Jared Weiss
@jaredweissnba.bsky.social
"We're gonna turn this team around 360 degrees." - Jason Kidd
Covering the NBA for The Athletic
Find my work here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jared-weiss/
Covering the NBA for The Athletic
Find my work here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jared-weiss/
For the latest edition of my NBA Finals film series, I dove inside how the Pacers pulled the chair on SGA by completely flipping the script on their defensive pressure.
Breaking down how they tweaked their press and found a new way for Pascal Siakam to take over the game: t.co/itPJU5qz7A
Breaking down how they tweaked their press and found a new way for Pascal Siakam to take over the game: t.co/itPJU5qz7A
June 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For the latest edition of my NBA Finals film series, I dove inside how the Pacers pulled the chair on SGA by completely flipping the script on their defensive pressure.
Breaking down how they tweaked their press and found a new way for Pascal Siakam to take over the game: t.co/itPJU5qz7A
Breaking down how they tweaked their press and found a new way for Pascal Siakam to take over the game: t.co/itPJU5qz7A
Tyler Herro spoke to The Athletic today about clapping back at Darius Garland.
"I'm not fucking around. I don't think there's anything to fuck around about."
Full story here:
www.theathletic.com/6309871/2025...
"I'm not fucking around. I don't think there's anything to fuck around about."
Full story here:
www.theathletic.com/6309871/2025...
April 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Tyler Herro spoke to The Athletic today about clapping back at Darius Garland.
"I'm not fucking around. I don't think there's anything to fuck around about."
Full story here:
www.theathletic.com/6309871/2025...
"I'm not fucking around. I don't think there's anything to fuck around about."
Full story here:
www.theathletic.com/6309871/2025...
Here in Chicago, Bulls guard Josh Giddey says there is no way he would miss tomorrow’s play-in game against the Heat.
Giddey said there is a muscle injury in his hand, not wrist, that will need to be addressed after the season & the challenge at this point is managing the pain.
Giddey said there is a muscle injury in his hand, not wrist, that will need to be addressed after the season & the challenge at this point is managing the pain.
April 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Here in Chicago, Bulls guard Josh Giddey says there is no way he would miss tomorrow’s play-in game against the Heat.
Giddey said there is a muscle injury in his hand, not wrist, that will need to be addressed after the season & the challenge at this point is managing the pain.
Giddey said there is a muscle injury in his hand, not wrist, that will need to be addressed after the season & the challenge at this point is managing the pain.
New 1-on-1 on @TheAthletic with Payton Pritchard, opening up on his journey from Celtics trade request to face of Converse & if he even cares about 6th man of the year.
“This is just the start for me. I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything yet.”
Read below👇👇👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
“This is just the start for me. I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything yet.”
Read below👇👇👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
April 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
New 1-on-1 on @TheAthletic with Payton Pritchard, opening up on his journey from Celtics trade request to face of Converse & if he even cares about 6th man of the year.
“This is just the start for me. I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything yet.”
Read below👇👇👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
“This is just the start for me. I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything yet.”
Read below👇👇👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...
Blood clots have come front & center in the NBA. Why does it seem like they’re becoming more common? @theathletic.bsky.social talked to doctors to find out.
“When athletes start talking about leg soreness now, trainers are going to think, ‘Oh my gosh, do they have a DVT?’”
t.co/yp3vQnQYDb
“When athletes start talking about leg soreness now, trainers are going to think, ‘Oh my gosh, do they have a DVT?’”
t.co/yp3vQnQYDb
April 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Blood clots have come front & center in the NBA. Why does it seem like they’re becoming more common? @theathletic.bsky.social talked to doctors to find out.
“When athletes start talking about leg soreness now, trainers are going to think, ‘Oh my gosh, do they have a DVT?’”
t.co/yp3vQnQYDb
“When athletes start talking about leg soreness now, trainers are going to think, ‘Oh my gosh, do they have a DVT?’”
t.co/yp3vQnQYDb
NEW: For the past year, every time Cam Johnson’s phone would ring, he thought he was getting traded.
“Everybody, you want to know what’s going on in life. Uncertainty can be difficult.”
How he learned to let go & become the Nets’ leader who survived the fire sale…for now:
t.co/0atnTqK5EV
“Everybody, you want to know what’s going on in life. Uncertainty can be difficult.”
How he learned to let go & become the Nets’ leader who survived the fire sale…for now:
t.co/0atnTqK5EV
March 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW: For the past year, every time Cam Johnson’s phone would ring, he thought he was getting traded.
“Everybody, you want to know what’s going on in life. Uncertainty can be difficult.”
How he learned to let go & become the Nets’ leader who survived the fire sale…for now:
t.co/0atnTqK5EV
“Everybody, you want to know what’s going on in life. Uncertainty can be difficult.”
How he learned to let go & become the Nets’ leader who survived the fire sale…for now:
t.co/0atnTqK5EV
Derrick White explains how his temporary teeth got knocked out and how he put them back in
March 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Derrick White explains how his temporary teeth got knocked out and how he put them back in
Everyone’s phone lights up when blockbuster trades go down; even NBA players. But what happens when they’re in the middle of the game?
Here’s the story of how one lucky fan broke the news to the Heat bench that the Jimmy Butler saga was over:
www.theathletic.com/6120250/2025...
Here’s the story of how one lucky fan broke the news to the Heat bench that the Jimmy Butler saga was over:
www.theathletic.com/6120250/2025...
February 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Everyone’s phone lights up when blockbuster trades go down; even NBA players. But what happens when they’re in the middle of the game?
Here’s the story of how one lucky fan broke the news to the Heat bench that the Jimmy Butler saga was over:
www.theathletic.com/6120250/2025...
Here’s the story of how one lucky fan broke the news to the Heat bench that the Jimmy Butler saga was over:
www.theathletic.com/6120250/2025...
Vince Carter speaking ahead of his jersey retirement in Brooklyn today with tears in his eyes about how playing with Jason Kidd in New Jersey gave his career new life and made the game easier for Carter.
January 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Vince Carter speaking ahead of his jersey retirement in Brooklyn today with tears in his eyes about how playing with Jason Kidd in New Jersey gave his career new life and made the game easier for Carter.
ethical basketball
January 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
ethical basketball
New feature on the NBA's deflections king Dyson Daniels:
The Great Barrier Thief sat down with @theathletic.bsky.social to dive into the tricks that made him the most prolific robber baron the league has seen in decades.
“He’s got those things you can’t teach."
t.co/BPc9GZ6YXa
The Great Barrier Thief sat down with @theathletic.bsky.social to dive into the tricks that made him the most prolific robber baron the league has seen in decades.
“He’s got those things you can’t teach."
t.co/BPc9GZ6YXa
December 27, 2024 at 4:48 PM
New feature on the NBA's deflections king Dyson Daniels:
The Great Barrier Thief sat down with @theathletic.bsky.social to dive into the tricks that made him the most prolific robber baron the league has seen in decades.
“He’s got those things you can’t teach."
t.co/BPc9GZ6YXa
The Great Barrier Thief sat down with @theathletic.bsky.social to dive into the tricks that made him the most prolific robber baron the league has seen in decades.
“He’s got those things you can’t teach."
t.co/BPc9GZ6YXa
Standing ovation for Marcus Smart as he takes the floor for the first time since the Celtics traded him.
December 8, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Standing ovation for Marcus Smart as he takes the floor for the first time since the Celtics traded him.
NEW feature:
“I didn’t know what the hell we were doing.”
The Cavs offense doesn’t make sense, but it’s taking over the NBA. Somehow, it all traces back to Yao Ming.
To make it make sense, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Evan Mobley break it down:
www.theathletic.com/5967355/2024...
“I didn’t know what the hell we were doing.”
The Cavs offense doesn’t make sense, but it’s taking over the NBA. Somehow, it all traces back to Yao Ming.
To make it make sense, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Evan Mobley break it down:
www.theathletic.com/5967355/2024...
December 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM
NEW feature:
“I didn’t know what the hell we were doing.”
The Cavs offense doesn’t make sense, but it’s taking over the NBA. Somehow, it all traces back to Yao Ming.
To make it make sense, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Evan Mobley break it down:
www.theathletic.com/5967355/2024...
“I didn’t know what the hell we were doing.”
The Cavs offense doesn’t make sense, but it’s taking over the NBA. Somehow, it all traces back to Yao Ming.
To make it make sense, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Evan Mobley break it down:
www.theathletic.com/5967355/2024...
At the Providence vs. BYU game and for some reason there is a section full of drunk Steve Jobs
December 4, 2024 at 1:56 AM
At the Providence vs. BYU game and for some reason there is a section full of drunk Steve Jobs
NEW feature on #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher, the Hawks rookie trying to cut his way to stardom.
Risacher dives into how he reads the game, learning a new code in a new country, and Trae Young’s “magic.”
“Man, that ain’t a rookie. Zac is just fearless.”
www.theathletic.com/5950626/2024...
Risacher dives into how he reads the game, learning a new code in a new country, and Trae Young’s “magic.”
“Man, that ain’t a rookie. Zac is just fearless.”
www.theathletic.com/5950626/2024...
November 27, 2024 at 8:29 PM
NEW feature on #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher, the Hawks rookie trying to cut his way to stardom.
Risacher dives into how he reads the game, learning a new code in a new country, and Trae Young’s “magic.”
“Man, that ain’t a rookie. Zac is just fearless.”
www.theathletic.com/5950626/2024...
Risacher dives into how he reads the game, learning a new code in a new country, and Trae Young’s “magic.”
“Man, that ain’t a rookie. Zac is just fearless.”
www.theathletic.com/5950626/2024...
We’re on site for the Celtics’ visit to the White House. Should be kicking off soon.
November 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM
We’re on site for the Celtics’ visit to the White House. Should be kicking off soon.
Jayson Tatum with the game winner
November 17, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Jayson Tatum with the game winner
Joe Mazzulla explained how he doesn’t want to give coaches a competitive edge by buddying up with them, telling a story about how now Hornets coach Charles Lee came into Celtics coaches room and forced Joe to hug him 😂
November 15, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Joe Mazzulla explained how he doesn’t want to give coaches a competitive edge by buddying up with them, telling a story about how now Hornets coach Charles Lee came into Celtics coaches room and forced Joe to hug him 😂
The Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be the worst team in the NBA, but they’re one win away from 4th place in the East.
Their secret sauce is one of the league’s most connected defenses. I sat down with Cam Johnson to find out how it works.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
#NBASky
Their secret sauce is one of the league’s most connected defenses. I sat down with Cam Johnson to find out how it works.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
#NBASky
November 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM
The Brooklyn Nets were supposed to be the worst team in the NBA, but they’re one win away from 4th place in the East.
Their secret sauce is one of the league’s most connected defenses. I sat down with Cam Johnson to find out how it works.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
#NBASky
Their secret sauce is one of the league’s most connected defenses. I sat down with Cam Johnson to find out how it works.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
#NBASky