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JJ Redick appears destined to land a coaching job sooner rather than later. He’s already been linked to possible gigs around the NBA, such as the Toronto Raptors head coaching job. However, Redick is the shocking betting favorite to replace Doc Rivers with the Philadelphia 76ers, per Betonline. Redick’s odds currently sit at +300, in […]

JJ Redick has given an under-fire Doc Rivers a brutal sledge in the wake of yet another Game 7 loss for the decorated Philadelphia 76ers head coach. Rivers, of course, was in charge of the Lob City Los Angeles Clippers team of which JJ Redick was a part, and which, despite its talent, failed to […]

JJ Redick and Kendrick Perkins have had a history of going at it as co-anchors on ESPN. These two just love to disagree. However, in spite of their professional differences, it is clear that Big Perk has nothing but love for Redick. So much so, that the former Boston Celtics big man has given a […]

JJ Redick—a former Duke legend turned 15-year NBA veteran turned podcaster turned First Take guest host—has worn many hats throughout his career. Since joining ESPN in 2021, Redick has garnered a reputation as one of the most thoughtful and considerate hot takesmen on TV. While he doesn’t have the folksy charm of Kendrick Perkins or […]

There’s never a lack of drama in the NBA playoffs. Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets had its moments, none of which topped the exchange between superstar Nikola Jokic and Suns owner Mat Ishbia. The two got into a little confrontation after the ball found its way […]

The Golden State Warriors narrowly lost Game 1 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors had the ball down three points with mere seconds remaining in the contest and had a great opportunity to send the game into overtime. But instead of working the ball around for a high-percentage look, Jordan […]

The Los Angeles Clippers crashed out of the playoffs on Tuesday night, despite their best efforts against the Phoenix Suns. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George out, though, it was always going to be tough for the Clippers to beat the high-powered Suns. Many fans have been critical of Leonard for having to miss the […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Draymond Green’s suspension for Game 3 on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. His absence is expected to make a significant impact on the game with the Golden State Warriors looking to win their first game of the series after going down 0-2 in Sacramento. It’s a tough […]

Kendrick Perkins obliterated fellow ESPN analyst JJ Redick on Twitter following what Big Perk clearly considers to be a poor assessment from Redick with regard to the latter’s hot take on the NBA Playoffs first-round series between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. Redick went on a scathing rant against the referees as […]

JJ Redick ridiculously claimed that the referees have been favoring the Golden State Warriors over the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. His ESPN coworker Kendrick Perkins vehemently disagreed with him. This Biggest bunch of BS I’ve heard all week. Real Talk. https://t.co/zQgC5jfZV9 — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 19, 2023 […]

JJ Redick spoke on the refereeing in the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors series on ESPN’s First Take, and he said that the Kings have been the beneficiaries of the whistle in the first two games. “They have allowed too much, I have no problem with ‘physical play’ in the playoffs,” Redick said, via […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers recently dropped a truth bomb on his old Los Angeles Clippers team. The Sixers shot-caller revealed that he firmly believes that squad never really “got along well enough,” to the point where their chemistry — or the lack thereof — hindered them from achieving their objectives. JJ Redick was […]

JR Smith appeared on JJ Redicks podcast The Old Man & The Three and told an unsurprising story about former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Matthew Dellavedova. Smith talked about the 2015 NBA Finals vs the Golden State Warriors, and how Dellavedova pushed his body to the limits guarding Stephen Curry. “Literally, almost died. We have footage […]

It hasn’t been the easiest season for Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins to say the least. The breakout star of the 2022 playoffs for his stifling perimeter defense and timely shot-making, many expected Wiggins to continue making the jump, especially after earning a four-year, $109 million contract extension from the Dubs. However, a plethora […]

Mario Chalmers made headlines for his comments that no one in the NBA ‘fears’ LeBron James. JJ Redick went on ESPN First Take to refute the statements from James’ former Miami Heat teammate. "By the definition of 'fear'…There's a danger, there's a threat, there's pain—It's losing…LeBron James has won a lot & caused a lot […]

Austin Reaves is garnering the attention of the national media amidst strong play during the Los Angeles Lakers current push for the playoffs. Without LeBron James, Reaves is stepping up, and JJ Redick took notice on his podcast The Old Man & The Three. "Memes aside, the guy is a d*ck. He competes every night. […]

Former NBA journeyman center turned ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins didn’t let facts get in the way of a good argument. Perkins and J.J. Redick added another chapter into their ongoing heated discussion over  Nikola Jokic and  the qualifications of being an NBA MVP during an appearance on First Take on Tuesday. During a reply to […]

There has been much attention on Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick going at it on ESPN’s First Take regarding racial bias playing a part in Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic winning MVP awards. Here is the clip in question: JJ Redick condemns First Take and pushes back on Kendrick Perkins alleging NBA MVP voters have […]

JJ Redick was not happy at all with Kendrick Perkins’ implication that there was racial bias involved in the judgment of NBA MVP voters, and the two got into it on First Take with Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday. Perkins has lately attempted to claim that NBA MVP voters must be racist because only three […]

JJ Redick isn’t exactly endearing himself to the older generation of late. With his polarizing comments on Larry Bird, former Los Angeles Lakers icon Michael Cooper has become the latest to clap back at the former Duke star. According to Cooper, JJ Redick has “no clue” about how defenses were played in the 80s. Not […]

JJ Redick’s fiery response to Kendrick Perkins about Nikola Jokic’s alleged “stat-padding” on Tuesday’s edition of First Take quickly went viral. Once the former Boston Celtics big man returns to ESPN’s set, rest assured he’ll have a direct reaction to Redick’s comments. Until then, Perkins’ typically pointed critique of his colleague will have to suffice. […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has proven to be a beast during his career in the NBA. He’s been an All-Star five times, a three-time All-NBA First Team player, and he has won the regular season MVP the last two seasons. Even with all of those accolades, it appears Jokic is getting better, as he’s […]

NBA player turned media rising star JJ Redick was caught in a firestorm after his recent take on Larry Bird that drew the ire of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. The Atlanta Hawks icon was asked about Redick allegedly claiming that the physicality Larry Bird endured during his era may be overstated. However, the point […]

The NBA, more than any other sport it seems, tends to evoke passionate debates about the differences between how basketball was played in past eras versus how it is played today. J.J. Redick has been known to annoy a few legends with his comments about the game, and his latest comments regarding physicality have riled […]

Russell Westbrook is headed back to LA. This is after it was reported on Monday that the former league MVP has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers after successfully securing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. This follows Russ’ NBA trade deadline move from the Los Angeles Lakers, who finally decided […]

The Boston Celtics are dominating the NBA scene today. After falling short in the NBA Finals last season, the men in green have come back stronger than ever before. They currently are on top of the NBA with a 21-5 record. Now, JJ Redick revealed that he almost joined this same Celtics team… but in […]

CAMDEN, NJ — With James Harden sidelined for a month, the Philadelphia 76ers need to band together and play the best they can. One of the players that Doc Rivers is turning to is Matisse Thybulle, who has seen a big uptick in minutes after not playing much in the Sixers’ first few games of […]

JJ Redick is a real stud in every sense of the word. If you don’t believe me, then just ask Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue. Or rather, ask his mom. Lue was the guest of honor in a recent episode of Redick’s The Old Man & The Three podcast, and they had quite […]

Former Philadelphia Sixers guard and current Brooklyn Net Ben Simmons recently visited The Old Man & the Three podcast, hosted by JJ Redick and Tommy Alter. Simmons finally broke the silence on the time he infamously passed up on a dunk in Game 7 of the playoffs two seasons ago. Redick mentions that everyone put […]

Former NBA player JJ Redick took aim at NBA legends like Bob Cousy back in April 2022 when he said that Cousy’s opponents were, ‘plumbers and firemen.’ Many took offense to that quote, including Cousy himself. For the first time, we’re also getting to hear what The Logo and LA Clippers consultant himself in Jerry […]

JJ Redick came into the NBA in 2006 with the Orlando Magic and was surrounded by several veterans, including Hedo Turkoglu and Grant Hill. By no surprise, he faced rookie hazing. In a story that most of us had never heard before, Hill jumped on Redick’s podcast and explained how he saved his former teammate […]

There’s no denying that during his heyday, JJ Redick was one of the most dangerous marksmen in the NBA. He knows a thing or two about shooting from distance, and we should put a lot of stock in what he thinks about Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his greatness. Redick recently guested on […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith possesses a voice that is difficult to ignore. The “ESPN First Take” star has built a reputation as a loud-mouth basketball pundit who will scream until his opinion is known. But Smith recently displayed a different side of his demeanor in an interview with former NBA star JJ Redick on Redick’s […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sparked a huge debate when he started talking about the physicality of the 80s and the 90s as opposed to today’s NBA. The ESPN crew jumped on the conversation on Wednesday and it resulted in a heated moment between Stephen A Smith and JJ Redick. Redick is himself part […]

The Dallas Mavericks are right on the brink of elimination. But it’s hard to pin any blame of Luka Doncic. The Mavs superstar has averaged 34 points per contest in Games 1 through 3 against the Golden State Warriors, all of which resulted in losses. Most outside observers point to the lack of quality depth […]

Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers means placing your mark on one of the most historic franchises in NBA history. It is a gig that most people would die for. However, JJ Redick recently expressed a much different mindset on the Lakers coaching position. “The Lakers’ head coaching job is not a good job.” Redick’s blunt […]

JJ Redick is proving to be one of the best analysts around. His wealth of knowledge of the game after a long career in the NBA is certainly a reason for that, but he did make some controversial comments last month when discussing Chris Paul’s legacy. When saying CP3 is one of the best point […]

ESPN’s “First Take” program has produced plenty of headlines as of late, which include last month’s notable comments made by JJ Redick on former Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy. In a debate with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Redick noted that an NBA championship win for Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul would put the veteran […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun the search for a new coach. Their hopes are to find someone who can bring the team together and get the most out of the roster’s talent. In the eyes of JJ Redick, it doesn’t matter who they bring in because that person will not help the Lakers achieve […]