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Patrick Redford

Steph Curry Went Airplane Mode

at American Airlines Center on February 6, 2013 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)

Let’s All Salute LaMarcus Aldridge’s Cool-Ass Fadeaway

Giri Nathan

Luka Doncic celebrates after hitting a game-winner.

Luka Doncic Floated In A Buzzer-Beater For The Ages

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 07: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves watches during warm ups between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 07, 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)

Embarrassing: Anthony Edwards Isn’t Familiar With Alex Rodriguez, That Guy On ‘Shark Tank’

Ray Ratto

The NBA’s Play-In Tournament Is A Fun Idea, Until You Actually Have To Play In It

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Chris Thompson

A doodle of Zion Williamson kicking my head off from the hood of a speeding Jeep.

Science

Could A Jeep-Mounted Zion Williamson Roundhouse-Kick My Head Off? An Investigation

Jamal Murray, Joy Ruled Out Of The NBA Playoffs

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a basket to pass Wilt Chamberlain as the Golden State Warriors all-time leading scorer during the first quarter of their game against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on April 12, 2021 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Steph Curry Had A Night For Himself

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 18: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on March 18, 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)

Just Get Out Of Zion Williamson’s Way

Craig Fehrman last wrote for Defector about <a href="https://defector.com/it-never-ends-like-it-should" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://defector.com/it-never-ends-like-it-should&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775741247521000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1R6Fh05yMdaM2z1ukPQtbb">the death of Iris</a>, his NBA-loving neighbor. His book <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/This-Vast-Enterprise/Craig-Fehrman/9781982174248">This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark</a> comes out on April 21.

Craig Fehrman

Life Lessons

It Never Ends Like It Should

Samer Kalaf

Miles Bridges unleashes a big-time dunk over Clint Capela

Miles Bridges Dunks Clint Capela Into Another Realm

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Megan Rapinoe of the United States warms up before playing Haiti during a Group A CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying match at BBVA Compass Stadium on January 28, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Megan Rapinoe Notes How Draymond Green’s Equal Pay Takes “Showed His Whole Ass”

Tom Ley

It Stays Easy For Kevin Durant And The Nets

Life's Rich Pageant

Paul Pierce Loses ESPN Gig After Broadcasting Grim Men’s Evening

Gordon after his first dunk with the Nuggets.

Aaron Gordon Unlocks A Much Scarier Version Of The Denver Nuggets

This Is The Weird And Bad Part Of The NBA Slog

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

Two seats in an arena at an NBA game. They are black. There are steps next to them. Both seats have a cover on them that says 'PLEASE SIT HERE'

I Went To An NBA Game Last Night

There Has To Be A Better Way To Develop A Bad Rookie

The Story Of The Jazz’s Emergency Plane Landing Is Extremely Unpleasant

Albert Burneko

Journalismism

Won’t Somebody Protect Poor NBA Team Owners From Their Own Choice To Buy Out Shitty Veterans?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 29: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicansat TD Garden on March 29, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pelicans defeat the Celtics 115-109. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Marcus Smart Overthought His Way Into An Avant-Garde Lowlight

Let's Remember Some Guys

Let’s Remember Some Guys Who May Or May Not Have Told Kelvin Sampson, Respectfully, To Cram It

Aaron Gordon is sad, with headlines from different publications expressing surprise at his dunk contest loss.

Aaron Gordon’s 19-Minute “Documentary” About Losing The Dunk Contest Is Just The Lamest Shit Ever

A mysterious, unknown NBA general manager, sitting in front of a Celtics backdrop and speaking into a Celtics-branded microphone.

You Will Never Guess Which NBA General Manager Was So Close To Making Several Big Deadline Trades