Ben Golliver

Los Angeles

National NBA Writer

Education: Johns Hopkins University; BA in Writing Seminars

Ben Golliver joined The Washington Post as the National NBA Writer in 2018. An Oregon native, Golliver launched his professional basketball writing career with the self-published "Draft Kevin Durant" blog, which documented the 2007 NBA Draft and the Portland Trail Blazers. He has since covered the NBA for more than a decade for Blazersedge.com, CBSSports.com and Sports Illustrated. As a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, Golliver penned multiple magazine cover stories. In 2021, he wrote his first book, "Bubbleball," about his 93-day stay inside the NBA's Disney World bubble during the 2019
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LeBron James backs off retirement talk, eyes return to Lakers

After cryptic comments about his future following the Lakers' loss in the Western Conference finals, James said at Wednesday's ESPYs that he's not ready to call it quits just yet.

July 12, 2023

Damian Lillard trade saga could take months to resolve, Blazers GM says

After the seven-time all-star issued a trade request earlier this month, Portland plans to proceed patiently as it explores potential moves.

July 10, 2023

Victor Wembanyama seizes second chance to make a good first impression

After a shaky NBA Summer League debut, the Spurs rookie posts 27 points on 9-for-14 shooting, 12 rebounds and three blocks in his second game.

July 10, 2023

Wizards are ‘reshaping’ with Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma as keystones

Both players, entering their prime years, welcome the bigger roles they will have on a team without outside playoff expectations.

July 8, 2023

What to know about the new NBA in-season tournament

The new event will include all 30 teams with the semifinals and the championship game played in Las Vegas.

July 8, 2023

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA debut left a packed house wanting more

On his first night playing in a Spurs jersey, the 19-year-old Wembanyama looked like a confused rookie.

July 8, 2023

No charges will be filed in Victor Wembanyama, Britney Spears incident

Las Vegas police released a statement Friday regarding the incident involving the pop star and the basketball phenom's security detail.

July 7, 2023

USA Basketball starts fresh with new players and coach for FIBA World Cup

Steve Kerr will bring four NBA all-stars — Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram and Jaren Jackson Jr. — to the tournament being held in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

July 6, 2023

NBA free agency winners and losers: Damian Lillard is going to get his wish

Damian Lillard and James Harden — two stars who weren’t even free agents — caused the biggest shock waves with trade requests.

July 3, 2023

Lakers lock up LeBron James’s supporting cast with flurry of signings

Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura are back in the mix in Los Angeles less than 24 hours into free agency.

July 1, 2023