Justin Robertson
@justinjourno.ca
🇦🇺 NBA and basketball stories for Forbes. Bylines in Bleacher Report, ESPN, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail etc. Raptors. Essendon FC.
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Work: www.justinjourno.ca
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Wrote this for @forbes.com on the #NBA Cup ahead of Saturday's semifinals in #LasVegas:
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What To Watch For In The NBA Cup Semifinals
Here's all you need to know about the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday, who to watch and where to watch it.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wrote this for @forbes.com on the #NBA Cup ahead of Saturday's semifinals in #LasVegas:
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What are the Jazz doing playing Clayton JR just 7 minutes tonight? Absolutely insanity.
December 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
What are the Jazz doing playing Clayton JR just 7 minutes tonight? Absolutely insanity.
Wrote this for @forbes.com on the #NBA Cup ahead of Saturday's semifinals in #LasVegas:
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
What To Watch For In The NBA Cup Semifinals
Here's all you need to know about the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday, who to watch and where to watch it.
www.forbes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wrote this for @forbes.com on the #NBA Cup ahead of Saturday's semifinals in #LasVegas:
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
Knicks really clicked tonight as a group. You can see how they want to play. Brunson was elite. Raptors started well but just outclassed. Really missed IQ and RJ.
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Knicks really clicked tonight as a group. You can see how they want to play. Brunson was elite. Raptors started well but just outclassed. Really missed IQ and RJ.
Here are some words I wrote on the 35-year-old American hooper, Jarred Shaw, and his verdict today, what still lies ahead for him and how his story could still end up feeling like hope.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/jarred-sha...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/jarred-sha...
Jarred Shaw Avoided the Death Penalty. Now He’s Got a Second Chance at Life.
Shaw’s story might end up being something that feels like hope
easybuckets.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Here are some words I wrote on the 35-year-old American hooper, Jarred Shaw, and his verdict today, what still lies ahead for him and how his story could still end up feeling like hope.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/jarred-sha...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/jarred-sha...
Key takeaways from the JS verdict:
-The judge did not apply trafficking penalty, despite early claims by authorities
-Shaw’s Crohn’s disease + medical use of THC played a pivotal role in reducing the severity of the sentence
-The U.S. Embassy issued an extraordinary humanitarian support statement
-The judge did not apply trafficking penalty, despite early claims by authorities
-Shaw’s Crohn’s disease + medical use of THC played a pivotal role in reducing the severity of the sentence
-The U.S. Embassy issued an extraordinary humanitarian support statement
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Key takeaways from the JS verdict:
-The judge did not apply trafficking penalty, despite early claims by authorities
-Shaw’s Crohn’s disease + medical use of THC played a pivotal role in reducing the severity of the sentence
-The U.S. Embassy issued an extraordinary humanitarian support statement
-The judge did not apply trafficking penalty, despite early claims by authorities
-Shaw’s Crohn’s disease + medical use of THC played a pivotal role in reducing the severity of the sentence
-The U.S. Embassy issued an extraordinary humanitarian support statement
BREAKING: This just in. A press release by international justice advocate Donte West says, Jarred Shaw, the American pro baller, has been sentenced to 26 months by an Indonesian court today. Shaw initially faced the death penalty.
I should have an update on the Jarred Shaw case tomorrow. Shaw is currently in trial mode and a verdict is expected no later than Dec.10, according to West. The complication right now is Shaw has an infection in his stomach, stemming from not being able to manage his Crohn's.
@nba.com #NBASky
@nba.com #NBASky
The Jarred Shaw Case
The American basketball player facing a possible death sentence in Indonesia
easybuckets.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: This just in. A press release by international justice advocate Donte West says, Jarred Shaw, the American pro baller, has been sentenced to 26 months by an Indonesian court today. Shaw initially faced the death penalty.
Say what you want about Russell Westbrook, but man he hustles. He's giving the Kings compete and vet consistency. I love that he just racked up his fourth triple double this year; 207 career trip dub. Deserves more respect.
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Say what you want about Russell Westbrook, but man he hustles. He's giving the Kings compete and vet consistency. I love that he just racked up his fourth triple double this year; 207 career trip dub. Deserves more respect.
Someone in the NBA needs to clip their nails.
December 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Someone in the NBA needs to clip their nails.
There's a lot of things I'm still thinking about from the Raps-Celts game last night. The thing I keep coming back to was that 32-20 third quarter win. They strangled Boston with elite defense. But it seems like it's not sustainable for four quarters, meanwhile giving up 77 in the first half.
December 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There's a lot of things I'm still thinking about from the Raps-Celts game last night. The thing I keep coming back to was that 32-20 third quarter win. They strangled Boston with elite defense. But it seems like it's not sustainable for four quarters, meanwhile giving up 77 in the first half.
England's unwillingness to adapt to pitch conditions, red ball - pink ball, pressure and flow of the game is mind blowing. Ashes cricket is about absorbing and creating pressure. It's about winning big moments. Mentally, they just don't look like they're up for the battle.
The England captain said he will be having conversations with his team-mates in the nine days between now and the third Test in Adelaide and, when he goes and knocks on their doors, he must deliver some harsh truths.
England cannot afford another game of just rocking up and playing the same way.
England cannot afford another game of just rocking up and playing the same way.
Nasser Hussain: ‘England’s players will not like what they hear, but Ben Stokes must deliver harsh truths’
The England captain needs to ascertain whether his players have the strength of character and adaptability to turn the Ashes series around
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December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
England's unwillingness to adapt to pitch conditions, red ball - pink ball, pressure and flow of the game is mind blowing. Ashes cricket is about absorbing and creating pressure. It's about winning big moments. Mentally, they just don't look like they're up for the battle.
Streak over for LeBron but loved that he passed up a buzzer-beater shot for the game-winning assist. At 40, he still makes the right play. Wins the game. Pretty cool way to do it.
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Streak over for LeBron but loved that he passed up a buzzer-beater shot for the game-winning assist. At 40, he still makes the right play. Wins the game. Pretty cool way to do it.
The guy they call a 'bag of milk' is very, very, very good at basketball. Jokic the superstar and everything that makes him one of the greatest we've ever seen.
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The NBA Superstar Who’s Kobe, Steph, Wilt and Jordan—All Rolled Into One
Nikola Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP, is having the best season of his entire career. He’s also surpassing some of the best players of all time in several statistical categories.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The guy they call a 'bag of milk' is very, very, very good at basketball. Jokic the superstar and everything that makes him one of the greatest we've ever seen.
www.wsj.com/sports/baske...
www.wsj.com/sports/baske...
Chris Paul deserves more than this. What a garbage play from the Clippers:
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‘Typical, Manipulative Bulls---’: Explaining Chris Paul’s Bitter Exit From the Clippers
The opinionated point guard has been a shadow of his former self, but deserved better than a middle-of-the-night meeting to discuss his departure.
www.si.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Chris Paul deserves more than this. What a garbage play from the Clippers:
www.si.com/nba/explaini...
www.si.com/nba/explaini...
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SGA, Presti, a relentless bench squad. All this and more to try to explain how the 21-1 start is only just the beginning for the #Thunder
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Why The Thunder’s Hot Start Is Built To Last
A look at why the Okc Thunder’s 21–1 start is more than just an impressive record and how this team is built for long-term success.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
SGA, Presti, a relentless bench squad. All this and more to try to explain how the 21-1 start is only just the beginning for the #Thunder
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
SGA, Presti, a relentless bench squad. All this and more to try to explain how the 21-1 start is only just the beginning for the #Thunder
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
Why The Thunder’s Hot Start Is Built To Last
A look at why the Okc Thunder’s 21–1 start is more than just an impressive record and how this team is built for long-term success.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
SGA, Presti, a relentless bench squad. All this and more to try to explain how the 21-1 start is only just the beginning for the #Thunder
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This guy is having a season. Just a brute force tonight. Solid win by the Raps.
December 3, 2025 at 4:46 AM
This guy is having a season. Just a brute force tonight. Solid win by the Raps.
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What does it feel like to be traded in the NBA?
With the Wizards hosting the Bucks tonight, Khris Middleton explains it in great detail to @jakelfischer.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3m63b33e
With the Wizards hosting the Bucks tonight, Khris Middleton explains it in great detail to @jakelfischer.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3m63b33e
What it's like to be traded in the NBA
In the words of Buck-turned-Wizard Khris Middleton
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December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
What does it feel like to be traded in the NBA?
With the Wizards hosting the Bucks tonight, Khris Middleton explains it in great detail to @jakelfischer.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3m63b33e
With the Wizards hosting the Bucks tonight, Khris Middleton explains it in great detail to @jakelfischer.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3m63b33e
Kevin Porter Jnr, only just back from knee surgery, is looking pretty fluid with 17 points 4 assists 3 rebounds and two triples at the half for the Bucks (66-58 Bucks).
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Kevin Porter Jnr, only just back from knee surgery, is looking pretty fluid with 17 points 4 assists 3 rebounds and two triples at the half for the Bucks (66-58 Bucks).
The scariest part of the Thunder’s 20-1 start is how they are doing it. Those patterns that are emerging match those elite record-breaking teams like the '16 Warriors (73-9) + ‘96 Bulls (70-10). OKC's systems and rituals will make them hard to beat not just this year, but for years to come. #NBASky
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The scariest part of the Thunder’s 20-1 start is how they are doing it. Those patterns that are emerging match those elite record-breaking teams like the '16 Warriors (73-9) + ‘96 Bulls (70-10). OKC's systems and rituals will make them hard to beat not just this year, but for years to come. #NBASky
Hey #Bluesky fam: just a note to say I write longform and #basketball stories for #Forbes. I’m always looking for underreported hoops and #NBA stories.
If you’ve got a tip/story you think I should hear, hit me up (DM’s open):
E: [email protected].
Work: www.justinjourno.ca
#nbasky
If you’ve got a tip/story you think I should hear, hit me up (DM’s open):
E: [email protected].
Work: www.justinjourno.ca
#nbasky
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Hey #Bluesky fam: just a note to say I write longform and #basketball stories for #Forbes. I’m always looking for underreported hoops and #NBA stories.
If you’ve got a tip/story you think I should hear, hit me up (DM’s open):
E: [email protected].
Work: www.justinjourno.ca
#nbasky
If you’ve got a tip/story you think I should hear, hit me up (DM’s open):
E: [email protected].
Work: www.justinjourno.ca
#nbasky
Mr. clutch. Great dagger for the win. Ingram has been the perfect fit in Toronto.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Mr. clutch. Great dagger for the win. Ingram has been the perfect fit in Toronto.
I should have an update on the Jarred Shaw case tomorrow. Shaw is currently in trial mode and a verdict is expected no later than Dec.10, according to West. The complication right now is Shaw has an infection in his stomach, stemming from not being able to manage his Crohn's.
@nba.com #NBASky
@nba.com #NBASky
The Jarred Shaw Case
The American basketball player facing a possible death sentence in Indonesia
easybuckets.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM