Yeah, this the one.
shakeia@curlyfro.bsky.social · yesterdaytoday’s NBA fans think about transactions way more than I remember in the past as everyone has a “great” idea for how to fix their team. but that shouldn’t be the driving force of your fandom. are we having fun anymore? my latest, free and unlocked for all: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Yeah, its on the website now. Here is your WNBA Cleveland logo for the Cleveland Sirens.
today’s NBA fans think about transactions way more than I remember in the past as everyone has a “great” idea for how to fix their team. but that shouldn’t be the driving force of your fandom. are we having fun anymore? my latest, free and unlocked for all: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Basketball is about magical things that happen on the court, not just trades and draft picks (Gift Article)
As NBA online fandom becomes more focused on transactions, are we even having fun anymore?
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Is LeBron James ring chasing? Or has the definition changed? Our writers break down why the debate has evolved, why it follows LeBron everywhere and whether there's anything wrong with chasing another title. Read for free: nyti.ms/4vXLBq0
. @curlyfro.bsky.social and I chatted about what ring chasing actually means, whether LeBron is doing it and if that's even a bad thing. I think we got somewhere! Free to read.
What is ring chasing, and is that what LeBron James is doing in Philadelphia? (Gift Article)
Some fans have criticized LeBron picking Philly as "ring chasing." But is that objectively a bad thing?
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We had a whole round table about LeBron's future with @mirinfader.bsky.social @curlyfro.bsky.social and Jason Jones. I wrote about Di Fara pizza and the Monday Night Wars. Go read. Free for all www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...
LeBron James’ next move: Best place to sign? Weirdest choice? And when does he retire? (Gift Article)
LeBron James is coming back. What should his next move(s) be?
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there is a lot of talk about Knicks fans in Cleveland today. i wrote about this topic! give it a read. and of course feel free to comment.
shakeia@curlyfro.bsky.social · 3mo agoTeams have encouraged home fans to not let opposing teams’ supporters take over their arenas for years. I took a look at how NBA teams are using geofencing to accomplish this. (spoiler: it doesn’t work!) free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
Teams have encouraged home fans to not let opposing teams’ supporters take over their arenas for years. I took a look at how NBA teams are using geofencing to accomplish this. (spoiler: it doesn’t work!) free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
How NBA teams try to keep opposing fans out of their arenas during the playoffs (Gift Article)
Keeping opposing fans from invading your arena during the playoffs has become tougher as they have found different ways around restrictions.
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NBA fans! Do you have a story about how you were blocked from buying playoff tickets (zip code restricted)? Or how you got around the restriction? I’d love to hear from you! You can reply here and I’ll follow up or you can email me at staylor at theathletic dot com.
Two sportswriters walk into a bar and can’t find the game. With the NBA adding streaming-only options, the games are a little harder to find in bars and restaurants. We tried to find out why. free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...
Why is watching the NBA playoffs at a bar harder than it should be? (Gift Article)
Two writers walk into a bar and ... no joke, can't find an NBA game on TV at the establishment. We tried to find out why.
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After acquiring Kevin Durant in the offseason, expectations for the Rockets were high. Then point guard Fred VanVleet was ruled out after tearing his ACL. Suddenly, those big expectations landed — at least in part — on Reed Sheppard’s shoulders. story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
How Reed Sheppard blocked the ‘noise’ of a disappointing NBA start to earn Rockets’ trust (Gift Article)
After a tough rookie year, Sheppard turned to the people he trusted most to help him prepare for his second season — his parents.
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DeAndre Jordan is the NBA’s Teammate of the Year. here’s my look into Jordan’s mentorship and leadership in New Orleans:
shakeia@curlyfro.bsky.social · 5mo agoDeAndre Jordan was once a key member of the Lob City Clippers. Now with the Pelicans, he’s a mentor. “When your career changes, your ego kind of dies a little bit with that in order to reinvent yourself as a person, as a player,” Jordan said. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
After acquiring Kevin Durant in the offseason, expectations for the Rockets were high. Then point guard Fred VanVleet was ruled out after tearing his ACL. Suddenly, those big expectations landed — at least in part — on Reed Sheppard’s shoulders. story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
How Reed Sheppard blocked the ‘noise’ of a disappointing NBA start to earn Rockets’ trust (Gift Article)
After a tough rookie year, Sheppard turned to the people he trusted most to help him prepare for his second season — his parents.
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News broke Monday am that the Chicago Sky had traded two-time All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. Reese’s trade is just another in what’s become a Chicago Sky trend: losing a star – whether by force or by choice. my latest (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...
Angel Reese’s trade another example of Chicago Sky’s inability to hold onto stars (Gift Article)
Reese follows other stars who left Chicago: Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles, Elena Delle Donne.
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This is magnificent. Three paragraphs in, I was hoping for Udonis Haslem content. Without spoiling anything, readers, you will not be disappointed.
shakeia@curlyfro.bsky.social · 5mo agoDeAndre Jordan was once a key member of the Lob City Clippers. Now with the Pelicans, he’s a mentor. “When your career changes, your ego kind of dies a little bit with that in order to reinvent yourself as a person, as a player,” Jordan said. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
DeAndre Jordan was once a key member of the Lob City Clippers. Now with the Pelicans, he’s a mentor. “When your career changes, your ego kind of dies a little bit with that in order to reinvent yourself as a person, as a player,” Jordan said. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
DeAndre Jordan embraces the many hats he wears with Pelicans: Psychologist, friend and mentor (Gift Article)
Being a good vet is about the ability to see outside yourself to help others. This season, Jordan capably fills that role in New Orleans.
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grandma janke’s world famous field trip cookies have leveled up, once again
shakeia@curlyfro.bsky.social · 5mo ago@mkejoe.bsky.social came here to tell you i’m making your grandmas cookie recipe. 🖤
@mkejoe.bsky.social came here to tell you i’m making your grandmas cookie recipe. 🖤
The NBA and hip-hop were made for each other. @curlyfro.bsky.social Jason Jones and Tony Jones rated the top 24 NBA hip-hop drops. We could have done 240! Drop yours in the comments. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Ranking the top 24 hip-hop NBA songs: Drops from ball references to cultural lore
A panel of The Athletic writers ranked 24 of the greatest NBA drops in lyrics that spanned almost five decades worth of hip-hop music.
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No sport embodies hip-hop more than basketball. No genre embodies basketball more than hip-hop. From park DJs fueling fast breaks to NBA name-drops in rap bars, the two have been intertwined for decades. @curlyfro.bsky.social and Jason Jones on the connection: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...
Angel Reese has become one of basketball’s busiest stars. With the help of her team, she’s growing her brand through acting, modeling, business partnerships, and of course, basketball. A look inside the business of Angel Reese (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
The business of Angel Reese: acting, modeling, branding and, of course, basketball
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Follow The Athletic’s NBA beat reporters and national experts across the country as they give you the latest intel on the NBA Trade Deadline: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
NBA trade deadline 2026 live tracker, updates: Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks, latest news, rumors
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The debuts of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the league’s first Black players didn’t garner headlines 75 years ago. ahead of the NBA’s inaugural Pioneers Day, I’m re-sharing their story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
The NBA integrated 75 years ago with the debuts of three Black players
The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.
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NBA@nba.com · 6mo agoAs we continue to honor the legacy of the NBA Pioneers, the Bucks and Celtics will tip off Black History Month and celebrate NBA Pioneers Day with the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic this Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3:30pm/et on ESPN.
Drop the killer reads that other people put on your radar. These are two phenomenal books I picked up a few years back solely because @curlyfro.bsky.social talked them up on Twitter.
I spent the entire 2025 NBA postseason covering Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. It was a special run with a devastating ending. We talked recently about his journey back, finding community and deeper connections, and exploring new hobbies: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Tyrese Haliburton was injured at the worst time imaginable. But then his world opened up
Rehabbing from a devastating Achilles injury has opened up new worlds for the Pacers' star guard — and brought new resolve.
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EXCLUSIVE: It's been tough for Tyrese Haliburton to move on. He was injured at the worst time imaginable. Now closer to his return from an Achilles rupture, Haliburton is able to reflect on the journey with new clarity. He spoke with @curlyfro.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Wonderful work from @curlyfro.bsky.social and James Jackson on NBA pioneers Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, who broke the league's color barrier in the '50s, & are being honored during the NBA's 75th anniversary season. In @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
The NBA integrated 75 years ago with the debuts of three Black players
The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.
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i remember this! the people behind us talked all game and left early. 😭
Schwarziest (fuck Trump edition)@schwarziest.bsky.social · last yr.7/31/16 was one of the best #Cubs regular season games I've ever attended. 1st, I was there with @curlyfro.bsky.social. 2nd, Travis Wood went from pitching, to playing left field and making an amazing catch against the ivy, to pitching again. Then, Jon Lester walked off the game with a squeeze bunt!
