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The Los Angeles Lakers’ season trajectory has taken a downward turn following a 109-80 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Once sitting at a promising 10-4 record, the Lakers now find themselves at 12-9, raising questions about the team’s performance and leadership. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has joined the conversation, offering […]

Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg has quickly become one of the most talked-about players in college basketball, but former NBA star Gilbert Arenas remains unconvinced about Flagg’s potential as a high-level prospect. While Flagg has impressed with his early highlights and versatile play, Arenas argues that he doesn’t see him becoming a superstar at the […]

An 8-7 record for the Sacramento Kings has many scratching their heads, including Gilbert Arenas. While Kings star De’Aaron Fox dropped a 60-burger in a loss, the great performances continue to pile up. Although he was named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week, Arenas doesn’t believe that Fox will be in Sacramento for […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has faced early challenges in his transition to the NBA after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The Lakers’ move to pair Bronny with his father, LeBron James, has created the league’s first father-son duo, drawing significant attention. However, Bronny’s on-court performance has so […]

NBA players are rewarded with contracts to reward their performance. But while massive deals are a great incentive, not all players live up to the contract. In fact, a handful of players have failed to perform up to expectations, causing a downward spiral to their careers. While failing to make an impact for a team […]

Ja Morant has a problem with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he let everyone know that in their recent matchup. Morant has never been shy to say how he feels, whether it’s during or after the game. Gilbert Arenas is a Lakers fan, and he had a message for Morant after what he said about […]

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg has become the next big thing in college basketball but Gilbert Arenas has yet to be sold on him as a high-level prospect. Despite Flagg’s early highlights and statistical success, Arenas believes he has yet to see him display elite talent against formidable opposition. “I got to watch some more games,” […]

The Duke basketball program has quickly gotten off to a hot start. Duke won their first game of the season with a commanding 96-62 victory over the Maine Black Bears. Of course, all eyes are on Cooper Flagg, who once his freshman season is over, is expected to be a top NBA Draft pick. Former […]

Although Doc Rivers hasn’t lost confidence, the Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a rough start to the 2024-25 NBA season, as the team currently sits at 1-6 following Monday evening’s road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The loss marked the second straight defeat Milwaukee took against Cleveland, and although the team had the excuse […]

Despite an injury to Stephen Curry sustained earlier in the week, the Golden State Warriors were able to push their record to 4-1 with back to back wins over the New Orleans Pelicans, thanks in large part to the defensive greatness of Draymond Green. While the Pelicans were also shorthanded in the second of the […]

After the Golden State Warriors benched Jonathan Kuminga, it was strange as to why the move was made. Even though he averaged a career-high 16.1 points per game in 26.3 minutes, it didn’t seem to phase Golden State. While Kuminga thought his worth exceeded $30 million, his team begs to differ. Unfortunately, he might suffer […]

This is the generation of NBA players’ sons. It seems like everywhere you look, a former player’s kid is rising up in the ranks, carving a path of their own. For some, that process came quickly like in the case of LeBron James and Bronny James. For others, like Alijah Arenas, the son of former […]

After losing Paul George in free agency, the Los Angeles Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard to start the season. The Clippers star will be sidelined indefinitely as he rehabilitates from inflammation in his right knee, head coach Ty Lue announced Thursday. The coach projected optimism about Leonard’s long-term outlook, but Gilbert Arenas offered his […]

The night of the NBA Draft is a big night for draft hopefuls. The anticipation of hearing your name called is like no other; the culmination of all the hard work and sacrifice put in that led this moment. For some though, it can be an eye-opener. Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas had a moment […]

This past weekend, Crossroads High School in Santa Monica, CA played host to the second year of the Flight Club Invitational. A partnership between sneaker consignment store Flight Club and Crossroads, the event showcased several of the top high school basketball teams and players in Southern California, including Alijah Arenas, the son of former NBA […]

Gilbert Arenas was a talented basketball player during his playing years. However, he was also one of the most controversial figures in the league thanks to his antics and shenanigans. Although he’s now retired, Arenas continues to make his presence felt as an analyst. But while his experience could bring plenty to the table, some […]

Will Luka Doncic win the 2024-25 NBA MVP Award? Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is a believer in Doncic’s chances. While speaking on his show, Gil’s Arena, Arenas explained why he is so confident in Doncic heading into the new campaign. “I don’t want to put this type of pressure on him, I’d be surprised […]

While fans are locking in their record predictions for the upcoming Denver Nuggets season, one has to wonder if the team got better, worse, or stayed the same. With the bevy of predictions for the Nuggets this season, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas gave some of his own on his self-titled show that could cause […]

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 […]