Joe Vardon is a Senior Writer for the NBA at The Athletic, based in Cleveland. He covers a range of topics related to team sports, with a focus on competitive sports and the business aspects of sports. Joe's work has been featured in notable outlets including The New York Times and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Joe Vardon's coverage primarily focuses on sports, specifically the NBA and basketball-related events. His articles often cover ongoing games, player performance updates, and team strategies. Given this focus, he is likely to be interested in pitches related to breaking news within the NBA, player interviews or analysis of ongoing tournaments and games.
If pitching a story idea to Joe Vardon, consider providing insights into evolving stories within the NBA such as trade rumors, injury updates impacting teams' performances or exclusive interviews with players offering unique perspectives on their careers or current events.
While Joe Vardon does not have a specific geographic focus indicated but has covered various teams across different locations including Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers among others.
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By: Joe Vardon
Several NBA stars have taken less-than-max money to help their teams stay under the punative second apron.
By: Joe Vardon, Christian Clark
Lively, 22, had season-ending right foot surgery in December, and it remains unclear when he'll return.
By: Joe Vardon
The NBA has added a third game to its schedule for opening day, which can no longer be called opening night.
By: Joe Vardon
In June, the Knicks won their first title since 1973 and just the third in team history.
By: Joe Vardon, Mike Prada, Tyler Batiste, James Jackson, Michael Charles, Devon Henderson, Mike Vorkunov, Jared Weiss
The 2026-27 NBA season is officially underway with Oklahoma City, Philadelphia and Detroit all victorious.
By: Joe Vardon
The NBA is investigating the four-year, $64 million contract Trent signed with the Bucks after one of his worst seasons.
By: Joe Vardon, Devon Henderson, Sam Amick
This is not the first time Donald Trump has criticized LeBron James.
By: Joe Vardon
The Sixers’ stars-studded lineup all played a hand in stunning the Cavs.
By: Joe Vardon
LeBron James Calls 76ers Home Debut Everything I Dreamed Of After Comeback Win - RealGM Wiretap
By: Joe Vardon
“We are not disclosing anything about the rings,” an MSG Sports spokesperson said in a statement Thursday evening.
