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The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season looking as good as ever, and without LeBron James in their squad, which has raised eyebrows. Do the purple and gold really need their King back?

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Paul Pierce drops wild James Harden championship declaration

Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, the LA Clippers were looked as being a potential contender in the Western Conference due to their offseason roster additions.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 7

Lakers’ 7–2 Start Has Paul Pierce Suggesting LA Should Trade LeBron James

The Lakers are off to a brilliant start and are sitting at No. 2 in the Western Conference, only a game behind the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / November 7

Paul Pierce tells Dallas Mavericks when to trade Anthony Davis and take radical new step

The Dallas Mavericks are in serious danger of a lost season. The Dallas Mavericks are 2-6 and are coming off a humiliating loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 5

Paul Pierce Weighs In on Kevin Durant and Draymond Green’s ‘Offense vs Defense’ Debate

It wouldn’t be the NBA without some off-the-court drama. Draymond Green and Kevin Durant have provided that for years, at times taking on each other. The former Warriors teammates are at it again in a back-and-forth about the age-old question: Which is more important, offense or defense?

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 3

Paul Pierce Compares Sixers' Maxey and Embiid to Championship Duo

This season, the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-1 start. With Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction, much of the team’s early success can be attributed to Tyrese Maxey.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 2

Paul Pierce thinks only certain NBA stars should have the power to use load management, LeBron James is among them

In the modern era, load management is common among NBA players. As a result, load management has become a commonly discussed topic among former NBA players.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 2

Kevin Garnett Calls Out Paul Pierce For Losing Out On MVPs Due To Zero Defensive Commitment

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are an iconic duo in the NBA universe. The two played together for seven seasons with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, and became such good friends that they now do plenty of podcasts together.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 1

'Can’t Pay Austin Reaves as Long as You Got LeBron James': Paul Pierce Discusses Lakers’ Impending Conundrum

Austin Reaves saw that Luka Doncic and LeBron James were out injured, and realized that he would be looked at as the main guy on the Los Angeles Lakers team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 31

Paul Pierce Rips Lakers, Luka Doncic While Discussing Their Playoff Chances

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to turning a new page as they settle into head coach JJ Redick's second year at the helm and Luka Doncic's first full season in Los Angeles.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 31

Paul Pierce on what he noticed about Tyrese Maxey when he watched 76ers star in person

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are off to a hot start this season. Tyrese Maxey has been playing like an All-Star and the Philadelphia 76ers are a perfect 4-0.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / October 31

Paul Pierce Calls for Spurs to Trade De’Aaron Fox Without Giving Duo With Victor Wembanyama a Chance

Although the San Antonio Spurs has won five NBA championships, they have never had a start to a an NBA season like they are having now. French star Victor Wembanyama has led the team to its first 5-0 start in franchise history.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 31

'He’s on the Scouting Report Now': Paul Pierce Is Sure Celtics Will Beat VJ Edgecombe and Sixers in NBA Cup Opener

Excitement for the 2025-26 NBA season continues to rise as the NBA Cup group stage games begin tonight with the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics kicking things off for Group B.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 31

'Only Certain Guys, and It’s Not That Many': Paul Pierce Gives His Take on Michael Jordan’s Load Management Statement

Michael Jordan played all 82 games nine times in his career and was famous for playing through sickness and injury, so unsurprisingly, he wasn’t a fan of load management in today’s NBA.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 30

Paul Pierce Questions Whether Sixers Star Joel Embiid Can Pass Torch

In a short period of time, the Philadelphia 76ers have become one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA. The franchise is on a four-game winning streak with superstar Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction. Philadelphia’s early success can be attributed to the dynamic duo of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Paul Pierce Makes His Opinion of Luka Doncic, Lakers Very Clear

NBA legend Paul Pierce has made his stance on the Los Angeles Lakers and their superstar Luka Doncic crystal clear, and he’s not impressed. Speaking on the debut episode of the “No Fouls Given” podcast alongside Danny Green and Big Wos, Pierce called out both the team and Doncic for what he sees as predictable play and defensive weakness.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Paul Pierce hit with multiple charges after his DUI arrest

Paul Pierce has formally been charged after his recent arrest for driving under the influence. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Pierce was arrested in Los Angeles, Calif.

NBA News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / October 25

Celtics Champion Paul Pierce Calls For Spurs To Trade Star Guard

The San Antonio Spurs have started the 2025-26 season 2-0, with road wins versus the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans. They'll be making their home debut on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, putting them in a prime position to begin the season 3-0 despite having several key players sidelined.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 25

Did Paul Pierce Just Disrespect the Knicks Again?

Paul Pierce is back at Madison Square Garden stirring up controversy with New York Knicks fans once again, reminding everyone why this rivalry never dies.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / October 20

Paul Pierce believes Kevin Durant took the 'Easy way out'

Paul Pierce is an NBA legend who isn’t afraid to speak his mind. He recently spoke about Kevin Durant, comparing him to his former teammate, Ray Allen.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 19

Paul Pierce Reveals The Only Two Reasons He’d Get Married Again

Paul Pierce has always been unfiltered, both on and off the court, and his latest comments on Club Shay Shay were no exception. The Boston Celtics legend opened up to Shannon Sharpe about his outlook on marriage, and let’s just say The Truth didn’t hold back.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 17

Paul Pierce Reveals 3 Men Stabbed Him During Infamous Nightclub Fight: Leather Jacket Saved His Life

Paul Pierce is alive and well today, but he nearly lost his life in a fight at a Boston nightclub in 2000. Pierce was stabbed 11 times at the Buzz Club on Sept.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Paul Pierce offers an excuse for his DUI arrest

Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence on Tuesday night, and the NBA legend has since addressed the incident via social media.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 9

Ex-NBA star Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI

Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found him asleep behind the wheel on U.S.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was arrested in Los Angeles earlier this week on suspicion of driving while under the influence. The California Highway Patrol announced on Thursday that Pierce was arrested late Tuesday night after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his car on the freeway.