-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 1
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 5-1
We’re here, folks. The best five players of the past 25 years. As mentioned in previous instalments, this list only accounts for a player's post-2000 season career.
Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / August 7
Shaquille O'Neal unleashes blunt advice for Caitlin Clark: 'Toughen up, take those licks'
Long before she set foot on a WNBA hardwood, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had already been anointed as the new face of women's basketball. That didn't sit well with some of her colleagues and even some decision-makers in the league.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / May 26
Shaquille O'Neal apologizes to New York after Knicks dominate Cavaliers
Shaq is one of the NBA voices who doubted the Knicks. Now, he's eating his words and offering an apology to the Knicks and New York for how he doubted this team's abilities.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 19
Cavaliers' 'hacking' strategy pays off in Game 1 loss — until it didn't
Leading by double digits in Game 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the counterintuitive decision to start sending the New York Knicks to the foul line. Not just any Knick — 40.8 percent free-throw shooter Mitchell Robinson.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 7
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards builds a surprising dream NBA starting five
Anthony Edwards has never lacked confidence, and his latest answer during a conversation with longtime NBA broadcaster Ahmad Rashad showed exactly that.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 9
Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble
Olajuwon faced every elite center in his era, and a few of them forced him to switch things up.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Shaquille O'Neal sees huge opportunity behind NIL deals
Shaquille O’Neal dunked all over the prospect of highly-touted hoopers foregoing college eligibility (and lots and lots of money) for the NBA. During a Friday appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Shaq told Patrick why he wouldn’t be a one-and-done in today’s lucrative NIL era of college athletics.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6
Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club
James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 4
Shaquille O'Neal claims LSU is talking with Nick Saban, and it would be match made in heaven
Former LSU HC Brian Kelly finished 34-14 in four seasons with the Tigers, but he could never get them over the hump by winning big games.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23
Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut
Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2025
Mercenary Shaq a horrible ambassador for the NBA
O'Neal refuses to watch NBA games unless he's paid to analyze them.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2025
Shaquille O'Neal rips today's NBA players as 'soft'
O'Neal has long been a critic of the modern NBA game and its overreliance on the three-point shot.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2024
Shaq unimpressed by Team USA's Paris Olympics showing
Shaquille O'Neal was least impressed by the exploits of LeBron James and Co. in Paris.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal should walk back his latest take on the Celtics' championship
O'Neal's comments are clearly built around the narrative that Boston had an easy route to a championship. However, that train of thought is disingenuous when you consider the regular-season dominance we saw from the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2024
Watch: 'Shaqstradamus' nails Heat-Celtics upset prediction
Shaquille O'Neal predicted Miami would upset the Celtics in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Wednesday. He doubled down at halftime, and Miami rewarded his faith with a shocking 111-101 win in Boston.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2024
Shaq's controversial take on the Celtics drastically misses the mark
The Celtics made the 2022 NBA Finals and were Eastern Conference finalists last season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 1, 2024
Watch: Shaquille O'Neal fakes psychic All-Star prediction
During TNT's reveal of the NBA All-Star reserves, Shaquille O'Neal was positive his envelope contained Steph Curry's name.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024
Magic announce major honor for Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O’Neal may have left the Magic on bad terms, but nearly three decades later, all is forgiven.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 22, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal shares spicy opinion on Lakers in-season tournament banner
Despite the franchise previously stating they only hang banners for NBA championship wins, they opted to raise a banner for their tournament success.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2023
Lack-a-Shaq? O'Neal claims he still hasn't been served in FTX lawsuit
Plaintiff's lawyers claimed they served Shaquille O'Neal last month. Like O'Neal at the free throw line, they missed. Lawyers for O'Neal filed a motion to dismiss in Florida court stating that the Hall of Fame big man still hasn't been served with papers in a class-action lawsuit.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2023
Shaq and 50 Cent joining forces for bid on BET
Shaq and 50 Cent are reportedly part of a group which is aiming to buy BET.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2023
You got served: Shaquille O'Neal finally accepts lawsuit papers
After playing stout defense against process servers for months, Shaquille O'Neal was finally served.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2023
Judge: Lawyers can't slide into Shaq's DMs to serve papers
For months, lawyers have been searching for Shaquille O'Neal. A judge ruled they can't just DM him.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal still swatting away subpoenas
Shaq is being sued along with celebrity endorsers including Tom Brady and Steph Curry over the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. O'Neal said he was "all in" on FTX in one commercial, which appears to be the foundation for the suit.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal undergoes successful hip replacement surgery
TNT's Ernie Johnson confirmed that O'Neal had hip surgery, which will keep him off the set of "Inside The NBA" indefinitely.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.