Jake Fischer

Joined: Sep 17, 2019

Jake Fischer has covered the NBA for Sports Illustrated since May 2015. He is a graduate of Northeastern University and a "just-outside-of" Philadelphia native.

NBA

How Red Panda Became the NBA's Favorite Halftime Performer

NBA

How David Griffin Rebuilt the Pelicans and His World

NBA

Michael Porter Jr. Wants to Be the NBA's Next Big Gap-Year Success

NBA

Coach's Challenges Are Coming: Is the NBA Ready?

NBA

‘They Saw the Future.’ Clipper Darrell Relishes Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Blockbuster

Clippers superfan Darrell Bailey is beyond excited about what the immediate future holds for his beloved franchise.

NBA

Zion Williamson Creates Raucous Atmosphere in Summer League Debut

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were among those in attendance to watch Zion Williamson make his Summer League debut in Vegas.

NBA

Zion Williamson's Debut and the Top NBA Summer League Storylines to Watch

Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson will make his long-anticipated debut on Friday but there is a lot more to look forward to in Las Vegas. The Crossover on the biggest storylines to keep an eye on from the 2019 NBA Summer League.

NBA

How Retired NBA Players Are Escaping Post-Career Financial Troubles

How the NBA, players union, and retired players association combined to quell a post-playing career financial pandemic.

NBA

The Pregame Fruit Smoothies Fueling the Brooklyn Nets' Playoff Push

D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets utilize pregame fruit smoothies for an extra advantage.

College

Inside the Nationwide, Fraternity-Like Bond of College Basketball Walk-Ons

A little-known about group of current and former walk-ons, many who have never even met, have one of the tightest bonds in college hoops.

NBA

Sweep the League: How 'Karate Kid' Headbands Became an NBA Style Staple

“They call me Karate Kid, Ninja Turtle.” Several NBA players have sported some extra flare this season thanks to an increasingly-popular style choice around the league.

NBA

How Blake Griffin Remade His Body and Returned to All-Star Form

Blake Griffin returns to the NBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2014-15, not coincidentally during the healthiest stretch of his career. He shared the road back to full strength with Sports Illustrated.