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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Patrick Redford

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 03: (L-R) Naji Marshall #13, Kyrie Irving #11 and Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks pause during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center on March 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

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The Mavericks Are Staring Into The Abyss

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Tom Ley

Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics of the Boston Celtics celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

2024 NBA Finals – Boston Celtics v Dallas Mavericks

The Celtics Were Built To Shine

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

2024 NBA Finals – Game Three

The Celtics Keep It Simple

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Kristaps Porzingis Rained Hellfire On The Hapless Mavericks

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 9: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Two of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

2024 NBA Playoffs – Dallas Mavericks v Oklahoma City Thunder

Kyrie Irving Is Right Where He Needs To Be

Teammates fling water onto Max Strus following his game-winner.

Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers

You Need Someone To Huck It On Up There

San Antonio Spurs v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Huge, Healthy, And On A Roll

Mark Cuban Is In Loser Mode Showing Texts

The Dallas Mavericks Now Emit The Stench Of Death

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: (L-R) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving watch first-half play against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Running Out Of Time To Become Normal

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Patrick Mahomes about to complete a pass while leading his team to (spoiler alert) a win in Super Bowl 57.

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Boston Scott Prop Bet And Windows That Don’t Exist

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Giri Nathan

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving And Luka Doncic Are Still Figuring It Out

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Kyrie Irving Deleted His Apology For Sharing Antisemitic Movie [Update]

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Kyrie Irving Is Now The Mavericks’ Problem

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving shake hands.

For The Lakers, Kyrie Irving Would Be A Risk Worth Taking

Now Kyrie Irving Wants Out Of Brooklyn

When It’s Just Basketball, It’s Just Basketball

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Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 20, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. His back it to the camera, and around him everything else is dark.

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Antisemitism Isn’t Going Away Just Because The NBA Is Moving On

Ben Simmons scores while Obi Toppin looks on.

New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets

Perfectly Average Knicks Season Ends

Colts owner Jim Irsay and various aged rock luminaries at the 100th birthday party for Jack Kerouac that Irsay hosted at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Owner/CEO Of The Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay Hosts Reception Celebrating 100th Birthday Of Late Literary Pioneer Jack Kerouac

Everyone Is Just Going For It, With Bomani Jones

Chicago Bulls v Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving Did This To Himself

Kyrie Irving on the bench during a Nets game, seemingly staring thoughtfully at The Distraction logo, as if trying to determine its haplogroup.

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The Dipshit’s Gambit, With Rohan Nadkarni

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The image is zoomed in on his face, which is turned to one side, and behind him is all black.

There’s Nothing Worth Defending About Kyrie Irving Spreading Antisemitism

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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