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Tanner is currently attending the University of South Dakota, completing his general education requirements. He plans to attend journalism/media school in the near future to get a broadcasting/journalism degree. A huge Thunder and Seahawks fan, Tanner's dream is to become a credentialed media member of an NBA team. He has been working towards that goal, grinding out features of basketball journalists and creating basketball content with The Lead for 5 months. He has been writing and creating content as a hobby for close to five years. If you know someone who wants their basketball origin story told, contact Tanner.

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Mar 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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LeBron James Is Shining as a Role Player for Lakers

After two decades of being the King of the NBA, can LeBron James really thrive as a role player? The Los Angeles Lakers...

March 18, 2026
Jason McIntyre
InterviewsSports & Lifestyle

From Blogging to National Spotlight, Jason McIntyre Leads The Herd

This was a big interview for not only The Lead, but also the sports fan in me. I watch The Herd every day...

March 17, 2026
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How Did Longtime Seahawks Fan Draze Create “Welcome to the Darkside”?

“You are now entering the death zone, welcome to the Darkside.”  Every Seahawks fan, and football fan, knows what happened 11 years ago....

February 6, 2026
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Unrivaled Announcer Brendan Glasheen Is the Ultimate Glue-Guy

Cold call after cold call, email after email, internship after internship, low-paying job after low-paying job, the repeated silence, overlooking his talent —...

February 5, 2026
Stephen Noh
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Stephen Noh Never Folded His Basketball Writing Dream

Nothing encapsulates having passion for the game of basketball more than repping an arm sling because you suffered a torn labrum during a...

January 23, 2026
Zach Langley is the fastest rising member of the Atlanta Hawks media conglomerate.
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Diehard Hawks Fan Zach Langley Was Born to Cover His Team

Not too many established NBA media members are still attending college — Atlanta Hawks multi-media journalist Zach Langley is one of the few. ...

January 17, 2026
Jun 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Ty Ellis talks on the sideline during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Ty Ellis Used Relentless Grit, Determination to Shape His Legacy

“Chase nothing but pursue everything,” – Ty Ellis. This is a quote that we all should understand. We are perpetually inspired by other...

December 15, 2025
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Natalie Esquire Took Her Own Path to Basketball Journalism

Two-time Sports Emmy award-winning producer, creator and host Natalie Esquire gives all the credit for her success to her Jamaican roots. Imagine grabbing...

November 17, 2025
Zak Budzik
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Sparks’ Assistant Coach Zak Buncik: The Next Great WNBA Coach

Many incredibly successful basketball coaches have started their careers at lesser-known schools and progressed into larger roles along the way. Greg Popovich, arguably...

November 12, 2025
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Jordan Robinson Knows Women’s Hoops, Diabetes Never Take Breaks

Jordan Robinson wakes up and checks her phone. Not to see who was victorious in the WNBA the previous night, for fashion tips,...

October 27, 2025
Noa Dalzell after the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Title
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Noa Dalzell Has Turned Passion Into Power for Good

Multi-media sports journalist Noa Dalzell is working to create a more positive world by spreading awareness of a community in dire need. An...

October 1, 2025
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Joey Mistretta’s Family, Faith Guided Him to Dallas Sports Career

For every child who loves basketball, the ultimate dream is to make it to the pros. When children are captivated by basketball, they...

August 19, 2025
Meghan Hall
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Meghan Hall Has Seen It All

“Give yourself grace to continue to learn and find yourself in the midst of it, and the rest will come.” A violin master...

August 9, 2025
Jul 26, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning basket at the buzzer during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center.
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Rickea Jackson Has Arrived at Just the Right Time

Despite a roster beaming with talent, the Los Angeles Sparks have been searching for a rhythm as we inch closer to the playoffs....

July 31, 2025