Damian Burchardt
@damianburchardt.bsky.social
Deputy Sports Editor for Mirror US and Express US | Credentialed NBA writer | Past: The U.S Sun, The Ringer, Lakers Nation | damian.burchardt@themirror.com
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March Madness icon predicts Flagg to be 'a problem' as Duke star nears NBA Draft
Brooklyn Nets forwards Drew Timme and Cameron Johnson are high on projected No. 1 NBA pick Cooper Flag – with the former predicting that the Duke star "is going to be a problem"
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The hardly believable Duke collapse aside, Cooper Flagg is still going to be a problem for many #NBAsky
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In Game 5, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson did something the NBA has not seen since Kobe and Shaq in 2002 #NBAsky #Knicks #Pacers
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Towns and Brunson emulate Shaq and Kobe to keep Knicks' championship hopes alive
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to a 111-94 win in Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers while accomplishing a feat unseen since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal led the L...
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May 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In Game 5, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson did something the NBA has not seen since Kobe and Shaq in 2002 #NBAsky #Knicks #Pacers
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Jalen Brunson does not need to be loud to be a great leader – his action speaks volumes, as the #Knicks star showed in Game 5 against the #Pacers #NBAsky
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Jalen Brunson needs no words to lay bare great NBA 'misconception' in Game 5 win
New York Knicks star and captain Jalen Brunson has been a leader both on and off the court with his impact on full display in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers
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May 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Jalen Brunson does not need to be loud to be a great leader – his action speaks volumes, as the #Knicks star showed in Game 5 against the #Pacers #NBAsky
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Spoke to #Pacers' Aaron Nesmith and Tony Bradley about the "overrated" chatter around Tyrese Haliburton – and how quickly he shot it down. #NBAsky
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Haliburton's teammates make perfectly clear on Pacers star's 'overrated' label
Aaron Nesmith and Tony Bradley commended Tyrese Haliburton in a chat with Mirror U.S. Sports after their star Indiana Pacers teammate quickly shot down the "overrated" chatter around him during the 20...
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May 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Spoke to #Pacers' Aaron Nesmith and Tony Bradley about the "overrated" chatter around Tyrese Haliburton – and how quickly he shot it down. #NBAsky
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History is not on the Knicks' side as they try to come back from 3-1 down against the Pacers #NBAsky
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History not on Knicks' side as they try to avoid elimination against Pacers
The New York Knicks face a daunting challenge as they try to turn their fortunes around in the Eastern Conference Finals after falling 3-1 behind to the Indiana Pacers
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May 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
History is not on the Knicks' side as they try to come back from 3-1 down against the Pacers #NBAsky
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The #Pacers are one resilient bunch as they've proven over and over again this postseason. I spoke with T.J. McConnell about Indiana's confidence after THAT game at MSG against #Knicks: www.themirror.com/sport/basket...
#NBAsky
#NBAsky
McConnell's insight into Pacers resilience speaks volumes after win over Knicks
The Indiana Pacers have pulled off yet another spectacular comeback, dealing a crushing defeat to the New York Knicks to open the Eastern Conference Finals, and T.J McConnell explained where the young...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The #Pacers are one resilient bunch as they've proven over and over again this postseason. I spoke with T.J. McConnell about Indiana's confidence after THAT game at MSG against #Knicks: www.themirror.com/sport/basket...
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#NBAsky
Verdict: That probably was the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history #NBAsky #Knicks #Pacers
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4 facts that show just how improbable Pacers comeback against Knicks was
The Indiana Pacers might have just pulled off the most spectacular comeback in NBA history as they stunned the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals
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May 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Verdict: That probably was the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history #NBAsky #Knicks #Pacers
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The hardly believable Duke collapse aside, Cooper Flagg is still going to be a problem for many #NBAsky
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March Madness icon predicts Flagg to be 'a problem' as Duke star nears NBA Draft
Brooklyn Nets forwards Drew Timme and Cameron Johnson are high on projected No. 1 NBA pick Cooper Flag – with the former predicting that the Duke star "is going to be a problem"
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April 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The hardly believable Duke collapse aside, Cooper Flagg is still going to be a problem for many #NBAsky
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The Mike Brown firing really caught Sacramento #Kings stars by surprise... #NBASky
An exclusive with Keegan Murray from @themirror.com: www.themirror.com/sport/basket...
An exclusive with Keegan Murray from @themirror.com: www.themirror.com/sport/basket...
Kings star Keegan Murray reveals true feelings about Mike Brown's shock firing
Kings star Keegan Murray spoke exclusively with Mirror U.S. Sports regarding Sacramento's shock decision to fire Mike Brown and what the team has to do to salvage an almost-lost season
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December 31, 2024 at 1:02 AM
The Mike Brown firing really caught Sacramento #Kings stars by surprise... #NBASky
An exclusive with Keegan Murray from @themirror.com: www.themirror.com/sport/basket...
An exclusive with Keegan Murray from @themirror.com: www.themirror.com/sport/basket...
December 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM
CP3 delivering a Point God special against OKC tonight
November 20, 2024 at 4:25 AM
CP3 delivering a Point God special against OKC tonight
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Utah.
Rui Hachimura (left ankle sprain) and Bronny James Jr. (left heel contusion) have been downgraded to OUT.
Rui Hachimura (left ankle sprain) and Bronny James Jr. (left heel contusion) have been downgraded to OUT.
Anthony Davis is available tonight vs Jazz, per the Lakers
November 20, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Utah.
Rui Hachimura (left ankle sprain) and Bronny James Jr. (left heel contusion) have been downgraded to OUT.
Rui Hachimura (left ankle sprain) and Bronny James Jr. (left heel contusion) have been downgraded to OUT.
Anthony Davis is available tonight vs Jazz, per the Lakers
November 20, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Anthony Davis is available tonight vs Jazz, per the Lakers
Tracy Morgan absolutely loves to see Karl-Anthony Towns being back "where he belongs" after his trade to the New York Knicks. More here: www.themirror.com/sport/basket... #Knicks #NBASky
Tracy Morgan says Towns is 'right where he belongs' after trade to Knicks
Tracy Morgan made his feelings about the Karl-Anthony Towns trade clear before sharing a bold prediction for the New York Knicks season in an exclusive interview with Mirror U.S. Sports
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November 19, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Tracy Morgan absolutely loves to see Karl-Anthony Towns being back "where he belongs" after his trade to the New York Knicks. More here: www.themirror.com/sport/basket... #Knicks #NBASky
That first shift from Hart was just a visual representation of what Thibodeau said about him pregame: "He's a catalyst, makes things happen, gives you energy. I think the hustle plays go a long way...
November 19, 2024 at 12:57 AM
That first shift from Hart was just a visual representation of what Thibodeau said about him pregame: "He's a catalyst, makes things happen, gives you energy. I think the hustle plays go a long way...
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy cheering on the Knicks at MSG today
November 18, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy cheering on the Knicks at MSG today
Cam Thomas has scored 40+ points in his last two games at MSG, can he do it again tonight? Nets-Knicks is tipping off right now
November 18, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Cam Thomas has scored 40+ points in his last two games at MSG, can he do it again tonight? Nets-Knicks is tipping off right now
First game of the season
November 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM
First game of the season
Netflix having a bit of a nightmare with technical issues during studio hits...
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Netflix having a bit of a nightmare with technical issues during studio hits...
So sportsbooks are offering props on where, not if, Mike Tyson will bite Jake Paul tonight 🤣
November 15, 2024 at 10:44 PM
So sportsbooks are offering props on where, not if, Mike Tyson will bite Jake Paul tonight 🤣
The NBA has unveiled the court for the NBA Cup semifinals and Championship games in Las Vegas
November 15, 2024 at 9:36 PM
The NBA has unveiled the court for the NBA Cup semifinals and Championship games in Las Vegas
Bluesky’s algorithm has me chuckling, my Discover feed consists of sports and… fiction writing
November 15, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Bluesky’s algorithm has me chuckling, my Discover feed consists of sports and… fiction writing
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BREAKING: Teresa Weatherspoon is returning to coaching.
Sources told @sbnation that Weatherspoon will be coaching one of Unrivaled’s six basketball clubs this winter in Miami.
More on the decision to hire the WNBA legend and former Chicago Sky coach:
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Sources told @sbnation that Weatherspoon will be coaching one of Unrivaled’s six basketball clubs this winter in Miami.
More on the decision to hire the WNBA legend and former Chicago Sky coach:
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/11...
Exclusive: WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon to coach Unrivaled basketball team
Weatherspoon — who most recently served as the head coach of the Chicago Sky — will lead one of six Unrivaled basketball clubs in Miami this winter.
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November 15, 2024 at 4:31 PM
BREAKING: Teresa Weatherspoon is returning to coaching.
Sources told @sbnation that Weatherspoon will be coaching one of Unrivaled’s six basketball clubs this winter in Miami.
More on the decision to hire the WNBA legend and former Chicago Sky coach:
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/11...
Sources told @sbnation that Weatherspoon will be coaching one of Unrivaled’s six basketball clubs this winter in Miami.
More on the decision to hire the WNBA legend and former Chicago Sky coach:
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/11...
Looks like @howardbeck.bsky.social deserves some credit for the latest migration wave of sports media members to Bluesky awfulannouncing.com/twitter/spor...
Sports media's migration from X to Bluesky has accelerated post-election
Bluesky and Threads saw a wave of new users fleeing X following the election. Will sports media finally leave Twitter behind?
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November 15, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Looks like @howardbeck.bsky.social deserves some credit for the latest migration wave of sports media members to Bluesky awfulannouncing.com/twitter/spor...
Vikings fans can release a sigh of relief after the latest J.J. McCarthy surgery
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J.J. McCarthy's 2nd surgery will make Vikings rookie 'fitter, faster, stronger'
J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus on his preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings, ending his anticipated rookie season before it got started - but the quarterback could return better than ever in 2025
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November 15, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Vikings fans can release a sigh of relief after the latest J.J. McCarthy surgery
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Attention #Lakers fans! go.bsky.app/HycDWKH
November 10, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Attention #Lakers fans! go.bsky.app/HycDWKH