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Javonte Green feels at home with the Pistons. His performance in last night’s win proved that and showcased Detroit’s depth: “Being bounced around from team to team … It’s a great feeling to be wanted, actually. To be wanted and to be heard.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

New Yorkers have waited their entire lives for tonight: when the Knicks championship banner will be raised into the rafters of Madison Square Garden. What a testament to the incredible 2025-26 Knicks and the city that stood alongside them every step of the way. LGK.

Jalen Duren is back on the court for the Pistons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

🌟Call for sports fans🌟 I am looking to interview queer fans of men's sports about how their identity affects/engages with their relationship to sport! This is for a book project on queerness in high-level sports. If this sounds like you, hit my line (DM's or replies) and I'll get in touch!

Being more aggressive offensively is the next step in Ausar Thompson’s progression. He initiated offense and got plenty of on-ball reps in the Pistons’ preseason win Monday. Here’s a breakdown of his performance: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t expect an extension to get done before the season, thought it would be easy after winning the title. Story here with his comments from Philly this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Here’s more from Jalen Duren’s first availability since inking a five-year, $200 million deal: “I want to be a Detroit Piston for life.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Some reporting @theathletic.com on the timing of NBA expansion in Las Vegas www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...

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...

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...

luke kornet finding out what "AF" means

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. 😂❤️

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.

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. ❤️

Joined forces with our @hunterpatterson.bsky.social to talk about Jalen Duren's situation in Detroit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

“Commas are important”

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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...

. @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.

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.

Are you on the West Coast? Do you like the NBA and have senior editorial experience? Come work with us! jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...

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.”

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...

I spoke to Collin Murray-Boyles about the end of his rookie year and what's next, free to read

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...

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...

On Allen Graves, who has a big personality and a subtle game, free to read.

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.

What @samamick.bsky.social , @lawmurraythenu.bsky.social and I are hearing about the Kawhi not quite a trade, free to read.

Yeah... this is not going great, Brad.

I profiled Garrett a few years back. A dream to deal with.

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 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

Makes sense!

Still my all-time favourite NHL Draft tweet.

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...

This reminds me of the time Ted Leonsis wanted to pay Fugazi to reunite. The new punk rock? Just fucking clueless.

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...

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...

Mitchell Robinson with no context: “You know what’s amazing? Yesterday, I caught a snake.”

Wu-Tang Clan ain't nuthin ta fuck wit.

This is great.

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) ⤵️