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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Mike Brown said Jalen Brunson should be in MVP conversations.
Pleads for media to take notice.
I wrote about it a few weeks ago:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Pleads for media to take notice.
I wrote about it a few weeks ago:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Knicks' Jalen Brunson becomes even more unguardable
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November 29, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Mike Brown said Jalen Brunson should be in MVP conversations.
Pleads for media to take notice.
I wrote about it a few weeks ago:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Pleads for media to take notice.
I wrote about it a few weeks ago:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Thanks for all the Knicks questions for the mailbag.
Here’s what’s inside:
— Do they “need” to address front court depth?
— Josh Hart’s first convo with Mike Brown
— what if Shamet is out a while?
— more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Here’s what’s inside:
— Do they “need” to address front court depth?
— Josh Hart’s first convo with Mike Brown
— what if Shamet is out a while?
— more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Do the Knicks need to make a move before the NBA trade deadline?
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thanks for all the Knicks questions for the mailbag.
Here’s what’s inside:
— Do they “need” to address front court depth?
— Josh Hart’s first convo with Mike Brown
— what if Shamet is out a while?
— more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Here’s what’s inside:
— Do they “need” to address front court depth?
— Josh Hart’s first convo with Mike Brown
— what if Shamet is out a while?
— more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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After tying the longest win streak in franchise history, the Pistons are far from content.
J.B. Bickerstaff wants Detroit “to be greedier” and never “feel full or satisfied.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
J.B. Bickerstaff wants Detroit “to be greedier” and never “feel full or satisfied.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Pistons, after tying franchise record with 13th straight win, want to be ‘greedier’
The Pistons have won 13 in a row twice before in franchise history. In both seasons, they won the NBA championship.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
After tying the longest win streak in franchise history, the Pistons are far from content.
J.B. Bickerstaff wants Detroit “to be greedier” and never “feel full or satisfied.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
J.B. Bickerstaff wants Detroit “to be greedier” and never “feel full or satisfied.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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Wanted to keep it light this week with the holiday, so if you’re a subscriber, drop some Knicks mailbag questions here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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Submit a question for James Edwards’ Knicks mailbag
The Knicks are a quarter of the way through the regular season with an elite offense, flimsy defense and injuries that could impact them both now and going forward.
Their record is nearly identical to...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Wanted to keep it light this week with the holiday, so if you’re a subscriber, drop some Knicks mailbag questions here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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A state of the Knicks...
Got together with @JLEdwardsIII to discuss Mike Brown's first 15 games coaching the Knicks and what we made of the team's first month.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Got together with @JLEdwardsIII to discuss Mike Brown's first 15 games coaching the Knicks and what we made of the team's first month.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A state of the Knicks...
Got together with @JLEdwardsIII to discuss Mike Brown's first 15 games coaching the Knicks and what we made of the team's first month.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Got together with @JLEdwardsIII to discuss Mike Brown's first 15 games coaching the Knicks and what we made of the team's first month.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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Got together with @fredkatz.bsky.social to give our thoughts on the state of the Knicks:
— What stands out most
— How concerned about the defense
— Thoughts on Mike Brown’s job so far
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
— What stands out most
— How concerned about the defense
— Thoughts on Mike Brown’s job so far
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Analyzing the Knicks: Mike Brown’s strategy, defensive deficiencies and more
Writers Fred Katz and James L. Edwards III take a look at how the Knicks are doing 15 games into the season.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Got together with @fredkatz.bsky.social to give our thoughts on the state of the Knicks:
— What stands out most
— How concerned about the defense
— Thoughts on Mike Brown’s job so far
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
— What stands out most
— How concerned about the defense
— Thoughts on Mike Brown’s job so far
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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“Frog,” said Toad, “let us eat one very last cookie, and then we will stop.”
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Frog,” said Toad, “let us eat one very last cookie, and then we will stop.”
Joe Mazzulla has difficulty with the concept of "fun."
@byjayking.bsky.social sat down with the Celtics coach to find out why having fun is so foreign to him.
@byjayking.bsky.social sat down with the Celtics coach to find out why having fun is so foreign to him.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on having fun: ‘I suck at it’
"I can make anything miserable because I don't see the joy side of it," says Mazzulla.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Joe Mazzulla has difficulty with the concept of "fun."
@byjayking.bsky.social sat down with the Celtics coach to find out why having fun is so foreign to him.
@byjayking.bsky.social sat down with the Celtics coach to find out why having fun is so foreign to him.
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On one hand, the Knicks’ defense is doing what it’s designed to: stopping teams from getting in the paint. On the other, opposing teams are taking and making a lot of 3s against New York.
What to make of the Knicks’ defense, with clips and quotes:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
What to make of the Knicks’ defense, with clips and quotes:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
What to make of the Knicks' 3-point defense: Film breakdown
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November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On one hand, the Knicks’ defense is doing what it’s designed to: stopping teams from getting in the paint. On the other, opposing teams are taking and making a lot of 3s against New York.
What to make of the Knicks’ defense, with clips and quotes:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
What to make of the Knicks’ defense, with clips and quotes:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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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.
www.nytimes.com
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.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
“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.
www.nytimes.com
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.
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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
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.
🔗: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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!
www.torontomike.com/2023/11/suna...
www.torontomike.com/2023/11/suna...
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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.