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

Chris Paul Gets Hacked After Loss to Lakers

Chris Paul Gets Hacked After Loss to Lakers

Raiders QB Derek Carr Reacts to Embarrassing Viral Video

Raiders QB Derek Carr Reacts to Embarrassing Viral Video

Lakers’ LeBron James Labels Andre Drummond With Hilarious New Nickname

Lakers’ LeBron James Labels Andre Drummond With Hilarious New Nickname

Insider Confirms Salacious Rumor Involving Lakers & Clippers

Insider Confirms Salacious Rumor Involving Lakers & Clippers

Insider ‘Tempted’ to Predict Raiders Pulling off Bombshell Trade

Insider ‘Tempted’ to Predict Raiders Pulling off Bombshell Trade

Raiders’ Johnathan Abram Addresses Key New Role in Gus Bradley’s Defense

Raiders’ Johnathan Abram Addresses Key New Role in Gus Bradley’s Defense

KCP Responds to Heated Viral Moment With Lakers Star LeBron James

KCP Responds to Heated Viral Moment With Lakers Star LeBron James

Raiders Cut Lineman Who ‘Was Starting to Make a Name for Himself’

Raiders Cut Lineman Who ‘Was Starting to Make a Name for Himself’

Lakers Veteran Takes Brutal Shot at Clippers After Loss

Lakers Veteran Takes Brutal Shot at Clippers After Loss

Lakers Guard Blasted by Ex-Player: ‘Where in the Hell Is Dennis Schroder?’

Lakers Guard Blasted by Ex-Player: ‘Where in the Hell Is Dennis Schroder?’

Raiders WR Issues Strong Response to Dez Bryant Claim

Raiders WR Issues Strong Response to Dez Bryant Claim

Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Message to Jazz Star

Lakers’ LeBron James Sends Message to Jazz Star

Raiders Sign Former Saints, Chiefs Lineman

Raiders Sign Former Saints, Chiefs Lineman

LeBron James Delivers Strong Response to Anthony Davis Lakers Claim

LeBron James Delivers Strong Response to Anthony Davis Lakers Claim

Raiders Have 2nd Best Odds of Pulling off Blockbuster Trade for Superstar

Raiders Have 2nd Best Odds of Pulling off Blockbuster Trade for Superstar

Chris Paul Claps Back at Lakers After Getting Called Out

Chris Paul Claps Back at Lakers After Getting Called Out

Raiders Attempted to Acquire Former Washington Starting Lineman: Report

Raiders Attempted to Acquire Former Washington Starting Lineman: Report

LeBron James Preferred to Sign With Team Other Than Lakers: Report

LeBron James Preferred to Sign With Team Other Than Lakers: Report

Raiders Cut Expected Contributor on the Defensive Line

Raiders Cut Expected Contributor on the Defensive Line

Raiders Legend Tim Brown Delivers Strong Statement on WR Bryan Edwards

Raiders Legend Tim Brown Delivers Strong Statement on WR Bryan Edwards

Clips of Alex Caruso’s Defense Go Viral: He ‘Has Saved Our A**’

Clips of Alex Caruso’s Defense Go Viral: He ‘Has Saved Our A**’

Raiders’ Jon Gruden Breaks Offseason Silence to Talk Derek Carr

Raiders’ Jon Gruden Breaks Offseason Silence to Talk Derek Carr

Lakers Starter Blasted for Turning Down Contract After Horrific Performance

Lakers Starter Blasted for Turning Down Contract After Horrific Performance

Raiders Have Been ‘Quiet’ in Regards to Trade for Star WR, per Insider

Raiders Have Been ‘Quiet’ in Regards to Trade for Star WR, per Insider

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Brutally Trolls Warriors Over Steve Kerr Quote

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Brutally Trolls Warriors Over Steve Kerr Quote

Steph Curry to Lakers Chatter Heats Back up After Play-in Game

Steph Curry to Lakers Chatter Heats Back up After Play-in Game

Ex-Raiders Defensive Lineman Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Ex-Raiders Defensive Lineman Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Lakers’ LeBron James Called out by Blazers Star

Lakers’ LeBron James Called out by Blazers Star

Analyst Rips LeBron James in Snide Fashion After Historical Feat

Analyst Rips LeBron James in Snide Fashion After Historical Feat

Tim Brown Offers Thoughts on Raiders-Aaron Rodgers Rumors

Tim Brown Offers Thoughts on Raiders-Aaron Rodgers Rumors