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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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Defector

The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Chris Thompson

Media Meltdowns

Here Are Two Utterly Unbearable Minutes Of TV Sports Debate

The Knicks Not Fit For Viewing

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Ray Ratto

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 16: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after an injury to his hand and a technical-foul during the second half of the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Footprint Center on February 16, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Rockets 124-121. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets v Phoenix SunsÀÜ

Chris Paul And The Suns Deserve A Hand

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Patrick Redford

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 10: Enes Freedom #13 of the Boston Celtics stands on the court during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns

The Only Thing Stopping Me From Captaining The Los Angeles Lakers Is My Brave Support Of Human Rights

Take A Moment To Appreciate Cam Thomas Before He Returns To The Vault

Remade Blazers Rub Knicks’ Noses In Their Own Mess


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Dan McQuade

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Joel Embiid Dunked The Cavaliers Straight To Hell

Did Your Team Master The Deal Zone, Or Quake In Fear At The Very Whisper Of A Deal?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 06: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons–James Harden Blockbuster Should Make Everyone Happy

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Here’s A Fun Shot Clock Violation

Let There Be Trades!

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Albert Burneko

Atlanta Hawks v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Seven

BenWatch: We’re In The Deal Zone

Left: First half view. Right: Second half view.

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I Took Allen Iverson’s Courtside Seat For The Second Half Of Last Night’s Sixers Game

For The Love Of God, Trade This Man

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 20: Damian Lillard #0 and CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers react during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center on October 20, 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)

Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers

It’s The End Of Something In Portland

Clippers Smite Poor Austin Reaves With Sword Of Truth

The Nets’ Problems Are Multiplying

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 05: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 5, 2021 in Houston, 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 Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets

Brandon Ingram Learns Harsh Lesson About The Limits Of Friendship

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Samer Kalaf

LeBron James posts up Josh Smith in an NBA game.

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Life's Rich Pageant

Gary Sheffield’s Dumb Son Writes Article Citing Fake Josh Smith Quote From “Ballsack Sports”

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Where Is The Metaverse App The Sixers Were So Honored To Promote?

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Laura Wagner

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Helpful Kevin Porter Jr. Nudges Steph Curry Out Of His Slump

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Philadelphia 76ers v Washington Wizards

BenWatch: Very Generously Not Blaming Things On Joel Embiid

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 28: Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on January 28, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)

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The Jazz Are In A World Of Pain

It Is Terrifying When Joel Embiid Falls Over

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat shots against Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks at FTX Arena on January 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

New York Knicks v Miami Heat

The Heat Are Peaking Now That Duncan Robinson Can Shoot Again