…looks come on catch-and-shoot triples (22.4 percent), but he’s by far the better plug-and-play option compared to Butler. Inevitably, the Celtics must commit themselves to the offensive transmutation that accompanies…
…has a net rating of minus-10.2, per NBA.com. Garland has been equally bad on both sides of the court, while Sexton’s issues come mainly on the defensive end. He was…
…highest averages. The distant past was irrelevant. Long-term potential doesn’t matter. Only what could come to pass in 2017-18 is factored in, assuming health for those currently healthy and full…
…Rockets now have two of the three best pick-and-roll passers in the league surrounded by plenty of shooters, and you can start seeing how this will work in Houston. https://twitter.com/SynergySST/status/880092958409752576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F2718537-forget-your-lame-one-ball-argument-rockets-will-make-chris-paul-trade-work…
…ends in ESPN.com’s real plus/minus, and that shouldn’t change as he moves to a new team and fills a different role that likely sees him coming off the pine. 5….
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…four teams are expected to be in the thick of competitive playoff races, which further complicates matters. Each will invariably look for ways to do the obvious—evade the luxury-tax penalty…
…highest averages. The distant past was irrelevant. Long-term potential doesn’t matter. Only what could come to pass in 2017-18 is factored in, assuming health for those currently healthy and full…