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Michael Pina

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Michael Pina is a senior staff writer at The Ringer who covers the NBA.

Should the Knicks Trade KAT? Plus, More Deadline Dilemmas.

Should the Knicks Trade KAT? Plus, More Deadline Dilemmas.

Should the Knicks Trade KAT? Plus, More Deadline Dilemmas.

The Knicks Have a KAT Problem

By Michael Pina • Jan. 23 • 11 min read

Should the Knicks Trade KAT? Plus, More Deadline Dilemmas.

Should the Knicks Trade KAT? Plus, More Deadline Dilemmas.

Should the Knicks Trade KAT? Plus, More Deadline Dilemmas.

The Knicks Have a KAT Problem

By Michael Pina • Jan. 23 • 11 min read

Recent Articles

NBA Awards and Superlatives From the First Half of the Season

NBA Awards and Superlatives From the First Half of the Season

The 2025-26 NBA Midseason Awards

By Michael Pina • Jan. 20 • 17 min read

NBA Awards and Superlatives From the First Half of the Season

NBA Awards and Superlatives From the First Half of the Season

The 2025-26 NBA Midseason Awards

By Michael Pina • Jan. 20 • 17 min read

The Seven Least Improved Players in the NBA This Season

The Seven Least Improved Players in the NBA This Season

The Least Improved Players in the NBA

By Michael Pina • Jan. 12 • 16 min read

The Seven Least Improved Players in the NBA This Season

The Seven Least Improved Players in the NBA This Season

The Least Improved Players in the NBA

By Michael Pina • Jan. 12 • 16 min read

Can the Hawks Resist Temptation After Trading Trae Young?

Can the Hawks Resist Temptation After Trading Trae Young?

Can the Hawks Resist Temptation After Trading Trae Young?

Can the Hawks Stay Patient After Trae?

By Michael Pina • Jan. 8 • 6 min read

Can the Hawks Resist Temptation After Trading Trae Young?

Can the Hawks Resist Temptation After Trading Trae Young?

Can the Hawks Resist Temptation After Trading Trae Young?

Can the Hawks Stay Patient After Trae?

By Michael Pina • Jan. 8 • 6 min read

Recent Videos

A Look Inside the Lakers Sale and the Buss Family Dysfunction

A Look Inside the Lakers Sale and the Buss Family Dysfunction

The Lakers Sale and the Buss Dysfunction

The Zach Lowe Show • Jan. 22

A Look Inside the Lakers Sale and the Buss Family Dysfunction

A Look Inside the Lakers Sale and the Buss Family Dysfunction

The Lakers Sale and the Buss Dysfunction

The Zach Lowe Show • Jan. 22

Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC With Michael Pina. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.

Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC With Michael Pina. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.

Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.

The Spurs Slay OKC. Plus, Cam Johnson Joins.

The Zach Lowe Show • Dec. 15, 2025

Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC With Michael Pina. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.

Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC With Michael Pina. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.

Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.

The Spurs Slay OKC. Plus, Cam Johnson Joins.

The Zach Lowe Show • Dec. 15, 2025

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Good/Bad Takes

Real Ones • Dec. 3, 2025

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Good/Bad Takes

Real Ones • Dec. 3, 2025

Recent Podcasts

The Surprising Celts With Michael Pina. Plus, Sox Hot Stove!

The Surprising Celts With Michael Pina. Plus, Sox Hot Stove!

The Surprising Celts and Sox Hot Stove!

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • Dec. 9, 2025 • 1 hr 9 min

The Surprising Celts With Michael Pina. Plus, Sox Hot Stove!

The Surprising Celts With Michael Pina. Plus, Sox Hot Stove!

The Surprising Celts and Sox Hot Stove!

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • Dec. 9, 2025 • 1 hr 9 min

The Pats and Drake Maye’s Ceiling With Steve Muench. Plus, a Celtics Therapy Session With Michael Pina.

The Pats and Drake Maye’s Ceiling With Steve Muench. Plus, a Celtics Therapy Session With Michael Pina.

The Pats, Drake Maye’s Ceiling, and a Celtics Therapy Session

Drake Maye’s Ceiling and Some Celtics Therapy

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • Oct. 28, 2025 • 1 hr 25 min

The Pats and Drake Maye’s Ceiling With Steve Muench. Plus, a Celtics Therapy Session With Michael Pina.

The Pats and Drake Maye’s Ceiling With Steve Muench. Plus, a Celtics Therapy Session With Michael Pina.

The Pats, Drake Maye’s Ceiling, and a Celtics Therapy Session

Drake Maye’s Ceiling and Some Celtics Therapy

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • Oct. 28, 2025 • 1 hr 25 min

The Start of NBA Free Agency With Michael Pina

The Start of NBA Free Agency With Michael Pina

Start of NBA Free Agency With Michael Pina

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • July 1, 2025 • 1 hr 19 min

The Start of NBA Free Agency With Michael Pina

The Start of NBA Free Agency With Michael Pina

Start of NBA Free Agency With Michael Pina

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett • July 1, 2025 • 1 hr 19 min

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