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...
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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.
www.nytimes.com
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.
www.nytimes.com
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.
www.nytimes.com
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.
www.nytimes.com
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
www.youtube.com
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.
Watching OKC recently, it seems to me like a lot of teams are mimicking the strategy the Pacers used late in the Finals, with lower on-ball pickup points to make it easier to absorb their drives without fouling.
This'd be a good time for SGA to put that improved 3 to use to draw more defenders out
This'd be a good time for SGA to put that improved 3 to use to draw more defenders out
January 6, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Watching OKC recently, it seems to me like a lot of teams are mimicking the strategy the Pacers used late in the Finals, with lower on-ball pickup points to make it easier to absorb their drives without fouling.
This'd be a good time for SGA to put that improved 3 to use to draw more defenders out
This'd be a good time for SGA to put that improved 3 to use to draw more defenders out
Is this considered a post-NBA Cup swoon for the Knicks? Can we say it's now been three Cup champions to have one in three years?
January 6, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Is this considered a post-NBA Cup swoon for the Knicks? Can we say it's now been three Cup champions to have one in three years?
Break up the Washington Wizards!
January 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Break up the Washington Wizards!
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Shouts to @jledwardsiii.bsky.social for getting this tremendous quote from OG Anunoby: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
December 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Shouts to @jledwardsiii.bsky.social for getting this tremendous quote from OG Anunoby: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
The NFL needs lottery reform.
The Raiders told Maxx Crosby they plan to shut him down for the final two games of the season. Via Jay Glazer, Crosby disagreed and left the facility. #TankClub
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Maxx Crosby leaves Raiders facility after being told he won't play again this season
Crosby wants nothing to do with apparent effort to tank.
www.nbcsports.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The NFL needs lottery reform.
San Antonio has no problem going right at Chet at the rim. They almost seem to be seeking it out.
OKC has little interest going right at Wemby at the rim, nor are they doing much to draw him out.
OKC has little interest going right at Wemby at the rim, nor are they doing much to draw him out.
December 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
San Antonio has no problem going right at Chet at the rim. They almost seem to be seeking it out.
OKC has little interest going right at Wemby at the rim, nor are they doing much to draw him out.
OKC has little interest going right at Wemby at the rim, nor are they doing much to draw him out.
There are moments where I've watched this game and wondered how any other team will have a chance against the full-strength version of these two teams over the next five years.
Definitely my heart talking, not my head. But still.
Definitely my heart talking, not my head. But still.
December 14, 2025 at 4:38 AM
There are moments where I've watched this game and wondered how any other team will have a chance against the full-strength version of these two teams over the next five years.
Definitely my heart talking, not my head. But still.
Definitely my heart talking, not my head. But still.
If you're going to talk this much about the players being motivated by the money, you may as well hang a bag a cash over center court. Lean all the way in.
December 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you're going to talk this much about the players being motivated by the money, you may as well hang a bag a cash over center court. Lean all the way in.
Jokić is probably a bridge too far for Derik Queen comparisons. So let me throw out another one: Boris Diaw.
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Jokić is probably a bridge too far for Derik Queen comparisons. So let me throw out another one: Boris Diaw.
Congrats to the Mets for avoiding the second apron.
December 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Congrats to the Mets for avoiding the second apron.
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We polled 36 executives around the NBA, asking them to rank their top five front offices.
Here are our findings: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Here are our findings: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
December 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We polled 36 executives around the NBA, asking them to rank their top five front offices.
Here are our findings: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Here are our findings: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...