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On September 19, 2018, Richard Jefferson Sr., the father of one-time NBA champion Richard Jefferson, was shot and killed near his home in Compton, California. It has now been four years since the gruesome murder, but at this point, the police have yet to solve the homicide case. As reported by TMZ Sports, the Los […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is never one to shy away from the truth, and his brutal honesty recently attracted the ire of former NBA player and ESPN personality Richard Jefferson. On an episode of “KG Certified: Ticket & The Truth,” which is co-hosted by Pierce’s Hall of Fame teammate Kevin Garnett, the topic of […]

There was a time when the Nets — the then-New Jersey Nets — were the kings of the Eastern Conference. Part of those dominant Nets teams was forward Richard Jefferson, who still vividly remembers the time when he and the Nets consistently devour the Boston Celtics. Reacting to a recent quip by Celtics legend and […]

Disgraced NFL star Antonio Brown didn’t appreciate ESPN for not giving him credit for the viral dance celebration that he popularized. During the latest episode of NBA Today, Malika Andrews, Richard Jefferson and the rest of the crew started their segment by doing Brown’s dance celebration. However, Ab took offense to the fact that the […]

It may be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to start rethinking their approach to forward LeBron James’ minutes on the court and their overall outlook to the young NBA season, according to ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson. “This is the spot where you say ‘Ok (LeBron James), take a day off,’” Richard Jefferson said in […]

Richard Jefferson isn’t a very big fan of the Los Angeles Lakers right now amid the team’s 2-8 start to the new season. In his mind, their biggest crime is wasting the last few remaining years of LeBron James’ Hall of Fame career. Jefferson isn’t letting LeBron off the hook completely, though. The ESPN analyst […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in disarray; after failing to make substantive changes over the offseason, at least to the degree that some fans might have liked, the team has begun the year 2-8 and dug a pretty decent hole for themselves in a Western Conference that looks pretty unusual all things considered. With fans […]

Richard Jefferson may have won a championship with Kyrie Irving, but he is not letting the Brooklyn Nets star off the hook over his promotion and support of an antisemitic film and book. Irving has been on the receiving end of a major backlash after he shared on social media a link to the 2018 […]

Richard Jefferson may be friends with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, but even the one-time champ couldn’t deny the overwhelming talent that Victor Wembanyama possesses compared to LeBron before he was drafted. Wembanyama is the most anticipated prospect since James in 2003, so comparisons between the two players are not surprising to see. Similar […]

It was reported earlier this week that Draymond Green punched teammate Jordan Poole during a scuffle at Golden State Warriors’ practice. However, a video of the incident was recently leaked to TMZ. Former NBA player and current analyst Richard Jefferson called for firings after everything transpired. https://twitter.com/Rjeff24/status/1578388168864190466 There were a number of people who defended […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka finds himself in trouble after having an affair with a team staffer. Udoka could be facing a year-long suspension and has even thought about resigning, per reports. But, should he really be hit with such a big punishment? Once you hear what Richard Jefferson had to say on the […]

Big news in the NBA yesterday was that Suns’ owner Robert Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million for allegations of racism and misogyny. Many in the NBA world are reacting, including players and executives.  One notable reaction comes from former NBA player Richard Jefferson. Jefferson played in the NBA from 2001 […]

LeBron James is currently the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, which is considered one of the most historic franchises in all of sports. He’s already achieved his goal with the team by bringing them their first championship in a decade back in 2020. Nevertheless, LeBron’s former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson believes that this […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Draymond Green raised more than a few eyebrows on Sunday night with his rather hot take about Michael Jordan and his legendary Chicago Bulls. Former NBA player Richard Jefferson, however, is not having it. On Twitter, Green randomly shared that while watching the tape of the 1998 NBA Finals between the […]

LAS VEGAS – In today’s age of social media, the NBA’s top players are used to taking punches from fans. At this point, it’s pretty much a part of the discussion and discourse that makes the NBA as popular as it is. No one in the NBA, however, takes punches from everyone like the league’s […]

Richard Jefferson made his refereeing debut in the NBA Summer League on Monday, and the one-time champion experienced everything that comes with being an official … including heckling. Even before Jefferson came in to officiate the second quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers-New York Knicks game in Las Vegas, someone shouted at him saying, “You […]

The NBA unveiled a unique new event during 2022 Summer League, allowing Richard Jefferson to make a guest appearance as a referee. The former NBA champion and media personality put on a different type of uniform and stepped in for the second quarter of the Knicks and Trail Blazers Summer League matchup. Jefferson was a […]

One-time champion Richard Jefferson is back on the NBA hardcourt, albeit in the Summer League … and as a referee! Yes, that’s right, Jefferson put on a different kind of uniform on Monday night during the New York Knicks-Portland Trail Blazers Summer League showdown in Las Vegas. He came in as a referee for the […]

As a 17-year NBA veteran, Richard Jefferson probably doesn’t have the highest opinion of referees. In the past, he’s aired his frustrations with NBA officiating. Jefferson is now a popular media personality known for his understanding of the league and sense of humor, making him the perfect candidate for antics. His latest gimmick will come […]

Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world on Thursday after demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. After Kyrie Irving decided to opt into the final year of his deal with the Nets for next season, the general expectation was that these two were going to run it back for at least another year in Brooklyn. […]

On Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the league is indeed considering the possibility of shortening the season in order to address the injury concerns that have been an issue for nearly every single team. Former NBA champ turned ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson caught wind of the commissioner’s comments, and let’s just say he […]

LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson has warned Jeanie Buss that her expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23 might be a tad too high. Buss recently dropped a staunch criticism of the Lakers after their failed bid to make the playoffs. The team owner said she is “growing impatient just because […]

The Golden Warriors are a crucial man down with Gary Payton Jr. suffering an elbow injury in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies – one that could’ve been avoided. Dillon Brooks has been the subject of intense scrutiny after his hard foul that injured the Warriors guard. One voice who was critical on the matter […]

The Boston Celtics were beaten soundly by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Sunday, 101-89. That comes on the heels of the Celtics sweeping the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round. During that series, Boston completely shut down both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for much of the series, […]

Richard Jefferson has quietly been making headlines off the court… or at least, most people think he is. Despite not being explicitly named, the former NBA star has been rumored to be the victim of embezzlement. This is involving a case where a former assistant of the star reportedly stole $5 million from him. Well, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is out of the NBA Playoffs. But of course, that doesn’t stop other people from talking about him. It comes with the territory of being one of the most fabled athletes in the history of sports. Former NBA forward and now TV analyst Richard Jefferson, in particular, didn’t mince […]

Richard Jefferson has quickly become one of the NBA’s most hilarious media personalities. The former New Jersey Nets star has brought a mix of humor and analysis to the commentating booth. What makes him even funnier is his refusal to put a filter on his words. While in the booth for the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Retired NBA forward Richard Jefferson is as savage as they get. Even his former champion teammate LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t escape his brutal one-liners and rebuttals. After it was reported on Monday that the Lakers are waiving DeAndre Jordan in order to make room for some acquisitions before the deadline to […]

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. […]

Richard Jefferson has always been one of the funniest NBA analysts out there. He flexed his comedic muscles once more during the NBA All-Star Weekend celebrity game as he flamed Kendrick Perkins to perfection. While on the NBA All-Star broadcast, Perkins was told that Jefferson hadn’t played in a basketball game ever since he retired […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of idiosyncratic teammates. There’s Ricky Davis, Chris Andersen, JR Smith, and of course, Kyrie Irving, just to name a few. When you’ve played for as long as 18 years in the NBA, you’ll definitely meet a lot of people along the way. But perhaps […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry is breaking records and apparently having courtside female fans drooling over him. Yes, you heard that right. Richard Jefferson couldn’t help but poke a little bit of fun at it, too. We’re not exactly sure if this was from Steph’s historic night at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, but […]

Richard Jefferson had a lot to say about the Portland Trail Blazers front office and how they’re handling Damian Lillard during NBA on ESPN. When asked about the Lillard and Blazers situation, Jefferson had this to say, “Again you said it yesterday how transparent Dame is… but just like anything, both sides have to meet […]

Take a look at the Class of 2019 in the market and you’ll see some RJ Barrett card collectors out there. Even though the New York Knicks’ young wing isn’t blowing the competition away, his stock still holds some value and promise for those in the hobby. The thing is, there’s one guy out there […]

Wednesday’s marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks produced quite a spectacle. It was the defending champions Bucks that emerged with a hard-fought 109-102 victory as all eyes focused on the individual matchup between reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis. Richard Jefferson, who used to be teammates with LeBron […]

Tempers flared towards the end of the Miami Heat and Dever Nuggets’ matchup on Monday night after Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris exchanged blows at mid-court. As Jokic was about to pass the ball, Morris barrelled into the upper body of the Nuggets star. In retaliation, Jokic shoved the Heat forward that sent the latter […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic could be facing a suspension from the NBA after his cheap shot of Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris. However, while Jokic’s shove from behind was uncalled for, he was retaliating to a rather dirty play by Morris himself. ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson made sure to point this out in his […]

ESPN made a huge announcement on Monday when they revealed that Malika Andrews will be hosting their daily NBA new show. NBA Today will be the network’s attempt to replace the Rachel Nichols-led program, The Jump, which was recently canceled. According to ESPN, Andrews will be joined by other prominent names in the broadcasting industry, […]