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Maurice

Harkless

SF · HOU · Very poor

PAL
8
WAR
-0.8
PTS
4.6

2021-22

Maurice Harkless

SFHouston Rockets logoHouston Rockets

Biography

Team
Houston Rockets
Position
Small Forward
Height
6' 7"
Weight
220 lbs
Born
May 11, 1993 (33)
Birthplace
Queens, NY
College
St. John's
Draft
2012: Rd 1, Pk 15 (PHI)
Experience
10th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Sacramento Kings · 2021-22 (1 season)
  • 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Sacramento Kings · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Miami Heat · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • 2019 20 Totals · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • New York Knicks · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • La Clippers · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • Portland Trail Blazers · 2015-16 – 2018-19 (4 seasons)
  • Orlando Magic · 2012-13 – 2014-15 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2021-22Sacramento Kings472418.41.8-3.945.90.7-2.130.70.4-0.6
2020-212020 21 Totals372320.91.9-4.541.80.6-2.327.40.9-1.2
2020-21Sacramento Kings262024.92.5-5.842.10.7-2.824.71.3-1.6
2020-21Miami Heat11311.30.5-1.238.50.5-1.045.50.0-0.2
2019-202019 20 Totals624823.02.3-4.650.20.5-1.634.70.6-1.1
2019-20New York Knicks121123.82.5-5.545.50.6-2.128.01.3-2.0
2019-20La Clippers503822.82.2-4.351.60.5-1.537.00.5-0.8
2018-19Portland Trail Blazers605323.63.2-6.548.70.6-2.027.50.8-1.2
2017-18Portland Trail Blazers593721.42.5-5.049.50.8-2.041.50.7-1.0
2016-17Portland Trail Blazers776928.94.1-8.150.30.9-2.535.11.0-1.6
2015-16Portland Trail Blazers781418.72.5-5.347.40.5-1.827.90.9-1.4
2014-15Orlando Magic45415.01.4-3.539.90.2-1.217.90.5-0.9
2013-14Orlando Magic804124.42.8-6.046.40.7-1.938.31.1-1.8
2012-13Orlando Magic765926.03.4-7.446.10.4-1.527.41.0-1.7

Maurice Harkless: our analysis

2021-22 season: 47 GP, 4.6 PTS, 2.4 REB, 0.5 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.5 BLK. WAR -0.8 · PAL 8, very poor.

In 2021-22, Maurice Harkless, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 8 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.8.

His strengths: defense (68, above average). On the other hand, playmaking (0, among the weakest in the league) and impact (9, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.4); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-3.7).

Advanced stats, 2021-22 Forwards

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Points

4.6

Rebounds

2.4

Assists

0.5

TS%

56.1 %

Usage

11.2 %

PER

7.7

WS/48

.026

On/off +/−

+1.2

Minutes

18.4

Games

47

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2022-23 projection

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Projected WAR

-0.3

80% of cases: -1.2 to 1.1

Points/game

4.6

Games

43

WAR 2021-22

-0.8

The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.

Trend

→ Stable (+1)

  • 2021-22-0.8 WAR · -1.9 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

+1 · 28 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2021-22

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

45

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
56
SHT
Shooting
64
FIN
Finishing
73
PLY
Playmaking
47
BAL
Ball security
67
REB
Rebounding
63
DEF
Defense
79
DUR
Durability
52
EX
Experience
81
Why these ratings?
  • SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
  • SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
  • FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
  • PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
  • BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
  • REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
  • DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
  • DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
  • EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA

WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22

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WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).

PAL: dimensions

Impact9
Scoring10
Playmaking0
Shooting27
Rebounding19
Defense68

Where WAR comes from

VORP-0.3
BPM (per 100 possessions)-3.3
Offensive BPM-3.7
Defensive BPM+0.4
Win Shares+0.5

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

14.8 pi

41th percentile

At the rim

68.1 %

41th percentile

Rim share

26.0 %

61th percentile

Midrange

33.3 %

41th percentile

Three-point

.307

15th percentile

3PA share

55.8 %

80th percentile

Corner threes

36.7 %

45th percentile

Free throws

.714

27th percentile

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Mar 19vs BOSL 126-974000000-00-0
Mar 17vs MILL 135-1263010000-00-0
Mar 15vs CHIW 112-1036021100-00-0
Mar 13@ UTAL 134-1258010100-00-0
Feb 27@ DENL 115-11013420012-30-1
Feb 25vs DENL 128-11013510002-41-3
Feb 17@ CHIL 125-11830420302-50-2
Feb 15@ BKNL 109-8518120000-20-1
Feb 13@ WASW 123-110301780015-53-3
Feb 9vs MINL 134-11410600002-30-1

Maurice Harkless: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Maurice Harkless average in 2021-22?

Maurice Harkless averages 4.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game in 47 games in 2021-22.

How old is Maurice Harkless?

Maurice Harkless is 33 years old: he was born on May 11, 1993.

How tall is Maurice Harkless, and how much does he weigh?

Maurice Harkless is 6'7" (201 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).

Where is Maurice Harkless from?

United States: Maurice Harkless was born in Queens, NY, in the United States.

What team does Maurice Harkless play for?

Maurice Harkless plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA, at SF.

How good is Maurice Harkless?

Maurice Harkless produced -0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 8 out of 100: very poor for his position.

Where was Maurice Harkless drafted?

Maurice Harkless was drafted in 2012 by PHI, in round 1 (pick 15 of the round).

What is Maurice Harkless's projection for 2022-23?

Our projection has him at -0.3 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Houston Rockets teammates

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