NBA Data file - version 2

Based on some early feedback, I've added a few enhancements to the NBA data file. The following data elements are now available in "version 2".

GameID - a unique identifier for each game.
Game time (ET)
Double-double indicator
Triple-double indicator
Daily salary change (for each game site)

For more details, see this thread at the RotoGuru Hoops Forum.

NBA DFS data file goes to subscription basis on Feb 1

I've had a pretty active response to the NBA DFS data file discussed in my Jan 9th blurb (see item below). The file has already been accessed from almost 400 different IP addresses in less than two weeks.

As promised, continued access to this file will be a premium service, effective Feb 1, 2016. From that date forward, only subscribers will have access to the complete file. The subscription fee of just $20 (one-time) will provide access for one user for the remainder of the current NBA season, including the playoffs.

The file will continue to be updated daily, usually by 6:00am ET. Links to subscribe and for terms of service now appear at the top of the file. (Note that the subscription heading will not appear if you access the file through an authorized subscription URL.

Link: http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/nba-dhd-2016.pl

NBA Data gluttony: all-in-one file

Many DailyHoopsData and RotoGuru users already pull down NBA DFS data in text format from various sources. This allows them to manipulate and massage the raw data to meet individual needs.

I've developed a consolidated text file that includes game-by-game player history for the entire 2015-16 NBA season. DFS points, salaries, and positions are shown for each gameday for the four affiliated DFS sites. Data on games started, minutes played, and final team scores are also provided. If you've been cobbling together your database from multiple sources, this file might be your one-stop shopping solution.

For the moment, I'm making this file free to all. However, it will eventually be a premium service, for which I'll probably charge a flat $20 (per user) for daily access throughout the remainder of current NBA season, including the playoffs. I need to do this because advertising is one of the primary revenue sources for the site, and those who access this data file will be getting it ad-free.

The interface and mechanism for a subscription service has not yet been developed, so there is no opportunity to sign up yet. Until that is set up, you can access it for free using this url:
http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/nba-dhd-2016.pl

The data fields in each line are colon delimited, with data headings in the top line. Hopefully, most of the data elements are self explanatory. If you have feedback or questions, please use the related thread in the RotoGuru Hoops Message Forum.

A Call to Arms

Unless you've been hibernating for the past few weeks, you know that the Daily Fantasy Sports experience as you know it is under assault from regulators and politicians.

If you would like to support the effort to keep Daily Fantasy Sports available to all, please sign the petition at www.fantasysportsforall.com.

What's the score?

By popular request, I've added team points to the daily fantasy point recap. The final score of the game is now listed. This data appears in both the standard HTML format as well as the SCSV text format.

What's not working correctly?

I've spot-checked a number of reports this morning, and - at least on the surface - they appear to be working properly. But the devil's often in the details. So this is where all of you can help. If you find any apparent errors or glitches, please let me know.

Here is a list of the most popular reports:

• Daily DFS Point Recaps
• Sortable Stats
• NBA Stat Summarizer

Many pages provide options for text formatted output (usually SCSV delimited).

Clearing out the cobwebs

The site is getting set up for the 2015-16 NBA season, although not all features and reporting have yet been updated. I hope to have most things ready by opening day.

Meanwhile, as an early present to those of you who love to crunch data, here is a link to game by game player details for the entire 2014-15 season, including DFS salaries, points, and positions, plus summary stat lines, team point totals, and more, all in a colon-delimited text file. Have at it!