Lev Akabas
@levakabas.bsky.social
NBA 🏀 & sports business 💵 data viz 📊 for Sportico
All opinions are my own
All opinions are my own
About half of the NBA's star players are injured right now
Seems like a problem...
Seems like a problem...
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
About half of the NBA's star players are injured right now
Seems like a problem...
Seems like a problem...
NBA points per 100 possessions is already the highest it's ever been at 115.6
And scoring has gone up after the 1st month in 20 of the past 21 seasons
And scoring has gone up after the 1st month in 20 of the past 21 seasons
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
NBA points per 100 possessions is already the highest it's ever been at 115.6
And scoring has gone up after the 1st month in 20 of the past 21 seasons
And scoring has gone up after the 1st month in 20 of the past 21 seasons
Here's the NBA landscape after one month 👇
The Thunder, Rockets, and Nuggets are in their own tier
The Thunder, Rockets, and Nuggets are in their own tier
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Here's the NBA landscape after one month 👇
The Thunder, Rockets, and Nuggets are in their own tier
The Thunder, Rockets, and Nuggets are in their own tier
Passes per NBA game are back up this season after taking a dip from 2020 to 2025
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Passes per NBA game are back up this season after taking a dip from 2020 to 2025
Which NBA teams are taking more or fewer 3-pointers than last year? 👇
• The Warriors are No. 1 in 3-point attempt rate 3️⃣
• The Knicks are taking WAY more 3s 📈
• The Celtics are taking fewer 3s 📉
• The Rockets are last in 3-point attempt rate
• The Warriors are No. 1 in 3-point attempt rate 3️⃣
• The Knicks are taking WAY more 3s 📈
• The Celtics are taking fewer 3s 📉
• The Rockets are last in 3-point attempt rate
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Which NBA teams are taking more or fewer 3-pointers than last year? 👇
• The Warriors are No. 1 in 3-point attempt rate 3️⃣
• The Knicks are taking WAY more 3s 📈
• The Celtics are taking fewer 3s 📉
• The Rockets are last in 3-point attempt rate
• The Warriors are No. 1 in 3-point attempt rate 3️⃣
• The Knicks are taking WAY more 3s 📈
• The Celtics are taking fewer 3s 📉
• The Rockets are last in 3-point attempt rate
The Chicago Bulls are 1st in the NBA in attempts at the rim, but only 29th in dunks!
The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, generate an average number of rim attempts but lead the NBA in dunks!
The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, generate an average number of rim attempts but lead the NBA in dunks!
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Chicago Bulls are 1st in the NBA in attempts at the rim, but only 29th in dunks!
The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, generate an average number of rim attempts but lead the NBA in dunks!
The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, generate an average number of rim attempts but lead the NBA in dunks!
The top 100 most valuable sports teams in the world are collectively worth $554 billion 💰 and the list comprises:
• All 32 NFL teams 🏈
• All 30 NBA teams 🏀
• 14 MLB teams ⚾️
• 10 global soccer clubs ⚽️
• 9 NHL teams 🏒
• 5 F1 franchises 🏎️
• All 32 NFL teams 🏈
• All 30 NBA teams 🏀
• 14 MLB teams ⚾️
• 10 global soccer clubs ⚽️
• 9 NHL teams 🏒
• 5 F1 franchises 🏎️
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The top 100 most valuable sports teams in the world are collectively worth $554 billion 💰 and the list comprises:
• All 32 NFL teams 🏈
• All 30 NBA teams 🏀
• 14 MLB teams ⚾️
• 10 global soccer clubs ⚽️
• 9 NHL teams 🏒
• 5 F1 franchises 🏎️
• All 32 NFL teams 🏈
• All 30 NBA teams 🏀
• 14 MLB teams ⚾️
• 10 global soccer clubs ⚽️
• 9 NHL teams 🏒
• 5 F1 franchises 🏎️
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Pace and efficiency trends in the NBA through the 1st 207 games.
Pace slows down as the season progresses, but even accounting for that we're on track for the fastest pace in the play by play era.
Pace slows down as the season progresses, but even accounting for that we're on track for the fastest pace in the play by play era.
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Pace and efficiency trends in the NBA through the 1st 207 games.
Pace slows down as the season progresses, but even accounting for that we're on track for the fastest pace in the play by play era.
Pace slows down as the season progresses, but even accounting for that we're on track for the fastest pace in the play by play era.
Per @instreetclothes.bsky.social, NBA players have missed more than 1,000 games so far this season
That's slightly higher than last season through four weeks, and up 34% from this point in 2023-24
That's slightly higher than last season through four weeks, and up 34% from this point in 2023-24
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Per @instreetclothes.bsky.social, NBA players have missed more than 1,000 games so far this season
That's slightly higher than last season through four weeks, and up 34% from this point in 2023-24
That's slightly higher than last season through four weeks, and up 34% from this point in 2023-24
Carlos Alcaraz is 22 years old
He is already 6th all-time in tennis prize money, male or female, behind only The Big 4 and Serena Williams
He is already 6th all-time in tennis prize money, male or female, behind only The Big 4 and Serena Williams
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Carlos Alcaraz is 22 years old
He is already 6th all-time in tennis prize money, male or female, behind only The Big 4 and Serena Williams
He is already 6th all-time in tennis prize money, male or female, behind only The Big 4 and Serena Williams
The Miami Heat are playing at an insanely fast pace this season
At 106 possessions per 48 minutes, they are currently the fastest-paced NBA team since the 1991-92 season
At 106 possessions per 48 minutes, they are currently the fastest-paced NBA team since the 1991-92 season
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Miami Heat are playing at an insanely fast pace this season
At 106 possessions per 48 minutes, they are currently the fastest-paced NBA team since the 1991-92 season
At 106 possessions per 48 minutes, they are currently the fastest-paced NBA team since the 1991-92 season
The launch of NFL parlay bets in September from the prediction market Kalshi made a huge splash
But those wagers still account for less than 3% of all Kalshi volume
But those wagers still account for less than 3% of all Kalshi volume
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The launch of NFL parlay bets in September from the prediction market Kalshi made a huge splash
But those wagers still account for less than 3% of all Kalshi volume
But those wagers still account for less than 3% of all Kalshi volume
The New York Jets defense has forced just 1 turnover this season
Every other team has at least 6 takeaways
The Chicago Bears have 22
Every other team has at least 6 takeaways
The Chicago Bears have 22
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The New York Jets defense has forced just 1 turnover this season
Every other team has at least 6 takeaways
The Chicago Bears have 22
Every other team has at least 6 takeaways
The Chicago Bears have 22
Why is NBC Sports Network coming back? And what's up with USA Sports' recent rights acquisitions?
@jacobfeldman.bsky.social has the answers: sportico.com/business/med...
Here's the cheatsheet version 👇
@jacobfeldman.bsky.social has the answers: sportico.com/business/med...
Here's the cheatsheet version 👇
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Why is NBC Sports Network coming back? And what's up with USA Sports' recent rights acquisitions?
@jacobfeldman.bsky.social has the answers: sportico.com/business/med...
Here's the cheatsheet version 👇
@jacobfeldman.bsky.social has the answers: sportico.com/business/med...
Here's the cheatsheet version 👇
The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-5 with a +73 point differential
The Carolina Panthers are 6-5 with a -42 point differential
The Carolina Panthers are 6-5 with a -42 point differential
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-5 with a +73 point differential
The Carolina Panthers are 6-5 with a -42 point differential
The Carolina Panthers are 6-5 with a -42 point differential
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Our prediction markets for dummies explainer has been updated again with some of the recent developments. Hard to keep up.
Hopefully useful for the people who have no idea what I've been talking about the past year!
Hopefully useful for the people who have no idea what I've been talking about the past year!
What Are Sports Prediction Markets? Key Questions Answered
Kalshi, Crypto.com and Robinhood are among the big players who have gotten involved in sports futures trading this year.
www.sportico.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our prediction markets for dummies explainer has been updated again with some of the recent developments. Hard to keep up.
Hopefully useful for the people who have no idea what I've been talking about the past year!
Hopefully useful for the people who have no idea what I've been talking about the past year!
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Carlos Alcaraz will finish 2025 as the year-end No. 1 in men's tennis
There have still only been 7 world No. 1s since 2004!
There have still only been 7 world No. 1s since 2004!
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Carlos Alcaraz will finish 2025 as the year-end No. 1 in men's tennis
There have still only been 7 world No. 1s since 2004!
There have still only been 7 world No. 1s since 2004!
NBA teams are valued at 13.5x revenue, more than any other sports league
The franchise valuations bake in the fact that revenues are going to increase every year thru 2035-36 due to the league's new media rights deal
The franchise valuations bake in the fact that revenues are going to increase every year thru 2035-36 due to the league's new media rights deal
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
NBA teams are valued at 13.5x revenue, more than any other sports league
The franchise valuations bake in the fact that revenues are going to increase every year thru 2035-36 due to the league's new media rights deal
The franchise valuations bake in the fact that revenues are going to increase every year thru 2035-36 due to the league's new media rights deal
The Denver Nuggets are leading the NBA in offensive efficiency so far this season
The Dallas Mavericks are last
The Dallas Mavericks are last
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Denver Nuggets are leading the NBA in offensive efficiency so far this season
The Dallas Mavericks are last
The Dallas Mavericks are last
The Indiana Pacers couldn't throw a rock in the ocean standing on the beach right now
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Indiana Pacers couldn't throw a rock in the ocean standing on the beach right now
🚨 @sportico.bsky.social's F1 franchise valuations are out 🚨
Average Formula 1 franchise is worth $3.42 billion, up 48% from last year, and now higher than the average MLB franchise value
Full list: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lyN1S
Average Formula 1 franchise is worth $3.42 billion, up 48% from last year, and now higher than the average MLB franchise value
Full list: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lyN1S
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨 @sportico.bsky.social's F1 franchise valuations are out 🚨
Average Formula 1 franchise is worth $3.42 billion, up 48% from last year, and now higher than the average MLB franchise value
Full list: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lyN1S
Average Formula 1 franchise is worth $3.42 billion, up 48% from last year, and now higher than the average MLB franchise value
Full list: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lyN1S
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Nico Harrison won't be getting a do-over or a second act. The Luka trade will stand as his legacy.
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
Nico Harrison’s Firing Cements His Place in NBA Hell
NBA history is littered with bad general managers, but only one made the worst trade ever
www.theringer.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nico Harrison won't be getting a do-over or a second act. The Luka trade will stand as his legacy.
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
Latest from me, at The Ringer:
NBA offenses boomed from 2015 to 2025 🏀🔥📈
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
NBA offenses boomed from 2015 to 2025 🏀🔥📈
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
The 2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished 73-9 led by a record 402 threes from Steph Curry, would've had an average offense last season
I need you guys to understand just how bad the Brooklyn Nets' defense is
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I need you guys to understand just how bad the Brooklyn Nets' defense is