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'I Swear to You, On My Kid': Paul Pierce Confesses Never Asking Kevin Garnett What He Said to Carmelo Anthony During Their Infamous Altercation

The NBA has seen its fair share of on-court scuffles, some immortalized in league history. Think Malice in the Palace in 2004 or Scottie Pippen vs Patrick Ewing back in 1994.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 30

Paul Pierce Vehemently Agrees That Tracy McGrady Would Have Won a Ring With Shaquille O’Neal

As the argument over ring culture continues to dominate NBA headlines, so do the “what-if” stories. One big “what-if” theory was presented by Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Celtics’ Paul Pierce reacts to Kevin Garnett’s ‘point’ on Achilles tears

Former Boston Celtics superstar Paul Pierce recently supported fellow Hall of Famer and former-teammate Kevin Garnett’s view on the troubling rise of Achilles injuries in NBA players.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?

The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz

The 'Multiple 200+ three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Paul Pierce Assigns Blame for Recent Trades by the Boston Celtics

Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce doesn't shy away from making headlines with his hot takes, and there's a reason why he's known as "The Truth," even if he's only expressing his opinions.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 30

Paul Pierce Predicts Luka Doncic Will Put On Weight Again By December

Luka Doncic appears to have been hard at work this offseason, with pictures of him looking slim going viral on social media. While Los Angeles Lakers fans

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 29

Paul Pierce says whether he thinks the LA Lakers should trade Austin Reaves this offseason

Austin Reaves’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers is up in the air this summer despite being under contract for another season. Reaves has one year left on his contract, with a salary of $14 million, yet was still eligible to sign an extension this offseason.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

Paul Pierce praises Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with Scottie Pippen comparison

Boston Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce recently praised Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren with a notable comparison to six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / June 28

'He Is a Leader!': Paul Pierce Speaks on Kevin Durant’s Leadership, What Young Rockets Can Learn From Him

In what could be the NBA’s biggest move of the offseason, Kevin Durant is now a Houston Rocket. After a handful of underwhelming campaigns with the Phoenix Suns, through no fault of his own, the future Hall of Famer is once again a member of a contending team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 28

Despite Luka Doncic’s Commitment To Weight Loss, Paul Pierce Shows 0 Faith In His Defense

Luka Doncic is near perfect. In fact, he’s one of the best in the league. He’s young, talented, consistent, smart, and has the skill set to go down as an all-time great.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / June 26

'Want to Make My Imprint': Paul Pierce Says Celtics’ Holiday–Porzingis Trades Reflect New Ownership Era

In the NBA, inactivity is a death knell. If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. Counterintuitively enough, sometimes to get better, you have to get worse.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / June 26

Paul Pierce Refuses to Name Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Face of the NBA in a Heated Debate

There’s nobody in the NBA you’d rather be right now than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The man just wrapped up a historic season by leading the Thunder to the NBA title, their first since moving to OKC in 2008.

Indiana Pacers News / The SportsRush / June 21

'Me and Ron Artest Locking Up': Paul Pierce Doesn’t Hold Back While Criticising OKC vs Pacers NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to face off on the biggest stage basketball has to offer: Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Both teams have delivered an impressive display of basketball throughout the series.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 21

Ranking post-merger NBA Game 7s from worst to best

The most recent NBA Finals Game 7 is the gold standard.

Five numbers to know before Game 7 of NBA Finals

What this slumping Thunder standout must do in Game 7

NBA legend explains why he's picking Pacers to win Game 7

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 21

'The Process Is Over': Paul Pierce Reiterates Joel Embiid Trade Stance, Urges Rockets to Swing for the Fences

There were a few NBA teams this past season that were missing just one key piece, the difference-maker that likely kept them from making a solid postseason run.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / June 20

Comparing Caitlin Clark to Michael Jordan, Paul Pierce Opens Up on Fever Star Being Targeted

There’s just one game left in this NBA season — a Game 7 Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers. After that, it’s back to months of waiting before tip-off returns.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / June 20

Kevin Garnett Employs Paul Pierce’s Help Whilst Being Duped By Fake Victor Wembanyama Quote On Disliking American Women

Kevin Garnett, at times likes to think of himself as a big brother to the younger generation of players in the NBA. But sometimes, big bro, even one with the resume of KG, gets duped by the internet.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 19

'LeBron Left Cleveland to Chase Rings in Miami': Paul Pierce Calls Out LeBron James’ Hypocrisy After Comments About Ring Culture

Days after LeBron James’ comments about ring culture, many people have come out of the woodwork to voice their opinion. Hall-of-Fame forward Paul Pierce is the latest to join the conversation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 16

Paul Pierce Saw Michael Jordan’s Reflection When Matching Up With Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships during his Hall of Fame playing career that spanned two decades. Bryant guided the Lakers to three consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 2008-2010, which included two matchups against the rival Boston Celtics.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / June 13

Paul Pierce Makes Feelings Clear About Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

Paul Pierce and Kobe Bryant are two of the best NBA players of all time. During the prime of their careers, the Hall of Famers faced off against each other in the NBA Finals twice.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / June 12

NBA Legend Paul Pierce Noticed One 'Clear' Thing About the Thunder Amid NBA Finals

Paul Pierce, one of the most respected figures in NBA history and a 2008 champion with the Boston Celtics, has never been shy about speaking his mind.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Paul Pierce cruelly trolls Knicks fans after Game 2 loss to Pacers

Paul Pierce is thoroughly enjoying his hate-watch of the Eastern Conference Finals. The New York Knicks lost in Game 2 of their ECF series against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night by the final score of 114-109.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17

Celtics legend bitter after Boston gets eliminated by Knicks in Game 6 blowout

Paul Pierce is down bad now that his beloved Boston Celtics are officially going home.

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'First rounders of the 1998 NBA Draft' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Paul Pierce makes good on crazy bet after Celtics blow Game 2

Paul Pierce is a man of his word, and the Boston Celtics legend might even lose a few pounds because of it. Pierce, like many others, was extremely confident that the Celtics would bounce back following their embarrassing collapse in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8