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The NBA is full of surprising storylines, but retired hooper Chandler Parsons’ latest issue might take the cake for 2024. The former Houston Rocket was victimized in a scam that’s hard to believe. Parsons was duped into sending $1 million to Georgia businessman Calvin Darden Jr, via the Associated Press’s Larry Neumeister. “Prosecutors said Darden […]

DALLAS — Former NBA player Chandler Parsons recently claimed that Luka Doncic did not like playing with Kristaps Porzingis while they were on the Dallas Mavericks together. Doncic denied that narrative and recently fired back. “They do not like [Kristaps] Porzingis in Dallas,” Parsons said on FanDuel’s Run It Back, via ClutchPoints. “Luka [Doncic] did […]

For 110 games between 2019 and 2022, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis shared the floor as teammates on the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tandem that was supposed to lead the Mavericks back to the NBA Finals, where another notable European, German superstar Dirk Nowitzki, once had the defining moment of his career. But this […]

The New York Knicks’ playoffs hopes flamed out in the second round at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, partly due to injuries that severely limited the team’s rotation. Media and fans alike denounced Head Coach Tom Thibodeau for his strategy to give extended minutes and overworking key players, but Patrick Beverley struck back on […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden faced off for the first time this season against his former team the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, and it didn’t go well. The Clippers were dominated throughout the entire 121-107 loss, and Harden had a limited, but still relatively effective 12 points and 14 assists on 5-13 shooting from […]

There’s no question that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is one of the NBA’s elite players. But one of the topics of conversation that’s come up among fans and media has been Doncic’s style of play, especially as the Mavericks inconsistent play has them sputtering near the play-in seeds in the Western Conference. Count former […]

Kyle Kuzma is raising some eyebrows after revealing that he wanted to stay with the Washington Wizards instead of possibly landing with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the NBA trade deadline. His desire to “continue to build something” has left many puzzled and skeptical, including retired forward Chandler Parsons. “I’m not buying it,” he said […]

The Charlotte Hornets are just 10-35 in the 2023-24 season. It’s been a difficult campaign to say the least, and things didn’t get better when LaMelo Ball and his teammates were seen laughing during their recent blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Former NBA player Chandler Parsons got brutally honest on it being an […]

Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons is not buying the idea that Dillon Brooks caused the downfall of the team in the 2022-23 NBA season. For Parsons, the blame should be placed more on Ja Morant than the current Houston Rockets forward. “If I’m them, I’m blaming the guy that’s flashing a gun on his […]

Victor Wembanyama has had a stellar start to his NBA career already amid all the hype surrounding him, and the San Antonio Spurs have benefitted immensely. Wembanyama has indeed looked exceptional as a shot-creating, two-way force, and at 7’4, there’s no stopping the Spurs rookie when he gets it going. And now, the Wembanyama hype […]

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is off to a hot start this season, and he’s already getting an endorsement from ex-NBA player Chandler Parsons for the NBA’s Most Improved Player. Parsons made the declaration after Cunnigham put up 25 points and 10 assists in the Pistons’ win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. That […]

Austin Reaves has come a long way. From going undrafted in 2021 to finding a home with the Los Angeles Lakers and even representing Team USA in the recently concluded 2023 FIBA World Cup, it’s been quite a whirlwind for the former Oklahoma Sooners star. It’s even gotten to a point that he’s become a […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, and when it comes to long-term potential, many predict him to have a highly successful and at least a Hall of Fame career. However, former NBA player Chandler Parsons doesn’t see him winning Rookie of the Year, especially with Scoot Henderson looking more NBA-ready […]

And just like that, Marcus Smart is no longer with the Boston Celtics. Smart was traded by the Celtics to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a blockbuster three-team deal that also involved the Washington Wizards. The front office maneuver the Grizzlies just pulled off also got the prestigious Chandler Parsons Seal of Approval. GREAT trade […]

Brandon Miller has been a mainstay in headlines leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, and he will like the most recent one coming from Chandler Parsons. The former NBA player is a big fan of Brandon Miller’s, comparing him to All-Stars Kevin Durant and Paul George, via FanDuel TV. "Brandon Miller, I love… He's […]

The Washington Wizards are being relentlessly pelted with criticisms over the haul they got in return for trading star shooting guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. Add former NBA player Chandler Parsons among those laughing at the Wizards. “You mean to tell me this is the best you can get for Bradley Beal when […]

The Bradley Beal trade between the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, and not for good reasons. Just like Wizards fans who couldn’t believe that the team only got a meager return of Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, and multiple second rounders and pick swaps for Beal, a number of current and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in the middle of James Harden’s free agency saga. The veteran star’s next team is uncertain as the Sixers make efforts to retain him. As they ponder backup options, Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is emerging as a possibility. Former NBA player and current show host Chandler Parsons would like […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce may currently have a remarkable NFL career, but he is bound to make it big as well on TV once he hangs it up, according to former NBA player, Chandler Parsons. A two-time Super Bowl champion, four-time First-team All-Pro, three-time Second-team All-Pro, and eight-time Pro Bowler, Kelce has […]

In just his first season at the helm, Joe Mazzulla has led the Boston Celtics all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are now just four wins away from returning to the NBA Finals for the second straight season, and regardless of what people say, you can’t undermine Mazzulla’s role in Boston’s dominant […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have an undeniably tough test in the Western Conference Finals in the form of the Denver Nuggets. However, given that his legacy will be at stake here, it would not be surprising if LeBron comes out and dominates this series en route to punching their ticket to the […]

LeBron James has been open about his desire to play with his eldest son Bronny in his final year in the NBA, wherever and whenever that may be. While it’s uncertain which team will draft Bronny when the youngster becomes eligible, Chandler Parsons couldn’t help but speculate that the Cleveland Cavaliers would take him and […]

The Miami Heat appear to be on the verge of yet another series upset in this year’s postseason as they have the higher-seeded New York Knicks on the ropes with a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven semifinal matchup. Should they wind up advancing to their third Eastern Conference Finals appearance in four seasons, they’d be […]

Dillon Brooks is having quite the ceremonious exit from the Memphis Grizzlies, all spurred by his tough showing on and off the court in the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers. With Brooks now searching for a new team, NBA media pundits are speculating what might be the best fit. Chandler Parsons believes […]

Mario Chalmers made headlines on Monday after he came out with a statement about former Miami Heat teammate LeBron James not being feared in the NBA. This was a bold claim that has unsurprisingly taken a life of its own. For his part, former NBA star turned analyst Chandler Parsons has shared his two cents […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a heartbreaker to the Boston Celtics on Saturday in overtime and probably should’ve won in regulation. LeBron James was clearly hacked by Jayson Tatum but the referees missed the call, which resulted in The King putting on a theatrical performance that many criticized. The latest figure to do so was […]

Yuta Watanabe has been making quite a name for himself among Brooklyn Nets fans since joining the team during the offseason. He’s no star and is far from a household name, but the 28-year-old has been making enough noise to be talked about in league circles. For his part, however, former NBA star Chandler Parsons […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have appeared to turn a corner in recent weeks, thanks in large part to Anthony Davis’ MVP-level play over the past few games. Before the Lakers’ 116-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers where AD only played eight minutes before exiting with an illness, LA won eight of their […]

There’s a lot of drama going on with the Atlanta Hawks right now and it has centered around superstar point guard Trae Young. The 24-year-old did not show up for his team’s 117-109 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday, and this was reportedly brought about by an untoward situation with head coach Nate McMillan. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James previously came out with some pretty contentious comments about learning how to flop. The four-time NBA champ was complaining about how foul calls weren’t going in his favor during games, which prompted his admission about potentially performing acting jobs in order to get the referees’ attention. LeBron’s statement was […]

Blake Griffin and Chandler Parsons are living the good life. Free from any worries about performing on the basketball court, the two now set out to make the most out of their untethered lives, and clearly, they are having loads of fun away from the professional spotlight. Seen backstage in Las Vegas vibing to Marshmello, […]

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons was interviewed by TMZ asking about his return to basketball. Parsons was involved in a car crash with a drunk driver in 2020. Chandler Parsons had this to say, “Working out staying in shape. But trying to still recover from the car crash last year. Still kind of managing everything. […]

These days its no longer shocking whenever we hear or read about an NBA player putting pen to paper on a deal that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. It’s become almost ordinary at this point, considering how teams are now so willing to spend so much money on a single player. After all, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made some poor free agent signings over the course of their history. While it’s not the main reason the organization has zero NBA championships, their lack of success in free agency has definitely played a part in it. For this piece, we take a look at the five worst free-agent signings […]

The Atlanta Hawks are waiving Chandler Parsons in the wake of Wednesday’s four-team mega-deal in order to complete the trade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Parsons is making $25.1 million this season in the final year of his contract, and he’s currently out indefinitely after suffering serious injuries in a car crash. The Hawks finally got […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers shared that Chandler Parsons of the Atlanta Hawks is ‘doing better’ after his scary car accident. Last week, Parsons was involved in a car accident as he was driving home from practice in the Atlanta suburb of Brookhaven. According to his lawyers, he was hit by a driver who was […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons has hired the representation of Morgan & Morgan after suffering permanent injuries in a Jan. 15 car crash, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Parsons suffered multiple severe and permanent injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, disc herniation, and a torn labrum — injuries that could signify the end […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons was involved in a car accident following Wednesday’s practice and has been diagnosed with a concussion and whiplash, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Parsons has played in just five games this season, averaging 2.8 points over 10.8 minutes per game. There was a time when Parsons was one […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Evan Turner says the Hawks spoke to him and Chandler Parsons about being inactive for the foreseeable future. Atlanta wants to play its young guys more moving forward: Evan Turner is not active tonight for the #Hawks and said the team talked to him and Chandler Parsons, who has played […]