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Kyle Kuzma is now a member of the Washington Wizards after being traded to the team in the Russell Westbrook deal. Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were all dealt to the Wizards in this move, and there is no doubt that the Wizards could use some more depth on their team. Now, Bradley Beal will have some battle-tested players alongside him, and it could make for an interesting season in D.C.

Over the past couple of years, Kuzma had been dealing with a diminished role in Los Angeles, and he has let his frustrations be known on numerous occasions. During a recent Q&A session on Twitter, Kuzma spoke out once again, and it’s clear he was ready to move on.

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In the tweet below, Kuzma says “More than what I did the past two years I can tell you that” when asked about what he will be doing in Washington this upcoming season. Clearly, this was a shot at his playing time and his role within the Lakers lineup. Ever since Anthony Davis joined the team, Kuzma lost his rhythm, but now, he will get to showcase his talents with a younger Wizards squad.

Kuzma seems excited about his new opportunity with the Wizards, and with the Lakers going in an older direction, it’s clear that now was the time for Kuzma to go elsewhere.

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Kyle Kuzma is now a member of the Washington Wizards after being traded to the team in the Russell Westbrook deal. Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were all dealt to the Wizards in this move, and there is no doubt that the Wizards could use some more depth on their team. Now, Bradley Beal will have some battle-tested players alongside him, and it could make for an interesting season in D.C.

Over the past couple of years, Kuzma had been dealing with a diminished role in Los Angeles, and he has let his frustrations be known on numerous occasions. During a recent Q&A session on Twitter, Kuzma spoke out once again, and it’s clear he was ready to move on.

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

In the tweet below, Kuzma says “More than what I did the past two years I can tell you that” when asked about what he will be doing in Washington this upcoming season. Clearly, this was a shot at his playing time and his role within the Lakers lineup. Ever since Anthony Davis joined the team, Kuzma lost his rhythm, but now, he will get to showcase his talents with a younger Wizards squad.

Kuzma seems excited about his new opportunity with the Wizards, and with the Lakers going in an older direction, it’s clear that now was the time for Kuzma to go elsewhere.

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Andrew Dice Clay knows how to make the most out of a bad situation. The famed comedian was recently diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, though he’s found a way to incorporate his condition into his stand-up act. During a recent comedy routine, The Diceman made light of his diagnosis to the amusement of his audience. 

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Per TMZ, a rep for Andrew Dice Clay detailed how the entertainer first came to terms with his ailment. It began a few weeks ago when the A Star Is Born actor felt his face drooping. The absence of other symptoms led Clay to believe that he wasn’t suffering a stroke. Nonetheless, he went to go see a doctor who diagnosed him with Bell’s Palsy — a temporary condition causing facial muscle weakness or paralysis, typically on one side of the head or face.

Andrew Dice Clay used his temporary ailment as material for his next few shows. According to attendees of his recent show in New Jersey, the audience was stunned when Clay began his routine.  His face was puffed and droopy while his speech was slurred, leaving the crowd in a state of confusion. His audience were under the impression that it was merely part of his act until ADC revealed his diagnosis.

Other stops on ADC’s tour include New York and Texas. His rep told TMZ that he does not plan on cancelling any shows right now. 

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Tekashi 6ix9ine has been running amuck in the rap game ever since the release of “GUMMO.” Though his career has certainly dwindled, he’s clearly taking every and any opportunity imaginable to keep his name in the headlines. This past week, Akademiks released the first episode of Off The Record with Tekashi 6ix9ine and Wack 100 that resulted in the West Coast mogul receiving heavy backlash from New York to Atlanta and back.

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A subsequent conversation on Clubhouse including 21 Savage, 6ix9ine and Wack 100 went viral on Friday morning. Though the highlight was Wack 100 threatening to whoop 21 Savage’s ass, there was a moment when Tekashi brought up Jim Jones name, suggesting that the Dipset member was a snitch among other things. This ultimately led to a response from Jones who called up Mel Matrix to verbally violate Tekashi, as well as Wack 100.

“Fuck Wack 100, you know what I’m saying? Fuck him and anybody that’s working with him, you heard me?… That n***a a hoe. Him and the n***a he talkin’ to,” Matrix is heard saying on the phone call.

Though we’ve yet to hear from Tekashi on the matter, Wack 100 certainly wasn’t going to allow this to fly without addressing the matter. He took to Instagram where he issued a five-minute response. “Ayo, Jim Jones, listen. I don’t know what your issue with me is, bro. The kid the one that called you a snitch. Facts is facts, my n***a,” Wack said before bringing up Jones’ alleged role in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. “You gave an order and that order was carried out.”

“The fact that you had to have a n***a from jail call, right. And you on the street. You pussy, my n***a. I thought we was better than that but since you want to direct it to me and not talk about what that man said, and what’s on the internet, right, about you talkin’ on a wiretap, let’s me know that you are running from something. ‘Cause not one time, Jimmy, have you addressed what that man said about you,” he said. “Don’t try to re-direct it to Wack name, my n***a,” he continued.

Wack continued to bring up allegations that Jim Jones cooperated with authorities. He cited gun cases in Virginia that have allegedly been dropped, and the fact that Jones did not go to jail, despite being on wiretap and having that recording played during trial. 

“Yo Jim, the world, the streets — you owe an explanation and n***as need to see that paperwork from that gun case you caught in another state. Because something really ain’t adding up,” he continued.

Peep the full clip below. 

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Lionel Messi is one of the most legendary soccer players of all time and when it comes to club play, he has spent his whole life with Barcelona. After being signed as a kid, Messi got to play with Barcelona’s various junior teams before ultimately making his way to the main club. After more than 20 years within the Barcelona system, Messi is now done with the club as his contract has run out.

Messi wanted to sign with Barcelona although the team is currently in debt and if they were to sign him, they would be violating various LaLiga cap rules. On Saturday, Messi big farewell to his longtime team as he broke down in tears during a press conference. 

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“I am really sad because I didn’t want to leave because this is the club I love,” Messi said via ESPN. “I didn’t expect this. I have never lied; I have always been honest and up front. Last year I wanted to leave; this year I didn’t. That’s why I am so sad. As the president [Joan Laporta] has explained, the club has debt [problems]. It’s not possible. Why keep drawing it out if it’s nearly impossible? I did everything I could to stay and it wasn’t possible,” Messi claimed. “I offered to reduce my salary by 50% and Barca didn’t ask for anything else. They didn’t ask for another 30%; that’s a lie.”

Now, it is being reported that Messi will sign a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain which is a legendary French team. PSG has been known to sign former Barcelona players, and the team could very well be stacked heading into next season.

While this is a sad moment for Barca fans, you can’t help but marvel at everything Messi did for that club.

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