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Chris Thompson

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Trae Young watch the ball.

The Sixers Can’t Get Away With Both Of These Guys Sucking

Cameron Payne in a Suns jersey, looking happy.

Cameron Payne Worked Hard To Arrive At The Point Of Nikola Jokic’s Surrender

Tom Ley

Chris Paul Reminded Everyone Who He Is

Patrick Redford

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 13: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets is injured during the first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 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)

Kyrie Irving Adds Yet Another Injury To The NBA Playoffs

P.J. Tucker warns the moron bodyguard who rushed him on the court during Game 3.

Kevin Durant’s Idiot Bodyguard Rushed The Court To Protect Him From P.J. Tucker

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

Dan McQuade

The 76ers arena with the Sixers up 23-6 early in a playoff game. It's full and looks loud. It's a wide shot, with a wide angle lense

It Got So Loud

Shake Milton shooting a three pointer over three Atlanta Hawks players

Shake Milton Turned It All Around In Six Minutes

Chris Paul runs past Facundo Campazzo in a playoff game.

God Help Me, I’ve Been Charmed By Chris Paul

What’s The Plan Here?

Kristaps Porzingis shoots warmup jumpers prior to the start of Game 7 against the Clippers.

Kristaps Porzingis Came Up Short

Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball against Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of Game Seven of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 6, 2021 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Clippers’ Demons Aren’t Theirs

Albert Burneko

Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers fans

Damian Lillard Can’t Get Away With Being Human

Andre Drummond May Not Have Been The Solution After All

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Phoenix Suns foul in the second quarter during game six of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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.

Rome Didn’t Fall In A Day

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks interview after a 127-121 Dallas Mavericks win over the LA Clippers in game two of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on May 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Luka Doncic Solves All The Problems

Devin Booker looks at Chris Haynes as Haynes asks his insanely stupid question.

Here Is A Super Incredibly Dumb Post-Game Question, Courtesy Of NBA Insider Chris Haynes

The Knicks Look Like Crud

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 27: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the third quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at American Airlines Arena on May 27, 2021 in Miami, 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Bucks Didn’t Conquer The Giannis Wall, And Didn’t Have To

Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, in happier times.

Danny Ainge Puts A Foot In His Big Fat Mouth

Arena view. Fans point to another fan who it appears threw popcorn

The Assholes Are Back, Too

Giri Nathan

The Celtics Chose Death By Joe Harris

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 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)

It’s Anthony Davis Time

Patrick Beverley looks bummed after committing a foul.

Bask In The Delights Of Patrick Beverley’s Miserable Evening

Luis Paez-Pumar

Bryn Forbes #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after his three point basket in the second quarter against the Miami Heat during Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum on May 24, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.