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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 (21)

Edwards to Grizzlies: A Franchise-Altering Acquisition? Cade Cunningham: Pistons' Rising Star Cade Cunningham Traded to Pistons: Tactical Analysis & Impac Edwards to Grizzlies? A Blockbuster Tactical & Financial Dee Alright, it's March 2026. Playoff pushes are on, and if you’re still reading thi Hawks Acquire Dejounte Murray: A Deep Dive into the Trade How the NBA media rights deal will reshape the league from 2025 onwards Lakers vs Celtics: Historic Rivalry Rekindles in March Luka Doncic: Suns' Maestro Orchestrating a Championship Drea Markkanen Trade: Knicks to Jazz - A Deep Dive nba-best-clutch-performers-2026 NBA Sign-and-Trade Deals Explained: How They Work and Why They Matter NBA Superstar Trade Requests: The Era of Player Empowerment NBA Trades That Changed Franchises Forever: The Biggest Deals NBA Week 17: Eastern Surge, Western Scramble Analysis NBA Week 17 Standings Analysis: Eastern & Western Shifts NBA Week 26: Playoff Races & Standings Shocks The Untapped Value of Non-Shooting Bigs in Modern NBA Trade Market Offseason Free Agent Targets for 2026 Unsigned Talent: March 2026 Extension Candidates Worst NBA Trades Ever: The Biggest Mistakes in Basketball History