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The popular sports media sensation and longtime LeBron James critic, Skip Bayless, is all set to make his return in 2025, teaming up with former NBA star Gilbert Arenas for a new digital football program, The Arena: Gridiron. The show, produced and owned by Underdog, will debut next Tuesday and stream three times per week. […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas took a jab at ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith during a recent livestream of No Chill Gil, joking about Smith’s associations with multiple public figures currently facing legal trouble. While playing EA Sports College Football 26, Arenas used part of the stream to tease Smith in light of recent headlines […]

It didn’t take long for NBA podcast host Gilbert Arenas to respond to Kwame Brown’s rant about Arenas recent arrest. Brown dropped a video on social media, poking fun at Gilbert, who was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business in which high-stake poker games were played at an Encino mansion he owns. Before […]

Gilbert Arenas made the headlines recently after he was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business in which high-stakes poker games were played at an Encino mansion that Arenas owned. He was eventually released, but before that, a few people had some things to say about his arrest, one that included Kwame Brown. If […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested for illegal gambling allegations and is facing federal indictments, but was all smiles in a recent post on social media. Arenas is being charged with one count of operating an illegal gambling business and one count of making false statements to federal investigators after renting out a mansion […]

Gambling has become a big part of the sports world, and there have been punishments that have come down when players end up getting involved. In this most recent situation, it had to do with former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, and he was arrested after allegedly being a part of an illegal gambling business, according […]

If it feels like every NBA star has a podcast… you’re not wrong. Current and former NBA greats, such as Gilbert Arenas, are dominating the podcast space. Gil’s Arena, produced by Underdog, currently boasts 1.1 million YouTube subscribers and counting. A key part of that success stems from Arenas’ collaborative chemistry with his creative team, […]

Gil’s Arena host Gilbert Arenas had plenty to say about Jeff Teague after the former Atlanta Hawks guard walked back a bold claim about Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James, per Yahoo. On his Club 520 podcast, Teague accused LeBron of using steroids during his Miami Heat days, suggesting the superstar sat out three weeks […]

USC basketball watched Alijah Arenas survive a horrific car accident during the spring. But the prized true freshman now will miss the upcoming season with a new setback involving his meniscus. The five-star sustained a knee injury tear, per basketball insider Chris Haynes Wednesday. Haynes added updated details on Arenas. “Alijah Arenas is expected to […]

Gilbert Arenas wants to make a power move and Joy Taylor could be the centerpiece. Following her exit from Fox Sports 1 amid the cancellation of Speak and other daytime shows, Arenas revealed during his No Chill Gil Summer League stream that he’s been quietly courting Taylor for the past year to join his expanding […]

Chicago Sky phenom Angel Reese has been on the receiving end of tons of shade thrown her way, both from those within and outside of the basketball world. However, the attention former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has given Reese recently drew ire from some of the biggest icons in sports. First, Shaquille O’Neal called […]

Angel Reese has made quite the impression on basketball legends in her relatively short WNBA career. Just days after Shaquille O’Neal issued a warning to Robert Griffin III over his controversial comments on Reese, former three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is also coming to the defense of the Chicago Sky star. “It’s lazy journalism,” Arenas […]

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has stirred speculation around LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, suggesting the 40-year-old star could be on his way out of the franchise following an apparent lack of communication with newly signed center Deandre Ayton. On the latest episode of Gil’s Arena, Arenas pointed to the fact that […]

In late April, USC basketball player Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car accident that left him in a coma. Remarkably, he survived and put pen to paper after waking up asking “did anyone get hurt?” Now, his journey to recovery is taking a monumental step. On Wednesday, Arenas was cleared to practice, per […]

In the never-ending world of basketball debates, Kobe Bryant’s name still sparks strong feelings. Whether it’s his five rings, his relentless work ethic, or his place among the greats, there’s always someone ready to challenge or defend his legacy. This time, that conversation got personal between two former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young. […]

Recently, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas came under fire for his bizarre rant about New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, taking personal shots at the center, including making fun of his body among other things, in the aftermath of New York’s playoff defeat. Kyrie Irving has since come to Towns’ defense, using a recent Twitch […]

The Indiana Pacers only led Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder for 0.3 seconds, but that proved to be all they needed, as they walked away with a 111-110 victory when all was said and done thanks to another game-winning shot from Tyrese Haliburton. As he hoisted the ball […]

The New York Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs after suffering a 125-108 Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Since then, there have been rumors that the franchise could trade center Karl-Anthony Towns after already firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. With Towns’ future hanging in the balance, he fell […]

With the debate about Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton being a superstar, another person within the basketball world gave their point of view on the topic, being former player Gilbert Arenas. As some have even compared the Pacers point guard to Stephen Curry, Arenas would speak on where Haliburton ranks as a superstar or even […]

Gilbert Arenas recently joined Matt Barnes on the All the Smoke podcast, where the two longtime friends shared personal stories and deep insights. Because of their longstanding bond, Barnes and Arenas moved easily through serious topics, including a rule Arenas says could save lives. “You should never leave your home at a certain time,” Arenas […]

Gilbert Arenas’ son, Alijah, was involved in a car crash late last month when his Cybertruck malfunctioned. The good news is that he is okay, and he got lucky because the crash could have been much worse. During a recent All The Smoke appearance, Arenas told Matt Barnes that on April 24, as the 18-year-old […]

Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles did more than prematurely end the Boston Celtics’ 2024-2025 season. With his injury sidelining him for at least a year, the Celtics will be forced to temporarily move forward without him, thrusting Jaylen Brown into a full-time featured role. Though Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, has shown the ability to […]

After a horrendous car crash involving Alijah Arenas, his father, Gilbert, was asking for prayer, and wanted nothing else but for his son to recover. Luckily, his prayer was answered when Alijah woke up from his coma. On the Dan Patrick Show, Gilbert explained his son’s progression and how he found out about the crash. […]

Alijah Arenas, a five-star USC Trojans commit and the 18-year-old son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is awake and in the process of recovery, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. He was put into a medically induced coma after being seriously injured in a single-car accident in Los Angeles before 5 a.m. local time on Thursday. […]

A video has now surfaced of USC commit Alijah Arenas’ car crash, and he is seen on the ground as the Cybertruck was on fire following the accident. TMZ was first to report the video. Arenas is seen on the ground in a puddle of water after being removed from the burning Cybertruck. Firemen arrive […]

It is confirmed that USC basketball commit Alijah Areans is in a coma after a horrific car accident on Thursday morning. As he battles for his life, one notable basketball star is offering her support. Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese posted her best wishes on her X page. “Prayers for Alijah” she posted. Prayers […]

Gilbert Arenas has named his dark horse in the Western Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which is the Los Angeles Clippers. Arenas uploaded an episode of the Gil’s Arena podcast after the Clippers’ 124-119 win over the Golden State Warriors in the season finale on Sunday. What he saw from them had him […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant garnered a lot of attention for his gun celebration, which drew a reaction from former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. Arenas hosted an episode of the Gil’s Arena show on Saturday. He provided his stance on Morant’s situation, which saw the Memphis star get a fine from the NBA for the […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas offered a blunt assessment of the highly anticipated showdown between Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis during Wednesday night’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. The game marked Doncic’s return to Dallas following the blockbuster February 2 trade that sent Davis and Max Christie to the Mavericks. The […]

As Luka Doncic made his return to face the Dallas Mavericks, he put up an impeccable game against his former team the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Mavericks’ new star Anthony Davis spoke highly of Doncic after the contest, former player Gilbert Arenas would comment on the former Los Angeles big-man’s performance. Arenas was on […]

When Luka Doncic posted 45 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals in his return to American Airlines Center on Wednesday night, it felt like the guillotine had officially swung down on Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. There is still at least one NBA Play-In Tournament game awaiting the 2024 Western Conference champions, […]

Even though the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler era has undergone massive success, Gilbert Arenas seems to think the opposite. The majority of his criticism though is because of how elite Stephen Curry has been. After the latter won Western Conference Player of the Week after posting nearly 40 points per game in a […]

As Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hit a game-winner against the Miami Heat on Thursday night to get a 110-108 win, the star also came out of it losing some money. The Grizzlies star would be fined by the NBA after once again making gun gestures to celebrate after being warned about it just recently […]

Alijah Arenas earned his spot among the nation’s top high school hoopers. The McDonald’s All-American game is a dream most kids only imagine. Yet when the time came for his biggest moment, his father, Gilbert Arenas, found himself preoccupied with another generational talent, per EssentiallySports. Aye Steph Curry, I stopped watching my son at McDonald’s […]

Recently, the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves were involved in a skirmish that resulted in seven ejections of both players and coaches. At the center of it all was Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart, who has been in his fair share of altercations throughout his career, including most notably with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has criticized LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for selecting Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. In recent weeks, it’s caused as stir withing the NBA world on social media. However, on Monday, Gilbert Arenas shared his take on Bronny playing for L.A. and defended James and the organization […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas stood in stunned silence before abruptly ending his livestream Thursday night after witnessing one of the most improbable finishes of the NBA season. Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey sank a deep, near-halfcourt heave to beat the buzzer and lift his team to a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers […]

In the wake of Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard’s blood clot in his right calf, NBA analyst Gilbert Arenas suggests the team consider trading All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Lillard’s future uncertain, Arenas sees this upcoming offseason as an opportunity for the Bucks to rebuild, starting with a deal that will […]

When Bronny James dropped a career-high 39 points in the G-League, the Los Angeles Lakers rookie was a point of conversation for Gilbert Arenas. On his podcast, the latter had a funny explanation about why James deserves an NBA role. “Yeah, he deserved it that first week when he sold $50 million worth of jerseys,” […]