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Mirin Fader

@mirinfader.bsky.social

Sports writer. Storyteller. Senior Writer at The Athletic, writing long-form NBA features. NYT best-selling author of GIANNIS and DREAM. www.mirinfader.com

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Murray has had a tough journey to get where he is today. It's amazing he's made it this far

24.02.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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24.02.2026 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 New @mirinfader.bsky.social feature, this is not a drill 🚨

24.02.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Who is Dejounte, really?’ How a β€˜breakdown’ led a former NBA All-Star to face himself Dejounte Murray's Achilles injury was just one more thing to overcome. But it spurred a journey far deeper than a comeback to the court.

Murray is probable to return Tuesday for the Pelicans’ game against the Golden State Warriors.

He spoke with @mirinfader.bsky.social about a journey far deeper than a comeback to the court ‡️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

24.02.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

πŸ™πŸΌthanks so much for reading

24.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIt’s a beautiful struggle": My newest story @theathletic.com on Dejounte Murray. A story about resilience, coming back, bottling up and letting go: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

24.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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This book is awesome. You should be so proud, @lukeepplin.bsky.social!!

24.02.2026 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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My nephew knows the truth always read @mirinfader.bsky.social

22.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for getting this! Truly means a lot.

23.02.2026 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"A kid from Qatar? No one expects me to be here." Chasing NBA dreams from Qatar to All-Star Weekend: Abdulla Mousa's journey. My newest story @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

18.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spent time with Norman Powell at All-Star Weekend. Here’s my video feature for @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

15.02.2026 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The β€œfloppy” anecdote in @mirinfader.bsky.social’s Giannis book is still my favorite

13.02.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI didn’t think I’d play in the NBA.” My newest story @theathletic.com
on Kon Knueppel. A story about maintaining perspective and joy, family: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

09.02.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic displays a quote from Mirin Fader: "If you want to understand the full human experienceβ€”the grit, the joy, the sadness, the frustration and excitement within all of usβ€”there is no better place to look than sports writing. In a world that sometimes tells us that this writing isn’t as important as other writing, we know better. Sports is a microcosm of society, a kaleidoscope of who we are. I’m grateful to be able to share the incredible work of my peers, so the world can understand itself better."

Graphic displays a quote from Mirin Fader: "If you want to understand the full human experienceβ€”the grit, the joy, the sadness, the frustration and excitement within all of usβ€”there is no better place to look than sports writing. In a world that sometimes tells us that this writing isn’t as important as other writing, we know better. Sports is a microcosm of society, a kaleidoscope of who we are. I’m grateful to be able to share the incredible work of my peers, so the world can understand itself better."

We are proud to announce the guest editor of The Year's Best Sports Writing 2026, coming this fall: @mirinfader.bsky.social, best-selling author and senior writer at The Athletic.

Submit stories from the 2025 calendar year to ybsportswriting@gmail.com

03.02.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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His family says he designed the HOF's gold jacket, claims 'NFL erased him from history'

According to Kathy Lassen, one of Vic Maitland’s daughters, he insisted he did not want to say anything about the jacket’s origins β€œas long as I’m alive.”

@mirinfader.bsky.social found out more ‡️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

27.01.2026 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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His family says he designed Hall of Fame’s gold jacket, claims β€˜NFL erased him from history.' My newest story @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

27.01.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

HALFTIME READING! Great stuff from Mirin here on Jalen and his journey.

26.01.2026 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember when he was in his second year and was dunking like young LeBron. I thought the NBA had guys all throughout the league that talented. Turns out i was wrong.

26.01.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIt’s not what happens to you, it’s how you react.” My newest story @theathletic.com on Hawks star Jalen Johnson. A story about patience, family, work ethic and embracing a non-linear path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

26.01.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Holy crap, I won a @solidverbal.com thing.
Thanks @tyhildenbrandt.solidverbal.com and @danrubenstein.solidverbal.com. Put the gift card to good use; grabbing socks (winter, man) headphones and @mirinfader.bsky.social hakeem olajuwon book

23.01.2026 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dominique Wilkins dreamed of having a son. That Jake Wilkins dunks like him is a bonus. My story @theathletic.com
about fathers and sons, love, expectations and creating a unique path: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

07.01.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's amazing how common punching was in the 80's. Also, young Akeem / Hakeem was a grade-A hothead (@mirinfader.bsky.social goes into this a lot in her Hakeem bio)

27.12.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Josh, words can’t convey how much this message meant to me. Thank you so much for understanding what I try to do in my work and for taking the time to read it. It means so much. Happy holidays.

15.12.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay!! Got you

12.12.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey @mirinfader.bsky.social !

11.12.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Norman Powell feature made the NYT print edition today! πŸ₯ΊπŸ™πŸΌ www.nytimes.com/athletic/6826763/2025/11/26/norman-powell-heat-jamaica-nba/?source=emp_shared_article

09.12.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

NORM!

26.11.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see Norm getting the spotlight

26.11.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEverything feels like it’s falling into place.” I profiled Heat star Norman Powell @theathletic.com A story about home, belonging and Jamaica: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

26.11.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4

I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for picking it up πŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ

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