Sunaya Sapurji

Most offseason business is done for NBA teams, with a few notable exceptions.

Does restricted free agency still work for the NBA and its players? Did it ever?

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Who do I talk to about writing a sequel for Pucked and Pregnant? I watched three seasons of Molodezhka so I've got storylines!

NBA Summer League disappointments: Nets’ draft class, the Pelicans and more Questions about Brooklyn's draft strategy didn't fade after the Nets' summer-league showing in Vegas.

New for @theathletic.com - My biggest disappointments from Summer League

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PUP record Tiny Dest Concert PUP have recorded a Tiny Desk Concert with NPR. The band played five songs: “Morbid Stuff” and “Kids” from their 2019 album Morbid Stuff, “Robot Writes a Love Song” from 2022’s THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTH...

PUP record Tiny Dest Concert

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Which parts of Toronto Raptors’ ‘culture’ can live on without Masai Ujiri? Ujiri wasn't perfect in his time in Toronto, but some of his traits will be sorely missed by Raptors.

Can the Raptors' culture live on without Masai Ujiri? Well, it depends what you mean by culture.

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum ‘on a mission’ during surprise workout in Chattanooga “That was one of the best things ever,” says Mocs guard Liam Vitters, of Tatum's visit.

“If he can be doing that hard of work while still being injured, think about all we could be doing perfectly healthy.”

Jayson Tatum, nearby for Kemba Walker’s wedding, dropped in at Chattanooga for a workout. His focus in the gym inspired the NIT champs.

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RIP Prince of Darkness 💔

The Phillie Phanatic gets caught in a ColdPlay Kiss Cam moment.

@sunayas.bsky.social A non-hockey Caden sighting!

Knicks, Magic or Cavs: Which teams are prepared to jump up in the Eastern Conference? The Leastern Conference? With all the injuries and turmoil, Eric Koreen takes a look at team tiers for the upcoming season.

I split the new-look Eastern Conference into tiers. Don't worry, the Bulls will probably still finish ninth.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

you have been visited by "Le Boulanger Quebecois"
repost to receive his blessing

BREAKING: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard, who is currently rehabilitating a torn Achilles tendon, sources tell The Athletic.

Blake.... 🤣

One of my favourites. Hope he can finally pay off that mortgage.

Beast Quake vibes

You made the right call!

Yeah, I'm tapping out... this NHL Draft is an unmitigated disaster. Sending positive thoughts to everyone who has to cover it tonight.

It's horrifically bad, Sean. Like, even by NHL standards.

oh my god... did they just ask Matthew Schaefer
"What do you miss the most about your mother!?" WHAT

The echo is killing me

This is NHLAwards level bad. 🤣

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?"

Still my all-time favourite NHL Draft tweet.

Always read Eric... but especially today.

◽️What are the first and second aprons?
◽️Why are we seeing so many trades?
◽️Is tampering still a thing

Everything you need to know about NBA free agency starting June 30: http://dlvr.it/TLbMnH

After drafting Hugo González, Brad Stevens drops hints about Celtics’ offseason approach Brad Stevens says he'd like to re-sign both Luke Kornet and Al Horford, which means more moves to add financial flexibility could be coming.

Really good recap from @byjayking.bsky.social on all of Brad Stevens thoughts after the first round. Stevens couldn't get into details because the trades aren't official, but he still gave good insight into what BOS is doing this offseason. Good H. Gonzalez stuff too.
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Collin Murray-Boyles on the F-bomb he dropped after being drafted by the Raptors: “What I said was not a bad thing by any means. Just very thankful for it. That was a surreal moment to hear my name called.”

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