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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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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

Merch v3

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Tom Ley

Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a three point basket during overtime against the Boston Celtics on November 6, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Boston Celtics v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Wolves Can Do Damage When Anthony Edwards Gets Serious

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Giri Nathan

Miami Heat v Boston Celtics – Game Five

The Celtics Are All The Way In

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Chris Thompson

Jaylen Brown looks miserable during the post-game press conference.

Jaylen Brown Was Supermaximally Shitty When It Counted

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat exchanges words with Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Miami Heat v Boston Celtics – Game Two

The Celtics Are Gifting The Heat This Series


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Dan McQuade in front of a march madness basketball court

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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference semi-finals on May 11, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Jayson Tatum Hit The Shots When It Mattered

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Patrick Redford

BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 25: Nikola Jokic (L) of Serbia in action against Giannis Antetokounmpo (R) of Greece during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifier game between Serbia and Greece at Stark Arena on August 25, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Serbia v Greece – FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers

The Knowable Unknown Of The 2023 NBA MVP Discourse Is Breaking Our Brains

Boston, MA - January 28: Los Angeles Lakers SF LeBron James falls to his knees in frustration after the final play of regulation. The Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 125-121, in overtime. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers (121) Vs. Boston Celtics (125) At TD Garden (OT)

There’s No Sense In The Lakers Crying Over The Unavoidable

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 24: Marcus Smart #36, Jaylen Brown #7 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrate against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on October 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. 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)

Boston Celtics v Chicago Bulls

The Celtics Are Untouchable

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David Roth

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera staring very intensely at new quarterback Carson Wentz, but The Distraction logo has been superimposed over Wentz's face.

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Endurance Basketball, Dystopian Golf, And The Plight Of The Sacrificial Mensch

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Albert Burneko

Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins (Golden State Warriors) wrestle Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) for the ball

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What’s Up With Jayson Tatum?

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Samer Kalaf

Marcus Smart returns to the court after an injury in Game 3

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The Celtics Should Try Three Dramatic Player Returns Next Time

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 17: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates the game winning basket as Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the fourth quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 115-114. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics – Game One

Jayson Tatum’s Buzzer-Beater Was A Masterpiece Of Teamwork

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The Celtics Are Crappy And Unhappy

Jayson Tatum of the Celtics contemplates failure.

Miami Heat v Boston Celtics – Game One

Poor Jayson Tatum

Revel In Bam Adebayo Winning Game 1 By Spiking Jayson Tatum’s Weak Shit Into Hell

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