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NBA/WNBA writer @SInow | @BonasJSchool Alum | Reach out: [email protected]

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Asked JD about the early start. And wrote about how the league’s new idea to kick the season off earlier in the day may have sounded funny at first, but it really worked: si.com/nba/pistons/early-ope…

The NBA’s Early Opening Day Game Was a Risk. But It Worked—and Detroit Loved It

The NBA may be on the precipice of establishing another full-day holiday for hoops fans.

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@NBATVOct 20
“It felt like a playoff game—it was amazing.” @DetroitPistons center Jalen Duren praised the atmosphere in Detroit to start the NBA season!
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Cade Cunningham opens the season in Caitlin Clark’s “Ice Cold” Nike Caitlin 1 ❄️ 📷 @blakesilverman
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Cade Cunningham warming up in some unreleased Caitlin 1s ahead of the Pistons’ season opener against the Celtics
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Paul George getting ready for his Celtics debut, 3 p.m. ET in Detroit against the Pistons @SInow
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First print byline was a fun one. Go and get @SInow’s November issue, the basketball preview mag for 2026-27!
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Promise kept 🤝 Carlos & his whole team rocking the moustache 😅 @carlosalcaraz #RolexShanghaiMasters
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Boom, roasted. For @SInow: Some words on the Kings and @ZachLowe_NBA’s report that Vivek Ranadivé’s preseason speech turned into a team roast si.com/nba/kings/boom-roaste…

Boom, Roasted: The Kings Deserve Better Than Owner’s Odd Michael Scott Impression at Team Dinner

Vivek Ranadivé’s preseason speech to the Kings reportedly turned into a “roast,” which was ... quite the choice given his rocky tenure in Sacramento.

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Full list by @blakesilverman: si.com/nba/10-players-most-a…

The 10 Players With the Most at Stake Over the 2026–27 NBA Season

Ahead of the new NBA season, here’s a look at 10 players from across the league with the most on the line.

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.@SIChrisMannix tagged along with the Lakers in Slovenia to check out Luka’s hometown of Ljubljana and learn a bit more about what makes the superstar tick
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@SInowOct 8
With the departure of LeBron James to Philly, Luka Dončić is the unquestioned hoops king of Los Angeles. As he showed his teammates this offseason, he’s also a pretty big deal back home in Slovenia
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Got the inside scoop on Tomlin's Minecraft city from none other than @maycetomlin himself! Chatted Twitter memes, Steelers criticism and everything in between. The only thing he wouldn't share? When to expect the next YouTube drop ... 🤫 ✍️ for @SInow: si.com/nfl/mike-tomlin-son-m…

Mike Tomlin’s Son, Mayce, Takes Us Inside His Dad’s Minecraft City

Mayce spoke with Sports Illustrated about his dad's viral Minecraft build and all those jokes (he loves them, by the way).

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Talked to the lead Nike designer behind the Caitlin 1 ahead of last week’s release: si.com/wnba/inside-making-ca…

Inside the Making of Caitlin Clark’s Signature Sneaker With Nike’s Lead Caitlin 1 Designer

Caitlin Clark’s first sneaker hits shelves this week and it’s just as much about who she is as a person as it is her flashy playing style.

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@NickDePaulaOct 5
Cade Cunningham laced up the Nike Caitlin 1s at Pistons open practice 👀
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Cade Cunningham laced up the Nike Caitlin 1s at Pistons open practice 👀
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Cleaning out my basement and
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New Weber State head coach Kaleb Canales has named John Ross the Assistant General Manager for the Wildcat basketball program. Welcome John! 📰: WeberStateSports.com #WeAreWeber
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Instant thoughts and takeaways from Jalen Duren’s decision to take the Pistons’ best and final five-year, $200 million offer instead of the qualifying offer route. On @SInow: si.com/nba/pistons/jalen-dur…

Jalen Duren's Standoff Is Over: Instant Takeaways As All-NBA Big Man Takes Pistons' Long-Term Offer

It’s (finally) over. Jalen Duren is sticking with the Pistons on a five-year, $200 million contract. Here are our first three thoughts.

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Gonna be live blogging on SI dot com about Jalen Duren’s qualifying offer deadline throughout the night with instant analysis when we (hopefully) hear his decision on his Pistons’ future. Come hang: si.com/nba/pistons/jalen-dur…

Breaking Down Jalen Duren’s Five-Year, $200 Million Contract With Pistons and How We Got Here

Jalen Duren has made his decision. Finally. Catch up on Sports Illustrated’s live blog from throughout the day.

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My preseason picks that will certainly pan out: MVP: Wemby ROY: Darryn Peterson DPOY: Ausar Thompson COY: Darko Rajaković 6MOY: Ajay Mitchell MIP: Davion Mitchell
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Our predictions for the 2026–27 NBA season award winners: si.com/nba/predicting-2026-2…

Predicting the 2026–27 NBA Award Winners: MVP, Rookie of the Year and More

Sports Illustrated’s picks to take home some hardware in the upcoming 2026–27 NBA season.

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Our predictions for the 2026–27 NBA season award winners: si.com/nba/predicting-2026-2…

Predicting the 2026–27 NBA Award Winners: MVP, Rookie of the Year and More

Sports Illustrated’s picks to take home some hardware in the upcoming 2026–27 NBA season.

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Thoughts on Jalen Duren after Trajan Langdon dug in his heels during Pistons media day. Latest on @SInow: si.com/nba/the-pistons-have-…

The Pistons Have Dug in Their Heels. Now, Jalen Duren Must Decide on His Future in Detroit

Jalen Duren will be a Detroit Piston this season, president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon said at the team’s media day on Monday.

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Thank you, Justin Verlander 🧡 JV leaves the mound for the Tigers - one final time.
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