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Analytics Reveal 13 New Basketball Positions
An info geek has crunched a massive data set of NBA stats and discovered 13 new positions with the power to help even the Charlotte Bobcats improve their lineup and win more games. The post Analytics...
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Biggest Ever NBA Data Trove Will Settle Your Next Bar Bet
The NBA has released its deepest set of statistics ever, a trove of data that will let you, among other things, settle once and for all such pressing questions as whether the 1992 Chicago Bulls were...
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Basketball’s ‘Hidden’ Positions Get an Update
Chris Paul. Steve Nash. Jason Kidd. These are three of the NBA's top point guards of the past 15 years. But while they share a position, their style of play and court production share less in common...
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Could You Detect a Fake NBA Flop?
People complain about the fake flops in NBA games. Wired Science blogger Rhett Allain wants to know if there's some way to detect fake flops. The post Could You Detect a Fake NBA Flop? appeared first...
View ArticleSamba Time: How Tech Takes Us All to Brazil
Some things haven’t changed in the past four years. Soccer, or football as it’s known outside of the United States, is still the world’s most popular sport. And its popularity stateside continues to...
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The NBA’s New High-Tech Control Center Is a Hoops Fan’s Dream
In the NBA's massive new Replay Center, 94 high-definition screens greet you with every single camera angle from every live NBA game---including camera angles you won’t see on TV---all to help referees...
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The NBA Will Film Its All-Star Game With Virtual-Reality Cameras
This weekend's dunk contest, three-point shootout, and all-star game will be filmed with VR cameras for viewing on Samsung's VR headset. The post The NBA Will Film Its All-Star Game With...
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The Warriors’ Andre Iguodala on How Tech Helped Him Win
NBA MVP Andre Iguodala stopped by WIRED to talk about the technology and sports science that helped fuel the Warriors' historic season. The post The Warriors’ Andre Iguodala on How Tech Helped Him Win...
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DeAndre Jordan Ignites an NBA Emoji Twitter War
NBA stars use emojis to fight over free agent DeAndre Jordan. The post DeAndre Jordan Ignites an NBA Emoji Twitter War appeared first on WIRED.
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Sports TV Got A Little Better Today, Basketball Fans
NBA fans get two gifts: a la carte TV, and the return of The Sports Guy! The post Sports TV Got A Little Better Today, Basketball Fans appeared first on WIRED.
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Comedy’s Newest Star Doesn’t Tell Jokes—He Dribbles
Thanks to an uncanny ability to play basketball in the style of numerous pros, Brandon Armstrong has become the social media comedian of the summer. The post Comedy’s Newest Star Doesn’t Tell Jokes—He...
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Cable Out During Tonight’s NBA Opener? Just Watch It in VR
For the first time ever, a professional league match will be streamed live in virtual reality. The post Cable Out During Tonight’s NBA Opener? Just Watch It in VR appeared first on WIRED.
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The Unprecedented, Unstoppable Fandom of Steph Curry
The NBA's reigning MVP might be the first post-sports sports hero. The post The Unprecedented, Unstoppable Fandom of Steph Curry appeared first on WIRED.
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The NBA All-Star Game’s 24 Superstars Get Their Very Own Emoji
Steph Curry, James Harden, and even the TNT announcers are all getting the emoji treatment that fans can tweet all weekend long. The post The NBA All-Star Game’s 24 Superstars Get Their Very Own Emoji...
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The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court
When injuries sideline superstars like Steph Curry or Chris Paul, doctors take every measure to speed up recovery. The post The Mad Dash to Get Injured Superathletes Like Steph Curry Back on the Court...
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What the NBA Knows About China That Silicon Valley Doesn’t
China is a complicated market that has stymied the likes of Google, Facebook, and Netflix. Meanwhile, the NBA is more popular there than ever. The post What the NBA Knows About China That Silicon...
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8 Key Moments in the NBA’s Quest For World Domination
Thanks to some forward thinking, millions of fans around the world pro basketball closely. Here's how the Association turned itself into a global league. The post 8 Key Moments in the NBA's Quest For...
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The Highest-Tech Stadium in Sports Is Pretty Much a Giant Tesla
The Sacramento Kings have created the most high-tech arena ever. To future-proof it, they made sure its core isn't just concrete: it's code. The post The Highest-Tech Stadium in Sports Is Pretty Much a...
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The NBA’s New Shot Clock Is One Slick, Smart Ticker
Made by Tissot, a new transparent 24-second clock with touchscreen controls will be installed in every NBA arena. The post The NBA's New Shot Clock Is One Slick, Smart Ticker appeared first on WIRED.
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USA Basketball Exhibition Games Will Stream Live on Facebook
Nine USA basketball exhibition games will be broadcast live on the social network over the next two weeks. The post USA Basketball Exhibition Games Will Stream Live on Facebook appeared first on WIRED.
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