Travis Harmon-Smith

Travis Harmon-Smith

Joined: Nov 21, 2018

Mr. Travis Harmon-Smith is a journalist, television reporter, and sports writer from the Northwest Indiana/Chicago land region. The Michigan City native has written for numerous publications in addition to working in television as a reporter, videographer, and editor. Travis was an on-air TV reporter at ABC news affiliate WTVQ-TV, Channel 36 in Lexington, Kentucky for nearly two years. He graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and Journalism, with minors in Political Science and Sports Journalism. He is excited to be an NBA Writer and college basketball writer with Sports Illustrated affiliate FanSided.

NBA Atlanta Hawks Trae Young (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

Ice Trae: A playoff architect on the NBA hardwood

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for TIME 100 Health Summit )

NBA details safety protocols for 2020-21 season

DAYTON, OH - MARCH 07: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers reacts after a dunk in the second half of a game against the George Washington Colonials at UD Arena on March 7, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton defeated George Washington 76-51. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft: Is Obi Toppin the most explosive prospect?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Report: NBA began 2020 $1.5 billion under revenue

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 06: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during play against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 06, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The castle of basketball emperors: Playing against Luka Doncic

NBA Draft prospect Eugene German (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)

2020 NBA Draft: Eugene ‘Geno’ German could be a dark horse prospect

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James and Anthony Davis (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)in the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 06, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Lakers won 136-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

The Battle for the Golden Trophy: Miami or Los Angeles?

Miami Heat Tyler Herro (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A heroic journey: The story of the Miami Heat’s newest star, Tyler Herro

Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis is leading postseason run

Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

NBA players walk out of playoff games, taking a stronger stand against social injustice

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 30: LaMelo Ball of the Hawks in action during the round 9 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena on November 30, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

LaMelo Ball: A Californian sensation, projected top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

Lil Wayne attends a basketball game (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images,)

Hip-Hop’s influence on basketball culture: How ‘cool’ mixes with ‘hoops’

Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis stars as Lakers clinch top seed in West

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers runs on the court in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Staples Center on March 03, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Re-opening in solidarity: NBA’s restart opening night sheds light on social justice

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA: Teams expecting guidelines around June 1 for players’ return

A gamer plays the video game 'NBA 2K12O' developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports on a Sony PlayStation game console PS4 Pro during the 'Paris Games Week' (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

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