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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Trey Lyles #8 of the Detroit Pistons grabs a rebound against Luguentz Dort #5 and Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on December 06, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.

The Thunder Regrouped

Laura Wagner

KyrieWatch: Waiting For Vegan Vaccine, Apparently

Patrick Redford

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 20: President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter 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)

Blazers Fire Neil Olshey After Taking A Month To Learn He Led A Toxic Workplace

Ray Ratto

OKC Laid A Real Thunderfart

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Chris Thompson

The Pelicans Are Running Out Of Time For Zion Williamson To Save Them

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 01: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after being fouled during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum on December 01, 2021 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Here Comes Giannis

Upon Further Review, Several Rockets Goobers Screwed Up A Triple-Double

The Suns Don’t Look Ready To Let The Warriors Run Away With It

Giri Nathan

Jonas Valanciunas Is A Three-Point Shooter Now, Because Why The Hell Not?

Where Will Enes Kanter Freedom’s Political Journey Take Him Next?

Several Rockets Goobers Work Together To Manufacture A Triple-Double

Tom Ley

The Nuggets Are Hurtling Towards A Lost Season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he is called for his fifth foul of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

The Lakers Are Big-Time Butt

Could My Entire Family Fit Inside Kyle Kuzma’s Large Pink Sweater With Enough Room Left Over For Rations To Survive The Winter? An Investigation

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings looks on as the Kings take on the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on October 31, 2021 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Luke Walton–Sized Solution No Match For Sacramento Kings–Sized Problem

Isaiah Stewart Wanted To Fight LeBron James So Damn Bad

These Gutsy 76ers Need And Deserve A Hero

A Kings fan vomits on the court. A Jazz player looks at him. He’s circled with a red circle.

Puddle Of Puke On Sacramento Kings’ Home Court Somehow Not A Metaphor

Steph Curry Only Needed One Good Hip To Kick Cleveland’s Ass

Never Change, LaMelo

The Transition Bucket That Shone Through The Dark

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

That Should About Do It For Luke Walton

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

Dan McQuade

An Arena Named After A Brand Is Always Temporary

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 12, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant And The Warriors Both Got What They Wanted

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 27: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 27, 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)

At Least The Marvin Bagley Disaster Will Be Over Soon