | 117.2 | 15 | no (lower is better) |
| eFG% | 56.1% | 54.6% | 4 | yes |
| 3PA share of FGA | 44.2% | 41.5% | 9 | descriptive |
| 3P% | 35.9% | 35.9% | 13 | yes |
| paint-attempt share of FGA | 48.2% | 48.4% | 16 | descriptive |
| restricted-area share of FGA | 29.9% | 30.0% | 14 | descriptive |
| restricted-area FG% | 67.4% | 66.1% | 8 | yes |
| fastbreak share of FGA | 11.0% | 11.5% | 19 | descriptive |
| second-chance share of FGA | 12.5% | 12.8% | 18 | descriptive |
| FTA per FGA | 0.265 | 0.264 | 15 | yes |
| turnovers per 100 possessions | 14.2 | 14.7 | 22 | no (lower is better) |
| offensive rebound % | 30.4% | 30.5% | 12 | yes |
| defensive rebound % | 69.3% | 69.5% | 16 | yes |
| assisted share of made FGs | 65.3% | 63.7% | 11 | descriptive |
| fouls committed per game | 19.6 | 19.9 | 19 | no (lower is better) |
| shooting-foul share of fouls | 49.9% | 52.5% | 25 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent FG% allowed at the rim | 62.7% | 65.9% | 26 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent rim-attempt share allowed | 29.4% | 30.0% | 17 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent 3PA share allowed | 42.8% | 41.5% | 9 | descriptive |
| opponent 3P% allowed | 37.2% | 35.9% | 4 | no (lower is better) |
| opponent turnovers forced per 100 | 15.2 | 14.7 | 10 | yes |

Team changes this season (flag rule passed): not computed (this season's play-by-play is not available).

Flag note (verbatim): "No change flags yet: this season's play-by-play is not available (11 games, box scores only), so no rate is compared with last season."

## Game plan boxes

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

- E. Mobley (#4): "61% FT (290 FTA, 4th pct), 17/27 in clutch" [FT 60.7%, 176 of 290; 4th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters; 17/27 in the clutch]
- J. Allen (#31): "71% FT (257 FTA, 19th pct), 15/19 in clutch" [FT 71.2%, 183 of 257; 19th percentile (bad) among 258 qualified shooters; 15/19 in the clutch]
- P. Watson (#8): "73% FT (189 FTA, 26th pct), 9/13 in clutch" [FT 73.0%, 138 of 189; 26th percentile (below average) among 258 qualified shooters; 9/13 in the clutch]
- J. Tyson (#20): "73% FT (105 FTA, 27th pct), 10/14 in clutch" [FT 73.3%, 77 of 105; 27th percentile (below average) among 258 qualified shooters; 10/14 in the clutch]
- Don't foul (good free-throw shooters), the report's top 5, best first: J. Harden (#1): "88% FT" [FT 88.4%, 463 of 524; 90th percentile (elite) among 258 qualified shooters; 47/51 in the clutch]; D. Mitchell (#45): "86% FT" [FT 86.4%, 368 of 426; 84th percentile (excellent) among 258 qualified shooters; 23/27 in the clutch].

### Foul trouble

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

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

### #45 Donovan Mitchell (D. Mitchell), personId 1628378

- Card: G · 6-2 · age 30 · 9 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 11 GP and 11 starts this season, 32.8 MPG (360.9 minutes); last season 33.6 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (69 GP): 27.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.7 ast, 2.8 tov, 2.4 PF; FG 48.4% (670/1383); 3P 36.3% (220/606, 8.8 3PA/g); FT 86.4% (368/426, 6.2 FTA/g); rim FG 64.5% (205/318); eFG 56.4%, TS 61.4%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 22.8 pts, 4.8 reb, 5.5 ast, 2.9 tov, 2.9 PF; FG 48.0% (86/179); 3P 38.5% (30/78, 7.1 3PA/g); FT 77.8% (49/63, 5.7 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 56.4%, TS 60.7%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% above average, Rim FG% average, FT% excellent, Ball security good, Gets to line good.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.3% | 606 3PA | 56th (307) | above average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 64.5% | 318 restricted-area FGA | 42nd (248) | average |
| FT% | 86.4% | 426 FTA | 84th (258) | excellent |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.308 | 1383 FGA | 70th (284) | good |
| turnovers per usage event | 11.1% | 1766 usage events | 61st (330) | good |
| 3PA share of FGA | 43.8% | 1383 FGA | 52nd (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 23.0% | 1383 FGA | 37th (284) | below average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.231 | 1383 FGA | 58th (284) | above average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 40.3% | 1383 FGA | 84th (284) | excellent |
| pull-up share of FGA | 34.3% | 1383 FGA | 86th (284) | excellent |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 20.0; 3PA share 43.8%; 3P 36.3%; restricted-area share 23.0% at 64.5%; FT 86.4%; pull-up share 34.3%; drive share 40.3%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 33.7%; assisted share 38.5%; TO per 100 usage 11.1; FTA/FGA 0.31; PF per 36 2.5; fouls drawn per game 4.6; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Capable 3: 36.3% on 8.8/g (56th pct). Closeout under control, contest every one."
- Card says: "Run him off the line into the help: 60% on 558 drives but only 23% of his shots at the rim (average, 42nd pct). Closeout short and high-hand; stay down on the fake."
- Card says: "Pull-up shooter: 34% of his shots are pull-ups (86th pct, 36%). Stay attached over screens; contest without fouling."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #1 James Harden (J. Harden), personId 201935

- Card: G · 6-4 · age 37 · 17 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 11 GP and 11 starts this season, 32.6 MPG (358.9 minutes); last season 34.8 MPG with CLE/LAC.
- Last season per game (70 GP): 23.6 pts, 4.8 reb, 8.0 ast, 3.5 tov, 2.0 PF; FG 43.4% (487/1123); 3P 37.5% (215/573, 8.2 3PA/g); FT 88.4% (463/524, 7.5 FTA/g); rim FG 62.4% (146/234); eFG 52.9%, TS 61.0%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 15.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 5.7 ast, 2.9 tov, 2.1 PF; FG 36.4% (48/132); 3P 35.5% (27/76, 6.9 3PA/g); FT 84.9% (45/53, 4.8 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 46.6%, TS 54.1%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% good, Rim FG% below average, FT% elite, Ball security bad, Gets to line elite.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 37.5% | 573 3PA | 67th (307) | good |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 62.4% | 234 restricted-area FGA | 28th (248) | below average |
| FT% | 88.4% | 524 FTA | 90th (258) | elite |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.467 | 1123 FGA | 94th (284) | elite |
| turnovers per usage event | 15.3% | 1599 usage events | 15th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 51.0% | 1123 FGA | 68th (284) | good |
| rim share of FGA | 20.8% | 1123 FGA | 32nd (284) | below average |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.289 | 1123 FGA | 80th (284) | excellent |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 36.2% | 1123 FGA | 76th (284) | excellent |
| pull-up share of FGA | 45.5% | 1123 FGA | 98th (284) | elite |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 16.0; 3PA share 51.0%; 3P 37.5%; restricted-area share 20.8% at 62.4%; FT 88.4%; pull-up share 45.5%; drive share 36.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 25.5%; assisted share 24.6%; TO per 100 usage 15.3; FTA/FGA 0.47; PF per 36 2.0; fouls drawn per game 4.6; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Lives at the line: 0.47 FTA per FGA (elite, 94th pct), 4.6 fouls drawn/g, 88% FT. Verticality, hands back, no reach."
- Card says: "Pressure him: 15.3 TO per 100 usage (bad, 15th pct), 54% of them bad passes; 32 TO in 11 games so far. Hands in the lanes; 8.0 AST/g, so stay home on shooters when he drives."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 37.5% on 8.2/g (67th pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- In the game-plan boxes: don't foul.

### #4 Evan Mobley (E. Mobley), personId 1630596

- Card: C · 6-11 · age 25 · 5 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 11 GP and 11 starts this season, 31.9 MPG (351.2 minutes); last season 32.0 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (64 GP): 18.2 pts, 9.0 reb, 3.6 ast, 1.9 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 54.8% (462/843); 3P 30.2% (62/205, 3.2 3PA/g); FT 60.7% (176/290, 4.5 FTA/g); rim FG 73.5% (297/404); eFG 58.5%, TS 59.9%.
- This season per game (11 GP): 17.6 pts, 7.5 reb, 3.6 ast, 1.6 tov, 1.7 PF; FG 55.8% (72/129); 3P 50.0% (23/46, 4.2 3PA/g); FT 61.9% (26/42, 3.8 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 64.7%, TS 65.4%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% bad, Rim FG% excellent, FT% bad, Ball security good, Gets to line excellent.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 30.2% | 205 3PA | 9th (307) | bad |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 73.5% | 404 restricted-area FGA | 88th (248) | excellent |
| FT% | 60.7% | 290 FTA | 4th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.344 | 843 FGA | 80th (284) | excellent |
| turnovers per usage event | 11.1% | 1092 usage events | 61st (330) | good |
| 3PA share of FGA | 24.3% | 843 FGA | 15th (284) | bad |
| rim share of FGA | 47.9% | 843 FGA | 88th (284) | excellent |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.263 | 843 FGA | 72nd (284) | good |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 27.4% | 843 FGA | 50th (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 6.5% | 843 FGA | 25th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 13.2; 3PA share 24.3%; 3P 30.2%; restricted-area share 47.9% at 73.5%; FT 60.7%; pull-up share 6.5%; drive share 27.4%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 82.4%; assisted share 68.6%; TO per 100 usage 11.1; FTA/FGA 0.34; PF per 36 2.8; fouls drawn per game 3.5; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Elite finisher: 74% at the rim (88th pct) on 404 attempts, 48% of his shots. No free runs; build the wall early."
- Card says: "Volume 3s at 30.2%, 3.2/g (9th pct): make him shoot contested, no fly-bys."
- Card says: "Lives at the line: 0.34 FTA per FGA (excellent, 80th pct), 3.5 fouls drawn/g, 61% FT. Verticality, hands back, no reach."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #8 Peyton Watson (P. Watson), personId 1631212

- Card: G · 6-7 · age 24 · 4 yrs · tags: started last game · new · DEN last season.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 27.7 MPG (249.6 minutes); last season 29.6 MPG with DEN.
- Last season per game (54 GP): 14.6 pts, 4.9 reb, 2.1 ast, 1.7 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 49.1% (285/581); 3P 41.1% (81/197, 3.6 3PA/g); FT 73.0% (138/189, 3.5 FTA/g); rim FG 64.1% (127/198); eFG 56.0%, TS 59.4%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 11.4 pts, 4.6 reb, 2.7 ast, 1.8 tov, 3.0 PF; FG 40.6% (39/96); 3P 21.6% (8/37, 4.1 3PA/g); FT 70.8% (17/24, 2.7 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 44.8%, TS 48.3%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% elite, Rim FG% average, FT% below average, Ball security average, Gets to line good.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 41.1% | 197 3PA | 91st (307) | elite |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 64.1% | 198 restricted-area FGA | 40th (248) | average |
| FT% | 73.0% | 189 FTA | 26th (258) | below average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.325 | 581 FGA | 75th (284) | good |
| turnovers per usage event | 12.3% | 757 usage events | 45th (330) | average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 33.9% | 581 FGA | 28th (284) | below average |
| rim share of FGA | 34.1% | 581 FGA | 67th (284) | good |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.244 | 581 FGA | 64th (284) | good |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 30.1% | 581 FGA | 58th (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 15.3% | 581 FGA | 47th (284) | average |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 10.8; 3PA share 33.9%; 3P 41.1%; restricted-area share 34.1% at 64.1%; FT 73.0%; pull-up share 15.3%; drive share 30.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 77.2%; assisted share 74.4%; TO per 100 usage 12.3; FTA/FGA 0.33; PF per 36 3.1; fouls drawn per game 2.6; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 41.1% on 3.6/g (91st pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 52% from the corners (83 att), 33% above the break (114). No help off the corners; help off him on top."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #31 Jarrett Allen (J. Allen), personId 1628386

- Card: C · 6-9 · age 28 · 9 yrs · tags: started last game.
- Role: 9 GP and 9 starts this season, 24.6 MPG (221.8 minutes); last season 27.1 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (55 GP): 15.3 pts, 8.4 reb, 1.8 ast, 1.4 tov, 1.7 PF; FG 64.1% (330/515); 3P 10.0% (1/10, 0.2 3PA/g); FT 71.2% (183/257, 4.7 FTA/g); rim FG 76.7% (224/292); eFG 64.2%, TS 67.2%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 13.1 pts, 7.7 reb, 1.2 ast, 0.9 tov, 1.2 PF; FG 64.8% (46/71); 3P 75.0% (3/4, 0.4 3PA/g); FT 67.6% (23/34, 3.8 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 66.9%, TS 68.6%.
- Grade chips on the card: Rim FG% elite, FT% bad, Ball security good, Gets to line elite.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 10.0% | 10 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 76.7% | 292 restricted-area FGA | 95th (248) | elite |
| FT% | 71.2% | 257 FTA | 19th (258) | bad |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.499 | 515 FGA | 97th (284) | elite |
| turnovers per usage event | 10.5% | 702 usage events | 69th (330) | good |
| 3PA share of FGA | 1.9% | 515 FGA | 4th (284) | bad |
| rim share of FGA | 56.7% | 515 FGA | 93rd (284) | elite |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.429 | 515 FGA | 98th (284) | elite |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 20.2% | 515 FGA | 27th (284) | below average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.4% | 515 FGA | 3rd (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 9.4; 3PA share 1.9%; 3P 10.0%; restricted-area share 56.7% at 76.7%; FT 71.2%; pull-up share 0.4%; drive share 20.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 90.0%; assisted share 82.4%; TO per 100 usage 10.5; FTA/FGA 0.50; PF per 36 2.2; fouls drawn per game 4.0; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Lives at the line: 0.50 FTA per FGA (elite, 97th pct), 4.0 fouls drawn/g, 71% FT. Verticality, hands back, no reach."
- Card says: "Elite finisher: 77% at the rim (95th pct) on 292 attempts, 57% of his shots. No free runs; build the wall early."
- Card says: "Non-shooter (0.2 3PA/g): sag off him and help from him; no closeouts needed."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

## Bench, in the report's order

### #33 Mario Hezonja (M. Hezonja), personId 1626209

- Card: F-G · 6-8 · age 31 · 5 yrs.
- Role: 11 GP and 0 starts this season, 19.9 MPG (219.3 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (11 GP): 8.6 pts, 5.9 reb, 1.6 ast, 1.0 tov, 1.6 PF; FG 42.7% (38/89); 3P 28.6% (14/49, 4.5 3PA/g); FT 50.0% (4/8, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 50.6%, TS 50.8%.
- 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 - (this season's play-by-play is not available).

### #5 Sam Merrill (S. Merrill), personId 1630241

- Card: G · 6-4 · age 30 · 6 yrs · tags: started 1 of 9 · did not play last game.
- Listed on the official injury report of 2026-11-11, read 2026-11-11 22:47 UTC: Out
- Role: 9 GP and 1 starts this season, 23.1 MPG (208.2 minutes); last season 26.6 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (51 GP): 12.7 pts, 2.6 reb, 2.4 ast, 0.8 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 45.6% (218/478); 3P 41.6% (154/370, 7.2 3PA/g); FT 85.5% (59/69, 1.4 FTA/g); rim FG 81.6% (40/49); eFG 61.7%, TS 63.8%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 7.7 pts, 3.4 reb, 1.9 ast, 0.3 tov, 2.9 PF; FG 38.6% (22/57); 3P 32.6% (14/43, 4.8 3PA/g); FT 91.7% (11/12, 1.3 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 50.9%, TS 55.4%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% elite, Ball security elite, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 41.6% | 370 3PA | 93rd (307) | elite |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 81.6% | 49 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 85.5% | 69 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.144 | 478 FGA | 17th (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 7.6% | 550 usage events | 95th (330) | elite |
| 3PA share of FGA | 77.4% | 478 FGA | 98th (284) | elite |
| rim share of FGA | 10.3% | 478 FGA | 5th (284) | bad |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.190 | 478 FGA | 43rd (284) | average |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 11.1% | 478 FGA | 5th (284) | bad |
| pull-up share of FGA | 23.2% | 478 FGA | 67th (284) | good |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 9.4; 3PA share 77.4%; 3P 41.6%; restricted-area share 10.3% at 81.6%; FT 85.5%; pull-up share 23.2%; drive share 11.1%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 67.3%; assisted share 90.8%; TO per 100 usage 7.6; FTA/FGA 0.14; PF per 36 3.3; fouls drawn per game 1.8; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- 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: 0.14 FTA per FGA (17th pct). Be physical; the whistle is quiet."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 41.6% on 7.2/g (93rd pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- Card says: "Corner specialist: 54% from the corners (63 att), 39% above the break (307). No help off the corners; help off him on top."

### #15 Meleek Thomas (M. Thomas), personId 1643509

- Card: G · 6-3 · age 20 · rookie · tags: started 2 of 8.
- Role: 8 GP and 2 starts this season, 23.0 MPG (184.4 minutes); last season - MPG.
- This season per game (8 GP): 13.0 pts, 2.6 reb, 1.2 ast, 1.0 tov, 2.6 PF; FG 47.0% (39/83); 3P 47.8% (22/46, 5.8 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (4/4, 0.5 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 60.2%, TS 61.3%.
- 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 - (this season's play-by-play is not available).

### #24 Tyrese Proctor (T. Proctor), personId 1642878

- Card: G · 6-4 · age 22 · 1 yrs · tags: started 1 of 10.
- Role: 10 GP and 1 starts this season, 16.5 MPG (164.9 minutes); last season 10.7 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (49 GP): 5.2 pts, 1.3 reb, 1.4 ast, 0.8 tov, 1.2 PF; FG 40.2% (88/219); 3P 32.8% (41/125, 2.5 3PA/g); FT 90.5% (38/42, 0.9 FTA/g); rim FG 62.0% (31/50); eFG 49.5%, TS 53.7%.
- This season per game (10 GP): 6.0 pts, 2.8 reb, 2.3 ast, 0.4 tov, 1.7 PF; FG 48.8% (21/43); 3P 52.4% (11/21, 2.1 3PA/g); FT 77.8% (7/9, 0.9 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 61.6%, TS 63.9%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 32.8% | 125 3PA | 24th (307) | bad |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 62.0% | 50 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 90.5% | 42 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.192 | 219 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 14.1% | 276 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 57.1% | 219 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 22.8% | 219 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.155 | 219 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 29.2% | 219 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 28.3% | 219 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 4.5; 3PA share 57.1%; 3P 32.8%; restricted-area share 22.8% at 62.0%; FT 90.5%; pull-up share 28.3%; drive share 29.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 56.0%; assisted share 53.4%; TO per 100 usage 14.1; FTA/FGA 0.19; PF per 36 3.9; fouls drawn per game 0.7; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Low-volume, 32.8% from 3 (2.5/g): help off him in the gaps."

### #20 Jaylon Tyson (J. Tyson), personId 1642281

- Card: G-F · 6-6 · age 23 · 2 yrs · tags: did not play last game.
- Listed on the official injury report of 2026-11-11, read 2026-11-11 22:47 UTC: Questionable
- Role: 5 GP and 0 starts this season, 20.7 MPG (103.5 minutes); last season 27.0 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (65 GP): 13.3 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.5 tov, 2.5 PF; FG 49.3% (327/663); 3P 44.4% (131/295, 4.5 3PA/g); FT 73.3% (77/105, 1.6 FTA/g); rim FG 58.9% (132/224); eFG 59.2%, TS 60.8%.
- This season per game (5 GP): 7.8 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.8 ast, 1.2 tov, 2.8 PF; FG 41.0% (16/39); 3P 22.7% (5/22, 4.4 3PA/g); FT 50.0% (2/4, 0.8 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 47.4%, TS 47.8%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% elite, Rim FG% bad, FT% below average, Ball security average, Gets to line bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 44.4% | 295 3PA | 99th (307) | elite |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 58.9% | 224 restricted-area FGA | 12th (248) | bad |
| FT% | 73.3% | 105 FTA | 27th (258) | below average |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.158 | 663 FGA | 22nd (284) | bad |
| turnovers per usage event | 12.2% | 808 usage events | 46th (330) | average |
| 3PA share of FGA | 44.5% | 663 FGA | 54th (284) | above average |
| rim share of FGA | 33.8% | 663 FGA | 67th (284) | good |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.148 | 663 FGA | 22nd (284) | bad |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 30.2% | 663 FGA | 59th (284) | above average |
| pull-up share of FGA | 2.7% | 663 FGA | 13th (284) | bad |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 10.2; 3PA share 44.5%; 3P 44.4%; restricted-area share 33.8% at 58.9%; FT 73.3%; pull-up share 2.7%; drive share 30.2%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 89.2%; assisted share 82.0%; TO per 100 usage 12.2; FTA/FGA 0.16; PF per 36 3.3; fouls drawn per game 1.5; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Poor finisher: 59% at the rim (bad, 12th pct) on 224 attempts. Meet him at the rim; verticality, no fouls."
- Card says: "Knockdown 3: 44.4% on 4.5/g (99th pct). No help off him; run him off the line."
- In the game-plan boxes: foul him late.

### #9 Craig Porter Jr. (C. Porter Jr.), personId 1641854

- Card: G · 6-1 · age 26 · 3 yrs.
- Role: 9 GP and 0 starts this season, 10.0 MPG (90.2 minutes); last season 18.0 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (63 GP): 4.6 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.2 ast, 0.9 tov, 1.1 PF; FG 45.3% (115/254); 3P 35.9% (33/92, 1.5 3PA/g); FT 60.0% (24/40, 0.6 FTA/g); rim FG 68.0% (51/75); eFG 51.8%, TS 52.8%.
- This season per game (9 GP): 1.6 pts, 1.7 reb, 1.3 ast, 0.7 tov, 0.9 PF; FG 54.5% (6/11); 3P 25.0% (1/4, 0.4 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (1/1, 0.1 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 59.1%, TS 61.2%.
- Grade chips on the card: Ball security bad.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 35.9% | 92 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 68.0% | 75 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 60.0% | 40 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.157 | 254 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 17.6% | 330 usage events | 7th (330) | bad |
| 3PA share of FGA | 36.2% | 254 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 29.5% | 254 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.205 | 254 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 33.9% | 254 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 24.4% | 254 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 4.0; 3PA share 36.2%; 3P 35.9%; restricted-area share 29.5% at 68.0%; FT 60.0%; pull-up share 24.4%; drive share 33.9%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 52.2%; assisted share 61.7%; TO per 100 usage 17.6; FTA/FGA 0.16; PF per 36 2.1; fouls drawn per game 0.8; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Pressure him: 17.6 TO per 100 usage (bad, 7th pct), 60% of them bad passes; 6 TO in 9 games so far. Hands in the lanes."
- Card says: "Non-shooter (1.5 3PA/g, 36% from 3): go under screens, help off him."

### #3 Thomas Bryant (T. Bryant), personId 1628418

- Card: C-F · 6-9 · age 29 · 9 yrs.
- Role: 6 GP and 0 starts this season, 12.5 MPG (74.8 minutes); last season 12.3 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (59 GP): 6.2 pts, 3.4 reb, 0.6 ast, 0.5 tov, 1.3 PF; FG 50.4% (133/264); 3P 36.2% (47/130, 2.2 3PA/g); FT 81.5% (53/65, 1.1 FTA/g); rim FG 69.1% (65/94); eFG 59.3%, TS 62.5%.
- This season per game (6 GP): 8.7 pts, 2.2 reb, 0.2 ast, 0.2 tov, 1.8 PF; FG 50.0% (15/30); 3P 44.4% (8/18, 3.0 3PA/g); FT 82.4% (14/17, 2.8 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 63.3%, TS 69.4%.
- Grade chips on the card: 3P% above average, Ball security excellent.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 36.2% | 130 3PA | 52nd (307) | above average |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 69.1% | 94 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 81.5% | 65 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.246 | 264 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 8.7% | 321 usage events | 86th (330) | excellent |
| 3PA share of FGA | 49.2% | 264 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 35.6% | 264 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.242 | 264 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 5.7% | 264 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 1.1% | 264 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 4.5; 3PA share 49.2%; 3P 36.2%; restricted-area share 35.6% at 69.1%; FT 81.5%; pull-up share 1.1%; drive share 5.7%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 96.9%; assisted share 88.0%; TO per 100 usage 8.7; FTA/FGA 0.25; PF per 36 3.7; fouls drawn per game 1.1; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Doesn't turn it over: 8.7 TO per 100 usage (86th pct). Don't gamble for steals; play him straight up."
- Card says: "Takes 2.2 3s/g at 36.2% (52nd pct): respect it, closeout."

### #12 Riley Minix (R. Minix), personId 1642434

- Card: F · 6-7 · age 26 · 2 yrs.
- Role: 3 GP and 0 starts this season, 10.8 MPG (32.5 minutes); last season 6.5 MPG with CLE/SAS.
- Last season per game (9 GP): 3.9 pts, 0.7 reb, 0.6 ast, 0.3 tov, 0.6 PF; FG 60.9% (14/23); 3P 33.3% (4/12, 1.3 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (3/3, 0.3 FTA/g); rim FG 100.0% (7/7); eFG 69.6%, TS 72.0%.
- This season per game (3 GP): 3.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 0.0 ast, 0.0 tov, 0.3 PF; FG 36.4% (4/11); 3P 25.0% (2/8, 2.7 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 45.5%, TS 45.5%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 33.3% | 12 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 100.0% | 7 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 100.0% | 3 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.130 | 23 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 11.0% | 27 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 52.2% | 23 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 30.4% | 23 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.174 | 23 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 17.4% | 23 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 4.3% | 23 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 2.6; 3PA share 52.2%; 3P 33.3%; restricted-area share 30.4% at 100.0%; FT 100.0%; pull-up share 4.3%; drive share 17.4%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 100.0%; assisted share 57.1%; TO per 100 usage 11.0; FTA/FGA 0.13; PF per 36 3.1; fouls drawn per game 0.4; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).

### #21 Tristan Enaruna (T. Enaruna), personId 1642400

- Card:  · tags: did not play last game.
- Role: 3 GP and 0 starts this season, 10.0 MPG (29.9 minutes); last season 9.5 MPG with CLE.
- Last season per game (9 GP): 4.1 pts, 1.6 reb, 0.8 ast, 0.3 tov, 0.3 PF; FG 50.0% (14/28); 3P 30.0% (3/10, 1.1 3PA/g); FT 75.0% (6/8, 0.9 FTA/g); rim FG 73.3% (11/15); eFG 55.4%, TS 58.7%.
- This season per game (3 GP): 2.3 pts, 1.7 reb, 0.3 ast, 0.0 tov, 0.3 PF; FG 30.0% (3/10); 3P 0.0% (0/5, 1.7 3PA/g); FT 50.0% (1/2, 0.7 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 30.0%, TS 32.2%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 30.0% | 10 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 73.3% | 15 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 75.0% | 8 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.286 | 28 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 8.7% | 35 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 35.7% | 28 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 53.6% | 28 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.250 | 28 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 25.0% | 28 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.0% | 28 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 3.1; 3PA share 35.7%; 3P 30.0%; restricted-area share 53.6% at 73.3%; FT 75.0%; pull-up share 0.0%; drive share 25.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 90.0%; assisted share 78.6%; TO per 100 usage 8.7; FTA/FGA 0.29; PF per 36 1.3; fouls drawn per game 0.8; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Crashes the glass (3.0 OREB per 36): hit him first, then go get it."

### #77 Norchad Omier (N. Omier), personId 1641807

- Card: F · 6-5 · age 25 · 1 yrs · tags: new · LAC last season.
- Role: 2 GP and 0 starts this season, 7.7 MPG (15.4 minutes); last season 4.0 MPG with LAC.
- Last season per game (6 GP): 2.8 pts, 1.2 reb, 0.3 ast, 0.0 tov, 0.7 PF; FG 70.0% (7/10); 3P 0.0% (0/1, 0.2 3PA/g); FT 100.0% (3/3, 0.5 FTA/g); rim FG 66.7% (4/6); eFG 70.0%, TS 75.1%.
- This season per game (2 GP): 0.0 pts, 2.5 reb, 1.0 ast, 0.0 tov, 1.0 PF; FG 0.0% (0/1); 3P 0.0% (0/1, 0.5 3PA/g); FT - (-, 0.0 FTA/g); rim FG - (-); eFG 0.0%, TS 0.0%.
- Grade chips on the card: none qualified.

| grade, last season | value | sample | league percentile (pool) | word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3P% | 0.0% | 1 3PA (needs 100) | - | - |
| rim FG% (restricted area) | 66.7% | 6 restricted-area FGA (needs 100) | - | - |
| FT% | 100.0% | 3 FTA (needs 75) | - | - |
| free-throw rate (FTA/FGA) | 0.300 | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| turnovers per usage event | 0.0% | 11 usage events (needs 300) | - | - |
| 3PA share of FGA | 10.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| rim share of FGA | 60.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| fouls drawn per FGA | 0.200 | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| 2-pt drive share of FGA (descriptor driving/running) | 40.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |
| pull-up share of FGA | 0.0% | 10 FGA (needs 300) | - | - |

- Rates last season: FGA/g 1.7; 3PA share 10.0%; 3P 0.0%; restricted-area share 60.0% at 66.7%; FT 100.0%; pull-up share 0.0%; drive share 40.0%; catch-and-shoot share of 3PA 100.0%; assisted share 85.7%; TO per 100 usage 0.0; FTA/FGA 0.30; PF per 36 6.0; fouls drawn per game 0.3; change flags - (this season's play-by-play is not available).
- Card says: "Crashes the glass (6.0 OREB per 36): hit him first, then go get it."

## Also seen and not seen yet

- Also seen (under 10 minutes this season, no card): none.
- On the roster with no minutes this season: N. Tomlin (#35 F, CLE 15.8 MPG last season); K. Diop (#18 C); E. Udeh, Jr. (#88 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 2026-11-11; report built 2026-11-11T22:47:27Z; this file is the site edition (agent_edition.py v3).