Mat Issa

Sports Editor

About

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)

Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets. Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA

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

NBA

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