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This Is So Stupid
The Nets, Of The Great State Of Brooklyn, Have Lost, I Fear, For The Children! Of America. To The Detroit Pistons—Of. This. Great. Na. Tion. Tonight. Last Night.
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Katie Britt
March 8, 2024
NBA
The Celtics Served The Warriors A Beating, And The NBA A Message
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Ray Ratto
March 4, 2024
Are you a bad enough dugong to rescue the president?
After the wild success of our T-shirt featuring Chief Metaverse Officer Devin the Mixed-Reality Dugong, Lauren, Dan, and Devin dreamed of something even bigger: a beat-'em-up arcade game. While that project remains on hold due to the contraction of investment in the metaverse space, we have produced a second T-shirt, featuring concept art from El Toro. Available in gender-neutral and femme cuts at defectorstore.com. Union-made in the USA.
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NBA
Think Your Rinky-Dink Three-Horse Flyover Burg Can Host An NBA All-Star Weekend? Think Again
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Chris Thompson
February 22, 2024
NBA
An Ode To The Modern Rebounder
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Patrick Redford
January 30, 2024
This Is So Stupid
Do You Have What It Takes To Put Two On The Ball?
132
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Chris Thompson
December 19, 2023
NBA
The Pee Stains Alone
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Chris Thompson
December 17, 2023
NBA
“Is A Basketball A Lethal Weapon?” And “Is Pulling Up Your Shorts A Fighting Stance?” Among Stupid Questions At Issue In Ja Morant Hearing
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
December 12, 2023
Book Excerpts That Don't Suck
Gary Payton And The Art And Strategy Of “Talking Crazy”
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Rafi Kohan
December 8, 2023
Media Meltdowns
Adam Silver Can’t Resist Praising Henry Kissinger On ‘The Pat McAfee Show’
194
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Giri Nathan
December 6, 2023
NBA
Now Is The Season Of Noticing The Indiana Pacers
66
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Chris Thompson
December 1, 2023
NBA
Draymond Green Remains In Pursuit Of Method For Attacking Opponents That Won’t Get Him Suspended
108
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Chris Thompson
November 27, 2023
NBA
The Wizards Are Exploring New Horizons Of Permanent Suckitude
116
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Chris Thompson
November 14, 2023
NBA
Phoenix’s Title Push Has Maximums, Minimums, And Nothing In Between
100
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Chris Thompson
July 17, 2023
Podcasts
Sacred Oafs, Holy Madmen, Culture Wars, Things Of That Nature
97
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David Roth
May 25, 2023
Podcasts
The Beam Shines For All, With Patrick Redford
97
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David Roth
May 4, 2023
NBA
The Cavaliers Paid The Price For Arriving Ahead Of Schedule
47
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Chris Thompson
April 27, 2023
Elder Wisdom
What Can A Hoop Do?
207
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Laura Wagner
April 13, 2023
NBA
The Dallas Mavericks Now Emit The Stench Of Death
189
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Chris Thompson
March 27, 2023
NBA
Ja Morant Needs This Time Away
101
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Patrick Redford
March 7, 2023
High School Sports
Go Out And Watch Some Basketball
106
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Dan McQuade
February 28, 2023
NBA
Mac McClung Was A Star All Along
118
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
February 19, 2023
NBA
Nets Coach: The Challenge With Ben Simmons Is He Is A Crappy Player
238
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Albert Burneko
February 14, 2023
NBA
Those Who Fear The Deal Zone Risk The Consequences
116
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Chris Thompson
February 10, 2023
NBA
For The Lakers, Kyrie Irving Would Be A Risk Worth Taking
78
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Chris Thompson
February 5, 2023
NBA
Ben Simmons Has Stumped Another Coach
176
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Giri Nathan
January 27, 2023
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