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Sports and Entertainment Journalist with stops Forbes, Heavy, SI, Vayner Media, PlayersTV & the Dallas Observer, & more covering Ohio State Buckeyes on Si.

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Washington State University Graduate with a Degree in Social Science-based out of Seattle, Wa, I have written and placed material in many publications. Most notably, Forbes, Heavy.com, Dallas Observer, SI, and More

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Beyoncé And NAACP Partner To Help Fund Black-Owned Businesses

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ESPN Expert Believes Seahawks Had Seventh-Worst Offseason in NFL

ESPN Expert Believes Seahawks Had Seventh-Worst Offseason in NFL

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Dwyane Wade expresses interest in Miami Heat ownership | Miami Herald

Dwyane Wade expresses interest in Miami Heat ownership | Miami Herald

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Dwyane Wade expresses interest in Miami Heat ownership | Miami Herald

Dwyane Wade expresses interest in Miami Heat ownership | Miami Herald

Dwyane Wade said he will speak to the Miami Heat about potential ownership at some point after his career end…

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Dwyane Wade expresses interest in Miami Heat ownership | Miami Herald

Dwyane Wade expresses interest in Miami Heat ownership | Miami Herald

Dwyane Wade said he will speak to the Miami Heat about potential ownership at some point after his career end…

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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has been a 'machine'

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban: Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has been a 'machine'

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What Marcus Smart Brings to the Houston Rockets on Offense and Defense

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By Landon Buford
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The veteran will be counted on in critical moments Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) moves to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.
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What Marcus Smart Brings to the Houston Rockets on Offense and Defense

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By Landon Buford
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Last month, former Defensive Player of The Year Marcus Smart signed a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $13 million. The deal reunites Smart with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, who was Smart’s head coach in Boston when he won the DPOY award and became the sixth guard to win the award, and the first time since Hall of Famer Gary Payton. "First off, it's understandable why it was such a big man award," Smart said. "They do so much in helping their team on that end.
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What Marcus Smart Brings to the Houston Rockets on Offense and Defense

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By Landon Buford
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Last month, former Defensive Player of The Year Marcus Smart signed a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $13 million. The deal reunites Smart with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, who was Smart's head coach in Boston when he won the DPOY award and became the sixth guard to win the award, and the first time since Hall of Famer Gary Payton. "First off, it's understandable why it was such a big man award," Smart said. "They do so much in helping their team on that end.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist to write my thoughts on how this past NBA season was going to unfold this year!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have never used a type writer

How is social media changing news?

it allows you to have stories at the palm of your hands