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Gilbert Arenas joined Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, and Arenas noted his desire to see the Lakers deploy an ultra-big lineup in the coming season to help them win a title. This lineup would consist of LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee. For now, it doesn’t appear as […]

Ex-NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas believes that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo should focus more on his post game this season, instead of working on his jump shot. Listen to the former Washington Wizards star discuss it on the No Chill Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B2xUQxBBwTQ/ The more you listen to Agent Zero, the more it makes sense. Pundits […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas thinks Stephen Curry and D’Angelo Russell will play well together on the Golden State Warriors. Curry and Russell will start in the Warriors’ backcourt while Klay Thompson rehabs his ACL tear. Arenas says Curry has shown he can play with and adapt to other star’s games, so co-existing with Russell […]

Gilbert Arenas looked back on his illustrious NBA career and joked that he was fortunate for not having to guard Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady. In an interview with Dallas Texas-based NBA scribe Landon Buford, Arenas looked back on not having to guard McGrady and Bryant, players who are considered two of the most potent […]

The idea of student-athletes getting paid is a hot topic among sports fans across the country. It’s still illegal to do so right now, but former NBA player Gilbert Arenas believes that Duke University already did so over the past couple of years. The former Arizona Wildcat, who is no stranger to controversy, released a […]

During a recent appearance om The No Chill Podcast, former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recalled a story about the night that Kobe Bryant dropped 55 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards. As most hoops fans know, Bryant looked up to His Airness quite a bit. In fact, […]

Former NBA three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas seems to be enjoying his first season with the BIG3 league. So much so, that it is now being reported that the former Most Improved Player winner intends to play on in the professional league for at least one more year. As detailed by Leo Sepkowitz of The Athletic, […]

The world got its first glimpse of New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenomenon Zion Williamson at the professional level during the recently concluded NBA Summer League, though it was a very brief glimpse given he left with an injury and didn’t play the rest of the summer. Some folks questioned the Pelicans’ decision to start Zion […]

Three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford remains one of the more prominent free agents currently available on the market. At 39, teams appear to be hesitant to add the 6-foot-5 combo guard, perhaps concerned about whether or not Crawford still has enough gas left in the tank. This is not something that […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas says that his team — the Enemies — are the Los Angeles Lakers of the BIG3. The Enemies –a team comprised of Arenas, Perry Jones III, Royce White, Craig Smith, Frank Robinson, Derrick Byars, and head coach Rick Mahorn — is out playoff contention but is still making its presence […]

Gilbert Arenas was on top of the world in 2007. The Washington Wizards star had established himself as one of the best players and deadliest scoring machines in the NBA at that time. But on April 4, 2007, one play changed it all. In a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, forward Gerald Wallace made a crazy […]

While former Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas did have quite a remarkable career in the league, it’s almost impossible to utter his name without quickly correlating it to the infamous gun incident that he was involved in. In 2009, Arenas allegedly brought a number of unloaded guns to the Wizards locker room — an […]

Former three-time NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas is not exactly the most humble individual you would have met during his playing days. Now seven years removed from a colorful career in the league, the 37-year-old is now able to speak freely about his rather lavish lifestyle during his youth. As a matter of fact, Arenas […]

Gilbert Arenas is remembered as one of the fiercest offensive weapons the NBA has ever seen. Like other stars, though, the former Washington Wizards guard is hounded by an infamous career moment — this one involving LeBron James. Back in Game 6 of the Wizards’ 2006 first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Arenas found himself […]

LeBron James’ son, Bronny, is still at least four years away from making it to the NBA, but former All-Star Gilbert Arenas is already out here saying that he has the potential to be as good as his father. Arenas, who has been working out with Bronny and other NBA players’ children, stated that the […]

Former NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker should be offended when he doesn’t get double-teamed in pick-up games. Booker and Joakim Noah got into it during a recent pick-up game after Noah told his team to double-team Booker. The Suns guard said you’re not supposed to double-team on […]

Although the Dallas Mavericks are highly considered as a vastly improved team following the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis earlier this year, they weren’t able to sign any top-tier free agent this summer. They even missed out on mid-tier guys like Patrick Beverley and Danny Green. Still, with the team that they have right now, they […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t see Dallas Mavericks youngsters Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis going anywhere else in the next 20 years. Arenas, who visited the American Airlines Center recently for a BIG3 showcase, told Fanatics View that the Mavs will certainly keep the duo and build around them — just like what they […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas explained why Kawhi Leonard chose to leave the NBA champion Toronto Raptors to return to his home in Los Angeles after many people received his exit with a puzzling look. Arenas had this same conversation on a podcast two months ago with Lou Williams, who won the Sixth Man of […]

Former NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas believes Carmelo Anthony can still contribute to an NBA team, but questions if Melo is “willing to sacrifice what he perceives he still has versus what teams need.” Arenas says teams likely view Anthony as a lower end bench guy who comes in to score for a little […]

Former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas knew Carmelo Anthony playing for the Houston Rockets was going to be a “disaster.” Anthony played in just 10 games with the Rockets last season before the franchise exiled and traded him. “I remember the reports named Houston as a possible destination for him to land. I said, ‘Hell […]

Gilbert Arenas wants to set the record straight: John Wall is the best point guard in Washington Wizards franchise history. Some believe Arenas holds that title, but the former All-Star NBA guard says Wall’s longevity outweighs his. “Yes, I think so. His longevity because people try to say I am, but he has played in […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas believes that veteran swingman Vince Carter should be sitting on the bench as a coach or in the office rather than playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Arenas — who now plays in the BIG3 — laid out his arguments on why Carter should just […]

Gilbert Arenas has called out basketball legends Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen for declaring that they could ‘stop anybody in today’s game. Together with Lou Williams of the LA Clippers, Arenas discussed Pippen and Rodman’s claims that they can defend anybody in today’s era of basketball. The two argued that Rodman and Pippen will have […]

Former three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas threw it back to 2015 when he hilariously shared a bit of a back story on the infamous incident involving Matt Barnes, his ex-wife Gloria Govan, and Derek Fisher. As it turns out, Arenas received at least a couple of calls from Barnes as the latter drove 95 miles […]

Former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas says neither the Milwaukee Bucks nor Toronto Raptors can defeat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Arenas says the Bucks and Raptors don’t have enough weapons on offense to compete with the Warriors even if Kevin Durant doesn’t play in the Finals. I've said it before, and […]

Gilbert Arenas has had enough of the popular bench mobs that surround today’s NBA game, as reserves often resort to sheer joy in order to remain engaged during their time on the sidelines. The former Washington Wizards point man isn’t having any of today’s modern antics: “Only thing that irritates the s*** out of me, […]

Vince Carter’s announcement of his decision to return for a 22nd NBA season didn’t fall well for some in NBA circles, something which is hard to believe, given his rapport among the community. Gilbert Arenas, the former NBA superstar, did not welcome Vinsanity’s decisions to stick around for one more year in the league. Agent […]

Duke Blue Devils star Zion Williamson continues to generate a lot of buzz, especially with the NBA draft just a few months away. A lot of players, past and present, are raving about the idea of Zion dominating in the NBA. Former Boston Celtics forward and NBA analyst Paul Pierce even said that Williamson is […]

Gilbert Arenas’ 2009 gun incident was all but forgotten. That is, until former teammate Nick Young opened up about the event. During an interview with celebrity Kevin Hart for his show “Cold as Balls All-Stars,” Nick Young admitted to instigating the event in the Verizon Center locker room. Nick Young says he instigated Gilbert Arenas’ […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has signed a contract to play in the BIG3 league, according to several official reports that were released on Thursday morning. SPLASH ALERT💦💦💦 Gilbert Arenas has signed to play in the BIG3! #Agent0 #BIG3Season3 pic.twitter.com/LXWfewTcWk — BIG3 (@thebig3) February 14, 2019 Arenas, now 37 years of age, spent 10 seasons […]

Washington Wizards guard John Wall joined some elite company after his destruction of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Wall joined Gilbert Arenas as the only players in history to have multiple games with 40 or more points and 10 or more assists in a Washington uniform: With a season-high […]

From 2003-2010, Gilbert Arenas was one of the best scorers in the NBA, and Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma wants to remind everyone of that. Arenas averaged 25.0 points per game in 357 career games with the Washington Wizards. He made the All-Star team three times and was a walking bucket. There […]

Boston Celtics young star Jayson Tatum revealed why he wears No. 0. While it may come as a surprise to some, it makes a lot of sense. Why I wear 0!! https://t.co/G3Vb5yt7Ib — Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) October 31, 2018 Similar to Jayson Tatum, Gilbert Arenas was an absolute stud, especially with the Washington Wizards. Arenas […]

Outspoken ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas is never one to bite his tongue or shy away from stating his opinion. In a video recently posted to Twitter by Ball Don’t Stop, Arenas touched on the importance of being put into the right situation with a coach who supports you as a player. https://twitter.com/balldontstop/status/1043576652641357824 “As a coach […]

Former All-Star Gilbert Arenas has never been one to shy away from confrontation. During his NBA tenure, Arenas was known for trash-talking anyone who came his way, no matter how good of a player he was up against. One of Arenas’ most publicized moments came when he refused to back down to a teammate who […]

He may be an afterthought nowadays, but there was a time when Gilbert Arenas used to light up the scoreboard with a crazy amount of confidence and skill. A gifted scorer inside and out, he was once one of the best shot makers in the early 2000s. Moreover, the three-time All-star had an average of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves combo forward Jimmy Butler was involved in a unique piece of NBA history back in the 2013 NBA playoffs. While a member of the Chicago Bulls at the time under head coach Tom Thibodeau, Reddit user [PHI] Tiago Splitter revealed Butler put together one of the most impressive physical feats the league has […]

Gilbert Arenas, once heralded as a top-five player in the NBA, recalled the gun-toting incident in the Washington Wizards locker room which almost cost him his career. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve of 2009 and it involved Arenas and teammate Javaris Crittenton. Reports reveal that the gun incident was sparked by a heated gambling game, per John Gold […]