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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.

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

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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 31

Kendrick Perkins, Richard Jefferson send major warning over NBA globalization

Former NBA players Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson expressed concerns over the league’s continued globalization efforts, warning that the trend may negatively impact the development of American basketball players.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 29

Richard Jefferson compared LA Clippers to one of the NBA’s most disappointing teams, ‘it’s not a good sign’

The Los Angeles Clippers have no shortage of star power on their roster, but their age and injury concerns don’t inspire the most confidence in their chances of going the distance.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / July 27

Richard Jefferson fires back at Shaq’s take on Rudy Gobert’s HOF case ‘Congratulations, you will be wearing a dress’

Shaquille O’Neal went viral with a moment on his podcast firing shots at Rudy Gobert. The three-time Finals MVP scoffed at the idea of Gobert reaching the Hall of Fame.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The SportsRush / July 26

'Shaq Congratulations You 1000 Percent Will Be Wearing A Dress': Richard Jefferson On Recent Rudy Gobert-‘Hall of Fame’ Debate

Richard Jefferson stamps Shaquille O’Neal’s inevitable destiny of wearing a dress to Rudy Gobert’s future Hall-of-Fame induction ceremony. The Shaq-Gobert feud has been brewing for years now with no end in sight.

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