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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 […]

JJ Redick gained a lot of new fans after he called out Chris Russo on live TV after the latter went on a bonkers tirade against Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. Veteran broadcaster Colin Cowherd has now spoken out about the epic incident and it sounds like he’s taking Redick’s side here. For starters, […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is not done with his tirade against controversial broadcaster Chris Russo, who earlier stated on ESPN’s First Take that he wants Green to “shut up and play.” Russo got absolutely dunked on by co-host JJ Redick and right now, it’s Green’s turn to spew fire on the highly-polarizing sports […]

JJ Redick has been making a name for himself as a basketball analyst of late and he’s now emerged as a rising star for ESPN. The fans seem to love Redick’s takes on all things basketball. The former NBA journeyman turned broadcaster has now come out with a hot take on the Los Angeles Lakers […]

ESPN First Take is often controversial. There tends to be yelling between Stephen A. Smith and whoever his guest is on any particular day. But on Wednesday, the discussion that stole the majority of headlines was between Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and JJ Redick. The segment began with a Draymond Green interview following the Warriors […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot without Joel Embiid, scrambling with the “center-by-committee” approach. Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and a mild concussion in Game 6 of the first round, forcing him to miss the start of the Sixers’ series against the Miami Heat. Doc Rivers started DeAndre Jordan in the Sixers’ Game […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have a lot of adversity ahead of them. With Devin Booker suffering a hamstring injury, they will have to face the New Orleans Pelicans without him. Paul will have to take over to keep his team going in the NBA playoffs. First Take hooked onto this narrative and discussed […]

Did the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate their Play-In tournament win like they won the NBA Finals? Yes they did. Is that worth clowning them all over the internet? JJ Redick doesn’t think so. The outspoken veteran was vocal on his Old Man and the Three podcast against the clowning being done on Patrick Beverley, Karl-Anthony Towns […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in the first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The win was undoubtedly important, but the Timberwolves players have been flamed by many for their excessive celebration following the victory. However, one former NBA player and current analyst believes that people need to lay off Minnesota. “Why […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the front runners in the NBA regular season MVP race. Giannis, along with Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, is one of the most discussed candidates for the award. Despite his dominating performance in recent years, former NBA player and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick put other players […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have spent the better part of a decade in a giant rebuild. The roster reconstruction, also known as “The Process,” is centered around Joel Embiid and the team’s journey to a championship title. Embiid has been a part of “The Process” since the Sixers drafted him third overall in 2014. In the […]

The 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers have some of the best basketball talents in the world. With LeBron James leading the way and Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook supporting him, they really look good on paper. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case and they continue to struggle with the season in its final stretch. If that […]

Former NBA guard JJ Redick recently put New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson on blast for not reaching out to new teammate CJ McCollum. On ESPN’s First Take, Redick even described Zion’s behavior as “insane.” Redick, who played one and a half seasons with the Pelicans, couldn’t fathom how Zion doesn’t do even the bare […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has yet to play a single minute this season as he continues to deal with a lingering foot injury. It was also revealed on All-Star Weekend from CJ McCollum himself that Zion has yet to reach out to his new teammate to welcome him to NOLA and that’s left […]

The Sacramento Kings traded Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis ahead of the NBA trade deadline, which yielded rather polarizing reactions from both sides. Former NBA veteran JJ Redick didn’t mince words on why he feels that move was a mistake for Sacramento. In a recent live session of his Old Man and the Three podcast, […]

Following the 2022 NBA trade deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers are one of the main talking points around the league. With just hours to go before the 3 p.m. ET deadline on Thursday, Daryl Morey finally put an end to the Ben Simmons saga. The former No. 1 pick is heading to Brooklyn along with Seth […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant and the Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James aren’t enjoying the seasons they expected coming into the season. Both Durant and James are playing outstanding basketball, but Durant will be out for the next few weeks due to a knee ailment, while James has dealt with his own injury issues. Unfortunately […]