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Gilbert Arenas has a reputation for being a hot take machine, but his latest remarks on Ja Morant were quite illuminating and brought into focus the future state of the NBA. He believes the troubled Grizzlies star is the one most equipped to succeed LeBron James as face of the NBA. “The only person who […]

It’s been another tough week for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who has been disciplined yet again for flashing a gun on his Instagram, and after cryptic social media posts prompted a welfare check from police, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas shared even more advice for the disgruntled 23-year-old. “Even though it’s not going to […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are headed to the NBA Finals with a legitimate shot at the title. But that hasn’t stopped their doubters and haters from finding a flaw in their run. Take for example Gilbert Arenas. He dropped a rather insulting take on the Serbian big man and the Nuggets on their […]

Gilbert Arenas put D’Angelo Russell on blast with an expletive-laden rant after DLo’s horrific showing during the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The former Washington Wizards star aired out his frustration in his own podcast, Gil’s Arena, and took to Twitter to tweet out a specific clip directed to Russell: […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant broke his silence on Tuesday, apologizing after flashing a gun on his Instagram for the second time in three months —  but former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think it’s enough. The 41-year-old former point guard shared some advice for the young troubled star. “If I’m going to give him […]

There were high expectations for Jordan Poole following his breakout season with the Golden State Warriors in 2021-22 but, as they say, life comes at you fast. It might have started before the season even began, with Draymond Green decking him with a punch mid-practice as an argument between the two escalated. It was made […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is one proud dad after witnessing her daughter, Izela Arenas, dominate in the Overtime Elite Takeover and win the Queen of the Court title. The Queen of the Court is a 1-vs-1 event that pits some of the top high school female basketball players in the nation. After the elimination […]

Despite the attendance of some of the big names in men’s and women’s basketball, Izela Arenas–the daughter of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas–took the spotlight during the Overtime Elite Takeover in Atlanta on Friday. Izela dominated the competition on her way to the Queen of the Court title in the event. The Queen of the […]

It is well-known that Gilbert Arenas works overtime at the hot take factory. His latest fiery point, though, is a particularly interesting one that again forces the public to revisit the never-ending Michael Jordan LeBron James greatest-of-all-time debate. In his NSFW soliloquy, however, Arenas put a little twist on it, emphasizing the importance of “the […]

Gilbert Arenas has blasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for the impact trading in Rudy Gobert has had on Anthony Edwards. Gobert was traded to the Timberwolves prior to this season after nine with the Utah Jazz, a move which created an intriguing frontcourt pairing between he and Karl-Anthony Towns. The move was met with mixed reviews […]

Mario Chalmers recently set NBA media ablaze with his comments that players do not ‘fear’ LeBron James. Former 3-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas addressed the take on his podcast. "LeBron was an all-around player. Even though he gave you 40, it wasn't the same 40 vs someone like Iverson, Kobe or Michael Jordan. You didn't […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sitting on the No. 11 seed in the West with a 35-37 record. If the Play-In started today, they wouldn’t even get a chance to fight for their spot in the playoffs. The good news for LA fans everywhere, however, is that the Lakers have the easiest schedule in […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas knows how to be an entertainer, that’s for sure. However, if he’s hoping that what he’s saying is helping Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, he may want to take a different route. With a lengthy post on social media, Arenas attempted to spin the $50,000 that Morant blew over the […]

During his playing days with the Washington Wizards, Gilbert Arenas was playing at an elite level. Injuries started to slow Arenas down, and in 2009, an incident involving himself and Javaris Crittenton changed his life and career moving forward. On Dec. 21 of that year, Arenas brought unloaded guns to the Wizards locker room, and […]

When a past offender comments on another person with potential legal problems, they are immediately thrust into a no-win situation. They can admonish the individual and then receive “Look who’s talking” type of retorts. Or they can take a more empathetic approach and be barraged with “Why am I not surprised” replies. Gilbert Arenas is […]

Gilbert Arenas was one of the most explosive scorers in his prime, hence the “Hibachi” nickname. He was a player known for catching fire in a hurry. And it seems like this tendency has translated into his current line of work as a podcaster, as he hasn’t been shy to drop some fiery takes in […]

As veteran guard Russell Westbrook tries to determine his next step, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has rushed to the defense of the nine-time All-Star. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, and Los Angeles Lakers big man all Anthony Davis called out the disparaging remarks about Westbrook being a toxic […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is far from shy when it comes to sharing his opinions, earning respect for his candor and perspective. One has to wonder though: how will fans take Arenas’ latest comments, as he comes to the defense of Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons? After all, it isn’t the first time that […]

Signing a player in free agency is usually an investment for any sports team. Usually, a contract’s amount equates to a player’s ability to perform up to the team’s expectations. Because of this, it’s no surprise that the biggest stars in the NBA are also among the highest paid players. While some players who are […]

Gilbert Arenas is one of the most controversial figures in NBA history. Despite all that he’s done throughout what was a colorful career (and after), one of his more recent hot takes completely blew up. It’s no surprise that the former three-time All-Star’s comments took on a life of its own, considering he said that […]

At this point, it would almost feel odd if there wasn’t a new criticism thrown towards Giannis Antetokounmpo’s way from Gilbert Arenas. The Milwaukee Bucks star has been the subject of a number of Arenas’ recent media conversations. And it is clear that Arenas is not Giannis’ biggest fan. Arenas added more fuel to to […]

Washington Wizards icon Gilbert Arenas recently made headlines after his hot take on Giannis Antetokounmpo went viral. According to Arenas, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar “does not understand basketball” — an opinion that has garnered quite a lot of criticism. The great Dirk Nowitzki already fired back at Arenas and his rather unpopular opinion, and this […]

Gilbert Arenas thinks Stephen Curry is a Top 10 player of all time, but as he heaped praise on the Golden State Warriors star, he also dropped the ultimate disrespect on Larry Bird and the players in the early era of the NBA. Speaking on Vlad TV, Arenas shared his belief that Curry has done […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas previously criticized Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. His comments received backlash from all over the sports world. Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is the latest person to react to Arenas’ Antetokounmpo comments. “He (Giannis Antetokounmpo) is one of the best players in the world and has shown it as a […]

When Gilbert Arenas said Giannis Antetokounmpo “doesn’t understand basketball” yet, he didn’t mean it to sound like a criticism. Rather, what he’s emphasizing is there’s a lot more the Milwaukee Bucks star needs to do to complete his game. At least that’s what Arenas said when he was asked once again after his controversial comments […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is not backing down on his claim that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo still “doesn’t understand basketball yet.” In fact, he doubled down on that belief and explained his reasoning for the rather bold take. On Friday, Arenas went viral after he downplayed Antetokounmpo’s championship run with the Bucks and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has cemented his spot on top of the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks star is easily one of the most dominant players in the league today. His accolades speak for themselves: two regular season MVPs, DPOY, an NBA championship AND an NBA Finals MVP. He is headed for a Hall of Fame career based […]

Gilbert Arenas has not shied away from the spotlight since walking away from the NBA. Arenas, who hosts his own podcast and often features as a guest on various others, shared an absolutely absurd story from his days with the Warriors, via VladTV. During the interview, Arenas recanted a story about his days with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been criticized his entire career. One of the narratives that have been spewed out against the four-time NBA champ is that he has a tendency to chase stats. If you ask former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, though, he believes that there’s absolutely no truth to his. Speaking in […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think Manu Ginobili is a better player than Jamal Crawford, noting that he wouldn’t take the San Antonio Spurs icon over Crawford in a one-on-one. Speaking on his No Chill Gil podcast, Arenas shared that while Ginobili has the rings and the accolades, it doesn’t make him better than […]

James Harden proved his loyalty to the Philadelphia 76ers when he decided to take a major pay cut in order to help the Sixers with their salary cap situation. The former league MVP declined his player option for the 2022-23 season and the $47 million he was supposed to earn with it. Instead, Harden decided […]

During his prime with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade was a bad man. He terrorized the league with his unbridled talent on the basketball court, and there’s no denying that he struck fear in the hearts of his opponents. Apparently, this included former Washington Wizards superstar Gilbert Arenas. Well, not exactly. In a recent episode […]

The blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz puzzled many fans. It was one of those rare trades that seemed to make no sense for both teams. The Wolves got a center to pair with their other star center, while the Jazz traded away their star for a bunch of picks and […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is not a big fan of Doc Rivers’ coaching. In fact, when the Philadelphia 76ers hired the veteran tactician in 2020, he told general manager Elton Brand not to do it. When discussing the possibility of Rivers becoming the Lakers head coach in his podcast on Thursday, Arenas expressed disapproval […]

Michael Jordan is one of the greatest instigators in league history. Aside from being a phenomenal superstar, the former Chicago Bulls legend is well-known for his trash-talking ability. He’s well-known to fire up both his teammates and opponents with his words and actions. Well, apparently that carried over to his days with the Washington Wizards. […]

Gilbert Arenas has never been shy to dish out some heat. But instead of lambasting Ben Simmons like most talking heads have done since that fateful pass to Matisse Thybulle in the Philadelphia 76ers’ playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Agent Zero actually got behind him. The outspoken former All-Star was vocal on why he […]

Richard Jefferson is never afraid to speak his mind and if you attack him personally, expect a clap back. Well, his former college teammate at Arizona and ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas decided to attack Jefferson on a recent podcast because he was drafted in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft, while Arenas was […]

Former NBA champion Richard Jefferson didn’t hold back as he eviscerated Gilbert Arenas after the ex-Washington Wizards star questioned why RJ was drafted before him. For those not in the know, the two were teammates in college at the University of Arizona, forming part of the Wildcats team that reached the National Championship in 2001. […]

If you thought the Gilbert Arenas-Kwame Brown beef was over, think again. The two former Washington Wizards teammates are clearly not fond of each other after Arenas basically called Brown a bust and a failure, although he did remain in the NBA for more than 10 years after being selected first overall in the 2001 […]