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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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Chris Thompson

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The NBA Won’t Allow John Wall To Be Much More Than A Burden

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Laura Wagner

Laura Wagner and Samer Kalaf in a car with the important mail.

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Attention Everyone: We Have Delivered Dzanan Musa’s Mail

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Ray Ratto

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA - JULY 11: NBA athlete Steph Curry tees off from the second hole during the final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe South golf course on July 11, 2020 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

American Century Championship – Final Round

Steph Curry, Crypto Cornball

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Attention Dzanan Musa: We Have Your Mail

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Giri Nathan

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks – Game Three

Joel Embiid Manages To Insult Ben Simmons In Defense Of Ben Simmons

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 31: Fans of the New York Mets cheer as Jacob deGrom #48 bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 31, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Arizona Diamondbacks

Life Lessons

Booing Isn’t Bad, But There’s A Better Way

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Albert Burneko

Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (for now)

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks – Game Six

Ben Simmons, To Team Trying To Trade Him: Trade Me


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Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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League Anti-Violence Policies Are Just A Smokescreen For Owners

Jared Dudley rolls around on the court during a Lakers game.

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Unhinged Columnist Unloads Bowels Over Retirement Of Jared Dudley

2019 NBA Draft

Media Meltdowns

ESPN Bungles Makeup Call For Previous Bungling

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Patrick Redford

at American Airlines Center on February 25, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Dallas Mavericks

Nerlens Noel’s Lawsuit Against Rich Paul Pulls Back The Curtain

2020 NBA Finals – Game Three

J.R. Smith Confronts Memeified  Self

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Samer Kalaf

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This Is So Stupid

It’s Now Illegal To Draw Any Conclusions From Ben Simmons Workout Videos

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green And Kevin Durant Squeeze The Last Bit Of Juice From Their Old Argument

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Only I Know Why Chris Palmer Thought It A Good Idea To Tweet That Vanessa Bryant Doesn’t Know This Stupid Factoid About Her Dead Husband, And I’ll Never Tell

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No One Needs To See The Face

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Just How Much Of The Exterior Of A 1997 Subaru Outback Could Giannis Clean From The Passenger Seat? A Scientific Inquiry

James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets is fouled by Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks.

Brooklyn Nets v Atlanta Hawks

The Crackdown On Unnatural Motions Begins

A Complete List Of Players Who, Unlike Ben Simmons, Would Not Be Willing To Join The Golden State Warriors

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Dave McKenna

Kansas v Texas Tech

With Mac McClung, Goodbye’s Going To Be The Hardest Word

Oregon v USC

This Stupid Basketball Cliche Impacts Puking Out My Fucking Breakfast

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 05: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls reacts from the bench before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 05, 2021 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. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls v Portland Trail Blazers

NBA Free Agency Recap: Otto

MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 22: Steve Novak #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks stretches before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at BMO Harris Bradley Center on February 22, 2016 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Novak

Los Angeles Lakers v Milwaukee Bucks

Steve Novak Got Very Pissy About A Local Library Sign That Acknowledged Racism Exists

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Giannis Antetokounmpo driving for one of his many baskets in the decisive Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

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