great piece by @mirinfader.bsky.social
Murray has had a tough journey to get where he is today. It's amazing he's made it this far
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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...
🙏🏼thanks so much for reading
“It’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...
This book is awesome. You should be so proud, @lukeepplin.bsky.social!!
My nephew knows the truth always read @mirinfader.bsky.social
Thank you so much for getting this! Truly means a lot.
"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...
Spent time with Norman Powell at All-Star Weekend. Here’s my video feature for @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...
The “floppy” anecdote in @mirinfader.bsky.social’s Giannis book is still my favorite
“I 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...
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
According to Kathy Lassen, one of Vic Maitland’s daughters, he insisted he did not want to say anything about the jacket’s origins “as long as I’m alive.”
@mirinfader.bsky.social found out more ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
His family says he designed Hall of Fame’s gold jacket, claims ‘NFL erased him from history.' My newest story @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
HALFTIME READING! Great stuff from Mirin here on Jalen and his journey.
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.
“It’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...
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
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...
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)
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.
Yay!! Got you
Hey @mirinfader.bsky.social !
My Norman Powell feature made the NYT print edition today! 🥺🙏🏼 www.nytimes.com/athletic/6826763/2025/11/26/norman-powell-heat-jamaica-nba/?source=emp_shared_article
NORM!
Great to see Norm getting the spotlight
“Everything 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...
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for picking it up 🙏🏼🙏🏼
