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Looking back at the NBA Bubble, there have been mixed reactions about the experience from both players and fans. Despite less travel and more recovery time after games, numerous players have expressed the tough, mental aspect of being inside it. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers left Disney with the Larry O’Brien trophy, but […]

When the Dallas Mavericks went all-in on Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft, trading with the Atlanta Hawks, there were more than a few folks out there that questioned the Mavs’ decision. One of those skeptics was former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. It didn’t take long for Arenas to change his opinion on Doncic, […]

In the Washington Wizards’ 141-136 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Bradley Beal exploded for a career-high 60 points. Every single Wizards fan was ecstatic with Beal’s performance except Gilbert Arenas who was holding on to his heels while Beal was inching to his record. Via Instagram, Arenas admitted that he almost freaked out […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently sought an honest opinion from his old pal in Gilbert Arenas regarding the game of his eldest son in Bronny James. After hearing what the former Washington Wizards star has to say, LeBron instantly agreed and responded with an ecstatic ‘dead on’ remark, via Complex Sports. LeBron asked […]

Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas reached out to an ex-nemesis in the hopes of learning about the ins and outs of coaching. Arenas admitted on his show, “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas,” that he asked LeBron James if he could intern for the Los Angeles Lakers. And he’s willing to do it for free. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the reigning two-time NBA MVP, but former All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas is not impressed. “Agent Zero” had some harsh words for Antetokounmpo–and James Harden–during a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast. When Sharpe asked what the “Greek Freak” needs to do to […]

For most of his 12 seasons in the NBA, Gilbert Arenas was a deadly scorer and one of the best guards in the league, even earning three All-Star selections during his time with the Washington Wizards. Arenas also had the opportunity of playing against some of the most legendary guards in the history of the […]

Nate Robison became the laughing stock of the sports world after he was knocked out cold by YouTube star Jake Paul in an exhibition boxing match last week. Among those who poked fun at Robinson was Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. According to former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, this hurt Robinson more than the […]

Are more former NBA players going to step into the boxing ring? Nick Young has laid down the challenge to Gilbert Arenas with a connection to the Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul bout. Me vs Gil on the Undercard .. this for Terrorizing Lil Nick … — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) December 7, 2020 The undercard he is […]

Out of respect for Washington Wizards great Gilbert Arenas, Russell Westbrook earlier confirmed that he will wear No. 4 instead of his usual number 0 when he moves to DC in the 2020-21 season. Agent Zero himself, however, doesn’t seem to mind lending his previous jersey number to the Wizards’ newest superstar point guard. Arenas […]

Russell Westbrook wore #0 on his jersey for two seasons at UCLA, 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and in his lone season with the Houston Rockets. When he makes his debut for the Washington Wizards — his third team in three years — he will do so with #4 on his uniform. The […]

Former NBA stars Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young are at it on social media—again. Though these two former teammates have a special friendship, it’s always very entertaining to see them jaw at each other online. The latest episode of their friendly feud started over the weekend after the boxing match between Nate Robinson and Jake […]

Nick Young has no chill. After Gilbert Arenas posted a heartfelt message to Nate Robinson to inspire him to get back to work and keep working at boxing for a rematch with Jake Paul following Robinson’s knockout loss to the YouTube star, Young replied to the message by calling out Arenas for the two free […]

Former NBA star Nate Robinson is still reeling from the huge blow he got over the weekend after he ended his debut in the boxing ring virtually laying unconscious on the canvas. Robinson got the worst of the hands of YouTuber Jake Paul and was knocked out in the second round of their eight-round bout. […]

One of the biggest storylines of the upcoming NBA season is if Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will return to his MVP ways after completely recovering from an Achilles injury. John Wall and Gilbert Arenas had a chance to actually witness KD’s current physical form up close and claimed that he did not miss a […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant has been dominating in workouts with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Wall and Arenas talked about how good Durant has looked this offseason on the latest episode of Arenas’ podcast. https://twitter.com/Being_wokes/status/1323725443560853504?s=20 Kevin Durant missed the entire 2019-20 season for the Nets. […]

Before John Wall cemented himself as one of the best point guards in Washington Wizards‘ history, it was Gilbert Arenas who once brought the franchise back to basketball relevance. Not many may remember it, but the two generational talents actually managed to play together in a Wizards’ uniform for one year in Wall’s rookie season […]

A lot of pundits lauded the New Orleans Pelicans’ decision to give Stan Van Gundy the head coaching reins for their promising young core. While SVG’s coaching credentials are solid, retired NBA player Gilbert Arenas made an intriguing case why his signing might be bad for NOLA. In the latest episode of his No Chill […]

The Washington Wizards were undoubtedly one of the toughest teams in the NBA in the early 2000s. The Wizards were then led by three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas as he tried to put his team on the map as one of the top contenders of the Eastern Conference. Arenas also had the luxury of having a […]

Former Washington Wizards icon Gilbert Arenas has been filled with thoughts as he looked back on his colorful playing career both in the NBA and overseas. In a clip from “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas,” Agent Zero reflected on his regret that he didn’t pass down his work ethic and shared the tools that made […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas showed love to LeBron James after LBJ and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the NBA championship on Sunday. Arenas took to Instagram to tell the story of the first time he met LeBron, a moment that signaled Arenas to James’ future greatness. According to Arenas, […]

Historically speaking, whatever the Washington Wizards have been doing hasn’t been working, at least since 1979. The franchise—over its many iterations as the Chicago Packers (est. 1961), Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets (est. 1963), Capital Bullets (1973), Washington Bullets (1974), and Wizards (1997)—hasn’t appeared in the NBA Finals since 1979, and has just one championship to its […]

Former NBA player and three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas shared his thoughts on why Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is so dominant. From his observation, the Slovenian’s supreme mastery of the fundamentals makes him a step above the rest. Arenas appeared on Fubo Sports where he discussed the difference between athleticism and fundamentals. According to […]

Former NBA guards Nick Young and Gilbert Arenas are not typically regarded for their upstanding nature, as both players are much more well known for their respective antics both on and away from the court. As a result of such a notion ringing true even today, it should hardly come as a surprise that Arenas […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas didn’t shy away from ripping Los Angeles Clippers sixth man Lou Williams for his Magic City gaffe. The scoring guard left under an excused absence to attend the funeral of his mentor Paul Williams Sr., but was caught at popular strip club Magic City when rapper Jack Harlow posted a […]

Devin Armani Booker broke NBA Twitter on Tuesday after he swished an extremely difficult turnaround jumper to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Clippers at the buzzer. The 23-year-old drained the tough J right in the face of two incredibly gifted defenders in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to cap off his 35-point […]

Hate is a pretty strong word. Then again, throughout the history of the NBA, there have been a number of players who certainly fall in this category when it comes to their respective relationships with fans — be it their own or that of opposing teams. To this very day, there are certain players painted […]

Even the most avid of NBA fans are unable to keep a mental record of every team all the greats have ever played in. That’s just impossible. This is especially the case when these stints are rather forgettable or possibly short-lived. Aside from Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard, and Penny Hardaway, a few more stars played […]

The Golden State Warriors have fielded some of the best rosters in the entire history of the NBA. As a matter of fact, their infamous “Death Lineup” aka “Hamptons 5” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala is arguably the greatest five-man lineup this league has ever seen. As a […]

We all know that NBA 2K always leaves out some notable names. Without a doubt, 2K21 won’t be an exception too. Gamers have been itching to play Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller for so many years. It’s equally important to keep in mind that NBA 2K is not fully to blame. Sometimes there are things […]

With the NBA’s salary cap at an all-time high, max contracts usually go for record-breaking amounts nowadays. Even mediocre players break the bank in this era, while the best of the best are gifted with immense fortune beyond their wildest dreams. Some superstars prove that they are worth every penny, complementing their amazing talents with […]

Three-time NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas has had a very colorful career during his time in the league. So much so, that we even came up with a piece detailing the 38-year-old’s wild and unlivable life. Arenas recently went on a Reddit binge, and he opened up about the biggest regret in his career. Surprisingly, […]

Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas recently unearthed the wonderful world of Reddit, and decided to do a full Q&A with thousands of other redditors. One of the funniest questions the 38-year-old responded to is that infamous Morris Peterson buzzer-beater that insanely sent a game that the Wizards already had in the bag into overtime. […]

Retired NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas was a tenacious player on the hardwood, and sometimes the fiercest competitor he faced off against was not even an opponent but an official. Arenas, 38, answering queries online in a Reddit Q&A, called out former NBA referee Joey Crawford as the “hardest” person to score on in […]

Former Washington Wizards All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas has plenty of reasons to feel regret with respect to his NBA journey. Arenas was one of the best guards in the league in the mid-2000’s before injuries and an infamous locker-room firearm incident derailed his career. But Arenas also regrets the potentially negative impact he might […]

Former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas compared himself to current Houston Rockets guard James Harden during a Reddit Q&A Wednesday afternoon. Arenas said his game was closest to that of “The Beard,” but injuries prevented him from developing into a generational scorer. “Agent Zero” also said he would have been even more of a slasher […]

The Washington Wizards have had a hard time building a consistent winner since the turn of the millennium. Formerly known as the Bullets, Washington was among the most successful franchises in the 1970s, making four trips to the NBA Finals and winning a title during the 1977-78 season. Led by Hall of Famers like Wes […]

Former Washington Wizards All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas recently talked about his relationship with Nick Young on the Opinionated 7-Footers’ podcast with Ryan Hollins and Brendan Haywood. Arenas and Young developed a close friendship on the Wizards, although it may not have been the best thing for Young at the time since Agent Zero was […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas won $300,000 in the California lottery on May 12, Tuesday, with the help of a homeless man. The ex-NBA guard detailed the story on Instagram in which he highlighted a story of sacrifice. https://www.instagram.com/p/CATJKorBOuB/ Apparently, Arenas plays the lottery regularly, choosing the same numbers from the same gas station in […]