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HoopIdea is on the warpath to end flopping. After reading Henry Abbott's proposal on the topic, Kevin Pelton tweeted "I call my solution to ending flopping 'The boy who cried flop.'" Here's how the Basketball Prospectus guru would discourage flopping...

Bradford Doolittle of Basketball Prospectus take a look at how the Nets will adjust following Brook Lopez's injury, and what impact it may have on a potential trade that would bring Dwight Howard to New Jersey.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2011

Kevin Pelton and Bradford Doolittle of Basketball Prospectus use their projection system to break down the new pecking order in the Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2011

Kevin Pelton takes Charles Barkley's career stats and projects how he would fare in today's game if he had been drafted alongside Dwight Howard, LeBron James and Derrick Rose.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2011

Kevin Pelton examines how James Worthy would fare if he played in today's NBA, projecting his simulated career stat line.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2011

Kevin Pelton takes John Stockton's career stats and translates them to the current NBA, looking at how he would have fared if he had been drafted the same year as Steve Nash.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2011

Kevin Pelton and David Thorpe dig into the top 40 of ESPN.com's player rankings and identify Joakim Noah as a player who could rise up the list next season, and Ray Allen as a player whose production is likely to drop off.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2011

Kevin Pelton takes Moses Malone's career stats and translates them to the current NBA, looking at how he'd fare against the likes of Dwight Howard and Kevin Love.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2011

Kevin Pelton takes Bernard King's career stats and projects how he would fare in today's game if he had been drafted alongside LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade in 2003.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Kevin Pelton writes that Ryan Anderson compares favorably to a young Dirk Nowitzki in many ways, and that although he's not the "next Dirk," there are reasons to believe Anderson could be a breakout player if given the chance.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2011

Kevin Pelton projects LeBron James' stats for the 2011-12 season, and determines what losing the season to the lockout would mean for his career numbers and his legacy.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2011

Kevin Pelton writes that John Wall's rookie season is statistically similar to the one produced by Stephon Marbury. In order to avoid suffering Marbury's fate, there are several ways in which Wall can upgrade his game.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2011

Kevin Pelton identifies three players likely to move up and three likely to move down ESPN's Player Rankings. Patrick Patterson is one player who could be on the rise.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2011

Kevin Pelton looks at the futures of the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, determining that while the Nuggets' short-term prospects are stronger, the Jazz are set up well for the future with a stockpile of good, young talent.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2011

Kevin Pelton examines the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose. Can the reigning NBA MVP actually improve? What parts of his game need improvement? Can a new teammate offer that missing piece? Can he make his teammates better?

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2011

Kevin Pelton provides a rebuilding plan for the Boston Celtics, writing about several potential trades and free-agent signings the team can pursue once the careers of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are over.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2011