Paul Pierce is back with another media project coming on the horizon. On Monday, the Hall of Famer unveiled Truth Hurts with a splashy new trailer online just weeks after telling a California court his monthly income has fallen to zero after his final Fox Sports check in August.
What We Know: According to the video posted online, Pierce will join host Treasure Wilson, Rashad McCants and Brandon Jennings on the new show. McCants and Jennings previously starred on Gil’s Arena, while Wilson co-hosts It Is What It Is with Cam’ron and Mase. After FS1 laid off Pierce in 2025, Pierce co-hosted a Playmaker podcast with Danny Green and Wosny Lambre. The announcement of the new project comes after Pierce told a California court last month that he was “drowning financially” in a legal dispute with his ex-girlfriend, Princess Santiago, over child support and legal fees.
What’s At Stake: Pierce has had a difficult time keeping a stable presence in sports media following his NBA career. With stops on several podcasts and tenure at ESPN and FS1, Pierce continues to navigate ways post-career to build off his on the court resume. Whether of not Truth Hurts is a success remains to be seen.
What Remains Unclear: So far, the show has not announced a start date or schedule. Still, the staying power of a show built around the chaotic Pierce remains an open question.
What It Means: The show reportedly leans on debate and big personalities, which tend to cut through online. However, McCants carries baggage after Arenas questioned his loyalty and Arenas’ audience turned on him. GOAT Media, which produces podcasts for Cooper DeJean, Fred Warner and Deontay Wilder, is reportedly backing the project.
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