Sunaya Sapurji
@sunayas.bsky.social
Hockey writer. Senior editor @TheAthleticNBA Celtics + Knicks + Pistons + Raptors Dub Names aficionado. Ex-Toronto Star, Yahoo Sports, CBC News.
. @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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LeBron James heading to the 76ers solidifies one thing: The East is back, baby. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
Got together with @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social and Will Guillory to talk about today's minor transaction. Free to read.
LeBron James' latest decision shifts power in the East and could define his legacy
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What began as a flurry of rumors about LeBron James’ next NBA destination has now congealed into a protracted waiting game. “Nobody knows right now except LeBron,” said a source close to James, “and I’m not even sure LeBron knows.”
LeBron James still hasn’t announced his next NBA team. What is he waiting for? (Gift Article)
It's been more than three weeks since James said he wasn't returning to the Lakers.
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Have the Pistons improved this summer as they look to build on their 60-win season? Here’s my outlook on Detroit’s offseason moves so far with depth chart projections: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
The Pistons stuck to their offseason plan. Now comes the hard part with Jalen Duren (Gift Article)
With Jalen Duren's ongoing contract negotiations, what is the outlook on Detroit's offseason?
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I spoke to Collin Murray-Boyles about the end of his rookie year and what's next, free to read
Collin Murray-Boyles has become central to the Toronto Raptors' future
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What’s the latest on Jalen Duren’s contract negotiations? What led to the Isaiah Stewart trade? Are the Pistons done making moves? After nearly a week in Vegas for summer league, here’s what I’m hearing about Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...
Jalen Duren’s contract talks with Pistons, big swings and more: What I’m hearing (Gift Article)
Here's the latest on the Pistons from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
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I sat down with Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie for an exclusive on how he can help Cade Cunningham, his relationship with Trajan Langdon, his basketball superpower and more: “He’s got some things you can’t teach.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...
Pistons traded up for Ebuka Okorie. Why they believe he's a draft-day steal
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On Allen Graves, who has a big personality and a subtle game, free to read.
Raptors rookie Allen Graves has a big personality to go with a subtle game
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From @theathletic.com: Has your favorite NBA team gotten the help it needed in the draft and free agency? With one LeBron James-sized domino left to fall, our analysts have graded each franchise's offseason.
From LeBron to Giannis: Grading every NBA team’s offseason moves so far
There's still one LeBron James-sized domino to fall, and that could impact the outlook for a few teams.
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What @samamick.bsky.social , @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social and I are hearing about the Kawhi not quite a trade, free to read.
What we're hearing about Kawhi Leonard and the state of the paused Raptors trade
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I profiled Garrett a few years back. A dream to deal with.
A week in the life of an NBA player: Candle-making, mentoring and family time (Gift Article)
Eric Koreen provides an inside look of what it's like being an NBA veteran by tailing Raptors' Garrett Temple for a week during the season.
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The Raptors are taking a big risk with the Kawhi trade. It's worth it. My full analysis including thoughts on risk, fit, cap minutiae, health and Scottie Barnes. Free to read
The Kawhi Leonard trade is a big risk for the Raptors. It’s worth it (Gift Article)
The Raptors' second Kawhi Leonard trade is much costlier than their first, but it comes with similar promise.
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The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package centered around Paul George, a source tells @byjayking.bsky.social.
The Clippers receive a bevy of assets, including All-Star Brandon Ingram, in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. The Raptors, in return, reunite with the best player on their lone championship team — and pair him with Scottie Barnes. More on the deal: t.co/zfYKENB4rl
Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade for Isaiah Joe and how Detroit can bring him in on a trade exception, with @johnhollinger.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...
Pistons acquire Isaiah Joe in trade with Thunder: Source (Gift Article)
The sharpshooting guard, who hit 42 percent of his 3s last season, will give the Pistons a much-needed perimeter threat.
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This reminds me of the time Ted Leonsis wanted to pay Fugazi to reunite. The new punk rock? Just fucking clueless.
Bill Corbett@billcorbett.bsky.social · last mo.Cool, they had a Loser Convention www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/u...
Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade Isaiah Stewart, what they got back, what this means for Paul Reed and what could be next: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...
Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies for second-round picks: Source (Gift Article)
The man known as "Beef Stew" will now beef up Memphis' frontcourt.
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The last player drafted should get to trash the living room set.
Here's @byjayking.bsky.social on how the failed Giannis bid could cause problems for the Celtics and Brad Stevens (free to read): www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...
After failed bid for Giannis, could the Celtics have a Jaylen Brown problem? (Gift Article)
It's not the first time Jaylen Brown's name has been brought up in a trade, but this time the fallout could be worse.
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The best story teller in the biz, we are lucky James is the one covering this team. Summer of bangers coming
James L. Edwards III@jledwardsiii.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe night Jalen Brunson — an NBA champion and Finals MVP — became the greatest Knick of all-time. My (free) story about a tale that’ll be told for eternity: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...
Mitchell Robinson with no context: “You know what’s amazing? Yesterday, I caught a snake.”
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuthin ta fuck wit.
Sunaya Sapurji@sunayas.bsky.social · 2mo agoMethod Man said Knicks in 5.
The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA title since 1973. How they mounted a historical comeback in Game 4 (free to read) ⤵️
Knicks stage historic Game 4 comeback against Spurs, one win away from title (Gift Article)
The Spurs had a huge lead at halftime. It completely evaporated in the fourth quarter.
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