Joey Linn

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com 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.

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena.

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Russell Westbrook's Wife Sends Strong Message After ESPN Report

Feb 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4).

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Russell Westbrook and Why Not? Foundation Expand Impactful New Partnership

Jun 15, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) during the championship parade after the Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals.

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Denver Nuggets Want to Reunite With NBA Championship Player

Feb 22, 2018; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.

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NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Gets Honest About Russell Westbrook

May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts to a foul being called against the New York Knicks during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center.

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Jimmy Butler's Official Status for Nuggets-Heat

The Miami Heat have released their injury report against the Denver Nuggets.

Nov 24, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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NBA Fans React to Jimmy Butler News Before Nuggets-Heat

The Miami Heat are hosting the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Jan 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) sits on the bench in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena.

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Michael Malone's Statement on Nikola Jokic's Injury

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is dealing with an unexpected injury.

May 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center.

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Kyrie Irving Makes Luka Doncic Statement After Nuggets-Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving spoke on Luka Doncic after losing to the Denver Nuggets.

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.

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Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Mavericks

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made NBA history against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jan 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) reacts after suffering a possible leg injury during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Center.

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Dallas Mavericks Make Injury Announcement During Nuggets Game

The Dallas Mavericks have announced some injury news against the Denver Nuggets.

Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks up during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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New Kyrie Irving Injury Update for Nuggets-Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has missed the last five games due to injury.

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.

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Russell Westbrook Receives Nomination for NBA Award

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook was among the NBA's best players last week.

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.

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Klay Thompson's Strong Nikola Jokic Statement After Nuggets-Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson spoke on Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) looks to moves the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center.

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Russell Westbrook's Performance in Nuggets-Mavericks Goes Viral

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook had another big game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Dec 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) checks the scoreboard during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center.

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NBA Fans React to Luka Doncic News Before Nuggets-Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been out with a left calf injury.

Jan 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts to his basket in first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena.

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Russell Westbrook Makes NBA History in Nets-Nuggets

Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook made NBA history against the Brooklyn Nets.