Deadspin: Gilbert Arenas

Remember When Gilbert Arenas And Javaris Crittenton Threatened To Shoot Each Other? JaVale McGee Started It.

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EDT

Was it really more than two years ago that the Wizards locker room melted down in an orgy of simulated gunplay over a boo-ray debt? It was, and one of the principals—Gilbert Arenas, who allegedly brought four guns to the locker room and laid them out for Javaris Crittenton to choose—is finally shedding some light on what happened. More »

Gilbert Arenas (Sort Of) Sets The Record Straight On Shoe-Pooping

Dom Cosentino — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:40:00 EDT

USA Today has a story today on Gilbert Arenas, who seems to be enjoying the quiet calm and relative anonymity of being a role player earning the veteran's minimum with the Memphis Grizzlies (that the Magic still have to pay him $60 million probably helps). More »

Memphis's GM Got The Idea To Sign Gilbert Arenas From A Blog Post

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EDT

Memphis GM Chris Wallace said on the air that the idea to add Agent Zero came to him after being handed (a paper copy of?) this post on 3 Shades Of Blue, pushing Arenas as a veteran postseason presence. The reasoning? He's young, he's a good guy, fans love him, and most importantly, he's said it wouldn't take much to sign him. Now that is setting the agenda. More »

Agent Zero Reloads: Gilbert Arenas Signs With The Grizzlies

Dom Cosentino — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:10:00 EDT

He's already passed a physical and he'll earn the veteran's minimum, with his prorated salary for the rest of the season estimated to be $300,000. Arenas's Memphis teammates are hereby advised to keep an eye their shoes. More »

Rashard Lewis Is "Willing To Sacrifice" Himself For The NBA Owners' Sins

Emma Carmichael — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:20:30 EDT

In 2007, chronic underachiever Rashard Lewis signed a six-year, $118-million contract with the Orlando Magic. Then, last December, the Magic unloaded Lewis onto the Washington Wizards in exchange for their own chronic underachiever, Gilbert Arenas. Arenas had a six-year, $111-million contract at the time. Four years later, there was a lockout, and no one lived happily ever after, because there was no pro basketball. More »

Gilbert Arenas Deletes Account After Twitter Fight, Depriving World Of Free Sneakers And Sexism

Emma Carmichael — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:40:00 EDT

We'll say this about Gilbert Arenas's Twitter account, which was taken down some time today: it wasn't boring, like LeBron James's worthless feed, and it wasn't used for incessant self-promotion, like, well, every pro athlete ever. It was just sort of obsessed with sneakers and almost criminally offensive to women! But now it is no more, thanks to a watchdog comedian named Joe Mande. More »

Gilbert Arenas's Ex Can Appear On "Basketball Wives" In Part Because Obama And Dick Cheney Are Related

Brian Hickey — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:45:00 EDT

Gilbert Arenas did not want his former fiancé Laura Govan to appear on VH1's "Basketball Wives" or mention his name on it. So, he sued. More »

Gilbert Arenas Has A Special BlackBerry Messenger Category For "Best At Fellatio"

Emma Carmichael — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:00:00 EDT

"My new avi is how my bbm is set up so to all my ladies. Figure out where u are!! haha" He's changed his avatar since, but we really, sincerely hope that the one person listed under "Girls I respect" is his mother. [via TBJ, @agentzeroshow] More »

With NBA Lockout Looming, Gilbert Arenas And Dwight Howard Start Planking

Jack Dickey — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:05:00 EDT

Perhaps you are familiar with planking, one of those odd fads forced upon us by Australians. (Just like Hugh Jackman!) One planks by lying completely flat on an odd surface and then photographing it. More »

Gilbert Arenas Did Not Have Fun On His Blind Date

Jack Dickey — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:55:00 EDT

Our friend Gilbert recently went through some tough times with his baby mama. And it's tough to be back out on the market again, in Orlando's minefield of a singles scene. We're sympathetic. But it sounds like the NBA might not be. More »

This Would Be An Apt Metaphor If There Were An NBA Team Named The Sharks

David Roher — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for June 5, the day we read about Gilbert Arenas' deep sea exploits. More »

Washington Wizards Have Brand New Jerseys, Hopefully A Brand New Game

Emma Carmichael — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:20:00 EDT

The Washington Wizards unveiled their Bullets- and nation-inspired new logos and uniforms in D.C. today. They're red, white, and blue, because of America, which team president Ernie Grunfeld says "our players love... It's appropriate that the Wizards, Mystics and Capitals now share their colors and the goal of bringing a championship to Washington, DC." We wish them the best. More »

Young Man Wants You To Realize The Grizzlies Beating The San Antonio Spurs Is A Really Big Deal

Brian Hickey — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 30, the day we deal with Ouzo hangovers from George Kalpaxis and Julie Herrmannsdoerfer's lovely wedding. More »

You Could Feed 1.13 Sharks With The Money Spent On Gilbert Arenas's Game Shoes This Season

Brian Hickey — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:45:00 EST

Much seemed to be made about Gilbert Arenas spending $5,000 a month per pet shark he kept. They're gone now, so he has money to spend/have spent on him for game footwear. More »

Gilbert Arenas Talks About His "Bum" Of A Baby Mama And Dead Pet Sharks

Brian Hickey — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:30:00 EST

In the wake of getting served with child-support papers at halftime of a Magic/Wizards game, Gilbert Arenas is rather perturbed about his baby mama Laura Govan's approach to public shaming. So says a source in the D.C. media, who was kind enough to share straight-from-the-mouth-of-Arenas thoughts on Govan — sister of "Basketball Wife" Gloria Govan — with us. More »

This Is What Happens When You Get Caught Stealing Someone's Shovel During A Blizzard (Video)

Brian Hickey — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:15:00 EST

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

NBA Player Served With Child Support Papers At Halftime Of A Game

Brian Hickey — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST

Here's Video Of Last Night's One-Punch NHL Goalie Fight

Brian Hickey — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST

Gilbert Arenas To J.J. Redick: "We're The Two Best White Shooters In The NBA"

Tommy Craggs — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:40:02 EST

This really is an amazing quote, and I have no idea what it means. Some points to consider: More »

Gilbert Arenas's Full-Court Shot That Wasn't, Then Was, Then Wasn't Again

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:15:00 EST

If not for that pesky buzzer, Gilbert's rim-to-shot-clock-nothing-but-net heave would be that kind of thing that happens only when you escape the Wizards. (In Washington, the ball would have nailed a sick child in the fifth row.) More »

Bernard Hopkins Wins, Loses And Draws In The Same Night

Brian Hickey — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:15:00 EST

Gilbert Arenas Wore Dolce & Gabbana High Tops Last Night

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:05:00 EST

Agent Zero looked more like Agent Fabulous! in his patent leather D&G sneakers. Not to be outdone, Shaq's new warm-up gear will come from Lane Bryant. [Nice Kicks] More »

Gilbert Arenas Opens Up About Crapping In People's Shoes

David Matthews — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:15:00 EST

In January, in a Gilbert Arenas feature for the Washington Post, Mike Wise and Michael Lee casually noted that Gil, a renowned locker room prankster, "once defecated in teammate Andray Blatche's shoe." It's brushed over pretty quickly and the article moves on. More »

We Fined Gilbert Arenas For Being A Liar, Says Wizards Coach

Sports Radio Interviews — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Wizards coach Flip Saunders. More »

365 Days Of Heartbreak For The Cleveland Fan In Your Life

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:45:10 EDT

Last Night's Winner: Gilbert Arenas's Minor Act Of Treason

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:00:37 EDT

In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like Agent Zero, who had managed to stay away from controversy for a whole five months, until he admitted he faked an injury to give a buddy some PT. More »

Andre Johnson And Santana Moss Take The Bus

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

Gilbert Arenas Addresses Gun Incident With Very, Very Serious Op-Ed

Tommy Craggs — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:30:54 EST

"I have done a number of things wrong recently," Arenas writes for tomorrow's Washington Post op-ed page. Chief among them: sullying his good name by writing for the Washington Post op-ed page. [Washington Post, via FamousDC] More »

Is Gilbert Arenas Crazy Like A Fox?

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:55:37 EST

The odd thing about the announcement of Gilbert Arenas' season-ending suspension was the claim that he asked for it. Literally. Why would someone want to be suspended for a whole year? Obviously, he gets more money that way. More »

Javaris Crittenton Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge, Gets Probation

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:35:49 EST

The Washington Wizards guard plead guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge today—as opposed to the felony weapons charge handed to Gilbert Arenas—and will get one year of probation and a fine. Don't worry, it gets weirder. More »

Gilbert Arenas Charged With Gun Felony

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:35:42 EST

Prosecutors have filed one count of felony gun possession against Gilbert Arenas, in what looks to be the first stage of a plea agreement. Police are actively searching for Javaris Crittenton's gun too. [WashPost] More »

Gilbert Arenas Is Not A Political Prisoner

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST

DeShawn Stevenson gave over valuable ankle tape space, and fans brought signs reading "Free Gil" for today's game. It's the only evidence in the building he ever existed. We've always been at war with Eastasia. More »

Just Two Horsemen Shy Of An Apocalypse

Barry Petchesky — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST

Wizards Now Pretending Gilbert Arenas Never Existed

Tommy Craggs — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:20:54 EST

The NBA Tackles The Real Problem

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST

The Nets take the lead in what could be a league-wide crackdown on gambling on team flights. Remember kids, guns don't kill people; Boo-Ray kills people. [NYT] More »

Crittenton Cocked And Loaded? Arenas Taking The Fall?

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:00 EST

When Gilbert got suspended indefinitely with no word on any punishment for Javaris Crittenton, it raised a ton of questions. Now comes word that this "practical joke" might have been scarier than reported; and Arenas might be covering Crittenton's ass. More »

Gilbert Arenas Suspended Indefinitely For Horsing Around With Guns In Locker Room

A.J. Daulerio — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:32:37 EST

"Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court..."[Reuters] More »

The Return Of The Hi-Top Fade

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:30:00 EST

Forbes Wins The Race To Declare NBA Players "Thugs"

Tommy Craggs — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:30:48 EST

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And there it is, right on time. "Many NBA players carry guns and the league is full of thugs," according to something called Michael Ozanian, national editor at Forbes, of all places. More »

Arenas-Crittenton Standoff Just A Hilarious Inside Joke Gone Awry

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:50:24 EST

Everyone is still trying to make sense of the Washington Bullets' (redux) guns-a-blazin' locker room showdown, but according to the latest version it simply resulted from a misinterpreted zinger about attempted murder. Some people have no sense of humor. More »