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4 articles in this category. Coaching-lens analysis from HoopBrief, sorted most-recent first.
For a decade, the NBA optimized for one thing: get your best player a switch and let him cook. In 2026, the smartest staffs are running off-ball screens harder than they have in fifteen years.
May 11, 2026
A closeout is information. The defender's body angle, hand position, and momentum tell you exactly what shot is available in the next 0.4 seconds. Here's how to read them like a pro.
April 10, 2026
The most-targeted skill in modern basketball isn't shooting — it's the ability to score without ever touching the ball until the layup. Here are the cuts that get NBA contracts.
April 8, 2026
It's the first play any kid learns and the most-efficient action in modern basketball — 1.18 PPP league-wide. Here's the cut timing, the eye-read, and the setup that makes it unguardable.
February 8, 2026
