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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Giri Nathan

Zion Williamson dunks as an entire Toronto Raptors squad looks on.

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Zion After Raptors: Burp

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Ray Ratto

Golden State Warriors v Minnesota Timberwolves

Maybe A Few More Steph Curry Technical Fouls Will Fix The Warriors

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Chris Thompson

Ivica Zubac high-fives head coach Tyronn Lue.

Ivica Zubac Went Ogre Mode For The Indomitable Clippers


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Diana Moskovitz

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 20, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. His back it to the camera, and around him everything else is dark.

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Antisemitism Isn’t Going Away Just Because The NBA Is Moving On

The Poor, Exciting Pacers Might Be Too Good To Turn Back Now

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Los Angeles Lakers

The Sacramento Kings Somehow Have The Best Vibes In The NBA

Ben Simmons dribbles in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies v Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons Is Clambering Bravely Out Of The Toilet

Golden State Warriors v Phoenix Suns

Something’s Off In Golden State

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: Jalen Williams #8 and Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder run up the court during a game against the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 11, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Summer League – Orlando Magic v Oklahoma City Thunder

This Is So Stupid

Introducing The Jalen Williams-Jaylin Williams Power Rankings

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It Is Time Once Again For Math To Tell Us Which Underperforming NBA Teams Are Truly Crud

Joel Embiid attempts a lay-up in a career night.

Utah Jazz v Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid Did All Of Basketball

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: An exterior view of FTX Arena prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at FTX Arena on October 21, 2022 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat

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So Much For FTX Arena

Jerami Grant Has Things Covered

Ben Simmons scores while Obi Toppin looks on.

New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets

Perfectly Average Knicks Season Ends

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 26: Shaedon Sharpe #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Miami Heat on October 26, 2022 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Miami Heat v Portland Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe Is Figuring It Out

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David Roth

Colts owner Jim Irsay and various aged rock luminaries at the 100th birthday party for Jack Kerouac that Irsay hosted at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Owner/CEO Of The Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay Hosts Reception Celebrating 100th Birthday Of Late Literary Pioneer Jack Kerouac

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Everyone Is Just Going For It, With Bomani Jones

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a late basket in the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on November 09, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Milwaukee Bucks v Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gave The Bucks All They Could Handle

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 07: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after being fouled in the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Target Center on November 7, 2022 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 Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

New York Knicks v Minnesota Timberwolves

Everything Is Stinky In Minnesota

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Bronny James warms up at the DMV Showcase.

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A Chaotic Night At The Bronny James Experience

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 2: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on November 2, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland Only Needed One Functional Eye To Torch Boston

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Tom Ley

Chicago Bulls v Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving Did This To Himself

Joshua Primo #11 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on April 5, 2022 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Lawsuit: Ex-Spurs Employee Says Josh Primo Repeatedly Exposed His Genitals To Her

Kyrie Irving on the bench during a Nets game, seemingly staring thoughtfully at The Distraction logo, as if trying to determine its haplogroup.

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The Dipshit’s Gambit, With Rohan Nadkarni

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on October 29, 2022 in Sacramento, California.

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The Heat Are Only 73 Wins Away From Meeting Jimmy Butler’s Standard

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 28: Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic smiles during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 28, 2022 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets v Orlando Magic

It’s A Great Time To Enjoy Bol Bol