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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Israel Daramola

Steph Curry dribbling the ball in a game against the Orlando Magic.

Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic

Steph Curry Still Has The Nuclear Button

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Chris Thompson

Luka Doncic celebrates.

Luka Doncic Rubs The Mavericks’ Noses In Their Own Mess

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Patrick Redford

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in action during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on February 21, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Oklahoma City Thunder v Utah Jazz

The Thunder Need Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Greatness To Be Enough

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The Grim Reaper Is Headed To Philadelphia

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Ray Ratto

and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after Butler scored and was fouled on the shot against the Dallas Mavericks on February 23, 2025.

Dallas Mavericks v Golden State Warriors

The Warriors Might Be Onto Something

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David Roth

Klay Thompson making the stink-face after hitting a three, being congratulated by an erased visual vacuum shaped exactly like Luka Doncic and with a Mavs logo where his head should be, in a frame from a since-deleted Mavericks hype video.

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Dallas Mavericks Oafishly Edit Hype Video, Then Delete Hype Video

A general view of the atmosphere at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 24, 2016 in New Orleans, with a fried crab po'boy front and center.

2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – Day 3

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Some Basketball, Some Sandwich, With Rohan Nadkarni

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 15: Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks backcourt during a game against the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum on January 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic v Milwaukee Bucks

Bobby Portis’s Big Suspension Is Ruinous Bullshit

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Giri Nathan

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chuck's Global Stars warms up during 2025 NBA All-Star Practice &amp; Media Availability at Oakland Arena on February 15, 2025 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

2025 NBA All-Star – Practice & Media Availability

Victor Wembanyama Is Done For The Season Due To A Blood Clot In His Shoulder

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Luka Doncic #77 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron And Luka Will Have To Make A Weird, Compromised Roster Work

Dallas Mavericks fans lift a cutout of general manager Nico Harrison with a clown nose during a protest of the trade of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic outside the American Airlines Center.

NBA: FEB 08 Dallas Mavericks Fans Protest

Nico Harrison’s Reasons Are Not Getting Any Better

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Tom Ley

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Abysmal Kevin Hart Special Interrupted By Sporadic Basketball

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 31: Majority owner Glen Taylor of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center on March 31, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Ridiculous Timberwolves Ownership Saga’s End Is In Sight

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks down against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 11, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 106-103. .

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Is Creaking Through It

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Every Mavericks Home Game Is Now A Mutiny

Anthony Davis looks hurt

The Luka Doncic Trade Needed Just Three Quarters To Go From Bad To Worse

Hubie Brown watches action prior to a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum on February 09, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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There Could Only Be One Hubie Brown

Dillon Brooks and Anthony Edwards look at each other.

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Dillon Brooks Will Continue Poking Bears Until He’s Left With Bloody Stumps

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: Masai Ujiri President of the Toronto Raptors speaks during media day on October 2, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

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Masai Ujiri Continues His Baffling Wing Collection

Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, is escorted off the field by thirsty-ass Dom DiSandro following the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025.

NFC Championship Game: Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles Fan Version Of Personal Growth, With Dan McQuade

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands next to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter in game one of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 02, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors – Game One

Everyone Thinks They Have A Shot

Richaun Holmes of the Washington Wizards reacts after dunking the ball as Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets looks on.

Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets

The Washington Wizards Have Forgotten How To Lose

of the Miami Heat looks down during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center on January 2, 2025.

Indiana Pacers v Miami Heat

The Warriors And Jimmy Butler Are Trying To Stop The Clock

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Samer Kalaf

D'Angelo Russell celebrates after hitting a game-winner

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Nets Sabotage Their Own Tank With Thrilling Upset Of Rockets

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates a call in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets v New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson Plays Like A Rolling Rock