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Jamal Crawford gave former Orlando Magic star Penny Hardaway a ringing endorsement for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Hardaway was recently added to the list of nominees for the Class of 2024, which features legendary names such as Vince Carter and even the 2008 U.S. Olympic Redeem Team. NBA Central aggregated the news […]

Memphis basketball head coach loved what he saw from David Jones on Thursday. Jones had a career-high 36 points and five steals to help Memphis basketball beat No. 20 Arkansas 84-79 in a semifinal game at the Battle 4 Atlantis. After the game, Hardaway had high praise for Jones, according to Part Upadhyaya of The […]

After pleading ‘not guilty’ to his felony charges, Mikey Williams has been undergoing a lot of legal trouble. He committed to play for Penny Hardaway in the Memphis basketball system. But, things have not been going well for his NCAA college basketball career. Will he play against Jackson State in their upcoming matchup? A lot […]

The Orlando Magic have made multiple trades involving some of the league’s biggest superstars, including Dwight Howard, Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, and more. But which trade ranks as the best in Magic history? For this exercise, we’ll rank the top-7 trades in Magic history based on the following criteria: On-court impact of the […]

Orlando Magic legend and Memphis Tigers Head Coach Penny Hardaway had one of the most unique Nike basketball shoe lines long before a new signature sneaker dropped every other week. To this day, sneakerheads still obsess over the Air Penny line and they’ll have a chance to grab an original colorway for the first time […]

The Orlando Magic have not had a ton of success since joining the NBA in 1989. They’ve had some great teams and two appearance in the NBA Finals is at least a lot more than some teams can boast. However, sustained success and the Larry O’Brien Trophy have eluded them for a long time. The […]

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has been suspended for the first three games of the 2023-2024 season. Penny Hardaway’s suspension is the result of recruiting violations that were determined by a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. The Memphis basketball program agreed to self-imposed penalties last year. The NCAA’s panel determined that Memphis basketball coaches […]

Head Coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers program received news on Thursday that top basketball commitment Mikey Williams pleaded not guilty to multiple charges regarding a shooting at his home during a hearing on Thursday in San Diego, according to a report from Yahoo news. Williams, a 6-foot-3 guard, was arrested last week. Police […]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman was in the center of much controversy back in late 2019 when he was deemed ineligible by the NCAA to play for the Memphis Tigers after head coach Penny Hardaway was found guilty of paying Wiseman’s family $11,500 back in 2017 to incentive them to move from Nashville to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Darvin Ham as their new head coach last week. With Ham officially on board, it’s time to fill out a coaching staff. Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway said Monday that Rasheed Wallace is expected to leave him and join Ham in Hollywood. I asked Penny Hardaway this morning […]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman played just three games for Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers because of eligibility issues, and the program is now facing major violations stemming from the investigation into his situation. However, it appears the investigation extends well beyond just Wiseman. According to The Commercial Appeal, Memphis is facing at […]

The Charlotte Hornets are still one of the bigger surprises in the NBA. Arguably the biggest reason why has been the play of standout sophomore LaMelo Ball. TNT’s NBA Tip Off host Shaquille O’Neal interviewed Ball Tuesday night. Shaq pointed out he once asked Penny Hardaway who he patterned his game after. So, he inquired […]

Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway is not known to be a very loud guy. Even during his playing years in the NBA, he was always a silent worker. He was so reserved, Nike had to create the popular Lil’ Penny character in Hardaway’s commercials to complement his personality. So it was quite surprising that Hardaway […]

After a hot start that saw them win five games in a row, Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers have hit a rough patch. They are now on a three-game losing skid following a 67-63 road loss to the Ole Miss Rebels last Saturday. Hardaway could not contain his emotions when he spoke about the state of […]

Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway was one of the first few tall point guards in the league. Standing at 6’7, he revolutionized the position that’s normally reserved for smaller players. For now, let’s take a look at Penny Hardaway’s net worth in 2021. Net Worth $50 million Age 50 Salary Retired Sponsors Nike Sports Basketball Penny Hardaway’s […]

Magic Johnson was a 5x NBA Champion, 3x MVP, and arguably the best point guard in NBA history. He was just built different in all sorts of ways. Whether it was his billion-dollar smile, his magnetic charisma, or his out-of-this-world vision and passing, it all made him a generational talent. However, what truly sets Magic […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of some heavy drama this offseason, with Ben Simmons setting it straight that he is done with the franchise. The 3-time All-Star relayed to the organization that he won’t show up for training camp and will never don a Sixers uniform ever again. Let’s say Philly was magically […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic power forward Horace Grant has taken a subtle dig at Kobe Bryant while discussing the comparisons between the late NBA legend and Penny Hardaway. Horace Grant had the opportunity to play alongside some of the greatest shooting guards of all time, including Penny Hardaway and Los Angeles Lakers […]

Rasheed Wallace had a very successful NBA career that was highlighted by four all-star appearances and winning an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons. He’ll now be joining Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis as an assistant coach. 16-year NBA veteran Rasheed Wallace – a 2004 champion and four-time All-Star – has agreed to a deal […]

Penny Hardaway’s name popped up recently as he was reported as a candidate to be the next head coach of the Orlando Magic.  Although that’s no longer the case after he took his name out of the list, he still has a reason to be happy about after the Memphis Tigers secured the commitment of […]

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne is one of the best feel-good stories in the NBA. It’s no secret that he almost got banished from the league after short stints with several teams. But while his rejuvenated NBA career was because of his pure determination and relentless pursuit, Payne could also credit former Suns superstar Penny […]

Penny Hardaway was recently rumored to be a serious candidate for the vacant head coaching position of the Orlando Magic. However, the team legend is squashing those talks even before it affects his current status. In a video announcement on Instagram, Hardaway confirmed that he is staying with the Memphis Tigers as he reiterated his […]

LaMelo Ball has been nothing short of spectacular in his young career for the Charlotte Hornets. He is still in his first season in the NBA, but has the innate ability to get his teammates involved and find his own shot. Ball is already one of the best playmakers in the league and is a […]

Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway already mentored Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman way back in high school before they joined forces in the collegiate ranks. The former NBA star was also an Orlando Magic teammate of a young Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant big men of all time. With Wiseman […]

If there’s one thing we know about the one and only LaVar Ball, it’s that he loves to talk his sons up. This is exactly what he did in a recent appearance on ESPN’s The Truth Podcast as he compared LaMelo Ball, who himself got selected third overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the recently-concluded NBA […]

Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway remains one of the most electric players the NBA has ever seen. His atypical combination of a lanky 6’7″ frame equipped with tight handles, stellar on-court vision, and a bevy of post-up moves don’t come by very often in today’s brand of basketball. He also proudly represented his hometown of Memphis for […]

The Golden State Warriors have recently been mulling over trading away their valuable second overall pick for a seasoned star or keeping the asset and start a youth movement within the team. Former NBA player and current Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway did his part to convince the Warriors to keep the pick and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis joined the exclusive company of past NBA greats after his performance in the 2020 Finals. As StatMuse’s Justin Kubatko points out, Davis became just the fourth player in league history to average at least 25 points per game on 50/40/90 shooting splits in a Finals series — joining fellow […]

NBA legend and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal named his “Mount Rushmore” of teammates during an appearance on the “DangerTalk Podcast” with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Three of Shaq’s selections will come as no surprise: Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade all made it to O’Neal’s list. However, the final spot was […]

With the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft this October, the Orlando Magic have a chance to select a young player who can help the franchise escape the treadmill of early playoff exits, sub-.500 records, and high lottery picks that they have been stuck in for years. The Magic made the playoffs in […]

The Orlando Magic has still yet to win its first NBA championship. Despite the NBA currently holding the “bubble games” down in Central Florida, the Magic is still considered a small market team. Not many of the marquee free agents look to Orlando as an attractive destination. Thus, through its history, the franchise has needed […]

Brooklyn Nets veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford sees a little bit of Penny Hardaway and Joe Johnson in Caris LeVert. Crawford and LeVert have been bonding in Orlando, Florida since the two went to the same college, the University of Michigan. During an interview with Howard Beck of Bleacher Report on the Full 48 podcast, […]

There was once an underdog team who defeated an NBA powerhouse’s bid for another crown to add to their dynasty. Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance documentary reminded us of them. In 1995, Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, along with the rest of Orlando Magic, pulled an upset and kicked the Chicago Bulls out of the […]

The Miami Heat has always been, and always will be one of the most attractive destinations for players around the NBA. A case in point is when LeBron James infamously took his talents to South Beach in 2010 to form a historic Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, winning a couple of chips […]

The New York Knicks still remain one of the most prominent franchises in the NBA. They may have had an extended period in the dark during the 2010s, but this does not take away from the fact that the Knicks have a lot of resources. Over the years, this team have had no shortage of […]

Shaquille O’Neal has told plenty of previously untold stories about his time with former Los Angeles Lakers co-star Kobe Bryant. This anecdote was told roughly three weeks before his death, as the big man appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and talked about how a young Bryant met him and Penny Hardaway before […]

“For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’” This is a quote from 19th century poet John Greenleaf Whittier, and it rings very true in just about every aspect of life. That includes the NBA. There have been many players throughout NBA history who were simply […]

With the NBA’s salary cap at an all-time high, max contracts usually go for record-breaking amounts nowadays. Even mediocre players break the bank in this era, while the best of the best are gifted with immense fortune beyond their wildest dreams. Some superstars prove that they are worth every penny, complementing their amazing talents with […]

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady picked quite a formidable all-time Orlando Magic squad on Thursday. Speaking with Dante Marchitelli on the Orlando Magic Pod Squad, T-Mac picked himself and Penny Hardaway as the team’s all-time best backcourt duo. He then added the likes of Grant Hill, Dwight Howard, and Shaquille O’Neal in the frontcourt. What […]