Log inStart free trialBook a demo
Log inStart free trial
Media Database
>
Kelly Iko

Kelly Iko

Staff Writer/Reporter/Journalist at The Athletic

Contact this person
Email address
k*****@*******.comGet email address
Influence score
72
Location
United States
Languages
  • English
Covering topics
  • Basketball
  • College Sports
  • General Assignment News
  • Skiing and Winter Sports
  • Sports
  • Sports Industry
  • Sports Medicine
  • Tennis
  • Paralympics

View more media outlets and journalists by signing up to Prowly

View latest data and reach out all from one place
Sign up for free

Recent Articles

theathletic.com

Why are the Rockets so good at home but terrible on the road? - The Athletic

Over the first two months of the 2023-24 season, the (8-9) have been one of the more difficult teams to crack, due to their contrasting levels of success at home and on the road. For as much improvement as they’ve shown internally — roster, culture and results — there are still a few questions that concern this group, particularly when they’re away from Toyota Center. Advertisement We’ve heard the adage that some teams play better at home, but this is bizarre. To get a clearer picture of what’s…
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Jalen Green’s decision-making, catching up with Bismack Biyombo: Th...

Twenty-one games into ’s third season, his developmental arc has been quite the experience. On a macro scale, Green will be fine when the dust settles. He has a unique blend of scoring talent and athleticism that doesn’t come around often. The playmaking will come around eventually. You could make the argument he is the biggest benefactor of ’s offseason changes, with the additions of coach Ime Udoka and essential in rewiring Green’s on-court processor and off-court mentality. Advertisement But…
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Wemby plans to participate in All-Star Skills Challenge - The Athletic

rookie plans to participate in the All-Star Skills Challenge in Indianapolis next month, league sources said. Wembanyama, who was already an megastar before making his debut, is averaging 19.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game this season. The 7-foot-4 forward leads the league in blocks per game (3.1). Advertisement He against the Detroit Pistons in only the 32nd game of his career. Wembanyama is also expected to . Before then, he can participate in his first All-Star Weekend festivities. The…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Building around Wemby, Grizzlies trade plans and more: Southwest Di...

What’s up, everyone? Apologize for the delay, scheduling got a bit hectic over the holidays but we’re back and better in 2024. Many of your questions were similar, so we picked ones that reflected the topic the best. Let’s get into your Southwest Division questions. What does need to improve on to get more playing time and/or to avoid being sent back to the G League? What has he done well with any consistency? Is he listening to his coaches? — Glen N. This is a good place to start. I’m going to…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Kevin Porter Jr. reaches plea deal on assault, harassment charges -...

Former guard Kevin Porter Jr. reached a deal with prosecutors in a Manhattan court Tuesday, pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault and a harassment violation in the case involving his former girlfriend and player Kysre Gondrezick, per the Associated Press and Porter’s attorneys. Porter, 23, agreed to a charge of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, per a statement from Porter’s attorneys. He must complete a 26-week Abusive Partner Intervention Program, acco…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

How the Rockets rebuild is accelerating ahead of schedule - The Ath...

The Athletic has live coverage of the . HOUSTON — The are going star-hunting again. This might seem like a surprise to some, but a team that entered Wednesday 22-24, sitting just outside of a Play-In spot as the 11th seed in the Western Conference, has big aspirations to be buyers and not sellers at this year’s trade deadline. Houston has proven it is capable of quality wins, having beaten the defending champion three times as well as the star-studded . But losses to the likes of the , and…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

The IkoSystem: Post-trade deadline thoughts for Rockets, Grizzlies ...

We can all breathe now. Thursday’s trade deadline started rather slowly before picking up steam. I had several thoughts regarding what the , and did — or rather, didn’t do. So here they are: • There was a moment on Thursday afternoon, amid the flurry of trades happening, when I thought Houston would get in on the action. The Rockets had several deadline day possibilities — pathways to add shooting and center depth — but decided to hold steady. The roster that began the season in Orlando is the…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Knicks file protest with NBA to dispute loss to Rockets: Source - T...

The are filing a protest to dispute Monday’s 105-103 loss to the , a league source confirmed Tuesday. With the score tied at 103, Rockets guard chucked up a prayer 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds remaining. Referee Jacyn Goble ruled it a foul on Knicks guard for running into the shooter. Holiday connected on 2 of 3 free-throw attempts to win the game for Houston. After the final buzzer, that Brunson made “incidental contact” and the play should not have been called a foul. Had the whistle not sou…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Rockets' Rafael Stone talks standing pat at NBA trade deadline, Jal...

HOUSTON — As the front office fielded incoming calls from rival teams at the trade deadline last Thursday — and made several outgoing ones — the recurring theme of those conversations was the search for a backup center, preferably one on an expiring contract who could pinch hit between now and the end of the regular season. It had become clear, even before head coach Ime Udoka had expressed his view of the roster and what the Rockets were lacking, that the team needed some beefing up in that r…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Jaren Jackson Jr. didn't ask to lead Grizzlies, but he's embraced t...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As leaned against the scorer’s table, exhausted and visibly irked with his play through three quarters, coach Taylor Jenkins got up from his seat and approached his star player. Jenkins, known for his attention to detail and hands-on methods, had one more message for the struggling Jackson. Given how the game had quickly unfolded that evening — Memphis outworking the on both ends of the floor — Jenkins didn’t need to be verbose. It was mid-February and closing in on the All-S…
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com

Eric Gordon, Royce O'Neale reflect on old teams and new life with S...

HOUSTON — Judging by the warm reception received from his teammates during Friday’s return to the Toyota Center, it was clear how profound his presence was during his three seasons in a uniform. Gordon, now in his 16th season, has always been regarded as one of the more straightforward players in the league. The 35-year-old doesn’t sugarcoat things — he’s going to tell you exactly how it is. As a veteran previously caught in between eras of Rocket basketball, there was no one with a better va…
almost 2 years ago