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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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Find me on Signal @DefectorChris.09

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Chris Thompson

This formulation was never going to work.

Guys Can Only Get You So Far

The Clippers Are Not Dead

Damian Lillard gestures to the crowd during a playoff game.

Scoopbrain Is A Contagious Illness

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Media Meltdowns

Can The Uncanniness Of This Shams Charania Sentence Be Increased To A Higher Platform Of Such? A Focused Execution Of Scrutiny

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What Was Doc Supposed To Do?

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Author Chris Bosh, seen here during his playing days.

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Podcasts

Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

What The Damn Hell

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Dan McQuade

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball against Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference first round series at Staples Center on June 6, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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It All Changes So Quickly

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

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

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

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Patrick Redford

Mike Pence's new house as rendered by Google Maps' 3D imaging.

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Politics

Look At The Weird-Ass Basketball Court In Mike Pence’s Ugly New McMansion

Chris Paul runs past Facundo Campazzo in a playoff game.

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

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

Kristaps Porzingis Came Up Short

Andre Drummond May Not Have Been The Solution After All

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)

Milwaukee Bucks v Miami Heat – Game Three

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

Russell Westbrook contemplates the void, and The Distraction logo.

Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics – Play-In Tournament

A Hater’s Guide To Every Postseason, With Lauren Theisen And Albert Burneko

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Let’s Appreciate Some Randos Who Smushed The Hornets Flat As A Pancake

The Celtics and Pacers play basketball, poorly.

What Is This NBA Play-In Tournament? What Is It? Will Someone Please Tell Me What It Is?

Udonis Haslem gets into it with Dwight Howard of the 76ers.

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Udonis Haslem Surfaced Just Long Enough To Give Dwight Howard The Business And Not A Minute Longer

Confirmed: NBA Games To Take Place Somewhere Along The Spacetime Continuum

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Senators Week

LeBron James, Like Former Massachusetts Senator George Frisbie Hoar, Opposed To New Rule

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

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The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

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This Is So Stupid

Wow: I Can’t Wait To Watch A Broadcast Crossover Event Between The NBA And This Beloved Action Film Franchise

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