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Maya Johnson

Basketball Analytics Writer

Maya combines a background in data science with deep basketball knowledge to produce analytics-driven coverage of the NBA. She developed proprietary models for measuring player impact and team performance that go beyond traditional box score statistics. Her work bridges the gap between the analytics community and casual fans.

📰 Articles by Maya (52)

Another Playoff Scare for Kawhi, Another Clippers Gut PunchAnthony Edwards: Timberwolves' Rising Star ProfileThe 2026 Three-Point King: Why Dame Still Reigns (Barely)The 2025-26 season was supposed to be a return to normalcy.Boston Celtics 120 Golden State Warriors 99: Green Machine Rolls Over Dubs in DoBrooklyn Nets 92 New York Knicks 93: Gotham's Grudge Match Goes Down to the Wirebucks-vs-76ers-march-2026-nba-previewCharlotte Hornets 124 - 101 Memphis Grizzlies: Hornets Sting Grizzlies in DominaCollege Hoops' Ultimate Test: Who's Ready for the League *Now*?Dallas Mavericks 131 LA Clippers 138: Clippers Outlast Mavs in High-Octane AAC SDame's Dagger and Embiid's Absence: Sixers' Road Woes ContinueDenver Nuggets 121 Toronto Raptors 115: Jokic's Late Heroics Snatch Victory fromDetroit's Dominance Meets a Dubious Warriors SquadMarch is here, and if you’re still in the mix for your fantasy basketball cha...Giannis's Limp, Lillard's Leap: Bucks Survive Scare Against PacersHollywood Ending: Reaves and Doncic Author Instant Classic in Lakers' OT VictoryKansas's Fading Dynasty: Can Bill Self Rekindle the Fire?Lakers-Nuggets: A December Duel We Won't Soon ForgetLeBron's Iron Man Mark Overshadows Kennard's Clutch ShotLuka’s Latest Masterpiece: Lakers Steal One From DenverMark Madsen's Cal Bears: Hope or Another False Dawn?Minnesota Timberwolves 104 - 108 Portland Trail Blazers: Blazers Weather Wolves'Minnesota Timberwolves 147 Utah Jazz 111: Dosunmu Masterclass Fuels Wolves' DomiMonday Night Hoops: Who to Ride When the Lights Are BrightNBA Expansion: The Not-So-Secret Race for New MarketsThe G-League's Newest Success StoriesThe Load Management MythNBA's Emerald City and Sin City Dreams: A New Era LoomsNBA's Next Frontier: Sonics and Aces, Coming Soon?NBA Standings 2026: Complete Playoff Picture as of MarchNBA Week 13 Roundup: Eastern Conference Dominance ContinuesNBA Week 21: Playoff Races Tighten, Stars Shine BrightNBA Week in Review: Surprises, Stars & Tactical ShiftsNBA West Standings Analysis: Surprises and Season TrendsPurple and Gold on a Roll: Can Anyone Stop This Lakers Juggernaut?Sacramento Kings 126 Brooklyn Nets 122: Fox, Sabonis Deliver Late Game Heroics iShai Gilgeous-Alexander: NBA Superstar in the MakingStrus Stuns Dallas: A Cavaliers Comeback Kid for the Ages Suns Edge Mavericks: Key Moments and Analysis The analytics revolution in basketball — how three-and-free changed everythingThe Marathon Men: NBA's Most Relentless ScorersThe Unsung Maestro: Why Jonathan Wheatley Is Red Bull's Real MVPThunder Dominate Cavaliers in 4-1 Series VictoryThunder Ducking White House is a Bad Look, No Matter the ExcuseThunder Rolls Into Orlando: A Real Test for the Magic's Playoff HopesUConn's Dynasty: A Blueprint for the Modern Game usf basketball highlights: What You Need to Know (March 2026) Warriors Find a Pulse Against Hapless WizardsWemby vs. Chet: Who's the Real Unicorn?Wemby's Wild Ride: Spurs Hang On For 50th Win in a Clipper ThrillerWolves Eyeing Revenge, Suns Seek Playoff SeparationWolves-Suns: A Western Conference Powder Keg