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Laura Wagner

Adam Lefkoe of TNT interviews LeBron James

Journalismism

As A Wise Man Once Said, “Aristotle Didn’t Say That”

Giri Nathan

Cam Thomas Is Vindication For Bucket Enthusiasts, If Not For The Nets

Ray Ratto

LeBron James breaks the all-time scoring record

LeBron James Is All That Matters In Los Angeles

Kyrie Irving Deleted His Apology For Sharing Antisemitic Movie [Update]

Albert Burneko

LeBron James looking up at what's probably a rebound

LeBron James’s Former Colleagues Laud His Greatness, Incredibly Rudely

Tom Ley

Stephen Silas May Not Be Getting A Callback

Samer Kalaf

Shams Charania gestures during an interview.

This Is So Stupid

Shams Charania’s Metaphors Don’t Make Sense In A Drawing Either

Israel Daramola

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on January 29, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Nobody’s Going To Grizzlies Games To Watch Ja Morant’s Pals On The Court

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Kyrie Irving Is Now The Mavericks’ Problem

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving shake hands.

For The Lakers, Kyrie Irving Would Be A Risk Worth Taking

Now Kyrie Irving Wants Out Of Brooklyn

Dillon Brooks and Donovan Mitchell exchange shoves.

Donovan Mitchell Was Not Thrilled With Dillon Brooks Boinking His Junk

Four Brief Proposals For Unclogging The Western Conference

David Roth

Patrick Beverley and LeBron James look upset during a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Defector logo is in the corner.

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New Frontiers In Loser Shit, With Patrick Redford

Lonzo Ball sits on the bench at the Bulls game

One Year Later, Lonzo Ball Is Still In Knee Hell

Patrick Redford

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring a basket against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at American Airlines Center on January 30, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 111-105. 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 Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Best Not To Provoke Luka Doncic

LeBron James Is Next In A Long Line

Capital

Sad: Steph And Ayesha Curry Are NIMBYs

Getting To The Bottom Of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s So-Called “Blocks”

Boston, MA - January 28: Los Angeles Lakers SF LeBron James falls to his knees in frustration after the final play of regulation. The Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 125-121, in overtime. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

There’s No Sense In The Lakers Crying Over The Unavoidable

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Ben Simmons Has Stumped Another Coach

James Dolan, in a velvet blazer and a dumb hat, singing his heart out.

Seventeen Minutes Of James Dolan Is Too Much James Dolan

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies competes for the loose ball against Stephen Curry #30, Donte DiVincenzo #0 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on January 25, 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Grizzlies Show Their Age

Luis Paez-Pumar

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on January 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

LeBron James Makes History, Looks Miserable Doing It

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