Mike Prada
@mikepradanba.bsky.social
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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...
Alex Sarr plays so much bigger now than he did as a rookie. He's stronger, but also increasingly knows how to use his strength more effectively. Kristaps Porzingis wanted nothing to do with him tonight.
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Alex Sarr plays so much bigger now than he did as a rookie. He's stronger, but also increasingly knows how to use his strength more effectively. Kristaps Porzingis wanted nothing to do with him tonight.
Oh yeah, the Pistons can just drop Jaden Ivey back into all this.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Oh yeah, the Pistons can just drop Jaden Ivey back into all this.
Jokic and Sengun are functionally point guards in these giant lineups.
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Jokic and Sengun are functionally point guards in these giant lineups.
Cade Cunningham is trying to wrap up Clutch Player of the Year in November.
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Cade Cunningham is trying to wrap up Clutch Player of the Year in November.
Last night was concerning.
The Washington Wizards lost their 11th straight game last night, leading to a players-only meeting. How much longer can the team keep losing like this without stunting its youngsters' development? Are they learning how to win? Story in @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Can the Wizards keep losing like this without stunting their youngsters’ growth?
Washington, which has lost 12 of its first 13 games, played so badly Sunday that its veterans called a players-only meeting.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Last night was concerning.
Reposted by Mike Prada
The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
NBA seeks cell phones from multiple teams, including Lakers, in gambling investigation: Sources
The NBA is continuing its investigation into illegal sports betting after three current or former players were federally indicted.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The NBA widened its own betting probe to ask for cell phones. Two Lakers close to LeBron — and to Damon Jones, who is charged — are among those who complied. @mikevorkunov.bsky.social @samamick.bsky.social @danwoikesports.bsky.social and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
I like this version of Scottie Barnes, where he's more of a play finisher than a play starter.
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I like this version of Scottie Barnes, where he's more of a play finisher than a play starter.
I've thought about this for a long time, and I'm prepared to go out on a limb and say it.
The Thunder might be good.
The Thunder might be good.
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I've thought about this for a long time, and I'm prepared to go out on a limb and say it.
The Thunder might be good.
The Thunder might be good.
Fired Nico www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Mavericks will fire Nico Harrison 9 months after Luka Dončić trade: Sources
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Fired Nico www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
If the Wizards were playing for anything, this loss would've made me quite mad.
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
If the Wizards were playing for anything, this loss would've made me quite mad.
I love watching Ron Holland play. Has he Wally Pipped Jaden Ivey?
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I love watching Ron Holland play. Has he Wally Pipped Jaden Ivey?
The Kyshawn George secret is out.
Victor Wembanyama is conducting on-court experiments. The Wizards have a gem — maybe more than one. And a team down south has butter fingers.
Time for Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Time for Friday’s around-the-NBA notebook.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Kyshawn George secret is out.
There's traveling discourse out there so you know I had to weigh in www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Why this Giannis Antetokounmpo move wasn't a travel — even if it (maybe) should be
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
There's traveling discourse out there so you know I had to weigh in www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
It's nearly 2026 and Steph's gravity is still unparalleled.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It's nearly 2026 and Steph's gravity is still unparalleled.
Two Heat thoughts:
1. I dunno what happened to Jaime Jaquez last year but he looks liberated in this new offense.
2. Very curious to see how Tyler Herro fits into this style of play when he's healthy. Can he be decisive off the dribble, or will he bog it down by calling for lots of pick-and-roll?
1. I dunno what happened to Jaime Jaquez last year but he looks liberated in this new offense.
2. Very curious to see how Tyler Herro fits into this style of play when he's healthy. Can he be decisive off the dribble, or will he bog it down by calling for lots of pick-and-roll?
October 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Two Heat thoughts:
1. I dunno what happened to Jaime Jaquez last year but he looks liberated in this new offense.
2. Very curious to see how Tyler Herro fits into this style of play when he's healthy. Can he be decisive off the dribble, or will he bog it down by calling for lots of pick-and-roll?
1. I dunno what happened to Jaime Jaquez last year but he looks liberated in this new offense.
2. Very curious to see how Tyler Herro fits into this style of play when he's healthy. Can he be decisive off the dribble, or will he bog it down by calling for lots of pick-and-roll?
More Kyshawn, less CJ
More Kyshawn, less CJ.
October 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
More Kyshawn, less CJ
More Kyshawn, less CJ.
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
More Kyshawn, less CJ.
Biggest FA signing of the season.
I'm so excited to announce that I'm now a senior writer with The Athletic! I'm going to be writing long-form NBA features. I’ll also dabble in other sports from time to time too! 💜💜💜I wrote a column introducing myself: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
From globetrotting with LaMelo to diving deep on Giannis, how Mirin Fader sees storytelling
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Biggest FA signing of the season.
Reposted by Mike Prada
A deeper look at the NBA's memo about the FBI's gambling probe, and the issue of injury reporting, at
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
NBA reviewing injury reporting in light of FBI illegal gambling probe
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A deeper look at the NBA's memo about the FBI's gambling probe, and the issue of injury reporting, at
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
@theathletic.com
(including a look at the Luka Doncic example from last night)
W/ @joevardon.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
This is why it's so hard to beat Oklahoma City. They have such a consistent baseline of success with SGA and their defense that they can survive bad shooting nights and/or shaky spells of execution.
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
This is why it's so hard to beat Oklahoma City. They have such a consistent baseline of success with SGA and their defense that they can survive bad shooting nights and/or shaky spells of execution.
Reposted by Mike Prada
It's opening day! Here's a catchup thread for all my preseason content: 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It's opening day! Here's a catchup thread for all my preseason content: 🧵
We back.
Twenty-plus years after losing its broadcast rights to the NBA, NBC is back, with a new era of NBA coverage starting tonight. And that means John Tesh’s iconic theme, “Roundball Rock,” synonymous with NBC’s package in the ‘90s, is back as well. In @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
'Roundball Rock' returns to its sports theme mountaintop with the NBA back on NBC
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We back.
Reposted by Mike Prada
Trae Young won’t sign an extension with the Hawks before the start of the regular season, league sources tell @joevardon.bsky.social and myself.
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
October 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Trae Young won’t sign an extension with the Hawks before the start of the regular season, league sources tell @joevardon.bsky.social and myself.
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Young is still eligible to sign an extension after the 2025-26 season begins.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
We talked to the guy who won that viral Knicks tic tac toe game the other night. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
New York Knicks fan laid it 'all out on the line' in viral tic-tac-toe game
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We talked to the guy who won that viral Knicks tic tac toe game the other night. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...