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Toronto Raptors win the 2014-15 Brian McIntyre Media Relations Award
By April 28, 2015 Read More →

Toronto Raptors win the 2014-15 Brian McIntyre Media Relations Award

The media relations staff of the Toronto Raptors has won the 2014-15 Brian McIntyre Media Relations Award, which is presented each season to an NBA media relations staff that best exemplifies the standards of professionalism and excellence worthy of acclaim, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced today.

Steve Kerr wins the 2014-15 Rudy Tomjanovich Award
By April 27, 2015 Read More →

Steve Kerr wins the 2014-15 Rudy Tomjanovich Award

Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors has won the 2014-15 Rudy Tomjanovich Award, which honors a coach for his cooperation with the media and fans, as well as his excellence on the court, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced today.

Pau Gasol wins the 2014-15 Magic Johnson Award
By April 22, 2015 Read More →

Pau Gasol wins the 2014-15 Magic Johnson Award

Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls has been selected as the 2014-15 winner of the Magic Johnson Award, which annually recognizes the player who best combines excellence on the basketball court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and the public, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced today.

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The Write Way: An interview with PBWA member Howard Beck
By March 13, 2015 Read More →

The Write Way: An interview with PBWA member Howard Beck

In this interview, Professional Basketball Writers Association member Howard Beck discusses how he became a journalist, his jump to Bleacher Report and his thoughts about the journalism industry.

Posted in: Write Way
By February 26, 2015 Read More →

PBWA statement in response to Michele Roberts’ comments to espnW.com

The Professional Basketball Writers Association released the following statement today in response to comments made by NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts to espnW.com.

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By February 15, 2015 Read More →

Flannery, Shelburne, Stein and Taylor win in 2014 PBWA Best Writing Contest

NEW YORK — Paul Flannery, Ramona Shelburne, Marc Stein and Phil Taylor have been named first-place winners in the 2014 PBWA Best Writing Contest, which honors the best work by members of the Professional Basketball Writers Association.

Join us for the All-Star Health & Fitness Workshop
By February 10, 2015 Read More →

Join us for the All-Star Health & Fitness Workshop

If you’re a PBWA member, NBA employee or team employee, you’re invited to this helpful workshop to help you make better decisions about food and exercise.

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The Write Way: An interview with PBWA member Jackie MacMullan
By November 21, 2014 Read More →

The Write Way: An interview with PBWA member Jackie MacMullan

In this interview, Professional Basketball Writers Association member Jackie MacMullan discusses how she became a journalist, the progress women have made in sports journalism and her thoughts about the journalism industry.

Posted in: Write Way
Dirk Nowitzki named winner of the 2013-14 Magic Johnson Award
By April 25, 2014 Read More →

Dirk Nowitzki named winner of the 2013-14 Magic Johnson Award

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks has won the 2013-14 Magic Johnson Award, which annually recognizes the player who best combines excellence on the basketball court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and the public, the Professional Basketball Writers Association has announced. (Photo by Tom Fox, The Dallas Morning News)

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Frank Vogel receives the 2013-14 Rudy Tomjanovich Award
By April 25, 2014 Read More →

Frank Vogel receives the 2013-14 Rudy Tomjanovich Award

Frank Vogel of the Indiana Pacers has been voted the 2013-14 winner of the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, which is presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association and recognizes a coach for his cooperation with the media and fans, as well as his excellence on the court.