Nba Data
Access comprehensive NBA game statistics, player profiles, team records, and historical data via Machina Sports' nba-data skill.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add nba-data npx -- -y @trustedskills/nba-data
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nba-data": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/nba-data"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The nba-data skill provides AI agents with access to National Basketball Association statistics, enabling real-time analysis of player performance and team standings. It allows agents to retrieve specific data points such as points per game, shooting percentages, and recent game results for any given season or timeframe.
When to use it
- Analyze individual player efficiency trends over a specific regular season.
- Compare head-to-head statistics between two teams preparing for a matchup.
- Generate betting insights or fantasy basketball recommendations based on current form.
- Track historical performance metrics for draft analysis or trade evaluation.
Key capabilities
- Retrieval of comprehensive player statistics including scoring, rebounding, and assists.
- Access to team-level data covering win-loss records and conference standings.
- Support for filtering data by specific seasons, teams, or individual players.
- Structured output formats suitable for tabular analysis or direct comparison.
Example prompts
- "Who has the highest points per game average in the Eastern Conference this season?"
- "Compare LeBron James' rebounding stats from 2023 to his performance in 2024."
- "List the top five teams with the best defensive rating in the NBA last month."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure you specify a clear timeframe or season when requesting historical data to avoid ambiguous results. While the skill provides robust statistical summaries, it may not include advanced analytics like Player Efficiency Rating (PER) unless explicitly requested through specific parameter configurations.
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