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Former NBA forward and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson says while LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are both superstars, they are very different from each other. Jefferson, who won a championship with LeBron on the Cleveland Cavaliers, says Leonard and James are wired differently personality-wise, but that both stars just want to win at the […]

Former NBA star and current basketball analyst Richard Jefferson issued an “apology” to the New York Knicks for some comments that he made during the YES Network’s broadcast of their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets last Sunday. Well, sort of. Jefferson hosted a monologue on ESPN’s “The Jump” to clarify the comments as a “joke,” […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale had a rather terse response to some comments made by Richard Jefferson over the weekend. Jefferson said during Sunday’s broadcast of Knicks versus Brooklyn Nets that he decided to retire when the Knicks were the only team that offered him a contract. Fizdale, however, did not think much […]

The New York Knicks continue to be an NBA laughing stock. Once again, they have one of the worst records in the league right now. It’s already bad enough that they’re in this kind of situation, with seemingly no bright future to look forward to. But to make things worse, Richard Jefferson — who is […]

Richard Jefferson claims the New York Knicks were the one team to offer him a contract during the 2018 offseason. Jefferson instead chose to retire. However, the Knicks are refuting Jefferson’s claim: For clarification purposes, it is not true that the New York Knicks offered Richard Jefferson a contract in either the summer of 2018 […]

Former NBA veteran Richard Jefferson had a surprising revelation on Sunday during YES Network’s coverage of a crosstown clash between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. Jefferson told his fellow commentators that the Knicks offered to sign him when he announced his intention to resume his playing career this past summer, but Jefferson instead […]

Draymond Green helped the Golden State Warriors bust out of a winless start to the 2019-20 season with a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, trotting out a 16-point, 17-rebound, 10-assists triple-double on Monday. The dynamic forward also used the opportunity to double down on his previous comments about his team and throw a quick […]

Former NBA forward and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson says people on the Denver Nuggets are telling him Michael Porter Jr. can be the Nuggets’ top shooter this upcoming season. Porter Jr. has undergone two back surgeries, one in college and the other after Denver drafted him with the 14th overall pick in the 2018 […]

Earlier this summer, National Basketball Players Association president Chris Paul stated his desire to bring more financial literacy to players around the league, stressing that a lack of financial knowledge and understanding continues to plague players. However, this idea is not one that can completely prevent rookies from committing financial mishaps, according to Richard Jefferson. […]

Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson has been making waves lately after an MVP-hauling, championship-winning debut campaign in the BIG3 league. So much so, that several NBA teams have reportedly been in contact with the 38-year-old for a potential return to the big league. However, despite the impressive season Johnson just had, fellow NBA vet Richard Jefferson […]

Former NBA forward and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson believes Carmelo Anthony will get another shot in the NBA “if he keeps this humble mentality.” Anthony told ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith a few weeks ago he’s willing to play any role on a team. Melo hasn’t played in an NBA game since last November. “If […]

One-time NBA champion Richard Jefferson has recently come out to say that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be entering the new season as a man with a mission. In his mind, the now-retired 39-year-old believes that this objective of LeBron’s will be to “destroy as many people as possible.” How will LeBron bounce […]

Former San Antonio Spurs forward Richard Jefferson says San Antonio is a “dump.” Jefferson played 203 games for the Spurs. The now NBA analyst says San Antonio fans hate him no matter what, so he’s done trying to be nice to them. “Worst place I had to play? Well, San Antonio is a dump,” Jefferson […]

Richard Jefferson, the current game and studio analyst for the Brooklyn Nets on the YES Network, last played in the NBA in the 2017-18 season as a member of the Denver Nuggets. Though Jefferson only saw action in 20 games for the Nugs, he was only two seasons removed from winning his first and only […]

New York Knicks fans may be agonizing over losing out on Kevin Durant now, but ESPN analyst and former NBA player Richard Jefferson feels that it might actually be a good thing in the long run: "This might be the best thing that has happened to them." —@Rjeff24 on Knicks losing out on KD pic.twitter.com/kCUz4rp19z […]

Former player turned analyst Richard Jefferson took to Twitter to broach a thought-provoking subject: “do you deserve millions more if you demand a trade and don’t fulfill the length of your contract?” “Asking for a bunch of friends.” Ahem… Anthony Davis. I understand the purpose of trade kickers … but do you deserve millions more […]

ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson isn’t one of the few expecting a partnership between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving taking place again, this time as members of the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving has been rumored to have interest in joining the Lakers as a free agent, but Jefferson, who played with both as a member of […]

Richard Jefferson has unsolicited advice for Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes: Take the money. Barnes has a player option worth $25.1 million for the 2019-20 NBA season. In the May 28 episode of ESPN’s “The Jump,” host Rachel Nichols asked Jefferson to give Barnes advice: should he take the money or hit the free agent […]

There has been a heck of a lot of talk about at least one big-name free agent signing with the New York Knicks this summer, with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving being mentioned as the prime candidates to do so. But would joining the Knicks be the best move for a star player? Former NBA […]

Richard Jefferson has a golden nugget of advice for those looking to reinstate parity in the NBA and the ones who have crossed their fingers for years, hoping that Kevin Durant would leave the Golden State Warriors. Root for them to win. No kidding. It might seem unorthodox, but the former player believes a Warriors […]

The Magic Johnson bombshell dropped on Monday’s episode of First take is one that shook not only the Los Angeles Lakers, but all of the NBA world. As a result of Magic’s condemnation of former front office partner Rob Pelinka and his “betrayal” by means of gossip, Richard Jefferson took the Hall of Famer’s side, […]

Richard Jefferson says LeBron James will not ask for a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers despite the franchise being an utter mess right now. Jefferson played with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers, was coached by Tyronn Lue and was the best man at Luke Walton’s wedding. The former NBA forward told Jorge Sedano on […]

The Golden State Warriors have looked dominant in the playoffs so far, and a large part of that is because of All-Star forward Kevin Durant who has been an unstoppable force on the offensive end. During the regular season, the former MVP seems to take a back seat and allow his teammates to take over, […]

The Houston Rockets lost Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Golden State Warriors. However, even though it’s a seven-game series, a lot of people have already counted Houston out as early as now, including former NBA player Richard Jefferson. On ESPN’s “Get Up!” show, Jefferson said it will be impossible for the […]

ESPN analyst Jay Williams debated with former NBA forward Richard Jefferson about Sunday’s controversy surrounding the calls and no-calls to Houston Rockets star James Harden. Williams admitted Harden didn’t get the benefit of the call in several shots, but ultimately he turned to exaggerate his landing space in hope to entice officials to make the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and former head coach Luke Walton mutually agreed to part ways yesterday, capping a strange week in which former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson stepped down so that he could “be himself.” The Lakers’ search has officially begun, and ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski indicates that the frontrunners for the job […]

The Brooklyn Nets continue to exceed expectations this season. In fact, they recently earned an impressive 110-96 victory against the Boston Celtics, a team that many people believe is a championship contender. NBA analyst and former Nets player Richard Jefferson said that with the team’s win against Boston, Brooklyn has gained significant amount of expectations […]

Ex-NBA player Richard Jefferson, who is now embarking on a broadcasting career, just declared Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers as the Sixth Man of the Year. Per Michael Scotto, after the two-time (and reigning) recipient of the award hit the game-winning 3-pointer over the Brooklyn Nets, Jefferson heralded the 32-year-old as the best […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson was irate at Magic Johnson’s response to the negotiations between his Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans for talisman Anthony Davis, pointing to the cynical nature of his reaction considering all that had taken place prior to talks stalling. Johnson recently said he didn’t […]

According to several reports, Anthony Davis has informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he would like to be traded. There will certainly be several teams interested in his services, which is why Richard Jefferson thinks the Lakers need to strike while the iron is hot. Jefferson joined ESPN for Monday morning’s episode of “Get up.” […]

Former NBA forward and current NBA analyst Richard Jefferson believes the Houston Rockets need to make a trade to get more depth on the roster. Jefferson, who won the 2016 NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, says All-Star point guard Chris Paul’s history of hamstring injuries is something the team can’t mess around with and […]

Former NBA player Richard Jefferson claimed Houston Rockets guard James Harden is unworthy of being in the MVP conversation. The recently retired swingman quickly traded his NBA future for a mic, recently delivering his hot take as a guest on ESPN’s First Take and doling out his reasoning after lauding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s case for the […]

Richard Jefferson joined the TV booth for the Brooklyn Nets’ hosting of the Los Angeles Lakers. As the game went on, the former NBA champion recalled one Kobe Bryant story that fondly rests in his memory. Richard Jefferson with a tremendous Kobe story just now on @NetsonYes: Kobe fouled while releasing ball. Refs unsure whether […]

Richard Jefferson played a huge role in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA championship in 2016, together with now-Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, providing them with quality bench minutes throughout the year. Now, Jefferson is an analyst for the Brooklyn Nets, and before the Nets played the Lakers on Monday night, LeBron James […]

Former NBA player and current TV analyst Richard Jefferson says what the referees did to Utah Jazz star big man Rudy Gobert Thursday night against the Houston Rockets just can’t happen. Gobert was called for a foul on the jump ball, just one second into the game. Richard Jefferson was confused by this foul call. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the season 4-6, and some on the outside are already calling for the firing of head coach Luke Walton. Walton’s former teammate at the University of Arizona, Richard Jefferson, isn’t one of them. In an interview with Howard Beck on the “The Full 48” podcast, Richard Jefferson says he doesn’t understand […]

Richard Jefferson has confirmed that he is retiring from the NBA after a 17-year playing career. Jefferson, who recently lost his father, posted to Instagram Saturday afternoon with a video tribute to his late dad, while also announcing he’s done playing professional basketball. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4Q189hHBO/ Richard Jefferson played his college ball at The University of Arizona. […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson says that LeBron James didn’t return home thinking he would make four straight NBA Finals appearances. Many are critical of James’ decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers were 12 games outside of the playoff picture last year. They were far from being a championship […]

The basketball world is in mourning along with Richard Jefferson and his family for the loss of his father. Richard Jefferson Sr died in a drive-by shooting in Compton, California on Wednesday night, per TMZ Sports. Law enforcement tells us … 65-year-old Richard Jefferson Sr. was in front of a liquor store in a primarily residential area […]