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Richard Jefferson

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Richard Jefferson has strong public show of support for Doris Burke

Richard Jefferson is making sure to show solidarity with his partner in the broadcast booth. The retired former NBA forward Jefferson (who is now an analyst for ESPN) made a public appearance over the weekend at the Women’s College World Series …

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ESPN could change its top NBA broadcast team again

ESPN has been trying to find the right formula for its top NBA broadcasting team since letting Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson go after the 2022-23 season. They may not be done making changes two years later. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic wrote …

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Richard Jefferson has bold take about draft lottery conspiracy theories

The Dallas Mavericks’ win in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery sparked another wave of conspiracy theories suggesting that the league rigs the draw to benefit certain teams. ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson does not believe that is true, but he does …

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Richard Jefferson takes public shot at Bill Simmons over ESPN criticism

A current ESPN employee is feuding with a former one this week. Bill Simmons of The Ringer issued a criticism over the weekend about ESPN, particularly regarding their coverage of the Boston Celtics-New York Knicks second-round NBA playoff series. …

Shaq holds a mic

Shaq gets roasted by rival broadcaster over his embarrassing mistake

Shaquille O’Neal is not going to easily live down his recent mistake regarding the Detroit Pistons. Some of his media rivals are determined to make sure of it. Richard Jefferson took a shot at Shaq during ESPN’s “NBA …

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Ex-NBA player calls out Bobby Hurley for acting like a ‘clown’

Former NBA player Richard Jefferson called out Bobby Hurley for acting like a “clown.” Hurley’s Arizona State Sun Devils lost 81-72 to rival Arizona at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday. Hurley pulled his players …

Richard Jefferson made rough mistake while talking about Knicks-Mavs game

Richard Jefferson’s profile is quickly rising at ESPN, but even he is not immune to the occasional howler. The retired ex-NBA forward was speaking Wednesday on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” ahead of the network’s broadcast of …

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Reported frontrunner emerges to replace JJ Redick at ESPN

ESPN seems to be zeroing in on their successor for JJ Redick. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported on Monday that ex-NBA forward Richard Jefferson has emerged as an early leading candidate to replace Redick on ESPN’s lead NBA national …

JJ Redick on the ESPN set

Oddsmakers name favorite to replace JJ Redick if he leaves ESPN

Oddsmakers believe that JJ Redick could potentially be replaced at ESPN by one of his contemporaries. Online sportsbook Bovada released odds this week for Redick’s successor at ESPN should he leave to become the head coach of the Los Angeles …

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Ex-Bucks player makes big prediction about Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks fans may not like what one of their old players had to say. Speaking this week on his “Road Trippin'” podcast, retired ex-NBA forward Richard Jefferson shared what he believes needs to happen for the Bucks to convince …

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Ex-NBA player offers surprising opinion on Paul Pierce-Dwyane Wade debate

The Paul Pierce versus Dwyane Wade debate has been given new life this offseason, and a former NBA player added a surprising opinion. The argument — which revolves around which of the two Hall of Famers had a better career — has been a …

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ESPN reveals its No. 2 NBA announcing team

ESPN on Monday revealed its broadcasting plans for the 2023-2024 NBA season, which included the announcement of its No. 2 NBA announcing team. ESPN made waves when they fired Jeff Van Gundy and later let go of Mark Jackson from their No. 1 announcing …

JJ Redick warms up before a game

Report reveals 3 top candidates to replace Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN

One of the most prominent positions at ESPN has opened up after longtime NBA game analyst Jeff Van Gundy was let go, and there are reportedly three leading internal candidates to land the job. According to a report from Andrew Marchand and Ryan …

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ESPN’s Richard Jefferson has interesting theory about Russell Westbrook

Richard Jefferson thinks he can see right through Russell Westbrook’s ruse. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Westbrook made a noteworthy comment after a blowout defeat to the Golden State Warriors in Tuesday’s season opener. Westbrook started …

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Steve Kerr responds to Richard Jefferson about Warriors’ video team

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has a message for Richard Jefferson, who said the team's video crew should be fired.

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ESPN personality delivered criticism for ESPN+ streaming service

The shift of many sporting events from cable television to streaming services has led to frustration among viewers, and ESPN’s Richard Jefferson is no exception. Jefferson made some remarks on “SportsCenter” this week that likely …

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