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Chris Thompson

Ben Simmons falls into the court-side seats.

BenWatch: Do Not Even Think Of Saying Hello To Ben Simmons, Philadelphians!

The Timberwolves Have Mastered Dysfunction

Giri Nathan

Doc Rivers Embarks On Grim ESPN Tour To Win Back Ben Simmons

Patrick Redford

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 06: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers directs teammates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game One of the Eastern Conference second round series at Wells Fargo Center on June 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)

Ben Simmons Is Holding Out

A New York Legend Gets A New Start In Dallas

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

Laura Wagner

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

Attention Everyone: We Have Delivered Dzanan Musa’s Mail

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)

Steph Curry, Crypto Cornball

Attention Dzanan Musa: We Have Your Mail

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)

Life Lessons

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

Albert Burneko

Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (for now)

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

Diana Moskovitz is Defector&#8217;s investigations editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

Diana Moskovitz

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.

League Anti-Violence Policies Are Just A Smokescreen For Owners

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

Unhinged Columnist Unloads Bowels Over Retirement Of Jared Dudley

Media Meltdowns

ESPN Bungles Makeup Call For Previous Bungling

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)

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

J.R. Smith Confronts Memeified  Self

Samer Kalaf

This Is So Stupid

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

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

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

Live basketball action, and a masked man.

No One Needs To See The Face

A drawing of Giannis cleaning the windshield from the interior of the car.

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.

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

Sure, Run It Back, Fuck It