Mark Medina
NBA reporter
Mark Medina is a national NBA reporter for USA TODAY. He previously covered the Warriors beat with Bay Area News Group (2017-19) as well as the Lakers beat writer with the Los Angeles Daily News (2012-17). Medina was also a Lakers blogger with The Los Angeles Times (2010-2012).
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
NBA's Greatest 75 players: Panelists' ballots unveiled
Point guards dominate next batch on list of NBA's 75 greatest players
Counting down the greatest 75 NBA players of all time: Meet Nos. 50-26
Ranking the greatest NBA players of all time: Nos. 75-51Nets’ Kevin Durant not consumed with being the NBA’s premier player![]()
Anthony Davis remaining healthy could strengthen Lakers' title chancesShaquille O'Neal dunks on Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons; picks MVP![]()
LeBron James charged up to prove he can lead Lakers to another title
Anthony Davis remaining healthy could strengthen Lakers' title chancesShaquille O'Neal dunks on Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons; picks MVP
LeBron James charged up to prove he can lead Lakers to another title
LeBron finally speaks out in support of vaccine, but not loudly enoughWho is and who isn't vaccinated a big storyline as NBA camps open
Why Clippers’ George insists he'll have 'one of my most complete seasons'
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard won't rule out return this season after ACL tear
Warriors player's refusal to receive COVID vaccine compromising team
Clippers owner fired up over future as team breaks ground on new arena
Klay Thompson's level of play after Achilles: 'There's a lot of uncertainty'
Carmelo Anthony, age 37, wants his first ring: Everything else 'irrelevant'Top 20 must-see games on the NBA calendar for 2021-22 season![]()
Bucks vs. Nets and Lakers vs. Warriors on NBA opening night scheduleRussell Westbrook on Kobe’s influence and co-existing with LeBron, AD![]()
'Everything comes full circle': Superstars detail joining forces in LA
Bucks vs. Nets and Lakers vs. Warriors on NBA opening night scheduleRussell Westbrook on Kobe’s influence and co-existing with LeBron, AD
'Everything comes full circle': Superstars detail joining forces in LA
Mike Conley dishes on new deal, Jazz's place in West and his health
As expected, Kawhi reaches agreement to re-sign with Clippers
Biggest winners and losers during early NBA free agent frenzy
Boom or bust: Lakers assemble title-contending, yet combustible, roster
Warriors will sign Stephen Curry to four-year, $215 million extension
NBA free agency tracker: Clippers keep two, add one more in free agency
Which teams will be the major players when NBA free agency opens?
Clippers star declines $36 million player optionBest available NBA free agents and where they could play next season![]()
NBA draft winners and losers: Rockets, Pistons find franchise cornerstones![]()
Trading for Russell Westbrook was the right move for the Lakers![]()
NBA draft tracker: Recapping every pick and first-round analysis
NBA draft winners and losers: Rockets, Pistons find franchise cornerstones
Trading for Russell Westbrook was the right move for the Lakers
NBA draft tracker: Recapping every pick and first-round analysisCOVID restrictions made scouting for NBA Draft talent challenging![]()
Draft success of G League prospects could cause others to bypass NCAA![]()
Charles Barkley talks Team USA, winning 1993 MVP over Michael Jordan![]()
Pau Gasol on Kobe Bryant inspiring quest to end career with gold medal
Draft success of G League prospects could cause others to bypass NCAA
Charles Barkley talks Team USA, winning 1993 MVP over Michael Jordan
Pau Gasol on Kobe Bryant inspiring quest to end career with gold medal
Why USC's Evan Mobley believes he will be 'a generational player'
Pelicans make coaching hire in hopes of maximizing Zion Williamson
Can Suns remain an NBA title contender? 'This is just the beginning'
CP3's legacy and standing shouldn't be tarnished by Suns' NBA Finals loss
NBA Finals foes will be fighting for gold in Tokyo as USA teammatesSuns' Chris Paul, Devin Booker defend each other in face of elimination
Suns star on facing elimination: 'Tables are turned now'
Suns on cusp of NBA Finals loss after relying too much on Booker
Suns confident Paul's sluggish Game 4 was just 'a blip'
Lillard refutes trade request report, but wants Blazers to be 'more urgent'NBA, WNBA stars dish on filming Space Jam 2 with 'actor' LeBron James
Suns get brilliant Booker, but sloppy Paul in Game 4 lossDan Majerle reflects on Suns-Bulls '93 Finals, battling Michael Jordan
Suns' Monty Williams says gamesmanship is not behind foul commentary