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The recent viral video and photo shared by WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu depicting the gross inequality between men’s and women’s basketball players in this year’s NCAA tournament bubble has led to a public outcry for gender reform in the NCAA for all student athletes. Ever the controversial figure, former NBA star Nick Young left a […]

In unsurprising news, Nick Young put his foot in his mouth again. The journeyman wing recently responded to NCAA legend and WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu’s criticism and viral photo/video displaying the embarrassing disparity between men’s and women’s basketball players in the NCAA tournament bubble: Nick Young calls out women’s basketball: ‘Man y’all not bringing in […]

Former NBA player Nick Young gave Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry a little ribbing after the two-time MVP missed a crucial shot against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Via Twitter, Young criticized his former teammate after clunking what could’ve been the game-winning shot, especially since it was a five-footer. We gonna let Stephen […]

It looks like Nick Young already knows something that most fans and pundits are not aware of just yet. The former NBA player practically congratulated New York Knicks forward Julius Randle on Friday for making his first All-Star team. But the thing is, the All-Star reserves won’t be confirmed until Tuesday on TNT. Is Young on […]

LaMelo Ball had another solid outing for the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, as he led his team to a 119-94 blowout win against a shorthanded Houston Rockets side. More than a few folks were left wide-eyed by Ball’s impressive performance, but perhaps none more than former NBA shooting guard Nick Young. Young was so taken […]

Former NBA player Nick Young is reportedly taking his talents overseas and is set to sign a contract to play for the Zhejiang Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association, per The Athletic‘s Shams Charania. 12-year NBA veteran Nick Young is signing a contract in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Zhejiang Lions, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’re months away form April Fool’s Day but apparently, a few NBA fans aren’t waiting till the spring time to pull out their best pranks. Former NBA champion Nick Young was the latest NBA star who at the receiving end of a hilarious bit referencing D’Angelo Russell. A fan pulled up to Swaggy P in […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young is joining in on the Donald Trump slander after the Republican lost to Joe Biden in the 2020 Presidential election. Young hilariously turned Trump into the Swaggy P Los Angeles Lakers meme, and it’s gold. From @NickSwagyPYoung’s IG: pic.twitter.com/D3zbl4xnnD — Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) November 7, 2020 For those who don’t […]

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 […]

NBA fans certainly had their laughs with that viral “bewildered face” meme involving Nick Young shared across all social media platforms. On Saturday, the 35-year-old free agent had some fun at his own expense by sharing the famed meme to address his reputation as a bad shot maker. I never understood when coaches and broadcasters […]

Former NBA veteran Nick Young was straightforward when asked who was his most annoying teammate to which he replied “Probably D’Angelo Russell.”  The two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates had a controversial feud when the then-rookie point guard filmed Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his fiancée Iggy Azalea, without Young’s consent back in […]

Former NBA player Nick Young voiced out his own take on the GOAT conversation between Michael Jordan and Lebron James. The 12-year veteran compared the two greats based on the level of competitions they went against throughout their careers, ultimately ruling in favor of LeBron James Swaggy P shared his thoughts via Twitter: To me […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young believes Giannis Antetokounmpo is eventually going to leave the Milwaukee Bucks. However, Young is using a non-basketball reason to explain his opinion. Swaggy P, who won the 2018 championship with the Golden State Warriors, says Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to leave the Bucks because “ain’t nobody raising no Family in Milwaukee.” […]

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 Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young took to Twitter on Sunday to state his reason why LeBron James should win the Most Valuable Player award. Young said the claim rests mostly on his belief that the Lakers would not make the playoffs without James on the roster. Why bron should win MVP … take […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in desperate need of bodies for the “bubble” games in Orlando, and Utah Jazz shooting guard Jordan Clarkson believes the team should take a look at Nick Young, AKA “Swaggy P.” Once the season resumes on July 30, the Nets will be without Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, […]

During the 2015-16 season, Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell filmed shooting guard Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his fiancée, Iggy Azalea. Russell and Young were close friends before this all went down. Russell filmed the video without Young’s consent, though. The video somehow got leaked to the public and all hell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a major blow this week with one of their best defenders opting out of returning to finish the 2019-20 NBA season in Orlando. Veteran guard Avery Bradley, who has been on the fence about returning since the league green-lit resumption of play, has officially announced he won’t be joining […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Nick Young appears to be hoping for a reunion with his former squad in the wake of Avery Bradley’s decision to sit out the remainder of the campaign. Bradley’s recent declaration has left an open spot on LA’s roster, and it seems that Young is more than eager to […]

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 […]

NBA champion Nick Young wants to play one more season before riding off into the sunset. Swaggy P took to Twitter on Tuesday to express his desire to play in the NBA again. NBA I JUST WANT ONE MORE YEAR — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) May 27, 2020 Young last played in the NBA during the […]

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 Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young were some wild guys back in the day. However, Arenas took the word “crazy” to another level. The former Wizards superstar once brought his gun into the locker room after all. Young recently told a funny story involving him, Arenas and sunglasses. It’s also really NSFW: […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young believes the media is turning Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons against each other. They always trying to break up a good team like the 76ers that’s how it starts … the media turn the 2 stars against each other ….. — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) February 11, 2020 There […]

Lakers center Dwight Howard is one of the more recognizable figures in the NBA, but has the former No. 1 overall pick done enough to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame once his playing days are over? Our answer: Yes. Former Lakers forward Nick Young, also known as “Swaggy P,” recently asked this […]

Former NBA guard Nick Young is getting married soon, so naturally some people want to know if he’s going to invite Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell to his wedding. In typical Nick Young fashion, he just laughed when TMZ asked him if Russell was going to get an invite. Russell and Young, of […]

Nick Young certainly made Christmas Day 2019 one to remember. The 12-year NBA veteran got engaged to longtime girlfriend—who is also the mother of his son, Nick Jr. and daughter, Navi—Keonna Green on Wednesday: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gS8aSnv3O/ CONGRATS @NickSwagyPYoung on getting engaged on X-MAS! pic.twitter.com/262EyVUc1C — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 25, 2019 Young and Green originally started dating […]

Despite being recognized around the world as the “Mecca of Basketball”, New York and its NBA team the Knicks have experienced a string of bad luck in recent years — specifically during last summer when numerous superstar free-agents spurned the franchise. Another free-agent, but of the mid to lower-tier category, Nick Young, recently chimed in […]

The genetics are strong in Nick Young’s family. Young posted an Instagram video of his son playing in a youth basketball game on Sunday, with Nick Jr. arcing a rainbow jumper and celebrating all the way back down the court: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HI6QtnJdC/ Of course, Nick Jr.’s dad is one of the most memeable and exuberant players […]

Free agent Nick Young certainly has a lot of time on his hands at the moment, and he recently shared his two cents regarding the NBA’s dip in ratings this season. The 34-year-old gunslinger took to Twitter to air his frustrations on why several veteran fan favorites (such as himself) remain unsigned almost two months […]

James Harden is making rounds on social media as the Houston Rockets guard scored a historic 60 points at the expense of the Atlanta Hawks. In fact, his performance was so impressive that even Nick Young had to get on Twitter to shower him with some love and include Luka Doncic of the Mavs in […]

The tale of how retired NBA player Gilbert Arenas brought a gun to the locker room will forever be one of the most infamous stories in all of pro basketball. As it turns out, the Washington Wizards of the early to mid 2000’s certainly had a gun problem, as detailed by Arenas’ former teammate Nick […]

Almost every Los Angeles Lakers fan has heard at least one story about Kobe Bryant’s legendary work ethic and obsession with perfection and practice. Former Laker and current free agent Nick Young added to the mythos of the Black Mamba when the future Hall of Famer broke his thumb during practice. The journeyman appeared on […]

Nick Young believes the Los Angeles Lakers will win the title and that the Golden State Warriors will miss the playoffs. As the former Lakers and Warriors veteran did an interview with Adam Caparell of Complex, the former NBA champion — he won it with the Warriors — made one of the more surprising season […]

The future of the Oklahoma City Thunder is still up in the air. They could potentially make a run for the final playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. However, Chris Paul could easily be traded during the season, which would likely hurt the Thunder’s playoff chances. Free agent Nick Young was recently pondering about […]

The Rockets are gearing up to explore their options for the coming season. According to reports from Alykhan Bijani and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Houston has invited several players to their minicamp in Las Vegas, including Nick Young, Terrence Jones, Luc Mbah a Moute, Corey Brewer and Raymond Felton. Source: Corey Brewer and Raymond […]