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Gilbert Arenas’ net worth in 2024 is $10 million. Arenas is a former professional basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Golden State Warriors. He is a three-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA Team Player, and a Most Improved Player of the Year winner. […]

ESPN analyst and host of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast Shannon Sharpe landed in hot water on Wednesday after an NSFW Instagram live video went viral. In response, former NBA All-Star and host of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast Gilbert Arenas sent out a subtweet clearly pertaining to Sharpe’s NSFW Instagram live. The ESPN analyst had […]

Jamal Murray always shows up for the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets. He was the clear-cut secondary superstar during their title run back in 2023 and will continue to be that guy heading into 2024-25. However, a lot of people were scratching their heads with his current contract extension. Some were saying that he should have […]

With just over a month before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Minnesota Timberwolves’ reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, and Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody were spotted in a workout with Gilbert Arenas’ 17-year-old son, Alijah. The session took place at Proactive Sports Performance in California […]

While Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is enjoying the offseason at a baseball game, it comes after winning the gold medal with Team USA at the last Paris Olympics. For former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, that was enough to put Curry in consideration for top five all time in the sport, despite saying the […]

Nike didn’t sign Duke basketball’s top prospect Cooper Flagg and that’s a red flag for retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas. In a recent episode of “Gil’s Arena,” Arenas reacted to Flagg signing his endorsement deal with New Balance and to the many people surprised that the NBA’s future top lottery pick didn’t ink a commitment […]

The Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker is often compared to many of the best shooters and scorers in the NBA, but never quite like what happened this Friday when Gilbert Arenas shared his thoughts on the ex-Kentucky Wildcats star. The ex-Washington Wizards star shared a surprising take as he spoke about Booker, Trae Young and Stephen […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas defends the time when Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors in the 2016-17 season. Many fans and critics alike flamed Durant for joining the team that beat him in the 2016 playoffs. Everyone saw this move as weak and cowardly. However, it appears that some don’t view […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas was on his self-titled show where he spoke about the media attention and the difference in reactions between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Using an example to differentiate the two and how the media perceived them, Arenas used long-time show co-host Skip Bayless […]

There are many NBA arguments that are stirred up consistently about who is the best at doing certain things, and the most recent debate is all about handles. When people talk about who has the best handles in the NBA, the two players constantly brought up are Kyrie Irving and Allen Iverson. Gilbert Arenas doesn’t […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for an electric showdown against the Golden State Warriors, all eyes are on Klay Thompson, who is set to face his former team for the first time since his high-profile move. Predictions about Thompson’s performance are already making headlines, with former NBA stars Gilbert Arenas and Kenyon Martin forecasting a […]

In a surprising twist to modern relationship dynamics, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and his fiancée Melli Monaco have turned the traditional proposal on its head, TMZ reports. The couple, known for their vibrant social media presence, recently made headlines with a unique engagement exchange. Last month, Arenas popped the question to Monaco at the […]

Gilbert Arenas and Dwyane Wade had some good battles on the court back in the day, but the truth is that neither liked playing each other. Their competitive spirit always came out, but against each other, they would always give their best. On The OGs podcast, Udonis Haslem confirmed to Arenas that Wade didn’t like […]

NBA players are taking back their voices. Instead of allowing analysts and NBA Twitter to speak for them, why not make a podcast? The rise of player-driven podcasts has been a game-changer, allowing fans to connect with their favorite NBA stars beyond the confines of press conferences and highlight reels. These podcasts offer unfiltered insights, […]

Team USA men’s basketball, often referred to as “The Avengers” is on another good run at the Olympics as they are two wins away from a gold medal. USA takes on Serbia in the semifinals on Thursday with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. The USA is loaded with talent which […]

Gilbert Arenas recently expressed his frustrations on why Team USA didn’t invite Jaylen Brown to play in the 2024 Olympics. Brown, alongside Boston Celtics teammates and Olympians Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White, won the 2024 NBA championship while bagging the Finals MVP award. Given his accolades, the star forward seems to be the […]

Team USA’s formidable run at the 2024 Paris Olympics has captured the world’s attention as they effortlessly secured a spot in the semi-finals. Their recent victory over Brazil, ending in a staggering 122-87, underscored their dominance, propelling them into a highly anticipated match against Serbia led by Nikola Jokic. Amidst the fanfare, Kevin Durant etched […]

Luol Deng’s South Sudan recently faced-off against Team USA in a pre-Olympics exhibition match, nearly achieving one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history before falling 101-100. Following this unexpected outcome, retired NBA players Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas took to unsolicited criticism of the African team. President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol […]

Team USA always features some of the best American basketball players. Since 1992, Team USA has often fielded a roster composed of NBA stars. Prior to that, international tourneys only allowed amateur players. Nonetheless, despite loaded rosters throughout the years, some elite players still missed the cut. Let’s take a look at the 10 biggest […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faced backlash for a “xenophobic” rant aimed at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan’s national basketball team following their near-upset of Team USA in London. Embiid, while talking to the media, addressed Arenas’ comments after the Americans won against the Germans 92-88. Joel Embiid’s response to Gilbert Arenas […]

Team USA basketball held off a strong first two quarters challenge from Team Serbia in an international exhibition (showcase) match Wednesday before taking control in the third quarter en route to a 105-79 win. Coach Steve Kerr’s American team fended off a challenge from a hungry Serbian team led by reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has revolutionized women’s basketball, drawing more eyes to the sport than it has ever had before. That’s why her exclusion from the Team USA roster in the 2024 Paris Olympics has caused an uproar in the hoops world, with many people having differing opinions. Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks […]

The Warriors’ Stephen Curry has been in the news this offseason for myriad reasons, not all of them positive. Many basketball analysts and former players have taken aim at Curry including Rasheed Wallace who said his 2004 Pistons would beat Curry’s championship teams, adding that Curry is ‘not a defender.’ Now, the man known as […]

Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark has brought significant attention to the WNBA since being drafted. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star entered the league with high expectations due to her collegiate achievements. Gilbert Arenas, known for his bizarre takes, shared his opinion on the rookie sharpshooter. Clark made a strong debut in the league, but she faced […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is known for wild takes, but what he said on Friday would shock even the wildest trolls online. Arenas, of course, has a podcast where he continuously shares out-of-the-box and sometimes inaccurate opinions, especially regarding certain Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets superstars. The three-time All-Star downplayed Steph Curry and […]

Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas was known to have a wild personality during his career. Even his friend and former teammate Nick Young couldn’t resist making fun of the three-time All-Star’s ridiculous behavior. Young spoke about his experience playing with Arenas on the Wizards via the Gil’s Arena podcast on Friday. Former UCLA player […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been doing some tremendous things on the basketball court, and former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has taken notice. Arenas gave Doncic quite the endorsement during a recent episode of the Gil’s Arena podcast, stating that he feels Doncic would be a Hall-of-Famer if he stopped playing today. "If [Luka […]

Jalen Brunson tantalized NBA fans during his incredible run in the 2024 NBA Playoffs with the New York Knicks. Among players in this postseason who played at least seven games, Brunson leads the league in scoring with an average of 32.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting from the field. But that doesn’t seem enough for […]

With media rights negotiations on the horizon, TNT could very well be losing the NBA after 40 years to NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal, who incidentally lost their NBA rights to ABC/ESPN and Turner who outbid them, seems to be in the driver’s seat to bring the NBA back to 30 Rock. Many NBA fans are nervous that […]

Another season, another failure from the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs. Nick Nurse’s squad was bounced in the first round by the New York Knicks last week, with everyone outside of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey struggling immensely to score the basketball. Tobias Harris was very much invisible in the Knicks series and he […]

One of the main stories leading up to Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets’ second-round clash in the 2024 NBA playoffs was whether or not Rudy Gobert, who played a starring role in the former’s Game 1 victory, would be able to suit up. Gobert is not injured; rather, he was back […]

NBA 2K24 is giving players a chance to earn a free Dark Matter Gilbert Arenas player item in MyTEAM. The former Wizards all-star received a powerful new player item, with a 99 OVR to boost your MyTEAM. However, to earn this new item, players must complete a challenge in MyTEAM. Therefore, we’ll show you how […]

Mark down former NBA player Gilbert Arenas as a fan of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Arenas is advocating James as the most physically gifted athlete ever. He made the comments on the Night Cap Show, with Shannon Sharpe. Shannon Sharpe: “Is LeBron [James] the most physically gifted athlete we’ve ever seen?” Gilbert Arenas: […]

On a random Wednesday night in early April, with the NBA season winding down and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic closing in on what will be his third MVP Award in four years, former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas decided to fire off a misguided hot take like it was a heavily contested three-ball way back […]

Gilbert Arenas is sick and tired of the double standard some members of the media have in evaluating the impact Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum have for the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, their respective teams. Speaking on his Gil’s Arena Podcast, Arenas blasted the media’s purported over-exaggeration of Doncic’s superstar status, as he doesn’t […]

On Tuesday evening, it was announced by NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that Philadelphia 76ers star big man and reigning league MVP Joel Embiid would be returning to the lineup for that night’s game at home vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. Embiid had been out of the lineup since late January as the result […]

As Purdue basketball star Zach Edey keeps impressing during the team’s current run in the NCAA national tournament in their quest for a championship, the talk on the side has been how the player will play beyond the collegiate level. One person that gave his opinion on the matter is former NBA player Gilbert Arenas […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently angling toward a run in the upcoming 2024 NBA playoffs and hoping that superstar center and reigning league MVP Joel Embiid will be able to return to the lineup before they get underway. Embiid has been out since late January with a meniscus injury and the 76ers have predictably cascaded […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are currently in the process of trying to win the franchise its first NBA Finals championship since 2008, which would move the team back in front of the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in NBA history with 18. The Lakers tied the Celtics in that department with […]