Bob Bellotti

NBA/WNBA analyst & writer. Worked directly with GMs as statistical consultant for 30+ years. Co-author "Total Basketball" & more.

[Bob Bellotti @rbellotti]

WNBA Matters: Fouls are not being called as often as they were in the first two weeks of the WNBA season. But does that matter? What is relationship between fouls and wins?

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#wnba #wnbastats #wnbaanalytics #womensbasketball

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NBA Draft: Since 2000, 65% of players picked first have made at least one all-star game in their career and 50% have made at least one All-NBA team.

Players picked second: only 31% were all-stars and 23% were All-NBA. Third pick: 46% and 42%. Fourth: 27%, 12%

#nbadraft #nba

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How Are the WNBA’s 2026 First-Round Draft Picks Doing? (Part 2)

Picks 1-7 include an MVP candidate and others with star potential. Teaser: Miles, Fudd, and Rice are off to good starts.

https://t.co/YgAEocAWkt

#wnba #wnbadraft #wnbastats #womensbasketball #oliviamiles #azzifudd

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How Are the WNBA’s First-Round Draft Picks Doing? (Part 1)

Picks 8-15 include rotation players and others trying to prove themselves. How much progress have they made?

https://t.co/llHoriYJGE

#wnba #wnbadraft #wnbastats #womensbasketball #flaujae

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A Few Brief Observations Ahead of Knicks-Spurs Game 4

Ball movement, the bench, and matchups may be key.

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#nbaplayoffs #nbafinals #wembanyama #brunson #knicks #spurs

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Knicks’ Juggernaut Seems Assured of a Sweep – or Does It?

Spurs’ Chances Could Depend on New York’s Historical Weakness

Does San Antonio have any hope left? They might due to an overlooked factor.

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#nbafinals #nbaplayoffs #newyorkknicks #sanantoniospurs

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Thunder-Spurs Game 7: Trends to Watch For

Look for bench scoring, shooting in the restricted area, corner threes, and on/off margin

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#nbaplayoffs, #nbagame7, #oklahomacitythunder #sanantoniospurs

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WNBA Salaries Have Risen. So Have Expectations for Many Teams and Players

So, do more million-dollar players make a better team? The early returns are surprising.

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#wnba #wnbacba #wnbastats #wnbasalaries #wnbaanalytics

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NBA’s Thunder vs. Spurs: Which Indicators Are Most Important

The Spurs may be the only team capable of beating OKC, or at least pushing them to 6 or 7 games. Consider: they beat OKC 4 out of 5 times this season.

https://t.co/IKfHrBydBM

#nbaplayoffs #nba #sga #wemby #sga2MVP

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The Upshot League, a new women’s pro basketball league, begins play, paralleling the WNBA’s schedule. Why go head to head with the ever-popular W when trying to establish yourself?

https://t.co/8Qq9Mu2R2A

#theupshotleague #upshotleague #womensbasketball #wnba #womensbball

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WNBA 2026 Preview: Contenders, Hopefuls, Rebuilders, Forecast. Analysis of All 15 Teams.

The WNBA’s 30th season begins after its wildest off-season. Player movement. New franchises. Exciting rookies. Caitlin Clark is healthy.

https://t.co/IXFCKm9UqA

#wnba #wnbapreview #nba

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The NBA's Eighth Era Is Upon Us

An accounting of the superstars in each major period of league history, with a focus on the current quartet.

Updated to correct numbering

https://t.co/OxoiSz6dqP

#nba #nbaplayoffs #nbahistory #shaigilgeousalexander #victorwembanyama

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The NBAs Eighth Era Is Upon Us
Each era has been defined by superstars who have propelled the association’s growth and popularity. Here's an accounting of the eras – with a focus on the latest quartet.

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#nba #nbasuperstars #nbahistory #nbaplayoffs

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Forecasting the NBA Playoffs Based on Prior Playoff Performance

With the first round of the NBA playoffs underway, which teams are most likely to advance in each round? Point differentials in the first round may provide answers.

https://t.co/SE0shGnFgx

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Scouting reports on over 30 WNBA prospects for tonight’s draft.

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2026 WNBA Draft Big Board: Capsule scouting reports on the top players.

https://t.co/Go73xMPUbN

#wnba #wnbadraft #womensbasketball #oliviamiles #awafam #azzifudd #laurenbetts

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WNBA Free Agency Is Underway: Top 10 WNBA Free Agents. Expect the course of many franchises to change.

The W's free agency explained, key dates, all notable free agents...

https://t.co/ZoYy4tDmsv

#wnba #wnbafreeagency #wnba2026 #nba

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Nick and Ray finish their three-part series on the Sacramento Kings' rookies with Dylan Cardwell, an undrafted sensation. They cover his exceptional defensive game, shot-blocking prowess and relentless play, as well as areas for improvement.

https://t.co/Iy7drLO0Lv

#nba

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In part two of a three-part series, Nick Agar-Johnson and Ray Lebow discuss Sacramento Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud. They cover his versatile offensive game, incredible fluidity, and efficiency around the hoop, as well as areas for improvement.

https://t.co/lgC5n7KxvC

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Is there a connection between the women’s collegiate hoops champion and the number of first-round picks in the subsequent WNBA draft?

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#marchmadness #uclawomensbasketball #uconnwomensbasketball #wnbadraft