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On YouTubeNBA News / The SportsRush / September 18
'Gonna Get Old Very, Very Quickly': Richard Jefferson Doesn’t Mince Words About NBC’s ‘On the Bench’ Analysts
It has been a long 23 years since NBC has broadcast NBA games. That is of course going to change now. NBC isn’t just going to cover games for the 2025-26 season, but they also plan on ways to innovate the viewing experience for fans.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 18
Richard Jefferson Claims Jordan And Pippen Would Beat Magic And Kareem In A 2-On-2 Matchup
Richard Jefferson stirred up debate with one of the NBA’s favorite pastimes: pitting legendary duos from different eras against each other. On a recent episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, the former NBA forward claimed that Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen would beat Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a mythical two-on-two matchup.
NBA News / The SportsRush / September 14
Richard Jefferson Drops Truth on How Mark Cuban Shaped His Championship With LeBron James
Richard Jefferson was a highly impactful player during his 17-year NBA career. But he only ever got to hoist a Larry O’Brien championship trophy once with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / CBSSports.com / September 12
Richard Jefferson denounces 'cowardly' NBA rule change as failed last-second heaves become team shot attempts
The rule change could bring a significant uptick in long-range buzzer-beaters
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Former Champion Richard Jefferson Calls New NBA Rule ‘Cowardly’
The NBA finalized a big rule change on Wednesday, altering how statisticians record "heaves" at the end of quarters, following test runs in the G League and 2025 Summer League.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8
Richard Jefferson destroys Charles Barkley’s super team take on Lakers’ LeBron James
After Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley blamed the association’s second apron and its penalties on the league’s superteam era, including Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson clapped back.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 6
Richard Jefferson Calls Out Charles Barkley’s Hypocrisy Over LeBron James And The Second Apron
Charles Barkley has never been shy about sharing his unfiltered opinions, but this time his comments landed him in the crosshairs of Richard Jefferson.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 5
Richard Jefferson eviscerates Charles Barkley for LeBron James comments, makes Houston Rockets point
Richard Jefferson had no patience for Charles Barkley taking negative digs at LeBron James, and clapped back in brutal fashion. There seems to be a lot of discrepancy among the current and previous generations of NBA stars about the state of the league today.
NBA News / The SportsRush / September 4
Richard Jefferson Destroys Charles Barkley for Criticizing LeBron James’ Heat Move
Charles Barkley recently made headlines for suggesting that LeBron James created the second apron. The Hall of Famer said that because he made a superteam and joined the Miami Heat in 2010, teams around the league copied the idea, leading to expensive rosters loaded with stars.
NBA News / The SportsRush / August 30
'NBA Trophy as Evidence': Richard Jefferson Brings Up Mark Cuban’s Example to Question Mat Ishbia’s Extreme Spending
The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a legal battle as two of their minority owners have filed a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia, the Mercury Ownership group.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 29
Richard Jefferson believes the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole situation was waiting to happen, ‘seen behavior from both…’
The Golden State Warriors won the 2022 championship by beating some solid teams in the league, including the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Steph Curry was obviously the star of the team as he led the way for them and won his first Finals MVP trophy.
NBA News / Raptors Nation / August 28
ESPN Makes Major Change To Its NBA Broadcasts
ESPN has shaken up its lead NBA broadcasting booth ahead of the 2025-26 season. ESPN announced today in a press release that veteran analyst Tim Legler will join ESPN’s lead NBA broadcast team, replacing analyst Doris Burke.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 25
Frances Tiafoe reminisces 'dunking' on previous basketball star, reveals tension against rivals on court
Frances Tiafoe is the latest tennis player to feature on the Tiebreak Talks series, hosted by Lucas Brady. The pair discussed a multitude of topics ahead of the beginning of the US Open, starting imminently.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 7
ESPN's Richard Jefferson Makes Wild Claim About Ex-Rockets Star
Former Houston Rockets star forward Charles Barkley has always been authentic to who he is. This has especially been evident during his post-playing career, as he's unafraid to speak his mind.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 5
Richard Jefferson Makes Viral Statement on Utah Jazz Legend
When sorting through the best players in NBA history to never win a title, who would land atop the list as the number one name that's gone ringless through their career?
Golden State Warriors News / NBA Analysis Network / July 31
Stephen Curry could be Jonathan Kuminga’s biggest problem on the Warriors, says Richard Jefferson
Jonathan Kuminga’s situation with the Golden State Warriors continues generating conversation throughout the NBA community. The young forward’s future remains unclear after declining the Warriors’ proposed two-year, $45 million contract offer.
NBA News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 23
Arizona's Richard Jefferson to Remain Top NBA Announcer at ESPN
According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic , Richard Jefferson has agreed to a new contract to return as one of ESPN’s top NBA analysts. He will remain
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 22
Richard Jefferson Staying Put At ESPN, But Doris Burke’s Status Unclear
Richard Jefferson will be back on ESPN and ABC next season after reaching an agreement to do so. That’s per Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, who says Jefferson is expected to remain on the network’s top NBA broadcast team alongside play-by-play staple Mike Breen.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
ESPN makes decision on Richard Jefferson
ESPN has made a decision on one member of its top NBA broadcast team with the new season roughly three months away. Richard Jefferson has an agreement in place to return to ESPN, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Ball Exclusives / July 19
Iman Shumpert agrees with Richard Jefferson on playing with LeBron James
Richard Jefferson made headlines when he recently stated that it “sucks” to play alongside LeBron James. Jefferson gave reasons why it may not have been as easy or fun as some would think.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 17
Former teammate shares why playing with LeBron James 'sucks'
A former teammate got real on what it's like playing with one of the most accomplished athletes of all time.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 16
Former Cavaliers Teammate Opens Up On Facing Constant Pressure From LeBron James
If you're on the same team as one of the greatest players of all time, to an outsider, life is easy for you. Since it seems to the world that the greatest players take the biggest loads of pressure on the team.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17
Richard Jefferson has bold take about draft lottery conspiracy theories
The Dallas Mavericks’ win in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery sparked another wave of conspiracy theories suggesting that the league rigs the draw to benefit certain teams.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2024
Former NBA champion blasts Celtics stars for shot selection
The Boston Celtics are an offensive machine, but a refusal to work for points in the paint has caused one former NBA champion to call foul.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 23, 2023
When Richard Jefferson fought Nets teammate Kenyon Martin
During the 2000s, Richard Jefferson was a valuable member of the New Jersey Nets, serving as their mainstay starting small forward. During that time, he was also teammates with Kenyon Martin for a few years, including their runs to the 2002 and 20023 NBA Finals.
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