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Chris Thompson

Joel Embiid Finally Just Says It

Ben Simmons falls into the court-side seats.

BenWatch: Do Not Even Think Of Saying Hello To Ben Simmons, Philadelphians!

The Timberwolves Have Mastered Dysfunction

The NBA Won’t Allow John Wall To Be Much More Than A Burden

Jared Dudley rolls around on the court during a Lakers game.

Unhinged Columnist Unloads Bowels Over Retirement Of Jared Dudley

Sure, Run It Back, Fuck It

Barry Petchesky

TOPSHOT - France's Evan Fournier (L) goes to the basket as USA's Draymond Jamal Green tries to block in the men's preliminary round group A basketball match between France and USA during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on July 25, 2021. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Olympics

Uh-Oh

Kalyn Kahler

I Will Explain This New Olympic Sport To You: 3×3 Basketball

Lauren Theisen

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots a free throw

These 165 Seconds Were Giannis At His Finest

Ray Ratto

It Might Just Not Be Our Quadrennial

Jrue Holiday goes the other way following a Chris Paul turnover.

Basketball Saved The Finals From The Refs

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Engaged Smash Mode

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 08: Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges, middle, dunks against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, left, and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, during the second half of Game Two of the NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 08, 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 Ross D. Franklin-Pool/Getty Images )

The Suns Simply Have Too Much Juice

David Roth

Devin Booker and Chris Paul high-five at the end of Phoenix's victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Podcasts

The NBA Finals At The End Of The World, With Albert Burneko

Brook Lopez tries and fails to guard Devin Booker.

The Bucks Can’t Let It Be This Easy

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

Shams Charania gestures during an interview.

Media Meltdowns

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

What Was Doc Supposed To Do?

Author Chris Bosh, seen here during his playing days.

Call Of The Ice Bath, With Chris Bosh

What The Damn Hell

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

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.