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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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Merch v3

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Chris Thompson

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

Basketball Saved The Finals From The Refs

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Patrick Redford

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This Might Be The Worst Reading Of A Fight Decision Ever

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Tom Ley

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Four

Was That Some Sort Of Prank?

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Trae Young watch the ball.

The Sixers Can’t Get Away With Both Of These Guys Sucking

A shell-shocked Carlos Martinez hands the ball to manager Mike Shildt after registering just two outs.

Cardinals Pitcher Carlos Martinez Takes An All-Time Ass-Whupping

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Pirates’ Will Craig Turns Routine Grounder Into Horrific Masterpiece

Patrick Beverley looks bummed after committing a foul.

Bask In The Delights Of Patrick Beverley’s Miserable Evening

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards

Kevin Love Is Not Having A Good Time

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Please Join Me For A Chuckle At This Grayson Allen Blooper

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Samer Kalaf

Jared Walsh of the Angels takes a baseball to the crotch during a game.

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Royals Win On Crotch-Assisted Walk-Off Pickoff

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 29: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicansat TD Garden on March 29, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Pelicans defeat the Celtics 115-109. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans v Boston Celtics

Marcus Smart Overthought His Way Into An Avant-Garde Lowlight

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Albert Burneko

Thunder rookie Theo Maladon, missing a layup with no one near him

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Thunder Rookie Spends 20 Seconds In The Depths Of Slapstick Hell

Russell Westbrook walks toward the center court logo during another Wizards loss.

Russell Westbrook Sure Knows How To Lose A Basketball Game

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Giri Nathan

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The Nuggets Redefined Basketball With This Excruciating Possession

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Lauren Theisen

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Defector Up All Night

Cade Cunningham Plummets Down NBA Draft Boards After Blowing A Fast-Break Dunk

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Just What The Hell Was All This About?

Oklahoma City Thunder v Brooklyn Nets

PokuWatch: Still Chasing The Dragon

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

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Russell Westbrook Can’t Believe He Airballed A Free Throw Either

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Was Wayne Gretzky A Fraud?

Draymond Green takes a bad halfcourt shot against the Spurs Monday night.

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Draymond Green Big-Brained Himself Into A 31-Foot Gameloser

A volunteer at the Saudi International standing but bent over after being hit with a Dustin Johnson drive

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Dustin Johnson’s Drive Absolutely Nails Some Poor Sap

Tony DeAngelo of the New York Rangers is partially responsible for a goal by Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders

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The New York Rangers Are Censoring Tony DeAngelo’s Right To Be Dogshit On The Ice

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 04, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers v Orlando Magic

See If You Can Figure Out What Andre Drummond Was Trying To Accomplish Here

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 13: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks draws an offensive foul from Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during a preseason game at State Farm Arena on December 13, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

The Season Of Gross Basketball Is Upon Us

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To The Screeching Horror Of Jets And Browns Fans, Jets Beat Browns

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