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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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Chris Thompson

At Last, The Lakers And Russell Westbrook Are Kaput

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Ray Ratto

LeBron James breaks the all-time scoring record

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Is All That Matters In Los Angeles

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Albert Burneko

LeBron James looking up at what's probably a rebound

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LeBron James’s Former Colleagues Laud His Greatness, Incredibly Rudely

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving shake hands.

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

Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics

LeBron James Is Next In A Long Line

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Patrick Redford

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

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Luis Paez-Pumar

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on January 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Makes History, Looks Miserable Doing It

In Tidy Role Reversal, The Lakers Profit From The Wizards’ Dysfunction

Philadelphia 76ers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Still Rules

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Giri Nathan

Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards

Anthony Davis Is The Center Of Everything

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It Is Time Once Again For Math To Tell Us Which Underperforming NBA Teams Are Truly Crud

Indiana Pacers v Brooklyn Nets

If The Lakers Are In Hell, The Nets Are Somewhere Worse

Russell Westbrook watches from the sidelines.

How Long Will The Lakers Delay The Inevitable?

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David Roth

Zion Williamson casts a skeptical look at officials in a New Orleans Pelicans game in October of 2022.

Utah Jazz v New Orleans Pelicans

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The Dreaded Vladimir Radmanovic Comparison, With Patrick Redford

Russell Westbrook bricks a jumper late in Lakers-Blazers as teammates Anthony Davis and LeBron James wave their hands in frustration.

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LeBron James “Not Up Here” To Talk About Russell Westbrook After Lakers Loss

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Russell Westbrook Has “Great Game,” Makes Zero Shots In Lakers Loss

The Lakers try to huddle with Russell Westbrook

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Lakers Demonstrate Enhanced Camaraderie In Preseason Loss

Make Russell Westbrook The Backup To Patrick Beverley, You Cowards

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Tom Ley

2020 NBA Finals – Game Six

This Is The Only Good Use Of A Team Twitter Account

Russell Westbrook, Kent Bazemore, DJ Augustin (Los Angeles Lakers)

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Maybe Russell Westbrook Knows It’s Over

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LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on from the bench during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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