Mike Prada
@mikepradanba.bsky.social
NBA editor for @theathletic.bsky.social. Buy my book! https://www.amazon.com/Spaced-Out-Three-Point-Revolution-Everything/dp/1629378860
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Mike Prada
@mikepradanba.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Hey, I'm here. Seems like a lot of you cool kids are, too.
You might enjoy this book about the NBA's three-point revolution. www.amazon.com/Spaced-Out-T...
You might enjoy this book about the NBA's three-point revolution. www.amazon.com/Spaced-Out-T...
Vital reporting by @jaredweissnba.bsky.social on why All-Star Weekend tickets are so expensive. Even in today's age of absurd ticket prices, this floored me. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
February 16, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Vital reporting by @jaredweissnba.bsky.social on why All-Star Weekend tickets are so expensive. Even in today's age of absurd ticket prices, this floored me. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
Give this a livelier venue and we're really in business.
February 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Give this a livelier venue and we're really in business.
That dunk contest was fine. Usually, it's fine. Sometimes, it's really good, but usually it's fine. And that's fine www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Mediocre dunk contest
In the end, that was a typical dunk contest in the modern era of this event. A lot of guys the casual fan doesn’t know. A nondescript start that makes folks wonder why we still do this anymore. A spar...
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February 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
That dunk contest was fine. Usually, it's fine. Sometimes, it's really good, but usually it's fine. And that's fine www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
No other place you should be today www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
NBA trade deadline 2026 live updates: Timberwolves add Ayo Dosunmu in trade with Bulls, latest Giannis news
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:25 PM
No other place you should be today www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Let's just say that I would not be the guy to trade for Trae Young and Anthony Davis because their value has crept so low.
Doesn't mean I'm right or anything, but I have never been a fan of those sorts of "sure, it costs nothing" moves. There is always an opportunity cost.
Doesn't mean I'm right or anything, but I have never been a fan of those sorts of "sure, it costs nothing" moves. There is always an opportunity cost.
February 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Let's just say that I would not be the guy to trade for Trae Young and Anthony Davis because their value has crept so low.
Doesn't mean I'm right or anything, but I have never been a fan of those sorts of "sure, it costs nothing" moves. There is always an opportunity cost.
Doesn't mean I'm right or anything, but I have never been a fan of those sorts of "sure, it costs nothing" moves. There is always an opportunity cost.
Forget Twitter. Here's the only place you need to go to be up to date on the trade deadline. www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
NBA trade deadline 2026 live tracker, updates: Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks, latest news, rumors
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Forget Twitter. Here's the only place you need to go to be up to date on the trade deadline. www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
NBC undercard is over, time for the real main event.
February 2, 2026 at 2:33 AM
NBC undercard is over, time for the real main event.
Breaking news: Dennis Schröder has been traded a lot www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Dennis Schröder has been around the block
The Cavaliers will be the 11th NBA team of Dennis Schröder's career, but that’s underselling his journeyman status.This will be the 10th different team Schröder has played for since the COVID-19 pande...
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February 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Breaking news: Dennis Schröder has been traded a lot www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Did the Nets think the NBA got rid of the corner 3?
January 24, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Did the Nets think the NBA got rid of the corner 3?
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The Athletic is hiring a new women’s basketball reporter — come work with me and @chanteljennings.bsky.social! jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...
The Athletic Media Company - Writer, Women's Basketball (Remote)
About the Role The Athletic is looking for a motivated, savvy reporter to cover women’s basketball on a national scale. This role is suited for someone who aims to be an authoritative voice on the spo...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The Athletic is hiring a new women’s basketball reporter — come work with me and @chanteljennings.bsky.social! jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...
All four Pistons-Celtics games have been outstanding. Great contrast in styles. Would make for a hell of a playoff series.
January 20, 2026 at 3:49 AM
All four Pistons-Celtics games have been outstanding. Great contrast in styles. Would make for a hell of a playoff series.
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We recently tested ~ a dozen public statements from a diverse set of Democratic elected officials on the murder of Renee Good and this was the top testing one
AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We recently tested ~ a dozen public statements from a diverse set of Democratic elected officials on the murder of Renee Good and this was the top testing one
What's it like for Victor Wembanyama to:
-Present a PowerPoint to you
-Watch film of your performance
-FaceTime you and your infant son
-Pull up to your practice, then stay for two hours
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social on the Jackals, the community that Wemby built.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
-Present a PowerPoint to you
-Watch film of your performance
-FaceTime you and your infant son
-Pull up to your practice, then stay for two hours
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social on the Jackals, the community that Wemby built.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Victor Wembanyama wanted to create a Spurs fan group. The Jackals became so much more
Victor Wembanyama didn't just come up with the idea for the Spurs' new European-style fan section. He's made it a source of civic pride.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
What's it like for Victor Wembanyama to:
-Present a PowerPoint to you
-Watch film of your performance
-FaceTime you and your infant son
-Pull up to your practice, then stay for two hours
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social on the Jackals, the community that Wemby built.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
-Present a PowerPoint to you
-Watch film of your performance
-FaceTime you and your infant son
-Pull up to your practice, then stay for two hours
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social on the Jackals, the community that Wemby built.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Very excited for tomorrow's @jaredweissnba.bsky.social feature to come out on @theathletic.com. He's been working on this one for a long time.
January 15, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Very excited for tomorrow's @jaredweissnba.bsky.social feature to come out on @theathletic.com. He's been working on this one for a long time.
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.@davidaldridgedc.bsky.social, being absolutely correct.
The Liam Coen-Lynn Jones moment, the backlash and why journalism is still worth defending
This latest smackdown of the press was, mostly, an own goal, but our job is to try to make sports a little more accessible to more people.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
.@davidaldridgedc.bsky.social, being absolutely correct.
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What’s it like to eat at arguably Berlin’s finest restaurant, with the Orlando Magic, while the Pinot flows (at my table) and a soft, heavy snow blankets the streets outside?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Franz and Moe Wagner, proud products of Berlin, show off hometown to Magic teammates
Paolo Banchero and others braved a snowstorm after a late arrival to show support for the brothers.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What’s it like to eat at arguably Berlin’s finest restaurant, with the Orlando Magic, while the Pinot flows (at my table) and a soft, heavy snow blankets the streets outside?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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Wemby vs. Chet is the most intense, bitter, hilarious individual grudge match that one guy refuses to acknowledge and the other guy did nothing to provoke. It’s amazing.
January 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Wemby vs. Chet is the most intense, bitter, hilarious individual grudge match that one guy refuses to acknowledge and the other guy did nothing to provoke. It’s amazing.
OKC seems to have baited Wemby into making this a one-on-one matchup.
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
OKC seems to have baited Wemby into making this a one-on-one matchup.
Someone's gotta make one of those mirror image videos with MJ, KD and either of those two Wemby fadeaways
January 11, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Someone's gotta make one of those mirror image videos with MJ, KD and either of those two Wemby fadeaways
That Wemby leg kick that went viral earlier this week?
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social did some digging. Turns out it was far from a spur of the moment thing (pun intended). He actually trained for it with a master.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social did some digging. Turns out it was far from a spur of the moment thing (pun intended). He actually trained for it with a master.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
The backstory on Wemby’s viral kick is even more wild than the video of it
Victor Wembanyama believes he can set a world record for highest jump kick. He has an unlikely ally in his corner.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
That Wemby leg kick that went viral earlier this week?
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social did some digging. Turns out it was far from a spur of the moment thing (pun intended). He actually trained for it with a master.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social did some digging. Turns out it was far from a spur of the moment thing (pun intended). He actually trained for it with a master.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
We were always planning to release this @justesbaraheni.bsky.social video today. Chose the topic a couple weeks ago when it appeared Trae's days in ATL might be numbered by the trade deadline. Then, Es and our crew did all the work.
Then, we got lucky
Anyway, enjoy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmnA...
Then, we got lucky
Anyway, enjoy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmnA...
The Only NBA Team Better Without Their "Superstar"...
YouTube video by The Athletic NBA Daily
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January 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
We were always planning to release this @justesbaraheni.bsky.social video today. Chose the topic a couple weeks ago when it appeared Trae's days in ATL might be numbered by the trade deadline. Then, Es and our crew did all the work.
Then, we got lucky
Anyway, enjoy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmnA...
Then, we got lucky
Anyway, enjoy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmnA...
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A late-night discussion with Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tells me he’ll never ask for a trade out of Milwaukee.
“It’s…not…in…my…nature, ok?” the Bucks big man said.
Much more here on his superstar saga, from the loading dock, at @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
“It’s…not…in…my…nature, ok?” the Bucks big man said.
Much more here on his superstar saga, from the loading dock, at @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Giannis says he will never ask for trade from Bucks: 'That's not in my nature'
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A late-night discussion with Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tells me he’ll never ask for a trade out of Milwaukee.
“It’s…not…in…my…nature, ok?” the Bucks big man said.
Much more here on his superstar saga, from the loading dock, at @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
“It’s…not…in…my…nature, ok?” the Bucks big man said.
Much more here on his superstar saga, from the loading dock, at @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
Dubious about Trae. Feels like chasing a sugar high when the idea was to be patient and build organically. Timing feels off considering the strides the young guys have made recently.
Might work. Understand the distressed asset side of this. But those moves are often the most dangerous ones to make
Might work. Understand the distressed asset side of this. But those moves are often the most dangerous ones to make
January 8, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Dubious about Trae. Feels like chasing a sugar high when the idea was to be patient and build organically. Timing feels off considering the strides the young guys have made recently.
Might work. Understand the distressed asset side of this. But those moves are often the most dangerous ones to make
Might work. Understand the distressed asset side of this. But those moves are often the most dangerous ones to make
Sarr's improvement from last year to now is night and day. Bilal's finding his optimal role. Tre and Bub are coming on. Champagnie is an ideal rotation / culture guy. Kyshawn's hurt but clearly made a jump before then. Riley's showing flashes.
Why make a big move? The kids are doing just fine.
Why make a big move? The kids are doing just fine.
January 7, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Sarr's improvement from last year to now is night and day. Bilal's finding his optimal role. Tre and Bub are coming on. Champagnie is an ideal rotation / culture guy. Kyshawn's hurt but clearly made a jump before then. Riley's showing flashes.
Why make a big move? The kids are doing just fine.
Why make a big move? The kids are doing just fine.
The Wizards also shouldn't trade for Trae Young. That's my column.
The Raptors shouldn't trade for Trae Young. That's my column.
January 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The Wizards also shouldn't trade for Trae Young. That's my column.