
Maurice
Harkless
SF · HOU · Very poor
- PAL
- 8
- WAR
- -0.8
- PTS
- 4.6
2021-22
Maurice Harkless
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
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Sacramento Kings | 47 | 24 | 18.4 | 1.8-3.9 | 45.9 | 0.7-2.1 | 30.7 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 37 | 23 | 20.9 | 1.9-4.5 | 41.8 | 0.6-2.3 | 27.4 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2020-21 | Sacramento Kings | 26 | 20 | 24.9 | 2.5-5.8 | 42.1 | 0.7-2.8 | 24.7 | 1.3-1.6 |
| 2020-21 | Miami Heat | 11 | 3 | 11.3 | 0.5-1.2 | 38.5 | 0.5-1.0 | 45.5 | 0.0-0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 2019 20 Totals | 62 | 48 | 23.0 | 2.3-4.6 | 50.2 | 0.5-1.6 | 34.7 | 0.6-1.1 |
| 2019-20 | New York Knicks | 12 | 11 | 23.8 | 2.5-5.5 | 45.5 | 0.6-2.1 | 28.0 | 1.3-2.0 |
| 2019-20 | La Clippers | 50 | 38 | 22.8 | 2.2-4.3 | 51.6 | 0.5-1.5 | 37.0 | 0.5-0.8 |
| 2018-19 | Portland Trail Blazers | 60 | 53 | 23.6 | 3.2-6.5 | 48.7 | 0.6-2.0 | 27.5 | 0.8-1.2 |
| 2017-18 | Portland Trail Blazers | 59 | 37 | 21.4 | 2.5-5.0 | 49.5 | 0.8-2.0 | 41.5 | 0.7-1.0 |
| 2016-17 | Portland Trail Blazers | 77 | 69 | 28.9 | 4.1-8.1 | 50.3 | 0.9-2.5 | 35.1 | 1.0-1.6 |
| 2015-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | 78 | 14 | 18.7 | 2.5-5.3 | 47.4 | 0.5-1.8 | 27.9 | 0.9-1.4 |
| 2014-15 | Orlando Magic | 45 | 4 | 15.0 | 1.4-3.5 | 39.9 | 0.2-1.2 | 17.9 | 0.5-0.9 |
| 2013-14 | Orlando Magic | 80 | 41 | 24.4 | 2.8-6.0 | 46.4 | 0.7-1.9 | 38.3 | 1.1-1.8 |
| 2012-13 | Orlando Magic | 76 | 59 | 26.0 | 3.4-7.4 | 46.1 | 0.4-1.5 | 27.4 | 1.0-1.7 |
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
NBA stats →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
NBA trends →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
All ratings →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?Hide details
- 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
How we rate →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
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →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
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19 | vs BOS | L 126-97 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 17 | vs MIL | L 135-126 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 15 | vs CHI | W 112-103 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mar 13 | @ UTA | L 134-125 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 27 | @ DEN | L 115-110 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Feb 25 | vs DEN | L 128-110 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Feb 17 | @ CHI | L 125-118 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Feb 15 | @ BKN | L 109-85 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Feb 13 | @ WAS | W 123-110 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-5 | 3-3 |
| Feb 9 | vs MIN | L 134-114 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
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.






