About Mark Medina

NBA Insider for Sportsnaut. Former NBA writer for NBA.com & USA Today, Warriors writer for The Mercury News, Lakers writer for LA Daily News, and LA Times.

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2024-01-30
Will the Chicago Bulls trade Zach LaVine ahead of the NBA trade deadline? It’s a major question with just over a week to go before deadline passes.
kobe bryant
2024-01-26
With Friday marking the four-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death, the tragedy has elicited inspiring reminders on why he meant so much in NBA circles.
NBA all-star game
2024-01-25
Should we treat the NBA All-Star Game starters as a popularity contest? Or should we base our vote on rigorous statistical analysis and film study?
Los Angeles Lakers
2024-01-24
As the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers should not make big swings at the plate. Instead, they should try for singles and doubles.
chet holmgren
2024-01-19
Even if Chet Holmgren believes he needs to develop more, he still appears to be the early favorite to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award.
2024-01-18
LOS ANGELES – Kyrie Irving and LeBron James reunited, but not in a way that might produce nostalgia. Instead, the
heat
2024-01-08
The Miami Heat have stitched the identity on the front of their jersey: “Heat Culture.” And the Heat insist the phrase represents more than just a fancy slogan.
lebron james, los angeles lakers
2024-01-08
Lebron James and other Los Angeles Lakers players keep it neutral when weighing in on the Darvin Ham drama after a big win on Sunday.
Darvin Ham
2024-01-06
Rumors surrounding Darvin Ham’s job security are heating up, but the Los Angeles Lakers coach’s status with the team may be stronger than you think.
kawhi leonard
2024-01-05
Just like in past seasons, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard missed a handful of games with an injury. Unlike