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Mat Issa

Sports Editor

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Mat Issa is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Yes, he spells his name with one "t." He's obsessed with NBA history, so much so that he's dedicated nearly two years of research to his two mini-series', "Blazing the Trail" and "The Quest for the Best." Right now, Mat goes to law school and writes about the NBA for The Analyst, Forbes, and of course, Basketball Insiders. His work has also been featured in ESPN, SB Nation, FanSided, Basketball News, ONE37pm, and Raptors Republic. Also, he's a lifelong Spartans fan. Go Green!

Articles by Mat Issa (135)

Former All-NBA guard Isaiah Thomas inducted into Washington Hall of Fame

Barring any drastic changes in circumstances, it seems unlikely that eleven-year NBA guard Isaiah Thomas will make the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. However, he will be a part of a different hall of fame. In September, the University of Washington announced its Husky Hall of Fame Class of 2023, and headlining their eight inductees was none […]

Mat Issa  •  08 Nov 2023
It seems that Mason Plumlee has avoided the worst with recent injury

On Tuesday, we were given an update regarding the status of Los Angeles Clippers big man Mason Plumlee. According to reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Plumlee has a left knee MCL sprain and will be headed back to Los Angeles for further evaluation. Could Have Been Much Worse Anytime you are dealing with knee injuries, […]

Mat Issa  •  07 Nov 2023
Portland Trail Blazers get devastating news about Robert Williams III

On Monday, it was reported that Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III will require surgery on his right knee – a procedure that could keep him out for a significant period of time. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his […]

Mat Issa  •  07 Nov 2023
Cam Thomas says that his Brooklyn Nets “can contend with anybody”

Few teams have gone through the whirlwind of changes that the Brooklyn Nets have endured over the last handful of seasons. In 2018-19, they were a fun young team that shocked the world by winning 42 games and sneaking into the playoffs. That following offseason, they acquired both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. After a […]

Mat Issa  •  06 Nov 2023
2024 Paris Olympics are the “Last Dance” for Head Coach Steve Kerr

The 2024 Paris Olympics isn’t just the last dance for the Team USA players. This could be the last go around for their leading man. Much has been made about the 2024 Paris Olympics. After Team USA failed to meet expectations in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup (they couldn’t even finish in the top-3), […]

Mat Issa  •  06 Nov 2023