Austin Boyd

Expertise:
NFL, NBA, Football, Basketball
Education:
UC Irvine
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Experience

Austin Boyd covers the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Lakers for Heavy.com, where he first joined as a sports contributor in 2019.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, his featured work at Heavy includes live coverage from the NFL draft and Reese's Senior Bowl, interviews with NFL stars Darren Waller and Joe Montana, and a behind-the-scenes look at "The Shop."

Education

Austin Boyd holds a bachelor's degree in literary journalism from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated in 2016.

Latest Articles From Austin Boyd

LeBron James Ripped by Celtics Big Man Over Recent Statement

LeBron James Ripped by Celtics Big Man Over Recent Statement

Raiders Surprisingly Add Starter to Injury Report Ahead of Chargers Game

Raiders Surprisingly Add Starter to Injury Report Ahead of Chargers Game

Derek Carr Reveals Harsh Reality for Chargers: ‘It’s Just a Fact’

Derek Carr Reveals Harsh Reality for Chargers: ‘It’s Just a Fact’

Bo Jackson Shares Blunt Fact on Raiders WR Henry Ruggs

Bo Jackson Shares Blunt Fact on Raiders WR Henry Ruggs

Raiders ‘Should Explore’ Trading QB, 2 Possible Suitors Named

Raiders ‘Should Explore’ Trading QB, 2 Possible Suitors Named

Raiders Announce Signing of Former Controversial Bears WR

Raiders Announce Signing of Former Controversial Bears WR

Raiders DL Hit With 6-Game Suspension, Issues Statement in Response

Raiders DL Hit With 6-Game Suspension, Issues Statement in Response

Lakers Sign Summer League Stud Guard to Training Camp Deal

Lakers Sign Summer League Stud Guard to Training Camp Deal

Raiders Called on to Bench Struggling Rookie

Raiders Called on to Bench Struggling Rookie

Lakers Owner Is Primary Reason Key Player Didn’t Return to Team: Report

Lakers Owner Is Primary Reason Key Player Didn’t Return to Team: Report

Raiders Could Have 2 Former 1st Round Picks on Trade Block, per Analyst

Raiders Could Have 2 Former 1st Round Picks on Trade Block, per Analyst

Recently Released Raiders DB Signs With Panthers

Recently Released Raiders DB Signs With Panthers

Anthony Davis Sounds off on Russell Westbrook Addition for First Time

Anthony Davis Sounds off on Russell Westbrook Addition for First Time

Henry Ruggs Cryptic on Extra ‘Fire’ vs. Dolphins: ‘Some Things Were Said’

Henry Ruggs Cryptic on Extra ‘Fire’ vs. Dolphins: ‘Some Things Were Said’

Guard Confused Over Lakers Signing, Thought He Was Traded to L.A.

Guard Confused Over Lakers Signing, Thought He Was Traded to L.A.

Broncos Steal Veteran Wide Receiver From Raiders: Report

Broncos Steal Veteran Wide Receiver From Raiders: Report

Raiders’ Jon Gruden Addresses Scary Andy Reid Situation

Raiders’ Jon Gruden Addresses Scary Andy Reid Situation

Raiders Release Rookie RB as Veteran Could Be Returning From IR

Raiders Release Rookie RB as Veteran Could Be Returning From IR

Dennis Schroder Breaks Silence on Alleged Lakers Contract Offer

Dennis Schroder Breaks Silence on Alleged Lakers Contract Offer

Jon Gruden Drops Eye-Opening Statement on Henry Ruggs & Bryan Edwards

Jon Gruden Drops Eye-Opening Statement on Henry Ruggs & Bryan Edwards

Lakers Sign Rookie Guard to Multi-Year Contract: Report

Lakers Sign Rookie Guard to Multi-Year Contract: Report

Raiders QB Derek Carr Sends Strong Message After 3-0 Start

Raiders QB Derek Carr Sends Strong Message After 3-0 Start

Raiders Sign Rookie RB, Send Starting OL to Injured Reserve

Raiders Sign Rookie RB, Send Starting OL to Injured Reserve

Giannis Makes Definitive Statement on LeBron James: ‘I Am Still Hunting’

Giannis Makes Definitive Statement on LeBron James: ‘I Am Still Hunting’

Raiders Re-Sign Recently Released LB, Cut Rookie for 3rd Time

Raiders Re-Sign Recently Released LB, Cut Rookie for 3rd Time

Markieff Morris Issues Strong Response Over Accusation of Shading Lakers

Markieff Morris Issues Strong Response Over Accusation of Shading Lakers

Ex-Chiefs OL Dragged by Raiders Fans Over Maxx Crosby Analysis

Ex-Chiefs OL Dragged by Raiders Fans Over Maxx Crosby Analysis

Ex-Lakers Starting Guard Signs Deal With Warriors: Report

Ex-Lakers Starting Guard Signs Deal With Warriors: Report

Raiders Pushed to Trade for Former Eagles 1st Round Pick

Raiders Pushed to Trade for Former Eagles 1st Round Pick

Raiders’ Derek Carr Reveals Message He Received From Davante Adams

Raiders’ Derek Carr Reveals Message He Received From Davante Adams