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The 76ers’ Salary Gambit: Why They’re Betting on Injury-Prone Stars Despite Tax Hell
As a London-based sports data analyst, I break down the math behind the 76ers' controversial decision to keep Embiid, George, and Maxey together — despite just 15 shared games and looming luxury tax penalties. This isn't fan loyalty; it's Bayesian probability in action. Let’s dissect the logic, or lack thereof, behind this high-stakes roster gamble.
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1 month ago
Can LeBron Play Through 2028? The Math Behind His Final Bow
As a data analyst who once modeled NBA win probabilities, I’ve run the numbers on LeBron James’ potential 2028 Olympic farewell. It’s not just about age—it’s about cap space, contract architecture, and one player’s ability to reshape a franchise. What if the King doesn’t retire… but rebuilds? Let’s decode the cold logic behind his final act.
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1 month ago
Underpaid and Overperforming: Jalen Williams' $4.78M Salary vs. Playoff Heroics – A Data-Driven Breakdown
As a data analyst who's crunched NBA contracts for 7 years, Jalen Williams' playoff explosion on a $4.78M salary (less than an injured rookie!) demands examination. This article breaks down how the Thunder's 12th pick could leap from bargain contract to a potential $296M supermax using Synergy Sports data, roster construction logic, and CBA loopholes even accountants would applaud.
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2 months ago
Lakers' New Owners Could Buy the Entire MVP Leaderboard—If Baseball Economics Applied to NBA
As Dodgers owner Mark Walter takes majority control of the Lakers, fans joke about baseball-style spending sprees in basketball. This article crunches the numbers on why signing every top-5 MVP candidate (Giannis, Jokić, Dončić, SGA, Edwards) with deferred contracts like Shohei Ohtani's would be statistically fascinating—and financially absurd. A data-driven take on sports capitalism gone wild.
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