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NBA
After All That, Ace Bailey Ends Up In Utah
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Patrick Redford
June 26, 2025
Media Meltdowns
ESPN’s NBA Finals Coverage Was A Pretty Rough Watch
186
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Patrick Redford
June 24, 2025
NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On July 15
As we approach the WNBA All-Star break, join Defector for a night of stand up, games, and giveaways. Featuring Devon Walker (Saturday Night Live), Julia Shiplett (Overcompensating), Grace Johnson (Don’t Tell), and Joey Dardano (Wild ‘n Out)! Use code LETSGOLIBS for 10% off.
NBA
The Pacers Were Too Cool To Make Sense
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Patrick Redford
June 23, 2025
NBA
With The Lakers Sale, The NBA’s Old Ownership Class Is Nearly Extinct
108
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Patrick Redford
June 20, 2025
Soccer
The USMNT Is Going Nowhere
220
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Patrick Redford
June 18, 2025
NBA
Finals Good As Hell
46
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Patrick Redford
June 16, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
Tim Krabbe’s ‘The Rider’ Won Us Over By Losing
35
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Patrick Redford
,
David Roth
,
Kathryn Xu
, and
Brandy Jensen
June 13, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
Why ‘The Rider’ Is The Best Sports Book I’ve Ever Read
51
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Patrick Redford
June 12, 2025
WNBA
The Golden State Valkyries Are Beloved And Ahead Of Schedule
22
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Patrick Redford
June 10, 2025
NBA
Aaron Wiggins Is The Key To Understanding OKC’s Revolutionary Depth
38
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Patrick Redford
June 9, 2025
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz Wins The Match Of A Lifetime
95
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Patrick Redford
June 8, 2025
Tennis
Coco Gauff Won’t Be Rattled
24
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Patrick Redford
June 8, 2025
NBA
Before You Is The Defector Mega-Preview Of The 2025 NBA Finals. Kneel!
113
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Albert Burneko
,
Tom Ley
,
Luis Paez-Pumar
,
Ray Ratto
,
Patrick Redford
, and
David Roth
June 5, 2025
This Is So Stupid
Let’s Figure Out What Dodgers Game They Watched On The Bulldog
96
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Barry Petchesky
,
Patrick Redford
, and
Kathryn Xu
June 4, 2025
Politics
What World Does Bitcoin Want To Build For Itself?
213
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Patrick Redford
June 3, 2025
Chess
Magnus Carlsen Melts Down, Pounds Table After Inexplicable Blunder
46
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Patrick Redford
June 2, 2025
Tennis
João Fonseca Loves The Pressure
9
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Patrick Redford
May 29, 2025
Cycling
Isaac Del Toro Meets The Moment
60
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Patrick Redford
May 28, 2025
NBA
Two Of Basketball’s Brightest Young Stars Will Compete For More Than A Trip To The Finals
86
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Patrick Redford
May 20, 2025
NBA
For A Limited Time
158
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Patrick Redford
May 16, 2025
NBA
Nikola Jokic Is Outnumbered
62
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Patrick Redford
May 14, 2025
NBA
Physicality Is Where Basketball Lives And Careers Die
144
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Patrick Redford
May 13, 2025
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book: Defector Rides A Bike
57
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Patrick Redford
May 9, 2025
NBA
How To Watch Basketball
140
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Patrick Redford
May 5, 2025
NBA
Jamal Murray Was Arrogant And Generous Enough To Craft Another Classic
30
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Patrick Redford
April 30, 2025
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