Zach Harper

Zach Harper

Staff Writer, NBA

Zach Harper is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the NBA. Zach joined The Athletic after covering the NBA for ESPN.com, CBS Sports and FRS Sports since 2009. He also hosts radio for SiriusXM NBA and SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio.

Zach Harper is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the NBA. Zach joined The Athletic after covering the NBA for ESPN.com, CBS Sports and FRS Sports since 2009. He also hosts radio for SiriusXM NBA and SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio.

Pelicans-Hawks trade grades: Is New Orleans a contender with Dejounte Murray?

Pelicans-Hawks trade grades: Is New Orleans a contender with Dejounte Murray?

Are the Hawks rebuilding? Are more moves on the horizon for each team?

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The hoops case for the Lakers' Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

The hoops case for the Lakers' Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

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Best picks of the NBA Draft so far, plus Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo contract news

Best picks of the NBA Draft so far, plus Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo contract news

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2024 NBA free-agency primer: CBA changes, players, dates and terms that matter

2024 NBA free-agency primer: CBA changes, players, dates and terms that matter

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How the Nova Knicks went all in, stole the NBA Draft's spotlight

How the Nova Knicks went all in, stole the NBA Draft's spotlight

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Mikal Bridges trade grades: Did Knicks, Nets and Rockets all win?
Mikal Bridges trade grades: Did Knicks, Nets and Rockets all win?

Why this Knicks-Nets-Rockets trade might be the first win-win-win we've seen in a while.

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The Bounce: Prospects to consider on NBA Draft Eve
The Bounce: Prospects to consider on NBA Draft Eve

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

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How often do NBA lottery picks hit? Plus, Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach
How often do NBA lottery picks hit? Plus, Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

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Why JJ Redick alone won't fix the Lakers, plus the Thunder follow Boston's model
Why JJ Redick alone won't fix the Lakers, plus the Thunder follow Boston's model

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

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Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade grades: Thunder add defense, shooting; Bulls get younger
Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade grades: Thunder add defense, shooting; Bulls get younger

Less than a week before the NBA Draft, we get a one-for-one swap of perimeter players. Is this a good move for both sides?

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Monty Williams gets the NBA's best deal, plus the Pacers' smart Pascal Siakam move
Monty Williams gets the NBA's best deal, plus the Pacers' smart Pascal Siakam move

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

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Jamal Musiala and Carmelo Anthony's 'three to the dome' celebration
Jamal Musiala and Carmelo Anthony's 'three to the dome' celebration

The Germany midfielder's celebration against Hungary evoked a certain Camelo Anthony...

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Can vindicated Celtics repeat? Plus, NBA offseason questions, key dates
Can vindicated Celtics repeat? Plus, NBA offseason questions, key dates

Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.

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Five questions entering Mavericks-Celtics Game 5. Plus, will Charles Barkley retire soon?
Five questions entering Mavericks-Celtics Game 5. Plus, will Charles Barkley retire soon?

Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.

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Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?
Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?

Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.

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Should Luka Dončić have fouled out of Game 3? Plus, more on Jerry West's legacy
Should Luka Dončić have fouled out of Game 3? Plus, more on Jerry West's legacy

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

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The remarkable life of Jerry West. Plus, Kristaps Porziņģis' status & Caitlin Clark's snub
The remarkable life of Jerry West. Plus, Kristaps Porziņģis' status & Caitlin Clark's snub

Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.

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A short history on 2-0 NBA Finals comebacks. Plus, Lakers' coaching search at square one?
A short history on 2-0 NBA Finals comebacks. Plus, Lakers' coaching search at square one?

Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.

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Mavericks have few comeback hopes vs. Celtics. Plus, Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub
Mavericks have few comeback hopes vs. Celtics. Plus, Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

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Inside the Celtics' stunning Game 1 win. Plus, Wolves' ownership grows + 'Clipped' review
Inside the Celtics' stunning Game 1 win. Plus, Wolves' ownership grows + 'Clipped' review

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The three NBA Finals matchups to watch. Plus, Lakers can hire college champ as coach
The three NBA Finals matchups to watch. Plus, Lakers can hire college champ as coach

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Five things the Celtics need to win the Finals. Plus, the Lakers' new best-case scenario
Five things the Celtics need to win the Finals. Plus, the Lakers' new best-case scenario

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Five things the Mavericks must do to win the NBA Finals. Plus, a new Beef Court case
Five things the Mavericks must do to win the NBA Finals. Plus, a new Beef Court case

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The biggest storylines of the Mavs-Celtics Finals. Plus, about the Caitlin Clark effect
The biggest storylines of the Mavs-Celtics Finals. Plus, about the Caitlin Clark effect

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The NBA Finals are set + your answers to our Best Player poll'
The NBA Finals are set + your answers to our Best Player poll'

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