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Patrick Beverley Reveals More Than He Intended About Life In Israel

Ray Ratto

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley makes a thumbs up sign while waiting during free throws in an Eastern Conference Playoff game against the Indiana Pacers.

Patrick Beverley Commits To Tantrum-Based Marketing For His Podcast

Patrick Redford

Several YouTube screenshots of a screeching JJ Redick

Media Meltdowns

NBA Dead Period Filled By JJ Redick Reacting To Himself Blasting Doc Rivers

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on October 30, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)

Draymond Green Is Committed To Feuding, Even With A Fake Tweet

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a play against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.

The Sixers Enter Another Summer Of Angst

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 26: Patrick Beverley #21 of the Chicago Bulls touches the Los Angeles Lakers basketball court as he celebrates after scoring a basket against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the closing minute of the game at Crypto.com Arena on March 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LeBron James Of Feet Not Quite Enough To Push LeBron James Of Basketball To Return Win

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Chris Thompson

The Bulls Are Built For Another Era

David Roth

Patrick Beverley and LeBron James look upset during a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Defector logo is in the corner.

Podcasts

New Frontiers In Loser Shit, With Patrick Redford

Giri Nathan

The Lakers try to huddle with Russell Westbrook

Lakers Demonstrate Enhanced Camaraderie In Preseason Loss

Make Russell Westbrook The Backup To Patrick Beverley, You Cowards

Patrick Beverley slanders Chris Paul on ESPN.

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Patrick Beverley

Patrick Beverley Reveals More Than He Intended About Life In Israel

Patrick Beverley Commits To Tantrum-Based Marketing For His Podcast

NBA Dead Period Filled By JJ Redick Reacting To Himself Blasting Doc Rivers

Draymond Green Is Committed To Feuding, Even With A Fake Tweet

The Sixers Enter Another Summer Of Angst

LeBron James Of Feet Not Quite Enough To Push LeBron James Of Basketball To Return Win

The Bulls Are Built For Another Era

New Frontiers In Loser Shit, With Patrick Redford

Lakers Demonstrate Enhanced Camaraderie In Preseason Loss

Make Russell Westbrook The Backup To Patrick Beverley, You Cowards

ESPN Invited Patrick Beverley To Deliver A Petty Eulogy For Chris Paul’s Season

Let Patrick Beverley Cry His Happy Tears

Patrick Beverley: Making My Team Look Bad Is An Act Of Cowardice

Guys Can Only Get You So Far

Bask In The Delights Of Patrick Beverley’s Miserable Evening