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'He Ordered 10-11 Bottles': Paul Pierce Had a Bottle War With Floyd Mayweather

A boxer is always ready for a scrap, whether or not they are inside a ring, something NBA legend Paul Pierce claims to have experienced firsthand against Floyd Mayweather.

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'Museum Was Closed Off': Paul Pierce Recalls Meeting Barack Obama For the First Time

Paul Pierce was in basketball paradise following the 2007-08 season. The 10-time All-Star had just led the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship while winning Finals MVP.

Atlanta Hawks News / The SportsRush / January 7

Trae Young With Cooper Flagg? Paul Pierce Suggests Bold Move to Bring Hawks Star to Dallas

With less than a month until the NBA trade deadline, the rumor mill is slowly cranking back up to full efficiency. One of the biggest names likely to be

Golden State Warriors News / Hardwood Heroics / January 6

'You Knew Who He Was from Day One': Paul Pierce Reveals the Only Realistic Way Warriors Can Trade Draymond Green

Draymond Green’s ejections are piling up like technical fouls on a heated night. The Golden State Warriors forward just picked up his 24th career ejection against Utah Jazz on Saturday.

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NBA News / Celtics Life / January 5

Paul Pierce talks being a scoring machine, rivalry with Lakers, and ESPN fallout

It's 2026 so of course everyone has a podcast. Paul Pierce was a guest on longtime Celtics hater Byron Scott's Fast Break show at the end of 2025. Here is part 2 of that interview.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / January 5

'The Good and the Bad': Paul Pierce Declares Draymond Green Has Earned the Right to Retire with the Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are far removed from their glory days of the late 2010s. Although they still have championship aspirations, the team hasn’t lived up to those expectations.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 5

'24 Put That Battery in His Back': Paul Pierce Drops Truth Bomb on Who Really Deserved Kobe Bryant’s 2010 Finals MVP

Paul Pierce witnessed Pau Gasol dominate the 2010 NBA Finals and also saw Kobe Bryant take home the MVP honor. Surringly, the Celtics legend believes the Spanish big man deserved Finals MVP over Bryant, and he confessed to that without hesitation.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 5

Paul Pierce Says Lakers’ New Ownership Should ‘Reevaluate the Front Office’ Amid Dillon Brooks Trade Buzz

The Lakers are 22-11 so far this year. That’s a very respectable record, and right now it’s good for third in the West, but anyone that’s watched at least a few Lakers games could probably tell you, as currently constructed, this doesn’t seem like a championship-caliber team.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 5

Paul Pierce: Lakers Fan Base is a Gang Like Bloods and Crips

Ask 100 sports fans to make their list of the greatest rivalries in sports, and some usual suspects will invariably be there. The likes of Yankees-Red Sox, Duke-North Carolina, and Real Madrid-Barcelona.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Paul Pierce: Jaylen Brown not in NBA MVP conversation because everyone hates Celtics

Jaylen Brown keeps doing his job. Paul Pierce thinks that might be part of the problem. Asked why Brown’s name hasn’t shown up more often in MVP conversations, Pierce didn’t dance around it.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Paul Pierce demands Celtics’ Jaylen Brown get MVP consideration amid POTM controversy

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce set off a debate by saying Jaylen Brown deserves serious MVP consideration for the 2025-26 season. He also blamed anti-Celtics bias for Brown being left out of the Eastern Conference Player of the Month race.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 31

'They Weren’t Dating Madonna': Paul Pierce Reacts to Shaq Calling Dennis Rodman the Biggest Star Among Him and Kobe Bryant

The NBA has played host to many a superstar who have transcended the sport. Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, all these NBA legends were more than just basketball players.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / December 31

Paul Pierce Suspects Celtics Hatred Behind Jaylen Brown’s Absence From Legitimate MVP Conversations

Last year’s NBA MVP race was a riveting one, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic threw haymakers at each other all season long. In the end, Shai emerged to win his first MVP after leading the NBA in scoring, denying Jokic his fourth.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 30

'Fighting for My Life': Paul Pierce Relives Getting Stabbed in a Club

The list of Paul Pierce’s career accolades is a long one. A 10-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA selection, he won the 2008 NBA championship and was named Finals MVP as his Celtics beat the hated Lakers in six games.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / December 29

Kobe Bryant Refused to Let Paul Pierce Score Even During a Nike Commercial

Every professional athlete has some sort of competitive spirit. However, everyone pales in comparison to Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend never took an opportunity to step on the basketball court for granted.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 29

'Get Back on Defense Then': Paul Pierce Sees No Issues With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Windmill Dunk Against Bulls

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to basketball was quite an eventful night. The two-time MVP didn’t waste any time making his presence felt. In addition to a dominant performance, Antetokounmpo sparked controversy over his last-minute dunk while the time was expiring.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Paul Pierce can’t believe Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama ‘accepts’ coming off the bench

The San Antonio Spurs have been rolling recently, having defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in a two-week stretch, before falling back to Earth with a recent home loss to the Utah Jazz.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Paul Pierce is a believer in ‘championship-caliber’ Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs will enter Christmas Day with a 22-7 record, good for the second spot in the Western Conference. With a battle with the Thunder on tap, some have speculated about how good this team really is.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 19

Paul Pierce Makes Bold Knicks Championship Declaration

The New York Knicks finally broke through in hoisting a championship trophy earned off of the hard work they'd displayed over the course of the regular season.

Golden State Warriors News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Paul Pierce Sparks Curry Vs LeBron Debate With Bold NBA Claim

NBA legend Paul Pierce reignites a classic debate, arguing Stephen Curry fits today’s NBA better than LeBron James. Does it hold up? The comments, which circulated online in recent days, gained traction quickly and sparked a fresh discussion about how greatness should be defined in today’s NBA.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Why Paul Pierce thinks the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup win is a dead end

The New York Knicks are the first team to lift silverware in the 2025-26 season, but by no means have they accomplished their season-long goal. Winning the NBA Cup is an achievement for the New York Knicks that put them in the conversation with all-time great players and former championship-winning teams.

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.

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 / 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.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 11