Mat Issa

Mat Issa

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Mat Issa is a contributor for FanSided NBA. Along with his role at FanSided, you can also find his work at Forbes, SB Nation, and Opta Analyst. Mat has been covering the NBA at-large for five years. Mat is also a member of the Professional Basketball Writers' Association (PBWA). He attended Michigan State University, where he earned both his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Juris Doctorate. He is a lifelong Spartans fan. Go Green!

Mar 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) and Malik Monk (0) react against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (33) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive smiles after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) warms up before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) scores against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie yells during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) and forward Keegan Murray (13) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (right) blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (center) as forward DeMar DeRozan (left) defends during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) warms up before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Mar 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images