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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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<p>Nicholas Russell is a writer from Las Vegas.</p>


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Nicholas Russell

Neighborhood Sports and Social Center Turns Into a Market To Survive During Quarantine

Running Towards Nothing

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David Roth

Marvin Bagley is fouled by both Zion Williamson and Jaxson Hayes in a '19-20 NBA game no one on earth remembers.

Sacramento Kings v New Orleans Pelicans

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Entering Marvin Bagley III Mode, With Patrick Redford


<p>Louis Keene is a writer for the Forward and the creator of <a href="http://unstatable.com">Unstatable</a>, a newsletter about the Clippers. He’s on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/thislouis">@thislouis.</a></p>


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The late Malik Sealy and Brent Barry at a Los Angeles Clippers game in the Arrowhead Pond, in 1997.

Nuggets V Clippers

25 Years Ago, The Clippers Came Closer To Moving To Anaheim Than Anyone Knew

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Chris Thompson

Russell Westbrook Has The Eye On Him

BenWatch: Ben Simmons Is Once Again Physically Located In Philadelphia

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Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks – Game Six

Don’t Trade Ben Simmons, But Also What Would You Take For Him?

BenWatch: Would Ben Simmons Fake An Injury For $8.25 Million?

Joel Embiid

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

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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.

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Unhinged Columnist Unloads Bowels Over Retirement Of Jared Dudley

Sure, Run It Back, Fuck It

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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)

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Kalyn Kahler

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

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Lauren Theisen

Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots a free throw

2021 NBA Finals – Game Six

These 165 Seconds Were Giannis At His Finest

Team USA Basketball Training Session

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 )

2021 NBA Finals – Game Two

The Suns Simply Have Too Much Juice

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

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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

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