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Mat Issa

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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 (132)

Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife

It was a strange turn of events that brought Steve Clifford back on the bench for the Charlotte Hornets (he was the team’s head coach from 2013-18). Originally, it was supposed to be Kenny Atkinson who took over for James Borrego after he was dismissed at the end of the 2021-22 season. However, Atkinson eventually […]

Mat Issa  •  20 Nov 2023
Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jacque Vaughn Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife

After a 2-5 start to the season last year, Steve Nash and the Brooklyn Nets decided it was best to part ways. In his place, the team promoted longtime assistant Jacque Vaughn to the interim head coaching position. Vaughn took full advantage of the moment, performing well enough to remove the ‘interim’ label and become Brooklyn’s official head […]

Mat Issa  •  20 Nov 2023
Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Quin Snyder is known by many fans as the Xs and Os wizard who always looks a little sleep deprived as he’s monitoring his troops from the sidelines.  After eight seasons with the Utah Jazz, Snyder is now in the middle of his first […]

Mat Issa  •  19 Nov 2023
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Adrian Griffin Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife

Adrian Griffin did not have an easy route to the NBA. After going undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft, Griffin spent three years in the American minor leagues and overseas in Italy. Griffin eventually made his NBA debut during the 1999-2000 with the Boston Celtics. He ended up putting together a nine-year career for himself […]

Mat Issa  •  17 Nov 2023
Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife

User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Rick Carlisle will forever be tied to that lovable underdog 2011 Dallas Mavericks team that bested the Goliath Miami Heat and helped Dirk Nowitzki win his first (and only) NBA title. Since then, Carlisle has found new success with Tyrese Haliburton and the up-and-coming Indiana Pacers.  But how much money […]

Mat Issa  •  17 Nov 2023
The most unbreakable record in NBA history

Rasheed Wallace is a four-time All-Star, an NBA Champion, and one of the best stretch bigs the game has ever seen. But, arguably, the thing he is known the most for is his virtually unbreakable record. The Record Everyone who knows Wallace is familiar with his infamous temper. Some would argue that he was the […]

Mat Issa  •  16 Nov 2023
A complete guide to all of Draymond Green’s suspensions

With Draymond Green’s latest suspension now official (a five-game sentence for putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock), we think it’s time to revisit all the other non-injury-related incidents that have caused Green to miss games over the years. As you probably guessed, this isn’t the first time Green has been suspended by the league. So, without further ado, here is a […]

Mat Issa  •  16 Nov 2023
NBA Signature Shoes: 26 Players Have Their Own Sneakers in 2023

According to the good people at Boardroom, this season will see the release of more signature sneakers than ever before. During the 2023-24 season, we will see the release of 26 signature sneakers. Who Is Getting A Signature Sneaker The 26 signature sneaker releases will be spread across 11 brands: Nike, Adidas, Jordan, Curry Brand, […]

Mat Issa  •  16 Nov 2023
Charlotte Hornets are fastest growing franchise based on team value

The Charlotte Hornets are known by many fans as a small market team. And while that is true, they are also rapidly growing in value, at least according to Forbes’ yearly NBA team valuations. Rapid Growth In The Last Year In the Fall of 2022, Forbes valued the team at roughly 1.7 billion dollars (chump […]

Mat Issa  •  15 Nov 2023
The Chicago Bulls will be the most interesting trade deadline team

On Tuesday, it was reported by The Athletic’s NBA Insider Shams Charania that the Chicago Bulls may be interested in exploring a trade for Zach LaVine. Here is what he said:  “NBA teams are probing the availability of two-time All-Star guard Zach LaVine, and there’s been increased openness from the Chicago Bulls and LaVine about exploring a […]

Mat Issa  •  15 Nov 2023