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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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Patrick Redford

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after scoring against the Orlando Magic in the second half at Amway Center on March 15, 2022 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. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Orlando Magic

Every Great Kyrie Irving Performance Highlights How Much He’s Costing The Nets

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 28, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Cleveland Cavaliers

Karl-Anthony Towns Had Himself A Night

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Chris Thompson

Losing Is Turning LeBron Into A Sour Old Grouch

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Tom Ley

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets

Bones Stole The Show


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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets walks on the court during halftime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 129-100.

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For Ben Simmons’s Return, Philadelphia Was Ready But The Sixers Weren’t

Dave McKenna

Robin Ficker, seen here wearing a Washington Bullets hat and screaming.

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NBA Heckler, Friend Of Ali, And Wannabe Governor Robin Ficker Gets Disbarred

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Ray Ratto

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 08: Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Stephen Curry #30 after scoring and drawing a foul against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half during an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on March 08, 2022 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers v Golden State Warriors

I Suppose What The Warriors Needed All Along Was Will Ferrell

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Israel Daramola

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, as seen in the HBO series "Winning Time"

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HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Is Overstated, But Says What Other Sports Entertainment Won’t

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of Team LeBron and Joel Embiid #21 of Team Durant talk during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2022 NBA All-Star Game

Let’s Take Stock Of The NBA MVP Race

Welcome To Obscurity, Kristaps

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

If LeBron James Can Score 56 Points Every Game, The Lakers Might Be Alright

Here Come The Celtics

Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Milwaukee Bucks v Los Angeles Clippers

Jrue Holiday Is Indispensable

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2022 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic Went Out Of His Way To Cook LeBron James

Maybe Now Markelle Fultz Can Finally Just Play Some Basketball

Ja Morant and teammates celebrate after his buzzer beater to end the first. half

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Ja Morant Is An Unhuman Highlight Reel Right Now

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Albert Burneko

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Just Steph Curry, Calmly Being Impossible

Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks

The New Sixers Are Going To Drive People Crazy

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he attempts to layup against CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

Nobody Likes The Lakers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 12: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets walks backcourt during a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on January 12, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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)

Brooklyn Nets v Chicago Bulls

Here Comes Kyrie Irving

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De’Aaron Fox’s NFT Project Suddenly, Mysteriously Shuts Down

D’Angelo Russell And The Timberwolves Might Be—Could Be! Possibly!—Good Now

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Former NBA Referee Ken Mauer: I’m A Big Asshole

ZionWatch: Finally Spoke To New Teammate

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 01: General manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers sits courtside before Game Five of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 01, 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)

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns – Game Five

LeBron James And Rich Paul Are Turning The Heat Up On Rob Pelinka