Joey Linn

Joey Linn

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: [email protected] Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

Los Angeles Lakers first round draft pick Dalton Knecht (4) and second round draft pick Bronny James (9) pose at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center.
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Lakers Rookie Posts Instagram Photos With Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht worked out with Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook and San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul.

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center.
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BREAKING: Denver Nuggets Reportedly Make $208M Decision

The Nuggets have reportedly signed star point guard Jamal Murray to a massive contract extension

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Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half in game four of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center.
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Denver Nuggets Urged to Trade for Five-Time NBA All-Star

The Denver Nuggets may need to get Nikola Jokic some more help

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) against the Phoenix Suns during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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Nina Westbrook Calls Out ESPN's Russell Westbrook Disrespect

Russell Westbrook's wife, Nina Westbrook, called out ESPN analyst Ryan Clark

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Serbia center Nikola Jokic (15) celebrates on the podium with teammates after winning the bronze medal in men's basketball during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
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Nikola Jokic's Olympic Teammate Addresses Rumors of Denver Nuggets Trade

Nikola Jokic's Serbian teammate addressed the Denver Nuggets trade rumors

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Aaron Gordon (50) and guard Christian Braun (0) look on as head coach Michael Malone talks during a timeout in the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena.
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NBA Fans React to Major Potentially Concerning Denver Nuggets News

An ESPN insider revealed some potentially concerning Denver Nuggets news

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Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) on the bench in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
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12-Year Veteran, Ex-Nuggets Player Gets Honest About Leaving NBA

This NBA veteran was not interested in sitting on the bench for a losing team

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates his basket with center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Aaron Gordon (50) in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena.
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NBA Trade Idea Sends $158M Denver Nuggets Star to Miami Heat

This hypothetical trade idea would shake things up for the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, and Atlanta Hawks

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France shooting guard Evan Fournier (10) shoots against United States centre Anthony Davis (14) in men's basketball gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
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12-Year Veteran, Ex-Nuggets Player Makes Decision to Leave NBA

This NBA veteran is signing a contract in the Euroleague

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Nov 24, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates with Wizards guard Austin Rivers (1) against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
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11-Year Veteran Attempting NBA Comeback Sends Out Viral Message

This former NBA lottery pick is still trying to play in the league

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Aug 8, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard Stephen Curry (4) shoots the ball over Serbia guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (7) during the men's basketball semifinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
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Nikola Jokic's Olympic Teammate Floated as Realistic Trade Target for Nuggets

Could the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks make a Bogdan Bogdanovic trade?

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) (right) and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) left speak to Nuggets assistant coach Ognjen Stojakovic before a game at Ball Arena.
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Denver Nuggets and Team Serbia Coach Makes Major Nikola Jokic Statement

Denver Nuggets and Team Serbia assistant coach Ognjen Stojakovic spoke on Nikola Jokic

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