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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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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty plays defense during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 24, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

New York Liberty v Connecticut Sun

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There’s No Shame In Losing To The Liberty, Unless You Lose Like This


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Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty accepts the MVP trophy after the team's 82-63 victory over the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Championship game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2023 Commissioner’s Cup Championship – New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

Life Lessons

How A Fat Baseball Ass And Four Lesbians Turned Me Into A Sports Fan

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Samer Kalaf

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Patrick Redford

Chelsea Gray jumps in the air and celebrates as the Aces beat the Liberty.

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Upon Further Review, The Aces Have Not Met Their Match

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Lauren Theisen

Sabrina Ionescu and Marine Johannes celebrate on the court

You’re Goddamn Right The Aces Have Met Their Match

Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket during the 2023 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship on August 15, 2023 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Aces Have Met Their Match

A screenshot of Liz Cambage as she talks to Bleacher Report reporter Taylor Rooks.

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Australians, Nigerians, Americans Unite In Inspiring Global Effort To Debunk Liz Cambage

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Tom Ley

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu Is An Avalanche

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 28: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces passes as Tiffany Mitchell #25 of the Minnesota Lynx defends in the fourth quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 28, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 94-73.

Minnesota Lynx v Las Vegas Aces

Chelsea Gray Serves Aces Wins In Every Flavor

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Ray Ratto

Sabrina Ionescu shoots a three-pointer during the contest

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Sabrina Ionescu Broke The Three-Point Contest

Gabrielle Williams of ASVEL Basket Landes Feminine in action during the Women's French Cup Final basketball match.

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The Prioritization Rule Will Haunt WNBA Players For A Long Time

Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm shoots against Kayla McBride #21 of the Minnesota Lynx in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on June 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Minnesota Lynx v Seattle Storm

Jewell Loyd Will Take All The Shots

Arike Ogunbowale signs a t-shirt for a fan after being ejected.

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The Arike Ogunbowale Show Doesn’t End With An Ejection

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 21: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on May 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chicago Sky v Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner Is Back Where She Started

Dana Evans #11 of the Chicago Sky reacts against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena on May 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Washington Mystics v Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky Taught Me It Was OK To Win Now

New York Liberty v Seattle Storm

Breanna Stewart Went Home And Conquered

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) and Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11) looks on after a WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Chicago Sky on May 26, 2023, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.

WNBA: MAY 26 Commissioner’s Cup – Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky

Shakira Austin Is Right Where Elena Delle Donne Needs Her To Be

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 13: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty drives against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the second quarter of their preseason game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Liberty 84-77.

New York Liberty v Las Vegas Aces

The Superteams And The Other Teams: A Preview Of The 2023 WNBA Season


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Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on in the locker room before Game 2 of the 2022 WNBA Finals on September 13, 2022 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Dearica Hamby Trade Will Always Sting

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Becky Hammon coaches the Las Vegas Aces in the 2022 WNBA Finals

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Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended For Comments On Former Player’s Pregnancy

Draftee Diamond Miller talks to the media before the 2023 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2023 at Spring Studios in New York City, New York.

2023 WNBA Draft

Turning Pro In Women’s Basketball Is Not A Zero-Sum Game

Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Josh McDaniels Needs To Work On His People Skills

Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis smiles during the game vs Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm

Caring Is A Competitive Advantage

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 27: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm looks on against the New York Liberty in overtime at Climate Pledge Arena on May 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Breanna Stewart Goes Coast To Coast

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 6: Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky looks on during the game against the Connecticut Sun during Round 2 Game 4 of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs on September 6, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Chicago Sky v Connecticut Sun – Game Four

Candace Parker Stacks The Deck

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 31: Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby (5) looks to the sidelines during the Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces WNBA game on July 31, 2022 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

WNBA: JUL 31 Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever

Dearica Hamby Found Out Who The WNBA Puts First