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Mario Chalmers recently set NBA media ablaze with his comments that players do not ‘fear’ LeBron James. Former 3-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas addressed the take on his podcast. "LeBron was an all-around player. Even though he gave you 40, it wasn't the same 40 vs someone like Iverson, Kobe or Michael Jordan. You didn't […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sitting on the No. 11 seed in the West with a 35-37 record. If the Play-In started today, they wouldn’t even get a chance to fight for their spot in the playoffs. The good news for LA fans everywhere, however, is that the Lakers have the easiest schedule in […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas knows how to be an entertainer, that’s for sure. However, if he’s hoping that what he’s saying is helping Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, he may want to take a different route. With a lengthy post on social media, Arenas attempted to spin the $50,000 that Morant blew over the […]

During his playing days with the Washington Wizards, Gilbert Arenas was playing at an elite level. Injuries started to slow Arenas down, and in 2009, an incident involving himself and Javaris Crittenton changed his life and career moving forward. On Dec. 21 of that year, Arenas brought unloaded guns to the Wizards locker room, and […]

When a past offender comments on another person with potential legal problems, they are immediately thrust into a no-win situation. They can admonish the individual and then receive “Look who’s talking” type of retorts. Or they can take a more empathetic approach and be barraged with “Why am I not surprised” replies. Gilbert Arenas is […]

Gilbert Arenas was one of the most explosive scorers in his prime, hence the “Hibachi” nickname. He was a player known for catching fire in a hurry. And it seems like this tendency has translated into his current line of work as a podcaster, as he hasn’t been shy to drop some fiery takes in […]

As veteran guard Russell Westbrook tries to determine his next step, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has rushed to the defense of the nine-time All-Star. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, and Los Angeles Lakers big man all Anthony Davis called out the disparaging remarks about Westbrook being a toxic […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is far from shy when it comes to sharing his opinions, earning respect for his candor and perspective. One has to wonder though: how will fans take Arenas’ latest comments, as he comes to the defense of Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons? After all, it isn’t the first time that […]

Signing a player in free agency is usually an investment for any sports team. Usually, a contract’s amount equates to a player’s ability to perform up to the team’s expectations. Because of this, it’s no surprise that the biggest stars in the NBA are also among the highest paid players. While some players who are […]

Gilbert Arenas is one of the most controversial figures in NBA history. Despite all that he’s done throughout what was a colorful career (and after), one of his more recent hot takes completely blew up. It’s no surprise that the former three-time All-Star’s comments took on a life of its own, considering he said that […]

At this point, it would almost feel odd if there wasn’t a new criticism thrown towards Giannis Antetokounmpo’s way from Gilbert Arenas. The Milwaukee Bucks star has been the subject of a number of Arenas’ recent media conversations. And it is clear that Arenas is not Giannis’ biggest fan. Arenas added more fuel to to […]

Washington Wizards icon Gilbert Arenas recently made headlines after his hot take on Giannis Antetokounmpo went viral. According to Arenas, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar “does not understand basketball” — an opinion that has garnered quite a lot of criticism. The great Dirk Nowitzki already fired back at Arenas and his rather unpopular opinion, and this […]

Gilbert Arenas thinks Stephen Curry is a Top 10 player of all time, but as he heaped praise on the Golden State Warriors star, he also dropped the ultimate disrespect on Larry Bird and the players in the early era of the NBA. Speaking on Vlad TV, Arenas shared his belief that Curry has done […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas previously criticized Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. His comments received backlash from all over the sports world. Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is the latest person to react to Arenas’ Antetokounmpo comments. “He (Giannis Antetokounmpo) is one of the best players in the world and has shown it as a […]

When Gilbert Arenas said Giannis Antetokounmpo “doesn’t understand basketball” yet, he didn’t mean it to sound like a criticism. Rather, what he’s emphasizing is there’s a lot more the Milwaukee Bucks star needs to do to complete his game. At least that’s what Arenas said when he was asked once again after his controversial comments […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is not backing down on his claim that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo still “doesn’t understand basketball yet.” In fact, he doubled down on that belief and explained his reasoning for the rather bold take. On Friday, Arenas went viral after he downplayed Antetokounmpo’s championship run with the Bucks and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has cemented his spot on top of the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks star is easily one of the most dominant players in the league today. His accolades speak for themselves: two regular season MVPs, DPOY, an NBA championship AND an NBA Finals MVP. He is headed for a Hall of Fame career based […]

Gilbert Arenas has not shied away from the spotlight since walking away from the NBA. Arenas, who hosts his own podcast and often features as a guest on various others, shared an absolutely absurd story from his days with the Warriors, via VladTV. During the interview, Arenas recanted a story about his days with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been criticized his entire career. One of the narratives that have been spewed out against the four-time NBA champ is that he has a tendency to chase stats. If you ask former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, though, he believes that there’s absolutely no truth to his. Speaking in […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think Manu Ginobili is a better player than Jamal Crawford, noting that he wouldn’t take the San Antonio Spurs icon over Crawford in a one-on-one. Speaking on his No Chill Gil podcast, Arenas shared that while Ginobili has the rings and the accolades, it doesn’t make him better than […]

James Harden proved his loyalty to the Philadelphia 76ers when he decided to take a major pay cut in order to help the Sixers with their salary cap situation. The former league MVP declined his player option for the 2022-23 season and the $47 million he was supposed to earn with it. Instead, Harden decided […]

During his prime with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade was a bad man. He terrorized the league with his unbridled talent on the basketball court, and there’s no denying that he struck fear in the hearts of his opponents. Apparently, this included former Washington Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas. Well, not exactly. In a recent episode […]

The blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz puzzled many fans. It was one of those rare trades that seemed to make no sense for both teams. The Wolves got a center to pair with their other star center, while the Jazz traded away their star for a bunch of picks and […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is not a big fan of Doc Rivers’ coaching. In fact, when the Philadelphia 76ers hired the veteran tactician in 2020, he told general manager Elton Brand not to do it. When discussing the possibility of Rivers becoming the Lakers head coach in his podcast on Thursday, Arenas expressed disapproval […]

Michael Jordan is one of the greatest instigators in league history. Aside from being a phenomenal superstar, the former Chicago Bulls legend is well-known for his trash-talking ability. He’s well-known to fire up both his teammates and opponents with his words and actions. Well, apparently that carried over to his days with the Washington Wizards. […]

Gilbert Arenas has never been shy to dish out some heat. But instead of lambasting Ben Simmons like most talking heads have done since that fateful pass to Matisse Thybulle in the Philadelphia 76ers’ playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Agent Zero actually got behind him. The outspoken former All-Star was vocal on why he […]

Richard Jefferson is never afraid to speak his mind and if you attack him personally, expect a clap back. Well, his former college teammate at Arizona and ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas decided to attack Jefferson on a recent podcast because he was drafted in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft, while Arenas was […]

Former NBA champion Richard Jefferson didn’t hold back as he eviscerated Gilbert Arenas after the ex-Washington Wizards star questioned why RJ was drafted before him. For those not in the know, the two were teammates in college at the University of Arizona, forming part of the Wildcats team that reached the National Championship in 2001. […]

If you thought the Gilbert Arenas-Kwame Brown beef was over, think again. The two former Washington Wizards teammates are clearly not fond of each other after Arenas basically called Brown a bust and a failure, although he did remain in the NBA for more than 10 years after being selected first overall in the 2001 […]

The New York Knicks have looked far from the playoff contender that many expected them to be. Julius Randle’s inability to replicate the magic that he had last season is a big reason why. Knicks fans have let their frustrations out on Randle and the Knicks at Madison Square Garden with a smattering of boos […]

Isaiah Stewart just went from idolizing LeBron James to being immortalized for getting into it with him during the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons’ showdown on Sunday night. The Lakers star caught Stewart with a shot to the face during a rebound battle, and things didn’t exactly go smoothly after that. https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1462579853870264320 Former LeBron […]

Astute fans may have noticed that new Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has something different about him with his new team. KUZ 😎@kylekuzma | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/JfsWAyGlPb — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 7, 2021 Yep, you guessed it: Kuzma changed his number! After donning number 0 for the Los Angeles Lakers for his entire career, Kuzma […]

Kyle Kuzma is a long way from Los Angeles and the Lakers. The newest member of the Washington Wizards shared his recent stroll around his new locale, which caught the attention of a number of notable names — including a certain LeBron James. Check out Kuz’s IG post as he goes out and about in […]

Apparently, it isn’t easy to snag a Kevin Garnett autograph even if you’re a three-time All-Star like Gilbert Arenas of the Washington Wizards. That’s according to Arenas himself. And, like a true pal, Richard Jefferson let him hear it. The two friends were caught joking around in a podcast a few weeks back when Arenas […]

Gilbert Arenas is a huge Michael Jordan fan, but he is convinced Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has the advantage over the Chicago Bulls legend when it comes to the GOAT scorer debate. In his recent appearance on fubo Sports, Arenas argued why he believes KD is the greatest scorer of all time, putting him […]

Much has been made about Dennis Schroder recently agreeing to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics worth $5.9 million. This development came months after the 27-year-old turned down a massive $84 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Former three-time All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas has chimed in on the conversation and in his […]

In case you didn’t know, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas goes by the Instagram moniker “no.chill.gil”. This is exactly what the Washington Wizards icon recently exhibited when he went on an all-out, no-chill roasting of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers following their impressive haul in free agency. Arenas decided to focus on the […]

Gilbert Arenas is confident Luka Doncic can lead Slovenia to Olympic gold. However, while discussing the greatness of the Dallas Mavericks star, he couldn’t help but mock the Mavs’ roster. During his recent presser in the Big 3, former NBA star and now Enemies head coach Gilbert Arenas was asked if he believes Doncic can […]

The New York Knicks were one of the best stories on the 2020-21 NBA season. The fact that just making the playoffs, and an eventual first round exit, was already widely celebrated is a testament to how low the standards of success have been for that franchise. Knicks fans certainly haven’t had much to cheer […]