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Michael Pina

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

Wemby vs. Brunson: The NBA Cup’s First Great Final

Wemby vs. Brunson: The NBA Cup’s First Great Final

The NBA Cup’s First Great Final Is Here

By Michael Pina • Dec. 15 • 7 min read

Wemby vs. Brunson: The NBA Cup’s First Great Final

Wemby vs. Brunson: The NBA Cup’s First Great Final

The NBA Cup’s First Great Final Is Here

By Michael Pina • Dec. 15 • 7 min read

Recent Articles

Five Burning NBA Questions: Giannis Watch, LeBron, and Trade Season

Five Burning NBA Questions: Giannis Watch, LeBron, and Trade Season

Five Burning NBA Questions: Giannis Watch, LeBron, and Trade Season

Giannis Watch and the NBA’s Biggest Questions

By Michael Pina • Dec. 8 • 12 min read

Five Burning NBA Questions: Giannis Watch, LeBron, and Trade Season

Five Burning NBA Questions: Giannis Watch, LeBron, and Trade Season

Five Burning NBA Questions: Giannis Watch, LeBron, and Trade Season

Giannis Watch and the NBA’s Biggest Questions

By Michael Pina • Dec. 8 • 12 min read

The Clippers Have Run Out of Rock Bottoms

The Clippers Have Run Out of Rock Bottoms

By Michael Pina • Dec. 3 • 8 min read

The Clippers Have Run Out of Rock Bottoms

The Clippers Have Run Out of Rock Bottoms

By Michael Pina • Dec. 3 • 8 min read

NBA First-Quarter Awards: Chaos, Breakouts, and an Obvious MVP

NBA First-Quarter Awards: Chaos, Breakouts, and an Obvious MVP

2025-26 NBA First-Quarter Awards

By Michael Pina • Dec. 1 • 11 min read

NBA First-Quarter Awards: Chaos, Breakouts, and an Obvious MVP

NBA First-Quarter Awards: Chaos, Breakouts, and an Obvious MVP

2025-26 NBA First-Quarter Awards

By Michael Pina • Dec. 1 • 11 min read

Recent Videos

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

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

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Good/Bad Takes

Real Ones • Dec. 3

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes

Quarter-Season Review: Good/Bad Takes

Real Ones • Dec. 3

What’s Going On in Memphis With Chris Vernon and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina

What’s Going On in Memphis With Chris Vernon and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina

A Memphis Talk With Chris Vernon and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina

A Look at the Grizzlies and a Trip Around the West

The Zach Lowe Show • Nov. 3

What’s Going On in Memphis With Chris Vernon and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina

What’s Going On in Memphis With Chris Vernon and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina

A Memphis Talk With Chris Vernon and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina

A Look at the Grizzlies and a Trip Around the West

The Zach Lowe Show • Nov. 3

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 1 hr 19 min

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