Sunaya Sapurji
@sunayas.bsky.social
Hockey writer. Senior editor @TheAthleticNBA
Celtics + Knicks + Pistons + Raptors
Dub Names aficionado. Ex-Toronto Star, Yahoo Sports, CBC News.
Celtics + Knicks + Pistons + Raptors
Dub Names aficionado. Ex-Toronto Star, Yahoo Sports, CBC News.
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'Topes win. Walk-off block for Scottie Barnes. 110-108.
27 for Ingram, 16/6/6/ for Barnes, 15/10/4 for Quickley.
24 for Knueppel and 22 for Bridges. Hornets wouldn't go away, but Raps stuck with the game. Nice win.
27 for Ingram, 16/6/6/ for Barnes, 15/10/4 for Quickley.
24 for Knueppel and 22 for Bridges. Hornets wouldn't go away, but Raps stuck with the game. Nice win.
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
'Topes win. Walk-off block for Scottie Barnes. 110-108.
27 for Ingram, 16/6/6/ for Barnes, 15/10/4 for Quickley.
24 for Knueppel and 22 for Bridges. Hornets wouldn't go away, but Raps stuck with the game. Nice win.
27 for Ingram, 16/6/6/ for Barnes, 15/10/4 for Quickley.
24 for Knueppel and 22 for Bridges. Hornets wouldn't go away, but Raps stuck with the game. Nice win.
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I spoke to Collin Murray-Boyles about what it's like to go on your first real NBA road trip
Collin Murray-Boyles’ first NBA road trip: Overpacking, an illness and a nap’s value
Collin Murray-Boyles' first NBA trip was fraught with challenges, including battling a cold on the road.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I spoke to Collin Murray-Boyles about what it's like to go on your first real NBA road trip
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A dap between Cade Cunningham and Kevin Durant confirmed it: Cade’s signature Nikes are expected to drop in the spring of 2027.
“It’s a dream come true, bro.”
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“It’s a dream come true, bro.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Cade Cunningham becomes sixth active NBA player to get a Nike signature shoe
Cunningham will join LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker and Ja Morant as signature Nike athletes.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A dap between Cade Cunningham and Kevin Durant confirmed it: Cade’s signature Nikes are expected to drop in the spring of 2027.
“It’s a dream come true, bro.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
“It’s a dream come true, bro.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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Joe Mazzulla was asked by a Sports Illustrated Kids reporter, who is a child, about how he pushes his players but keeps the game fun. His answer was incredible.
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Joe Mazzulla was asked by a Sports Illustrated Kids reporter, who is a child, about how he pushes his players but keeps the game fun. His answer was incredible.
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Per league sources, OG Anunoby (left hamstring strain) will be reevaluated in two weeks. OG won’t travel with the team on the upcoming roadtrip.
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Per league sources, OG Anunoby (left hamstring strain) will be reevaluated in two weeks. OG won’t travel with the team on the upcoming roadtrip.
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The NBA has asked multiple teams, including the Lakers, to hand over documents and other property as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling, sources said. Two LeBron associates have cooperated.
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Story with @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
NBA seeks cell phones from multiple teams, including Lakers, in gambling investigation: Sources
The NBA is continuing its investigation into illegal sports betting after three current or former players were federally indicted.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The NBA has asked multiple teams, including the Lakers, to hand over documents and other property as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling, sources said. Two LeBron associates have cooperated.
Story with @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Story with @joevardon.bsky.social + @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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Brandon Ingram and the Raptors are slowly getting to know each other. There are some concerns, but the early results are promising
Brandon Ingram isn’t sleeping on Raptors and neither should the rest of the NBA
“The reality of it is we haven’t really had a player like him with his play style in the past couple years,” says Jakob Poeltl of Ingram.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Brandon Ingram and the Raptors are slowly getting to know each other. There are some concerns, but the early results are promising
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BREAKING: The New Orleans Pelicans have fired head coach Willie Green, the team announced.
Associate head coach James Borrego has been named interim head coach.
🔗: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Associate head coach James Borrego has been named interim head coach.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
BREAKING: The New Orleans Pelicans have fired head coach Willie Green, the team announced.
Associate head coach James Borrego has been named interim head coach.
🔗: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Associate head coach James Borrego has been named interim head coach.
🔗: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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If Scottie Barnes is gonna play like this? Well, the Toronto Raptors might be frisky.
This version of Scottie Barnes makes Raptors dangerous
With others taking on more of the Raptors' half-court offence, Scottie Barnes is free to show off his athletic, physical all-around game.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If Scottie Barnes is gonna play like this? Well, the Toronto Raptors might be frisky.
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The Grizzlies have turned to stone. The Hornets’ centers are inventing new awards. And a shooter is no longer just shooting.
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Grizzlies have turned to stone. The Hornets’ centers are inventing new awards. And a shooter is no longer just shooting.
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Your weekly around-the-NBA notebook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Grade-1 is the lowest severity of sprains, for those unaware. Typical recovery is, on average, anywhere from four or five days to three-ish weeks.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) is OUT for tomorrow’s game against Miami.
It’s a grade-1 sprain, per league sources, and he’ll be evaluated daily going forward.
It’s a grade-1 sprain, per league sources, and he’ll be evaluated daily going forward.
November 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Grade-1 is the lowest severity of sprains, for those unaware. Typical recovery is, on average, anywhere from four or five days to three-ish weeks.
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On this day in 2023, @sunayas.bsky.social dropped by to kick out the jams!
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Sunaya Sapurji Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1365
In this 1365th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sunaya Sapurji, senior editor for The Athletic in Canada, while she kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:46:30. You can listen to thi...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
On this day in 2023, @sunayas.bsky.social dropped by to kick out the jams!
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These may be the same Cavaliers ... but they are not the same Cavaliers.
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
These may be the same Cavaliers ... but they are not the same Cavaliers.
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Story on the Eastern Conference favorites who are tweaking their formula: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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The Pistons believe “what’s brewing in (their) locker room is special.” Here’s more on the brotherhood driving Detroit’s win streak.
“(Tonight) was a testament to how hard we play and how much we care for each other.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
“(Tonight) was a testament to how hard we play and how much we care for each other.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Pistons' 8 straight wins show 'what's brewing in that locker room is special'
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November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Pistons believe “what’s brewing in (their) locker room is special.” Here’s more on the brotherhood driving Detroit’s win streak.
“(Tonight) was a testament to how hard we play and how much we care for each other.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
“(Tonight) was a testament to how hard we play and how much we care for each other.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Frog looked at Toad's calendar. The November page was still on top.
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Frog looked at Toad's calendar. The November page was still on top.
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Paolo Banchero will undergo an MRI on his groin, Banchero tells @theathletic.com.
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Paolo Banchero will undergo an MRI on his groin, Banchero tells @theathletic.com.
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
More information with Banchero’s perspective in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Jalen Brunson left MSG in a walking boot and crutches.
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Jalen Brunson left MSG in a walking boot and crutches.
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Source tells @theathletic.com that Bradley Beal has been diagnosed with a left hip fracture.
Season ending surgery after only 6 games (all starts)
Recovery: 6-9 months.
Season ending surgery after only 6 games (all starts)
Recovery: 6-9 months.
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Source tells @theathletic.com that Bradley Beal has been diagnosed with a left hip fracture.
Season ending surgery after only 6 games (all starts)
Recovery: 6-9 months.
Season ending surgery after only 6 games (all starts)
Recovery: 6-9 months.
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BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire Nico Harrison, sources tell The Athletic.
The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.
The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire Nico Harrison, sources tell The Athletic.
The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.
The former Nike executive drove the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers eight months after Dončić led Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance.
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Wrote on a wild Pistons win, Daniss Jenkins’ clutch performance and why the outcome was more important than Cade Cunningham's missed shots during a career night.
“When it’s said and done, he’ll be one of the best Detroit Pistons players of all time.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
“When it’s said and done, he’ll be one of the best Detroit Pistons players of all time.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Cade Cunningham's career-night carrys East-leading Pistons past Wizards
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Wrote on a wild Pistons win, Daniss Jenkins’ clutch performance and why the outcome was more important than Cade Cunningham's missed shots during a career night.
“When it’s said and done, he’ll be one of the best Detroit Pistons players of all time.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
“When it’s said and done, he’ll be one of the best Detroit Pistons players of all time.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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The Knicks will play Game 10 tonight, and there’s already a lot to digest.
Here’s my long “What I like and don’t like so far” column on the Knicks, equipped with eye-popping stats (both good and bad), analysis and videos:
Link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Here’s my long “What I like and don’t like so far” column on the Knicks, equipped with eye-popping stats (both good and bad), analysis and videos:
Link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Knicks will play Game 10 tonight, and there’s already a lot to digest.
Here’s my long “What I like and don’t like so far” column on the Knicks, equipped with eye-popping stats (both good and bad), analysis and videos:
Link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Here’s my long “What I like and don’t like so far” column on the Knicks, equipped with eye-popping stats (both good and bad), analysis and videos:
Link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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The Athletic's top 25 NBA players of the 21st century — with stories on each player from our tremendous team of writers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Athletic's top 25 NBA players of the 21st century — with stories on each player from our tremendous team of writers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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The Pistons are off to their best 10-game start in 20 years and sit atop the Eastern Conference.
I wrote on what’s been driving Detroit’s success, from Cade Cunningham’s continued ascension to Jalen Duren’s fourth-year leap and more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
I wrote on what’s been driving Detroit’s success, from Cade Cunningham’s continued ascension to Jalen Duren’s fourth-year leap and more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
How the East-leading Pistons are off to their best 10-game start in 20 years
Ascensions by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, defensive toughness and other factors have fueled a six-game winning streak.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Pistons are off to their best 10-game start in 20 years and sit atop the Eastern Conference.
I wrote on what’s been driving Detroit’s success, from Cade Cunningham’s continued ascension to Jalen Duren’s fourth-year leap and more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
I wrote on what’s been driving Detroit’s success, from Cade Cunningham’s continued ascension to Jalen Duren’s fourth-year leap and more:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Some pre-game reading for you, if you'd like.
Scottie Barnes is looking like the best version of himself
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes looking like the best defender on the court
With Brandon Ingram shouldering the offensive load in the half court, Barnes has allowed the Raptors to get moving defensively.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Some pre-game reading for you, if you'd like.
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Wrote about the Knicks’ collective offensive weapon, the philosophy behind it and why it’s working so well:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Inside the Knicks' best collective weapon: Offensive rebounding
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wrote about the Knicks’ collective offensive weapon, the philosophy behind it and why it’s working so well:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...