Michael Pina

NBA writer and journalist

New York, USA

About Michael

Michael Pina is a writer and journalist who covers the NBA for VICE Sports. He has written extensively on the league and its players, and is known for his in-depth analysis and insightful commentary.

Associated Podcasts

The Ringer NBA Show

Host

CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

Host

The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

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Recent Appearances

Quarter Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes | Real Ones

The Ringer NBA Show•Dec 3, 2025•1:21:19•host

Kawhi Saga Continued, Adam Silver’s Highlight Comment, and Five Questions Heading Into NBA Training Camp!

The Ringer NBA Show•Sep 19, 2025•1:22:13•host

Michael Pina

About Michael

Associated Podcasts

The Ringer NBA Show

CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Connect

Recent Appearances

Quarter Season Review: Revisiting Preseason Takes | Real Ones

Kawhi Saga Continued, Adam Silver’s Highlight Comment, and Five Questions Heading Into NBA Training Camp!

Key Topics

Way Too Early 2026 NBA Player Awards

Top Five Best NBA Duos and Trae Young’s Frustration

WHAT NOW? Pros and Cons of Another Bulls Play-In Tournament | CHGO Bulls Podcast

Sizing Up the Most Crucial Playoff Races Left on the Board | Group Chat

'Celtics City' and the History of an Iconic Franchise. Plus, Director Lauren Stowell on Telling the Story of the Boston Celtics.

Previewing the NBA Cup Semifinals. Plus Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors, and Can the Lakers Be Fixed? | Real Ones

Can the Mavericks Get Back to the NBA Finals? Are the Surging Bucks Contenders Again? | Real Ones

First-Quarter Awards | Real Ones

NBA Panic Meter. Plus, Do the Nets Not Understand the Assignment?

Giannis Trade Rumors Brewing! Plus, Joe Mazzulla Wants … Fighting? | Real Ones

Annual GM Survey Takeaways | Real Ones

Three Teams We’re Most Excited About Next Season

Team USA's Thriller Comeback Win Over Serbia

Knicks Running Out of Gas? Plus, Predictions for the MUST-SEE T-Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 7.

Is This Anything? | Group Chat

Do the Raptors Have to Trade Pascal Siakam? | The Answer

Breaking Down the Biggest Deals From Day 1 of NBA Free Agency | Group Chat

How Does the John Collins Trade Affect the Hawks and Jazz? Plus, Dream Trade Destinations for the Big NBA Free Agents | The Answer