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On YouTubeNBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 22
George Karl throws shade at Michael Malone over Nikola Jokic – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander switch up, ‘wasn’t that close…’
Michael Malone isn’t the only former Nuggets head coach to weigh in on the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP debate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was finally announced as the MVP of the 2024-25 NBA season.
NBA News / CBSSports.com / May 21
George Karl jabs Michael Malone over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP comments, stumps for Nikola Jokić
One former Nuggets coach did not agree with the other
Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / May 21
Former Nuggets Coach George Karl Calls Out Mike Malone While Reaffirming Nikola Jokic’s MVP Bid
Months of debates and discussions about the 2024-25 MVP have boiled down to a two-man race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. It was very surprising when the NBA didn’t announce the winner during the Nuggets-Thunder Western Conference Semi-Finals.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
George Karl Slams Lakers, JJ Redick Following Surprising Playoff Exit
The Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 season ended Wednesday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated them in five games. The Lakers were outmatched by the more physical, bigger, and explosive Timberwolves team.
Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / April 12
Ex-Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Makes Feelings Clear About Russell Westbrook
On Friday evening, the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies faced off in Colorado. The Nuggets won by a score of 117-109. Russell Westbrook finished with 14 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 4/9 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / April 8
Ex-NBA Coach George Karl Reacts To Denver Nuggets News
On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets will play the Sacramento Kings in California. Before the game, the team announced that they had fired Michael Malone and Calvin Booth.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 10
The history of late-season NBA coaching changes
No playoff team has ever fired their head coach as late as the Denver Nuggets did when they dismissed head Michael Malone on Tuesday. The Nuggets won their first game with new coach David Adelman, but history of late NBA coaching changes is a decidedly mixed bag.
Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / February 28
Ex-Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Makes Bold Nikola Jokic Statement
On Friday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons (in Michigan) by a score of 134-119. Nikola Jokic finished the win with 23 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 6/12 from the field in 34 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13
Carmelo Anthony drops honest admission over feud with ex-Nuggets coach George Karl
Months prior, George Karl attempted to bury the hatchet with former Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony. The former head coach took to X (formerly Twitter) and explained his reasoning.
Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / January 11
Ex-Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Was Right About Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets over the offseason. He had been coming off several up-and-down seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
George Karl hits LeBron James with 2-word diss ahead of Lakers-Cavaliers game
It’s no surprise that LeBron James is on the cusp of making NBA history, as he seems to do it every other week nowadays. However, former NBA coach George
College Basketball (W) News / Hardwood Heroics / December 20
JuJu Watkins is better than Caitlin Clark, says former NBA coach
JuJu Watkins might be a better player than Caitlin Clark, said Hall of Fame coach George Karl. On Tuesday, the coach took to X to praise the USC standout, suggesting that she might become an even bigger threat than the 2024 TIME Athlete of the Year.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 17
Kenyon Martin reveals why he threatened to beat up George Karl: 'He started Francisco Elson in front of me'
They say time heals all wounds, but Kenyon Martin clearly hasn't forgotten the instance in which he threatened to beat up George Karl during their days in the Mile High City.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / December 13
Ex-NBA Coach George Karl Makes Bold LeBron James Suggestion
LeBron James has had one of the best NBA careers of all time. The four-time NBA Champion is also still one of the elite players in the league at nearly 40.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 11
'It's time for him to ride into the sunset as a player' - George Karl encourages LeBron to retire
With his 40th birthday just around the corner, it is only natural to think how long we will be watching LeBron James hoop on NBA courts. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is the oldest player in the Association, but you couldn't tell by the way he has looked and performed.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5
George Karl fires off bold Nikola Jokic, Michael Jordan take
Former NBA coach George Karl recently ignited a spirited debate with a bold statement comparing Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.
NBA News / Basketball Network / November 28
George Karl makes controversial Shawn Kemp claim: 'He was the MVP of the 96 Finals in the opinion of most who watched the series'
Former NBA head coach George Karl took exception to Ballislife.com labeling Shawn Kemp as a "vicious dunker" in one of their recent posts on X (formerly Twitter).
Milwaukee Bucks News / Basketball Network / November 16
George Karl slams Ray Allen while discussing today's Milwaukee Bucks: 'He was a traitor and a bad teammate'
The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the most discussed teams in the NBA nowadays and for all the wrong reasons. Despite being led by Giannis Antetokounnmpo and Damian Lillard—who are both playing on a superstar level—the Bucks are having an underwhelming start to the season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Michael Jordan Took Matchup Against SuperSonics In 1996 Finals ‘Personal’ After George Karl Didn’t Say Hi To Him At Dinner Before Game 1: ‘That’s All I Needed For Him To Do That And It Became Personal With Me’
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls faced Gary Payton and the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals. Before Game 1, Jordan was at dinner with Ahmad Rashad and SuperSonics head coach George Karl walked past Jordan without saying hi. That pissed Jordan off. “He walked right past me,” Jordan said in The Last Dance documentary.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 25
Ex-Nuggets Coach George Karl Makes Brutally Honest Statement After Thunder Loss
On Thursday evening, the Denver Nuggets lost their first game of the season against the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 102-87. While it's just one game, the Nuggets showed a lot of weaknesses going up against a Western Conference rival on their home floor.
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / April 28, 2024
Michael Jordan made sure Bulls didn't lose '96 Finals to SuperSonics after George Karl snub
Jordan was furious when Karl didn’t say hello to him when the two were at the same spot for dinner.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 26, 2024
George Karl On Lakers Fans Trolling Him For Not Having A Title: 'I've Got An HOF Ring, Beat Cancer's Butt 3x And Have 1,200 Wins In League'
Former NBA head coach George Karl certainly isn't a very popular figure among Los Angeles Lakers fans. Karl has taken some shots at the Lakers in recent years and the fans have responded by routinely mocking him for never winning a title.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2024
George Karl needs to move on, get over issues with Carmelo Anthony
It's to the point where this rivalry simply needs to be put to rest, and it's Karl who should be the one to let it die out. He is the one who started all of this in the first place with the release of his book "Furious George" in 2017.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2023
HOF coach takes shocking dig at 76ers' Joel Embiid
After coming close several times, this season might finally be the year Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wins league MVP. One Hall of Fame coach still felt the need to criticize the electric big man.
Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2020
George Karl explains why he stiffed Michael Jordan before 1996 NBA Finals
Jordan says being snubbed by Karl at a restaurant helped fuel him during the 1996 NBA Finals.
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