Basketball Poetry
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Mike Shearer
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Bylines at Locked On Podcast Network, HoopsHype, @celticsblog.bsky.social, many more
Curator at www.BasketballIntelligence.net.
@bballispoetry on Twitter.
#NBASky
www.BasketballPoetry.com.
Bylines at Locked On Podcast Network, HoopsHype, @celticsblog.bsky.social, many more
Curator at www.BasketballIntelligence.net.
@bballispoetry on Twitter.
#NBASky
per @cleantheglass, during the Thunder's 24-1 start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drawing fouls on 19.1% of his shots, 95th percentile for PGs.
Since then, it's only 13.6%, 72nd percentile for PGs.
The schedule got much harder and FTs are down leaguewide, but still interesting!
Since then, it's only 13.6%, 72nd percentile for PGs.
The schedule got much harder and FTs are down leaguewide, but still interesting!
January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
per @cleantheglass, during the Thunder's 24-1 start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drawing fouls on 19.1% of his shots, 95th percentile for PGs.
Since then, it's only 13.6%, 72nd percentile for PGs.
The schedule got much harder and FTs are down leaguewide, but still interesting!
Since then, it's only 13.6%, 72nd percentile for PGs.
The schedule got much harder and FTs are down leaguewide, but still interesting!
Who wants to read 2,000 words about Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert?
You do? I thought so.
Click right here, why doncha:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/yer-a-wiza...
You do? I thought so.
Click right here, why doncha:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/yer-a-wiza...
"Yer a Wizard, Trae" -- Trade Grades for Hawks/Wizards
Who won the Trae Young/CJ McCollum/Corey Kispert swap?
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January 8, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Who wants to read 2,000 words about Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert?
You do? I thought so.
Click right here, why doncha:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/yer-a-wiza...
You do? I thought so.
Click right here, why doncha:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/yer-a-wiza...
Maybe Jokic was the problem all along!
January 8, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Maybe Jokic was the problem all along!
Finally watching that Nuggets/76ers game from a few nights ago, and it's wild how easily Peyton Watson is getting into the paint.
January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Finally watching that Nuggets/76ers game from a few nights ago, and it's wild how easily Peyton Watson is getting into the paint.
I'm 99.9% sure it's an individual turnover and a cursory google suggests nothing to the contrary
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I'm 99.9% sure it's an individual turnover and a cursory google suggests nothing to the contrary
2nd place, for context:
Pass OoB: Deni Avdija, 19
Bad Pass Overall: Cade Cunningham, 69
Travels: J. Johnson, J. Brown, Kuzma, 10
Step OoB: Curry/Sensabaugh/Jul. Champagnie/Flagg, 6
Pass OoB: Deni Avdija, 19
Bad Pass Overall: Cade Cunningham, 69
Travels: J. Johnson, J. Brown, Kuzma, 10
Step OoB: Curry/Sensabaugh/Jul. Champagnie/Flagg, 6
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
2nd place, for context:
Pass OoB: Deni Avdija, 19
Bad Pass Overall: Cade Cunningham, 69
Travels: J. Johnson, J. Brown, Kuzma, 10
Step OoB: Curry/Sensabaugh/Jul. Champagnie/Flagg, 6
Pass OoB: Deni Avdija, 19
Bad Pass Overall: Cade Cunningham, 69
Travels: J. Johnson, J. Brown, Kuzma, 10
Step OoB: Curry/Sensabaugh/Jul. Champagnie/Flagg, 6
NBA leaders in specific turnovers:
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
NBA leaders in specific turnovers:
The Phoenix Suns aren’t who we thought they were.
They’re tough as twice-bitten nails, fun, and most importantly, legitimately good.
More on Jordan Ott, Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, and the Suns’ shocking start here:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/the-suns-a...
They’re tough as twice-bitten nails, fun, and most importantly, legitimately good.
More on Jordan Ott, Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, and the Suns’ shocking start here:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/the-suns-a...
The Suns aren't who we thought they were
Thank the basketball gods for that
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January 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The Phoenix Suns aren’t who we thought they were.
They’re tough as twice-bitten nails, fun, and most importantly, legitimately good.
More on Jordan Ott, Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, and the Suns’ shocking start here:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/the-suns-a...
They’re tough as twice-bitten nails, fun, and most importantly, legitimately good.
More on Jordan Ott, Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, and the Suns’ shocking start here:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/the-suns-a...
Same. I mostly remember that one, and the “Here’s to football!” Coors Light songs (“I. Love. Playing two-hand touch/Eating way too much/Watching my team win…”)
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Same. I mostly remember that one, and the “Here’s to football!” Coors Light songs (“I. Love. Playing two-hand touch/Eating way too much/Watching my team win…”)
Wow, that’s a throwback ha
January 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Wow, that’s a throwback ha
DURANT JUST BOOKERED THE SUNS
January 6, 2026 at 3:40 AM
DURANT JUST BOOKERED THE SUNS
The Rockets (particularly Thompson) have had an amazing number of layup attempts that haven't hit the rim tonight.
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
The Rockets (particularly Thompson) have had an amazing number of layup attempts that haven't hit the rim tonight.
If the Hornets win tonight, prepare yourself for a whole lot of articles about Jalen Williams tomorrow
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM
If the Hornets win tonight, prepare yourself for a whole lot of articles about Jalen Williams tomorrow
Goodwin on such a heater, he’d rather take the pull-up trey than pass for a wide-open layup lol
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Goodwin on such a heater, he’d rather take the pull-up trey than pass for a wide-open layup lol
Keegan Murray doing it all himself
January 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Keegan Murray doing it all himself
Sick pass from Spida
January 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Sick pass from Spida
My annual look at which NBA teams are running the most zone (and how it's changed from last season), featuring the Rockets, the Bucks (!!), and far more:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/zone-defen...
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/zone-defen...
Zone Defense in the NBA, 2025-26 edition
Is zone on the rise? How much zone is played in the NBA?
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January 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
My annual look at which NBA teams are running the most zone (and how it's changed from last season), featuring the Rockets, the Bucks (!!), and far more:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/zone-defen...
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/zone-defen...
Examining every NBA contender’s greatest weakness; in other words, what the best of the best do worst.
Houston’s crunchtime offense, New York’s KAT-in-the-paint problem, the tiniest of chinks in the Thunder’s armor, and more:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/every-cont...
Houston’s crunchtime offense, New York’s KAT-in-the-paint problem, the tiniest of chinks in the Thunder’s armor, and more:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/every-cont...
Every contender's greatest weakness
A rundown of what the best of the best do worst
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December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Examining every NBA contender’s greatest weakness; in other words, what the best of the best do worst.
Houston’s crunchtime offense, New York’s KAT-in-the-paint problem, the tiniest of chinks in the Thunder’s armor, and more:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/every-cont...
Houston’s crunchtime offense, New York’s KAT-in-the-paint problem, the tiniest of chinks in the Thunder’s armor, and more:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/every-cont...
Dean Wade just ripped Donovan Mitchell and went coast-to-coast.
That’s not a typo.
That’s not a typo.
December 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Dean Wade just ripped Donovan Mitchell and went coast-to-coast.
That’s not a typo.
That’s not a typo.
The refs are literally guarding the Cavs, the fix is in!
December 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The refs are literally guarding the Cavs, the fix is in!
LOOK AT JALEN BRUNSON’S HAT
December 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
LOOK AT JALEN BRUNSON’S HAT
Mickey Mouse is outscoring the entire New York Knicks team
December 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Mickey Mouse is outscoring the entire New York Knicks team
I wish the NBA regular season was just 1,230 games of Spurs-Thunder
December 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I wish the NBA regular season was just 1,230 games of Spurs-Thunder
Not basketball but there is a GIANT ORANGE IGUANA at the park right now
December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Not basketball but there is a GIANT ORANGE IGUANA at the park right now
Keyonte George might be the most underrated offensive player in the NBA.
I’ve still got, um, questions about the other side of things.
On the Jazz, George's evolution, and why a win-lose situation is just fine for Utah:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/keyonte-ge...
I’ve still got, um, questions about the other side of things.
On the Jazz, George's evolution, and why a win-lose situation is just fine for Utah:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/keyonte-ge...
Keyonte George is too good* for the Utah Jazz
The third-year guard is making a leap... sort of
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December 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Keyonte George might be the most underrated offensive player in the NBA.
I’ve still got, um, questions about the other side of things.
On the Jazz, George's evolution, and why a win-lose situation is just fine for Utah:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/keyonte-ge...
I’ve still got, um, questions about the other side of things.
On the Jazz, George's evolution, and why a win-lose situation is just fine for Utah:
www.basketballpoetry.com/p/keyonte-ge...