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Jayson Tatum Used A Postgame Interview To Apologize To Janet Jackson After The Celtics Finally Beat The Hawks

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The Boston Celtics were expected to finish off the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series on Tuesday, April 25, but the Hawks won, 119-117, and forced a Game 6 for Thursday, April 27. Free basketball is rarely a bad thing, but in this case, there was a cost.

Janet Jackson already had her Together Again Tour scheduled to stop at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on April 27, meaning State Farm Arena was suddenly double-booked for Jackson and the Hawks’ Game 6.

State Farm Arena announced that Jackson’s concert was rescheduled for Friday, April 28.

Jayson Tatum felt bad for inconveniencing her. The Celtics later took care of the Hawks in Thursday night’s Game 6, 128-120. Tatum finished his on-court postgame interview by apologizing.

“I want to send an apology to the legend Janet Jackson,” the four-time All-Star said with a smile. “We were supposed to close it out in Boston. She had to postpone her show. I hope she sees this. I apologize for that, but we got it done today.”

Jackson seems totally unbothered by the ordeal. She posted highlights from her April 26 show in Atlanta, the first of two nights, and captioned the Instagram post, “Atlanta, show 1 of 2 tonight! See you again Friday (congrats Hawks!) …swipe to see the band’s fave parts of the show. #TogetherAgainTour [basketball emoji].”

Jackson might run into another scheduling issue with the New York Knicks if a Game 5 is needed against the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference semifinals series, which will begin this Sunday, April 30. A potential Game 5 would be at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, May 10 — Jackson’s second of two nights scheduled at MSG.

Hawks Win Forces Janet Jackson Concert Rescheduling

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Sports scheduling is a tricky business. A team knows exactly where and when they will play their home games during the regular season. This allows the stadium owners to make the venue available for other activities when the home team is on the road.

However, the playoffs are a different beast altogether. In the NBA, all playoff series are played in a best-of-seven format. This means there is a minimum of four games and a maximum of seven. This allows both teams to get a minimum of two home games per series. Currently, a playoff series is played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format. This means that after game 4, the teams alternate hosting duties. But because those games aren’t needed, the venue might have been left available on those nights. This uncertainty is now causing some headaches in Atlanta.

Janet Jackson Concert Pushed Back A Night

Janet Jackson was supposed to play at State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks, on April 27. However, April 25 saw the Hawks top the Boston Celtics 119-117 in Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series. The Hawks had been 3-1 down and facing elimination. However, the win meant that the series would necessitate a Game 6…hosted by Atlanta. Suddenly double-booked, State Farm Arena announced that Jackson’s concert would be pushed back a day to April 28. Tickets from the original Thursday show would be honored at the rescheduled event. Furthermore, refunds would be issued for anyone who could not attend the new show.

While some fans have cried foul, the decision makes sense (if necessitated by stupidity). As the arena’s official tenants and primary users, the Hawks likely get first-priority use of the arena. However, there is an element of hilarity in the implication that the Hawks didn’t expect to make it as deep as Game 6. If they had, they would have likely booked the arena ahead of time. Regardless, Jackson fans are unhappy with what they see as preferential treatment for the NBA. Furthermore, the rescheduling now puts Jackson in direct conflict with a Taylor Swift concert at the nearby Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, we here at HotNewHipHop have a different solution. Janet Jackson, starting point guard for the Atlanta Hawks.

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A Janet Jackson Show Had To Be Postponed After It Was Double-Booked With An Atlanta Hawks Playoff Game

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On Sunday, the Boston Celtics secured their third playoff win against the Atlanta Hawks to go up 3-1 against Trae Young and company in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Most people assumed that the Celtics would handle business on Tuesday when the teams returned to Boston to possibly close out the series with a Celtics. Unfortunately for the team up north, the Hawks snuck away with a game 5 win backed by Young’s 38 points to make the series 3-2 and force a game 6 back in Atlanta. That’s good news, right? Well not particularly. A short time after the game, fans noticed that the Hawks’ game 6 matchup was set to take place at the same time and place as Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour stop in Atlanta.

Yup, that’s right. A scheduling error by the State Farm Arena caused a double-booking of the Hawks’ next playoff game and Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour stop. Games 5-7 in an NBA playoff series are usually marked as “if necessary” as they won’t be needed if the team accomplishes the coveted four-game sweep. So, the error could have been a result of a slight slip-up in remembering that these games could be needed. Then again, it could have also been an overly confident Hawks fan who believed that their team would sweep the second-rank Boston Celtics in four games. (As a Celtics fan, this reason would be great simply because of the “point-and-laugh” opportunity it gives me now that we’re up 3-2). Nonetheless, a slight error more times than not needs a slight correction.

Chris Haynes, the Senior NBA Insider for TNT & Bleacher Report, reported that the Hawks-Celtics game 6 matchup would take place on Thursday, April 27 while Janet Jackson Together Again Tour stop in Atlanta will be moved to Friday, April 28. Just like that, all is well in Atlanta as the city’s week of entertainment can continue without issue. Let’s just hope the Celtics can finally bring this series to an end.

Anonymous NBA Poll Announces Most Overrated Player

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The NBA has in the most important leg of their season. The opening round of the playoffs has already started with a bang. Including all the drama that took place on Monday night with Draymond Green and Damontas Sabonis. However, it appears as if the league can never run out of fresh drama. This time, the drama will not have a direct person to blame. Because the source doesn’t have a name. However, that doesn’t mean the latest news won’t cause a stir.

The Athletic recently took an anonymous player poll around the league. The range of topics was from best fan base to worst fan base, to even who is the most overrated player in the league. Calling someone overrated is a statement that carries a lot of weight. However, calling someone overrated without repercussions may be a little easier. On the topic of the most overrated player in the game, one name earned the most votes. That name belongs to Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

Trae Young Voted Most Overrated Player

Young took home the crown of most overrated, an award I’d assume makes him proud. However, there were other big names that received votes in the category. The first stunner would be Damian Lillard. Lillard grabbed nearly 4% of the vote in a category he doesn’t belong in. Dame has long been highly regarded as one of the best to play the game. But for some, those praises may not state the case of who he is as a player. The list is bound to ruffle a few feathers. Including Green, who may not be the best at holding back his feelings.

It is strange that everyone aside from Lillard on this list at least qualified for the play-in tournament this season. Maybe the anonymous voters all played on teams that are currently sitting at home. Whatever the case may be, Young has bigger fish to fry. The Hawks have the huge challenge of trying to take down the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. So, maybe this is the bulletin board material Young needs. Do you believe that Young is the most overrated player in the NBA? If not Young, who earns your vote? Bravely let us know in the comment section. For the latest sports news, keep it locked in here with HNHH.

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Trae Young Doesn’t Confirm Nor Deny Trade Rumors

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Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are gearing up for the play-in tournament. The Hawks will meet the Miami Heat for a chance at the Eastern Conference seventh seed. However, that hasn’t stopped the NBA rumor mill from mentioning Young. Young has been the topic of recent potential trade discussions. While it would take a lot for the Hawks to deal with their young superstar. But nothing is impossible when regarding an NBA trade. For Young, he has everyone still guessing.

“It could be false, could be true, you never know,” Young answered when speaking with The Athletic. The Hawks star has been an offensive sensation since joining the league. In his time in college, Young was can’t miss television for Oklahoma. The Sooners star was defying the odds of just how far someone can consistently shoot the ball. Obviously, the comparisons with Steph Curry were inevitable. Young has proved there is no range for a dead-eye shooter like him.

Trae Young’s Future Seems Uncertain

Young’s 2022-23 campaign has been exactly what you would expect from him. The two-time all-star averaged 26 points and 10 assists this season. However, the Hawks didn’t make that leap in the Eastern Conference Standings. A potential early exit in the play-in tournament could really heat up the trade rumors. Young was traded on his draft night by the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. The trade is now known as one of the biggest NBA Draft trades in history. A trade that everyone is uncertain on who actually won.

Trae Young is no stranger to having an unknown future. But the Hawks star isn’t letting his guard down when discussing where he could be next season. The Hawks will have important decisions to make regarding their roster. Obviously, Young would like to see the team climb the Eastern Conference standings. However, that may be difficult to do with the Sixers, Celtics, and Bucks standing in the way. Do you believe Trae Young will be on another team next season? Let us know in the comment section. For the latest NBA trade news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Trae Young Trade Rumored as Possibility in NBA Offseason

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Trae Young’s days in an Atlanta Hawks jersey may be numbered. The point guard is scheduled to lead the Hawks into Miami for a play-in game against the Miami HEAT. If he loses, it could be the last visuals of Trae in the Hawks’ threads.

According to The Ringer‘s Kevin O’Connor, the front office of the Hawks have the “green light” for all roster moves. Those moves could include Young.

The potential trade comes just two years after the Hawks made a surprise run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals. Last playoffs, the Hawks were ousted in round 1. This year, they are on the brink of not making it at all.

The rumors come on the heel sof the midseason hire of Quin Snyder to replace Nate McMillan, the latter had issues with Young in the middle of the season.

The Hawks and Heat play Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on TNT.

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Lil Baby & Jayda Cheaves Pop Out At Yet Another Atlanta Hawks Game

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Lil Baby and Jayda Cheaves are big Atlanta Hawks fans, as they appeared courtside again during one of their games. Moreover, the couple looked like they were having a good time at the sporting event, and seemed to sit closer together than they did last time. Of course, this sparked yet another conversation on whether a separated couple with a child together should remain so close. Some are telling the Atlanta MC to “get out of there,” while many are advising for Jayda to do the same. Regardless, it’s (hopefully) inarguable that it’s much better to be on good terms than to cross each other out of their respective lives.

Furthermore, the two remained amicable and even friendly, at least from what multiple public statements and appearances indicate. For example, Lil Baby was spotted at Cheaves’ birthday party last September. In a clip that surfaced on social media, the rapper is seen standing in the back of the party as Jayda has a fun time on her special day. Regardless of their public digs at each other and the infidelity that broke them up, they seem committed to supporting each other through it all.

Lil Baby & Jayda Cheaves Return To Courtside Hawks Seats

What’s more is that Jayda Cheaves revealed just how quickly the two got intimate, with her standing by that as a principle. During her time on The Impact: Atlanta, a reality show, she revealed that they slept together on their first date. “I ain’t falling in love until I get that d**k,” she remarked to her entourage. “That’s why you f**k the first night! [Lil Baby] f***ed the first night, 100%.” Afterwards, people took to social media to comment and give their takes on the situation.

Meanwhile, she recently opened up about her ideal man, which also drew some raised eyebrows for her criteria. “To be my n***a, you gotta be hood,” Jayda Cheaves said during an interview. “I only f**k with hood n****s. I don’t want nothing that’s not hood. You gotta carry a gun. If you don’t carry a gun, I don’t want you in my space. I’m kidding y’all, about the gun. Like, y’all are dragging it,” she clarified afterwards. Regardless of your thoughts on that, stay logged into HNHH for the latest on Jayda Cheaves and Lil Baby.

“I’m kidding y’all about the gun. Like y’all are dragging it,

Latto Claps Back At LAX Glock Arrest Haters, Shows Out In Chanel At The Atlanta Hawks Game

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It seems as though Latto can’t catch a break online recently, and this past weekend was no exception. She’s been her usual chipper self in the social media space. Still, Twitter followers were rubbed the wrong way after seeing her recall a previous arrest at LAX airport. The incident took place after she arrived with a loaded Glock stashed in her Birkin. “Got locked and let out in a few hours lmaooo,” the rap diva recalled.

“Booked a $75K jet to my show in Alabama and still made it on time! No cap in my rap TUH,” Latto wrote on Friday (March 17). At the time, many threw shade her way. They quickly pointed out that she shouldn’t have been surprised to face such consequences for bringing a weapon to an airport. “It’s her saying ‘TUH’ as if this proves she really a gangsta,” one user clowned the 777 hitmaker. “Whole time this Donna Karan is licensed to carry.”

Latto Claps Back at the Haters

On Saturday (March 18), the fashionista addressed the hate coming her way. “A mf answer a question for my fans and y’all think a bitch tryna flex going to jail. Lmao, what?” Latto asked yesterday afternoon. While some trolls continued to press her about the LAX incident, others stood supportively by the “Wheelie” rapper in her time of need. “You know you’ve made it when you can’t sneeze without offending someone,” one person quipped. “Literally they always in your business,” another pointed out.

While the internet drama certainly isn’t fun, the 24-year-old clearly had a great time attending the Atlanta Hawks NBA game at State Farm Arena to kick off her weekend. Looking as stunning as ever, she stepped out in a fun, single-strap Chanel dress, carrying a quilted light pink purse from the same brand. Her bronde hair was swept back into a ponytail, and the smile on her face made it evident that the haters aren’t stopping her shine. Keep scrolling for more photos and videos from Latto’s Friday night out, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Rapper Latto attends the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 17, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Ime Udoka Reportedly Being Considered By This Team

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Ime Udoka was definitely one of the best coaches in the entire NBA last season. Overall, in just his first season with the Celtics, he was able to take his team all the way to the NBA Finals. In the end, the Celtics were unable to get it done, although they were two games away from winning it all. Subsequently, Udoka was embroiled in a massive controversy. According to reports, he had a relationship with someone who worked for the team. Moreover, he was clowned on social media as he basically got called out for cheating on Nia Long.

Udoka was consequently suspended by the Celtics for an entire year. Since then, the Celtics have hired his replacement on a full-time basis. This basically means that Udoka is no longer with the team. However, throughout the year, there has been interest from other teams in regard to Udoka. In fact, one Eastern Conference team who just fired their head coach seems to be one of the more likely suitors to land Udoka. Albeit, a lot has to be worked out first.

Ime Udoka To The Hawks?

That team is none other than the Atlanta Hawks. According to Marc Stein, the team just fired Nate McMillan, and Udoka is someone who could certainly fill in for that role. He did a great job with a young Celtics team, and the even younger Hawks could benefit from his direction. However, it seems like Udoka isn’t their frontrunner, at least for right now. Earlier today, the team met with former Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder. Snyder is another name that has been floating around, with plenty of teams showing interest.

At this point, Udoka’s NBA future remains up in the air. However, there are still a lot of teams out there who will need coaches come the offseason. When that time comes, we’re sure he will get plenty more looks. Although his reputation is damaged, for many of these teams, results are what comes first. Let us know where you would like to see Udoka coach, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Trae Young Blamed After Hawks Fire Head Coach

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Trae Young is easily one of the best point guards in the entire NBA. However, he has certainly had his fair share of issues throughout the season. Ultimately, these issues have seemingly been due to head coach Nate McMillan. Overall, there have been numerous times in which these two have clashed with one another. Moreover, it has led to reports that the Hawks would fire McMillan. In fact, there was a sense that McMillan could even step down on his own. Needless to say, not a good look for Young.

This season has not been great for the Hawks. They are a team that is most likely going to participate in the play-in round. Overall, this is not great when you consider how the Hawks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals just a few years ago. It was believed that the Hawks could help run the East for years. Furthermore, the addition of Dejounte Murray had many believing in this team’s backcourt. However, after a stretch of mediocre performances, the Hawks decided to officially fire Nate McMillan on Tuesday night.

Hawks Fire McMillan

This is one of those decisions that everyone saw coming. Now, there are plenty of names being considered for the Hawks job. Although fans really want Ime Udoka to step in, it seems clear that he will not be considered. Instead, the Hawks are tasked with finding someone who can work well alongside Trae Young. Unfortunately for Young, he is being seen as the scapegoat for McMillan’s firing. After seeing multiple coaches get fired during Young’s short tenure with the team, he is being labeled as a “Coach Killer.”

In the tweets down below, you can see plenty of memes and comments suggesting he is directly responsible for his team’s recent decision. In fact, former NBA coach George Karl even weighed in, saying “It’s a Trae Young vs a Nikola Jokic League. Me first vs We first.” This is a bad reputation to have, and Young will have to work very hard to get rid of it. Let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section down below.

Trae Young Roasted

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