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It’s the same story that it was two seasons ago but a different path. The Boston Celtics are coming out of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs picture for a chance to snag their 18th Larry O’Brien trophy. This core led by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum has been here before. They have the experience and […]

With both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals still being played, the NBA is seemingly already looking ahead to a Finals matchup between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks and a loaded, 64-win Boston Celtics squad. Naturally, this is for good reason: in the long history of the NBA Playoffs, not a single […]

Paul Pierce is a polarizing figure among NBA fans. As much as the Boston Celtics faithful love the guy, many others have been irked by his questionable basketball takes in the past. However, it may be a while before Pierce stirs up the pot again. The former NBA champion recently suffered a nasty finger injury, […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has had quite the commentating career so far post-retirement. Although he is known for trolling and letting loose with controversial takes, the 10-time NBA All-Star may have taken it too far on Monday. While discussing the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks on FS1’s […]

The New York Knicks have lost back-to-back games to the Indiana Pacers after getting out to a 2-0 series lead, and Boston Celtics legend and current Fox Sports analyst Paul Pierce thinks their exciting playoff run is coming to an end. “Knicks are done y’all, I’m telling you, they’re cooked,” Pierce said on FS1’s Undisputed. […]

On Thursday evening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped their first game of the NBA playoffs with a frustrating home loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their second round series. Although Gilgeous-Alexander had arguably his best game of the playoffs so far, the MVP runner up’s Thunder […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 2024 NBA playoff run ended early with an Anthony Edwards-Minnesota Timberwolves first-round sweep. Of course, fans and analysts are questioning star forward Kevin Durant’s status with Phoenix along with his basketball legacy. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce provided an optimistic take on Durant’s legacy amid his postseason struggles. Pierce does not believe […]

Everyone has been left in awe by Anthony Edward after he guided the Minnesota Timberwolves to a huge 106-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. With that win in Mile High City, Minnesota was able to take a 1-0 series lead versus the defending champions, but it appears that Edwards is what everyone’s […]

The Boston Celtics did a good job of avoiding the upset and getting past the Miami Heat in the first round. The Heat made things interesting early as they stole game two on the road, but the Celtics won the next three games to win the series in five. Now, they are headed to the […]

The Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals on Wednesday night with a dominating win over the Miami Heat. The Celtics knocked Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler out of the playoffs for good with 25-point performances from Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. The game also brought with it the end […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis gave it their all to keep the Los Angeles Lakers afloat against the Denver Nuggets. They played with such passion and emotion that showed in every well-executed play. The expectation for most of the Purple and Gold faithful is to take it one game at a time and see if […]

Even before Anthony Edwards’ 36-point performance in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 3 victory over the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce likened Edwards’ ferociousness against Kevin Durant to that of LeBron James when he played Pierce early in his career. On the latest episode of “KG Certified,” Garnett and Pierce discussed the dynamic between […]

During a recent poll conducted by The Athletic, it turned out that former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce got a lone vote for the Greatest of All Time honor from an unnamed player. Could that lone vote be from Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James? Pierce is not eliminating that theory. While on Tuesday’s […]

Before Game 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets playoff series on Monday, Anthony Davis expressed frustration on not being included as one of the three NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award finalists. And after Davis and the Lakers lost to the Nuggets on a Jamal Murray game-winner over Davis, former NBA […]

The Boston Celtics are enjoying a bit of a break after picking up a resounding 114-94 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Chances are they were tuning into the playoff action on Monday night since they had the day off, and if they did, they likely saw the […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently gearing up for their upcoming first round NBA playoff series vs Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, which will begin on Sunday afternoon from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Despite the unfounded public perception that Doncic “owns” the Clippers, Los Angeles has actually faired […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently in a state of mini-crisis as the NBA playoffs approach, having just lost superstar power forward and league MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo for the duration of the regular season due to a calf strain sustained in a recent impressive home win vs the league-best Boston Celtics. The Bucks currently sit […]

LeBron James seems determined to play alongside Bronny James, his oldest son, in the NBA. And if LeBron’s Lakers do poorly in the Play-In or the playoffs, Paul Pierce is suggesting a blockbuster trade involving LeBron, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. On FS1’s “Undisputed” program today, Pierce laid out two potential scenarios for Bronny’s […]

The Boston Celtics franchise is currently gunning for what would be its 18th title in franchise history, with hopes of securing the number one seed in the Eastern Conference soon. The Celtics’ most outspoken alumni lately have been Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, the dynamic duo who helped the Celtics rule the NBA during their […]

When will LeBron James be retiring? This is a question that comes up time and time again pertaining to the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, yet there is still no clear answer. As LeBron’s NBA career comes to an end, Bronny James’ may just begin in the summer after the son of the future Hall of […]

Caitlin Clark, who has broken numerous records and become one of the greatest scorers in college basketball history regardless of gender, wowed fans and even basketball legends with her play in a monumental game. UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma, as well as Paul Pierce, an NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer, gave […]

Thanks to another excellent performance from super freshman JuJu Watkins, the No. 1 USC women’s basketball is still alive in the 2024 NCAA Tournament through three games. They survived the Sweet 16 round with a thrilling 74-70 win over the No. 5 Baylor Bears on Saturday and will be facing another Elite Eight round winner […]

The Boston Celtics played a close one with the Atlanta Hawks but failed to take the win in overtime. Jayson Tatum led the team with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists. However, it wasn’t enough. Although Boston is way ahead of the Eastern Conference playoff race, Paul Pierce seemingly didn’t like what he saw. […]

Paul Pierce looks to be defending his career again, this time against LeBron James. In an appearance on Keyshawn Johnson’s All Facts, No Breaks podcast, Pierce participated in a game called “Facts or Fiction”. Johnson’s son asked the former Celtics star if he was more clutch than LeBron James. .@PaulPierce34 says he was more clutch […]

Despite putting up huge individual numbers on a successful Oklahoma City Thunder team, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce isn’t yet convinced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a star. Speaking on ‘KG Certified,’ Pierce gave his hot take that Gilgeous-Alexander, in the mix for an MVP award this season for the Thunder, is not yet a top-level […]

The Clippers have struggled over the past few games and Paul Pierce believes that it’s because of Russell Westbrook’s absence. Following his trade from the 76ers, James Harden integrated well into the Clippers’ system, contributing to one of the league’s major success stories of the year. The Clippers are 39-22 with James Harden in their […]

There’s no denying that Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is one of the greatest players to ever suit up in the NBA. According to Paul Pierce, his impact is so great that it even outshines the legacies of LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Speaking on Undisputed, Pierce made his case for the Warriors great: […]

On Monday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers got back into the win column with an impressive blowout win over what was left of the Atlanta Hawks, who were playing without superstar point guard Trae Young alongside a slew of other injured players. Still, it was a feel good moment for James and […]

Robbers stole luxury watches and more than $100,000 from the Los Angeles house of former NBA player Paul Pierce, most notably of the Boston Celtics, on Friday, according to TMZ. In addition to the watches and cash, a safe was reportedly stolen from Pierce’s home. The burglars and all of the items are still being […]

The NBA GOAT discussion is one that has become more and more prevalent due to the continued success of LeBron James. While many folks believe it’s a two-horse race between him and Michael Jordan, some players, such as Kevin Durant, believe they should be in the conversation as well. According to Paul Pierce, though, there’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are preparing to face off in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. Both teams sit just outside of a secured playoff spot, so every win is vital. Moreover, former Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce gave a brutally honest prediction for the game. Celtics legend Paul Pierce questions the […]

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest NBA players of the 21st century, having won an MVP award and a pair of championships and Finals MVPs in his 16-year career. During a recent episode of “KG Certified,” former NBA greats Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce both praised Durant, saying he is one of the best […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans have been rolling as of late, as the team currently boasts a record of 39-26, good for fifth place in the vaunted Western Conference playoff picture. Williamson has been able to put together the healthiest season of his young career so far in 2023-24, and as a result, […]

Two critics of NBA star LeBron James are teaming up on sports talk television. Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is about to join Skip Bayless on the FS1 show Undisputed, per the New York Post. A deal could done as soon as this week. Undisputed is one of the biggest shows in sports television, with […]

The stars who were shining the most in the 2010s are nearing the twilight of their careers. A set of them played for Steve Kerr and established a dynasty with the Golden State Warriors. They won three rings in that decade and one in 2022. It will only be a matter of time before Stephen […]

During Paul Pierce’s appearance on The Draymond Green Show, the two cleared the air and told the true story of their infamous exchange during the Clippers/Warriors game. Draymond Green considered the moment as a part of the ongoing rivalry between the two teams that Pierce joined in on once he joined Los Angeles. The moment, which […]

Former Celtics great Paul Pierce joined the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show and told an interesting story about a back-and-forth between a young Draymond Green and then-Celtics forward Kevin Garnett. Pierce used the story about his confrontation with Garnett to make a point about how Green has stayed consistent in his on-court persona throughout […]

On the latest episode of his podcast The Truth Lounge, Paul Pierce addressed the infamous 2008 NBA Finals moment in Game 1 when he left the court in a wheelchair briefly. The moment happened with 6:49 to go in the third quarter. Pierce was carried off the court by multiple teammates in visible pain and […]

The Boston Celtics showed no mercy on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, mopping the floor of TD Garden using the Dubs in a 140-88 demolition of the Western Conference franchise on Sunday. And they did it despite missing the services of big man Kristaps Porzingis, a fact that Boston legend Paul Pierce felt […]