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Erik Anderson

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  • Sports Journalist, Heavy
Helena, United States
As seen in: Heavy, MSN, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo Singapore, Yahoo Finance, Flipboard, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo, Currently, Herald-Mail Media
Covers:  NFL + NBA news & analysis: transactions, roster/cap, injuries/availability, coaching/front office moves, trade/free agency, draft, film + data. Focus: Telling the biggest and best stories possible.
Doesn't Cover: Politics, culture-war takes, celebrity gossip, crypto/finance promos, unverified rumors. No doxxing or private medical/personal info.
Sports Journalist @HeavyOnSports. NFL, NBA, MLB and trading-card coverage. Former USA Today Sports and The Oregonian. linktr.ee/ErikCAnderson
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Erik Anderson’s Biography

Erik Anderson is a Senior Writer at Heavy.com, covering the NFL and NBA with an emphasis on transactions, roster-building, injuries/availability, coaching/front-office moves, free agency, and the trade market. He specializes in fast-turnaround reporting that prioritizes verification, context, and fairness—especially when news is moving quickly.

He is also becoming one of the leading voices in the sports cards and memorabilia world.

Erik’s coverage is built for decision-makers and fans alike: what happened, what it means next, and what to watch. He regularly writes league-wide items while also tracking key storylines around the biggest teams in entertainment.

What sources can expect

Clear ground rules on attribution (on the record / on background / off the record) before anything is shared

A focus on accuracy over rumors; confirmation beats speculation

Quick queries when something needs verification; no “gotcha” framing

Willingness to include official statements and correct/update promptly

Best way to reach me
Email is best for first contact; text works great once connected.