Michael Lee

Michael Lee
Lee covered the NBA for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Washington Post for nearly 14 years before joining Yahoo Sports. Lee was honored with the National Association of Black Journalists' sports story of the year in 2009. Follow him on Twitter @MrMichaelLee.
Yahoo Sports
John Wall says Wizards should be included among East's elite: 'I put us right there'
With Dwight Howard coming aboard, the five-time All-Star point guard believes Washington is an East power.
Yahoo Sports
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley eager to bounce back from 'the most frustrating year of my life'
Conley, who turns 31 in October, will be in the third year of a five-year, $150 million contract next season and is ready to remind everyone how good he is when healthy.
Yahoo Sports
76ers All-Star Joel Embiid: 'I want to win the MVP'
Embiid isn't bummed about who didn't join Philadelphia. He is pumped up about what more he can do.
Yahoo Sports
Isaiah Thomas: 'I've been through way tougher things than just this year of basketball … This year can't define me'
The two-time All-Star is prepared to rebound from injury and reclaim his value in the league.
Yahoo Sports
Paul George on spurning L.A. for Oklahoma: 'I'm a low-maintenance, low-key, chill guy'
The five-time All-Star found a home with Oklahoma City and is now focused on competing in the Western Conference.
Yahoo Sports
Reigning MVP James Harden on Game 7 loss to Warriors: 'It’s on my mind every day'
The Houston Rockets star isn’t shying away from the challenge ahead and says, ‘We’ll be right there next year as well.’
Yahoo Sports
With his fourth team in four years, Dwight Howard now looking to win more than just his news conference
The eight-time All-Star is once again trying to find his place in the NBA.
Yahoo Sports
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s journey toward the NBA began in the backyard
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s launch toward the NBA began by playing backyard games against his dad.
Yahoo Sports
DeMar DeRozan wanted to be freed of LeBron and more help in Toronto; the Raptors gave him the exact opposite
DeMar DeRozan wanted help, not an escape. The Toronto Raptors wanted to gamble on Kawhi Leonard.

Michael Lee

Headlines