i love when y’all co-sign my rightness years later. 💜

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Angel Reese’s trade another example of Chicago Sky’s inability to hold onto stars (Gift Article) Reese follows other stars who left Chicago: Candace Parker, Sylvia Fowles, Elena Delle Donne.

News broke Monday am that the Chicago Sky had traded two-time All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

Reese’s trade is just another in what’s become a Chicago Sky trend: losing a star – whether by force or by choice.

my latest (free to read):

www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

This is magnificent. Three paragraphs in, I was hoping for Udonis Haslem content. Without spoiling anything, readers, you will not be disappointed.

😂 thank you!

DeAndre Jordan embraces the many hats he wears with Pelicans: Psychologist, friend and mentor (Gift Article) Being a good vet is about the ability to see outside yourself to help others. This season, Jordan capably fills that role in New Orleans.

DeAndre Jordan was once a key member of the Lob City Clippers. Now with the Pelicans, he’s a mentor.

“When your career changes, your ego kind of dies a little bit with that in order to reinvent yourself as a person, as a player,” Jordan said.

Story:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

grandma janke’s world famous field trip cookies have leveled up, once again

i’d be sad if you didn’t. my email address is my name whenever you’re ready to send it.

@mkejoe.bsky.social came here to tell you i’m making your grandmas cookie recipe. 🖤

Ranking the top 24 hip-hop NBA songs: Drops from ball references to cultural lore A panel of The Athletic writers ranked 24 of the greatest NBA drops in lyrics that spanned almost five decades worth of hip-hop music.

The NBA and hip-hop were made for each other. @curlyfro.bsky.social Jason Jones and Tony Jones rated the top 24 NBA hip-hop drops. We could have done 240! Drop yours in the comments.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

No sport embodies hip-hop more than basketball.

No genre embodies basketball more than hip-hop.

From park DJs fueling fast breaks to NBA name-drops in rap bars, the two have been intertwined for decades.

@curlyfro.bsky.social and Jason Jones on the connection: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

sounds like some m— actually i gotta go.

The business of Angel Reese: acting, modeling, branding and, of course, basketball

Angel Reese has become one of basketball’s busiest stars. With the help of her team, she’s growing her brand through acting, modeling, business partnerships, and of course, basketball.

A look inside the business of Angel Reese (free to read):

www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

NBA trade deadline 2026 live tracker, updates: Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks, latest news, rumors

Follow The Athletic’s NBA beat reporters and national experts across the country as they give you the latest intel on the NBA Trade Deadline:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

A Negro League veteran, the third-oldest living major leaguer, died at 99 A veteran of the Negro National League died Tuesday at 99, making him the third-oldest major leaguer at the time.

RIP Ron Teasley.

that missing comma is my enemy.

The debuts of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the league’s first Black players didn’t garner headlines 75 years ago.

ahead of the NBA’s inaugural Pioneers Day, I’m re-sharing their story:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

i’m late as hell but omg this just made me smile.

Hail Mary The rise and fall of the National Women's Football League Britani de la Cretaz & Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev: A Novel Dawnie Walton

Drop the killer reads that other people put on your radar.

These are two phenomenal books I picked up a few years back solely because @curlyfro.bsky.social talked them up on Twitter.

Tyrese Haliburton was injured at the worst time imaginable. But then his world opened up Rehabbing from a devastating Achilles injury has opened up new worlds for the Pacers' star guard — and brought new resolve.

I spent the entire 2025 NBA postseason covering Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. It was a special run with a devastating ending.

We talked recently about his journey back, finding community and deeper connections, and exploring new hobbies:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

EXCLUSIVE: It's been tough for Tyrese Haliburton to move on. He was injured at the worst time imaginable.

Now closer to his return from an Achilles rupture, Haliburton is able to reflect on the journey with new clarity.

He spoke with @curlyfro.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

The NBA integrated 75 years ago with the debuts of three Black players The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.

Wonderful work from @curlyfro.bsky.social and James Jackson on NBA pioneers Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, who broke the league's color barrier in the '50s, & are being honored during the NBA's 75th anniversary season. In
@theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

i remember this! the people behind us talked all game and left early. 😭

omg.

Myles Turner, the longest-tenured Pacer, is 'the backbone' for the franchise and community

Though he isn’t a quote-unquote-superstar, it’s Myles Turner’s jersey that hangs in local bars. Turner is a beloved figure in Indianapolis for his longevity and his loyalty.

my latest on what the longest tenured Pacer means to the team and the fans:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Our live blog doesn't miss a thing www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

How Pacers’ ‘wear-down effect’ has drained playoff opponents: ‘We want to make it hard’ The Pacers have used their depth and speed to fly around in transition and the half court to force opponents to make mistakes late in games.

Indiana’s use of intensity, pace, physicality and high pressure has become a strategy it’s known for in this year’s playoffs.

How Pacers’ ‘wear-down effect’ has drained playoff opponents: ‘We want to make it hard’

teamed up with Eric Nehm:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

hello. good time to reheat this.

Tyrese Haliburton uses 'extra fuel' from his doubters when the Pacers need him most

Ask anyone in basketball circles five years ago about the impact Tyrese Haliburton would have on the NBA, and it’s likely none would’ve said he’d lead a team to the NBA Finals.

But in these playoffs so far, Haliburton has delivered when IND needed him most.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...