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Sunaya Sapurji

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Hockey writer. Senior editor @TheAthleticNBA Celtics + Knicks + Pistons + Raptors Dub Names aficionado. Ex-Toronto Star, Yahoo Sports, CBC News.

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shakeia @curlyfro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Michael Jordan returned with the Wizards 25 years ago today. For today’s edition of The Bounce, I asked some of my The Athletic NBA teammates for thoughts or memories from the Jordan Wizards era: www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
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The Bounce: Remembering when Michael Jordan became a Wizard, 25 years ago (Gift Article)
Plus: The WNBA playoffs are here!
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Hunter Patterson @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here’s context on the weight clause in the Pistons’ offer to Jalen Duren, with @samamick.bsky.social. Details on when Detroit initially wanted Duren to lose weight, monthly weigh-ins and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
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A weight clause is adding another twist to Jalen Duren's $200 million Pistons standoff
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davidaldridgedc.bsky.social @davidaldridgedc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How will the Eastern Conference shake out this season? Can the champion Knicks rip through the playoffs again? Who will surprise and make a move up? The dudes @hunterpatterson.bsky.social, @jxlorenzi.bsky.social, Eric Nehm and I chop it up, in @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
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Knicks are reigning champs, but what about the rest of the Eastern Conference? (Gift Article)
With the Knicks looking to repeat and the additions of star players in the Eastern Conference, how competitive can the East be this season?
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dan favale @danfavale.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
luke kornet finding out what "AF" means
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Helen Lovejoy: Won't Somebody Please Think Of The Children
ALT: Helen Lovejoy: Won't Somebody Please Think Of The Children
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shakeia @curlyfro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
if you’ve ever seen me talk about NBA jerseys, you know i’m anti the newer, plainer ones. bring back gaudy logos and anthropomorphic hoopin’ mascots! got with Will Guillory and Christian Clark to discuss what jerseys we would bring back. free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
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Which NBA uniforms should make a comeback? One pick for every team
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Is this how Palpatine felt when Anakin turned to the dark side?! I know Eric will bring the same thoughtfulness, empathy and humour to editing as he did to writing. He's the best and I'm lucky to work with him. Can't wait for his reporters to give him all the grief he gave me over the years. 😂❤️
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 03/09/2026
From @theathletic.com: The NBA levied the largest punishment in league history on the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer after a year-long investigation determined that they circumvented the league’s salary cap rules to help funnel millions to Kawhi Leonard.
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NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, levies $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard probe
The LA Clippers will lose first-round picks from 2029-2033, while owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year.
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
If you see someone bawling at Canada’s Wonderland - that’s just me. RIP to one of the great singer/song writers in history and an even greater human being. May Dolly’s kindness, decency and advocacy be contagious. ❤️
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John Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Joined forces with our @hunterpatterson.bsky.social to talk about Jalen Duren's situation in Detroit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
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Why Jalen Duren’s contract talks with the Detroit Pistons have dragged on
Former Grizzlies exec John Hollinger discusses the standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.
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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
“Commas are important”
Diflako: that imitation crab is banging my wife and I love it


User replies: commas are important
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
There's also a CIUT benefit show happening this Saturday, hosted by the amazing crew at Equalizing-x-Distort. Please support community radio.
A flyer for a hardcore show happening on Aug. 15 at the Bovine Sex Club in Toronto. It's a benefit for CIUT radio. Tickets are $20.
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James L. Edwards III @jledwardsiii.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Wrote about the pros and cons of the Knicks giving KAT a max contract extension. He deserves it but does the franchise continue to prioritize strategy even after winning it all? Much more here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
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Karl-Anthony Towns max extension with the Knicks? Working the pros and cons (Gift Article)
Towns is eligible for a big extension. Should the Knicks give it all to him? Let's explore the pros and cons.
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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
. @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.
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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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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
LeBron James heading to the 76ers solidifies one thing: The East is back, baby. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Got together with @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social and Will Guillory to talk about today's minor transaction. Free to read.
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LeBron James' latest decision shifts power in the East and could define his legacy
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Are you on the West Coast? Do you like the NBA and have senior editorial experience? Come work with us! jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...
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The Athletic Media Company - Managing Editor, NBA (Remote)
About the Role This is a senior role providing comprehensive editorial oversight of our NBA news coverage, driving our unique reporting to produce distinct storytelling around the most prominent NBA t...
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 23/07/2026
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.”
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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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Hunter Patterson @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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...
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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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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I spoke to Collin Murray-Boyles about the end of his rookie year and what's next, free to read
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Collin Murray-Boyles has become central to the Toronto Raptors' future
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Hunter Patterson @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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...
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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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Hunter Patterson @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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...
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Pistons traded up for Ebuka Okorie. Why they believe he's a draft-day steal
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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
On Allen Graves, who has a big personality and a subtle game, free to read.
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Raptors rookie Allen Graves has a big personality to go with a subtle game
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 13/07/2026
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.
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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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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What @samamick.bsky.social , @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social and I are hearing about the Kawhi not quite a trade, free to read.
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What we're hearing about Kawhi Leonard and the state of the paused Raptors trade
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Yeah... this is not going great, Brad.
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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I profiled Garrett a few years back. A dream to deal with.
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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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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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
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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 Athletic @theathletic.com · 01/07/2026
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.
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 01/07/2026
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
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Makes sense!
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Still my all-time favourite NHL Draft tweet.
Tweet from Saskatoon Blades co-owner Colin Priestner that says:
Libor Hajek's mom just leaned over to me during Bettman's speech: "Colin. Why they hate this little man?"
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Hunter Patterson @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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...
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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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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This reminds me of the time Ted Leonsis wanted to pay Fugazi to reunite. The new punk rock? Just fucking clueless.
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Hunter Patterson @hunterpatterson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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...
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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 Sickos CBB Committee @sickoscbb.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The last player drafted should get to trash the living room set.
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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...
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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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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
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barry sanders
Alt: barry sanders
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Aaron Blackshear @aaronblackshear.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
The best story teller in the biz, we are lucky James is the one covering this team. Summer of bangers coming
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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Mitchell Robinson with no context: “You know what’s amazing? Yesterday, I caught a snake.”
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuthin ta fuck wit.
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This is great.
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 11/06/2026
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) ⤵️
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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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John Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Odd that they haven't put police tape around the crime scene
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Ryan Nanni @celebrityhottub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I think this is what NYC must have felt like during the events seen in the documentary Ghostbusters
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J.E. Skeets @jeskeets.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Finals MVP
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuthin ta fuck wit.
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Sunaya Sapurji @sunayas.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Method Man said Knicks in 5.
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Eric Koreen @ekoreen.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Raps mailbag, part 1: Questions on Siakam remorse, how taxing certain contracts are, the draft and more. Free to read.
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Raptors’ Pascal Siakam remorse, the new lottery’s impact on pick value and 2026 NBA Draft (Gift Article)
What should the Raptors do this offseason? Eric Koreen answers your draft questions and more.
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Donald Trump was shown on the MSG jumbotron during the national anthem and booed heavily
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Fred Katz @fredkatz.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Signs of the Knicks' collectiveness began to sprout earlier this season. Story on the trait that has come to define this team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...
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