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...
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...
You often hear that tactics in sports are cyclical. Broadly, there's some truth to that.
But dig deeper into stuff like this from @fredkatz.bsky.social, and you realize it's less that old tactics return and more that they get infused with new principles.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
But dig deeper into stuff like this from @fredkatz.bsky.social, and you realize it's less that old tactics return and more that they get infused with new principles.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
NBA teams are crashing boards like never before. A call to New Zealand got things started
You may not know Paul Henare, but if you've watched games recently, you've seen a beloved strategy of his in action.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
You often hear that tactics in sports are cyclical. Broadly, there's some truth to that.
But dig deeper into stuff like this from @fredkatz.bsky.social, and you realize it's less that old tactics return and more that they get infused with new principles.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
But dig deeper into stuff like this from @fredkatz.bsky.social, and you realize it's less that old tactics return and more that they get infused with new principles.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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After an "embarrassing" playoff loss, offseason convos with coaches and meetings with Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra decided to overhaul the Heat's offense.
"We have to evolve," Spo said.
Story w/ @cjmoorehoops.bsky.social on an evolution which appears to be working: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
"We have to evolve," Spo said.
Story w/ @cjmoorehoops.bsky.social on an evolution which appears to be working: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
After an "embarrassing" playoff loss, offseason convos with coaches and meetings with Bam Adebayo, Erik Spoelstra decided to overhaul the Heat's offense.
"We have to evolve," Spo said.
Story w/ @cjmoorehoops.bsky.social on an evolution which appears to be working: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
"We have to evolve," Spo said.
Story w/ @cjmoorehoops.bsky.social on an evolution which appears to be working: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Congratulations, soccer. You have four quarters now, not two halves. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
2026 World Cup to feature three-minute hydration breaks in every half throughout tournament
Every game will pause for three minutes in the middle of each half, which will essentially split the match into quarters.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Congratulations, soccer. You have four quarters now, not two halves. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
I'm not sure we've fully comprehended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exceeding 20 points in 95 (!) straight games. When Wilt was doing this, he was playing the entire game. SGA's doing it in 70 percent of the minutes, give or take.
There's no simple way to value the ability to never have an off game.
There's no simple way to value the ability to never have an off game.
December 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I'm not sure we've fully comprehended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exceeding 20 points in 95 (!) straight games. When Wilt was doing this, he was playing the entire game. SGA's doing it in 70 percent of the minutes, give or take.
There's no simple way to value the ability to never have an off game.
There's no simple way to value the ability to never have an off game.
Seems like the USMNT got a relatively easy group based on the @theathletic.com simulator. www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
December 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Seems like the USMNT got a relatively easy group based on the @theathletic.com simulator. www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
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There are a lot of really horrific examples of “it can always get worse” in world history but I find Sepp Blatter to Gianni Infantino hits just the right note of bleak whimsy.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
There are a lot of really horrific examples of “it can always get worse” in world history but I find Sepp Blatter to Gianni Infantino hits just the right note of bleak whimsy.
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what it feels like watching the draw
a group of cartoon soccer players are playing a game on a field
ALT: a group of cartoon soccer players are playing a game on a field
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
what it feels like watching the draw
My advice is to stop this shit and get on with it
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My advice is to stop this shit and get on with it
In a crowded field, this is an all-time "This could've been an email" event.
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In a crowded field, this is an all-time "This could've been an email" event.
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It's a lot of money but if you think about it as percentage of the cap, it's not that large of a contract. And the cap is projected to go up 10% the next few years. Still, Netflix will have to worry about the 2nd apron.
Breaking News: Netflix struck an $83 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, a merger that could transform the media landscape.
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal
The deal to acquire the Hollywood giant’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's a lot of money but if you think about it as percentage of the cap, it's not that large of a contract. And the cap is projected to go up 10% the next few years. Still, Netflix will have to worry about the 2nd apron.
Imagining the possibility of CP3 going to Charlotte to end his career as LaMelo Ball's mentor.
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Imagining the possibility of CP3 going to Charlotte to end his career as LaMelo Ball's mentor.
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.