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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

Ten Minute Quarters comedy show at 3:2 ratio

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Live Event

Staff Writer
Find me on Signal @DefectorChris.09

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Chris Thompson

Luka crying

You Would Cry Too If It Happened To You

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Tom Ley

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth speak during the teams training camp at the UCSD campus in La Jolla, California on Thursday, September 28, 2022.

DENVER NUGGETS TRAINING CAMP

Michael Malone And Calvin Booth Lose Their War Over The Soul Of The Nuggets

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Ray Ratto

James Harden shoots against Kai Jones of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of a game in April 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers

The Western Conference Is Heading Into A Week Of Glorious Chaos

looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1, 2025. His mouthpiece is hanging out of his mouth and he looks faintly sinister in how delighted he seems.

Golden State Warriors v Memphis Grizzlies

Steph Curry Went Off, Again

Ronald Holland II #00 of the Detroit Pistons and Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves fight in the second quarter. Holland II and DiVincenzo were ejected from the game at Target Center on March 30, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Detroit Pistons v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Season Is Too Long, And Everybody Is Cranky

The Bulls celebrate an incredible last-second win.

Chicago Bulls

How About These Absurd Chicago Bulls?

LeBron James dribbling

The Lakers Are Puking And Shitting At An Inopportune Moment

Cade Cunningham celebrates a game-winner.

Cade Cunningham Is In Dude Mode

Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the San Antonio Spurs is joined by teammate Stephon Castle #5 and Flavor Fav at the end of the game against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2025.

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It’s The Damn Sandro Mamukelashvili Game

Kawhi Leonard

Hmm, What About The Clippers?

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Lauren Theisen

Head coach Travis DeCuire of the Montana Grizzlies talks with the team during a time out against the Northern Colorado Bears the Big Sky Conference Championshi

Montana vs Northern Colorado – Big Sky Conference Championship

College Basketball

You Should Only Get One Timeout In Basketball

Tyrese Haliburton rises up for the game-winner.

Tyrese Haliburton

The Pacers Drew Up A Beauty And Were Rewarded With A Miracle

Evan Mobley drives past Giannis Antetokounmpo

Evan Mobley and Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Cavaliers Are Now Playing With Their Food

Alex Prewitt is a writer in Brooklyn. He shoots free throws the normal way.

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Alex Prewitt

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How “Ball Don’t Lie” Became More Than A Basketball Mantra

Darius Garland reacts during the first half against the Miami Heat

Miami Heat v Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers Are Going To Take Some Getting Used To

Luka Doncic celebrates.

Luka Doncic Rubs The Mavericks’ Noses In Their Own Mess

Joel Embiid annoyed

The Grim Reaper Is Headed To Philadelphia

and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after Butler scored and was fouled on the shot against the Dallas Mavericks on February 23, 2025.

Dallas Mavericks v Golden State Warriors

The Warriors Might Be Onto Something

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David Roth

A general view of the atmosphere at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 24, 2016 in New Orleans, with a fried crab po'boy front and center.

2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – Day 3

Podcasts

Some Basketball, Some Sandwich, With Rohan Nadkarni

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Giri Nathan

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chuck's Global Stars warms up during 2025 NBA All-Star Practice &amp; Media Availability at Oakland Arena on February 15, 2025 in Oakland, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

2025 NBA All-Star – Practice & Media Availability

Victor Wembanyama Is Done For The Season Due To A Blood Clot In His Shoulder

Dallas Mavericks fans lift a cutout of general manager Nico Harrison with a clown nose during a protest of the trade of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic outside the American Airlines Center.

NBA: FEB 08 Dallas Mavericks Fans Protest

Nico Harrison’s Reasons Are Not Getting Any Better

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Abysmal Kevin Hart Special Interrupted By Sporadic Basketball

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Every Mavericks Home Game Is Now A Mutiny

Anthony Davis looks hurt

The Luka Doncic Trade Needed Just Three Quarters To Go From Bad To Worse

Dillon Brooks and Anthony Edwards look at each other.

Dillon Brooks and Anthony Edwards

Dillon Brooks Will Continue Poking Bears Until He’s Left With Bloody Stumps

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