Mat Issa

Mat Issa

Joined: Jun 1, 2024

Mat Issa is the Site Expert for A Royal Pain. Mat is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University for seven years, earning his Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor. Now, he covers the NBA at large for Forbes, The Analyst, Basketball Insiders, and, of course, FanSided. His work has also been featured on ESPN, The Sporting News, and SB Nation, among other places. Yes, he spells his name with one "t."

Oct 11, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

The Sacramento Kings window to win a title isn't as open as you think

Sep 30, 2024; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jalen McDaniels (7) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Sacramento Kings give up on this player before even giving him a chance

Apr 26, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles next to Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) in the third quarter during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Netflix captures how Sabonis' wife viscerally reacted to Draymond's stomp

Oct 11, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown shouts instructions to his players during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Sacramento Kings loss to lowly Portland Trail Blazers is a major red flag

Jan 2, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dunks the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

These 3 players have no business being ahead of Keegan Murray in recent NBA rankings

Oct 11, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Keegan Murray reminds us why the Kings refused to include him in an offseason trade

Oct 11, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives past Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

2 Biggest reasons DeMar DeRozan chose the Sacramento Kings

Sep 30, 2024; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Kings may be getting one of the best shooters in the league back to start the season

Oct 9, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

DeMar's bonkers debut proves he's not delusional about Conference Finals aspirations

Jan 2, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

A surprising Sacramento Kings lineup that could play important minutes

Domantas Sabonis, Netflix Starting 5

Starting 5 showcases Sabonis' underrated but hugely important quality

Mar 31, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (25) before the game against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

This injury guarantees that the Sacramento Kings have to use this player as their backup center

Mar 25, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Video suggests that Malik Monk is going to become the next Allen Iverson

Sep 30, 2024; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

HoopsHype ranks Domantas Sabonis over a center that may surprise you

Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) looks to pass the ball next to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Domantas Sabonis opens up about his feud with Draymond Green

Mar 26, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Malik Monk thinks this Sacramento Kings player has unlimited potential