National NBA reporter for Yahoo Sportshttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mjp3w5tb2k2g"It’s hard not to think about how long I’ve been in the league and how much longer I [have] to go." On Father Time, resiliency and why the young Rockets' playoff hopes reside in the oldest guy in the room. A Kevin Durant exclusive, for Y! https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/2026-nba-playoffs-why-the-youthful-rockets-hopes-rest-on-kevin-durant-the-oldest-man-in-the-room-132748246.html17 Apr 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp3w5tb2k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mih2oh6cfc2bFor Y! — On the curious case of the Knicks, the Jalen Brunson/KAT conundrum and issues that come with looking in the mirror every once in a while. @yahoosports.bsky.social https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/are-the-knicks-heading-for-a-postseason-roadblock-061640340.html01 Apr 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih2oh6cfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mih2oh6cfc2bFor Y! — On the curious case of the Knicks, the Jalen Brunson/KAT conundrum and issues that come with looking in the mirror every once in a while. @yahoosports.bsky.social https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/are-the-knicks-heading-for-a-postseason-roadblock-061640340.html01 Apr 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih2oh6cfc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mgfklif3yk2zThis week, on Y! Cade Cunningham’s greatest strength might be Detroit’s fatal flaw: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/should-we-be-concerned-about-cade-cunningham-and-the-pistons-in-the-postseason-071950844.html On the new, old Marcus Smart: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/lakers-x-factor-why-marcus-smart-could-be-the-key-to-las-postseason-dreams-162634947.html Reed Sheppard is peaking at the right time for Houston, but what is his true role?: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/is-reed-sheppard-blossoming-into-a-star-for-the-rockets-170656383.html06 Mar 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfklif3yk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mckg6rtors2zHouston’s anemic showing vs. OKC wasn’t just an isolated incident on national TV. On the gulfs in class, the cracks starting to show for a team without a quarterback and why a pivot before the trade deadline might be necessary. For Y! Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/what-the-thunder-exposed-about-the-rockets--and-why-their-slump-cant-be-ignored-ahead-of-trade-deadline-072123286.html16 Jan 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckg6rtors2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mcfsqffwgs2aWith Memphis recently making Ja Morant available via trade, the Miami Heat have emerged as an attractive landing spot to the Grizzlies guard and his camp, sources tell Y! Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/sources-miami-heat-have-quickly-emerged-as-an-attractive-option-to-ja-morant-and-his-camp-145411181.html14 Jan 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfsqffwgs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3mbyzlihnks2jOn the departure of Trae Young, the dichotomy of Anthony Davis and what Atlanta’s lingering gaze says about their now-and-later organizational intentions. New for Y! Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/behind-the-hawks-interest-in-anthony-davis-and-the-hurdles-that-exist-in-a-deal-with-dallas-162843045.html09 Jan 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyzlihnks2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3m7q6zvoy5c2sOn Jaylen Brown, the new quarterback of the No. 1 offense in the NBA doing the little things for the Celtics making a world of a difference. New words for @yahoosports.bsky.social https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/gap-year-behind-the-celtics-surge-in-the-east-with-jaylen-brown-playing-quarterback-153041326.html11 Dec 2025 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7q6zvoy5c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3m7q6zvoy5c2sOn Jaylen Brown, the new quarterback of the No. 1 offense in the NBA doing the little things for the Celtics making a world of a difference. New words for @yahoosports.bsky.social https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/gap-year-behind-the-celtics-surge-in-the-east-with-jaylen-brown-playing-quarterback-153041326.html11 Dec 2025 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7q6zvoy5c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3m5ypmyzqek27“I always wanted to be a guy that does sh— instead of says sh—” For @yahoosports.bsky.social, a sitdown with Kevin Durant on evolution, setting an example, finding his voice and the hybrid balancing act that leadership entails for the surging Rockets. https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/hes-the-ultimate-vet-how-kevin-durant-is-embracing-his-role-as-a-leader-of-the-rockets-144442495.html19 Nov 2025 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ypmyzqek27https://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3m4drqzlb222aThe first week of NBA action is officially in the books ‼️ The IkoSystem, live on @yahoosports.bsky.social • Jonathan Kuminga’s two-way maturation • Alperen Şengün and inverted PnRS • John Collins’ cutting consolidation https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/the-ikosystem-jonathan-kumingas-two-way-maturation-john-collins-cutting-and-baby-steps-in-houston-150322639.html29 Oct 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4drqzlb222ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3m2mh2jaz4c2fExcited to announce The IkoSystem is back on @yahoosports.bsky.social ! Our first preseason edition takes a look at Alperen Şengün's spacing solvent in Houston', the Devin Booker/Jordan Ott distribution relationship and hope for the Lakers' rim protection. https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-preseason-devin-bookers-distribution-lakers-rim-protection-hopes-and-houstons-spacing-solution-142445225.html07 Oct 2025 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2mh2jaz4c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3lniemsn4us2vIn Game 1, Amen Thompson’s usage (16.8) was less than it had been all season long. Putting the ball back in his hands, playing off his drives and finding easier shots for his teammates is a smart counterpunch for Game 2. New for @theathletic.bsky.social shorturl.at/MtTAA https://shorturl.at/MtTAA23 Apr 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lniemsn4us2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3lkltoslzps2cFor @theathletic.bsky.social w/ @dannyleroux.bsky.social — Examining Houston’s cap structure in the short and longterm: Fred VanVleet’s future, looming extensions, Suns leverage and much more. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6206243/2025/03/17/rockets-fred-van-vleet-cap-free-agency/?source=emp_shared_article17 Mar 2025 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkltoslzps2chttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3ljkq2vtflk2iWhen the Rockets announced that 4 of their starters would be out vs. OKC, the intrigue of the matchup dissipated — or so I thought. On Jabari Smith Jr.’s 2-way glue, Jalen Green’s playmaking, the case for Cam and a Reed sighting. For @theathletic.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6173208/2025/03/04/rockets-jabari-smith-cam-whitmore-thunder-takeaways/?source=emp_shared_article04 Mar 2025 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkq2vtflk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kellyiko.bsky.social/post/3lgbgkkl4b22cThe Cade Cunningham-Jalen Green rivalry is a beef that goes back years, long before both parties declined a pregame handshake on Monday afternoon. On celebrating competition and everything it entails For @theathletic.bsky.social —21 Jan 2025 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:gvascdxtsbx4vmhujcsc4ff5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbgkkl4b22c