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AI in Basketball

Player tracking, contextual impact and the models trying to explain what creates winning possessions.

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Basketball

The Brief #002: The NBA Tests a Smart Ball—Without Letting It Make Calls

The NBA’s October 2026 smart-ball test separates connected-ball research from real officiating authority. Here is what changed—and what remains unproven.

9 Oct 2026 · 4 min

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Basketball

AI in Basketball Analytics: What Teams Can Actually Measure

How basketball AI moves beyond the box score using tracking, win probability and contextual impact models.

8 Oct 2026 · 8 min

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