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'Uncoachable, He Was A Know-It-All': Kevin Garnett On NBA Players’ Perception Of Chris Paul Amid Clippers Fiasco

Chris Paul is getting a lot of sympathy from his peers after being released by the LA Clippers abruptly in the middle of the night. But Kevin Garnett isn’t shedding any tears for the veteran star.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 5

Kevin Garnett says these two teams can come out of the East, it’s not the Knicks or Cavaliers

The Eastern Conference appears to be wide-open this season. Through the first part of the season, there has not been any overwhelming favorite in the Eastern Conference.

Phoenix Suns News / The SportsRush / November 22

Kevin Garnett Pleased With Devin Booker’s Growing Maturity as Suns Recover From Failed Big-3

When the Phoenix Suns parted ways it with two of its three biggest stars in the 2025 off-season, some voiced concerns over the franchise entering an immediate rebuild, one that would be long and painful for the Valley, which has craved success for far too long.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 20

NBA Legend Kevin Garnett Reacts to Death of 'Super Mario' Manga Creator

NBA legend Kevin Garnett joined the gaming and manga world in mourning the death of an icon in the industry. On Thursday, Garnett reacted to the passing of Kazuki Motoyama, who was known as the author and artist of Kodansha's "Super Mario" manga.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / November 18

Rajon Rondo Breaks Down Coaching Giannis Antetokounmpo, Draws Parallels to Kevin Garnett

Giannis Antetokounmpo is not like other NBA players. That much is obvious just by looking at him. After all, you don’t earn the nickname the Greek Freak without being an otherworldly athletic specimen.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / November 16

Ray Allen Is Helpless Over Celtics Honor Years After Kevin Garnett Fallout

Ray Allen showed up at TD Garden on Saturday, but not to check in on his “Ubuntu” squad; they are probably still frowning at him. He was there for a personal milestone.

Baltimore Ravens Great Ray Lewis Dishes On Relatability To Kevin Garnett, Lamar Jackson-Steph Curry’s NFL & NBA Contrasts

Ray Lewis is synonymous with intensity, leadership, and a legendary career with the Baltimore Ravens, culminating in two Super Bowl victories. In this

Memphis Grizzlies News / The SportsRush / November 8

'Looking Like a Prisoner of War': Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce Believe It’s Time for Ja Morant to Move On From Grizzlies

Ja Morant has been making quite a few headlines in the NBA this past week, and it has nothing to do with his performance on the court. The Memphis Grizzlies currently sit 10th in the Western Conference with 4 wins and 6 losses.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 8

Kevin Garnett Argues LeBron James Coming Back Won’t Hurt Lakers Offense

No LeBron James? No problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. The purple and gold have catapulted to a 7-2 record despite dealing with a variety of injuries.

Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / October 31

'They Know How to Win': Kevin Garnett Isn’t Shocked by Warriors’ Hot Start to the Season

The first week of the 2025-26 NBA season saw a few teams leaping into the action, all guns blazing. Leading them are the Golden State Warriors, who have made a strong impression, going 4-2 to start the year.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Kevin Garnett thinks Lakers’ Austin Reaves is putting out an ‘audition’ tape

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has enjoyed a stellar start to the new season. The 27-year-old’s first five games of the campaign have helped him carve his own place in NBA history and have captured the attention of one NBA legend in particular.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 28

Kevin Garnett Links Tyrese Maxey to Early NBA MVP Talks

Tyrese Maxey is among one of the most impressive players this season so far. The Philadelphia 76ers’ one-time All-Star is looking to get himself back in the big game after missing All-Star weekend last year, but the former NBA MVP Kevin Garnett believes Maxey is working towards something bigger.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / October 27

Kevin Garnett Has Problems With Cooper Flagg Being Placed At Point Guard

Cooper Flagg, at just 18 years old, carries a huge weight of expectation on his shoulders. He’s tipped to be a future face of the league and lead the Dallas Mavericks franchise to success.

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Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Kevin Garnett Ignores Jaylen Brown’s Request Hours After Reported Involvement in Rigged Poker Games

Journalist Pablo Torre has been putting his investigative chops to work, calling out stories others might shy away from. Though the NBA stars caught in his reports may not always appreciate it.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Pablo Torre links Kevin Garnett to NBA poker scandal

Former Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in a scandal that lured victims to play rigged games of poker.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

Kevin Garnett had one-word reaction to Victor Wembanyama's season debut

Kevin Garnett had a perfect reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s season debut for the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Wembanyama scored 40 points on 15/21 shooting and added 15 rebounds in his Spurs’ 125-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 20

Kevin Garnett Claims He Would’ve 'Cooked' Tim Duncan

Ah, NBA players talking about being better than everyone else on the court. What else is new? And the latest to join the list of players claiming “I would have dominated him” was Kevin Garnett, while talking about San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Exciting Kevin Garnett News Announced on Friday

Kevin Garnett remains one of the most celebrated players in NBA history, with a career that spanned over two decades. Selected straight out of high school with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Garnett quickly became a transformative force in the league.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Timberwolves Reportedly Plan Kevin Garnett Jersey Retirement, Could End Decade-Old Rift

In his 6 year spell with the Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett was not in his prime. Despite not scoring 20 points a season, KG helped the franchise win the championship back in 2008.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Spurs star has action-packed offseason worthy of a movie montage

Spurs star has an action-packed offseason worthy of a movie montage

After Victor Wembanyama had to miss the second half of the season due to blood clots, he spent the summer preparing for his return in a very cinematic manner.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Kevin Garnett On How He Improved His Skills After Moving To The Suburbs: 'They Weren't Really Hood Guys, They Were Cleaner Guys'

Kevin Garnett is widely regarded as one of the best power forwards to ever play in the NBA. When considering his tremendous defensive ability, offensive versatility, and mental toughness, Garnett was in a league of his own.