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50 Cent Once Again Clowns Ja Rule For Knicks Loss

May 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The New York Knicks lost game 7 to the Indiana Pacers at home on Sunday. After sustaining injuries to multiple starters and players playing through injuries, the Knicks did not have enough for the Pacers. Ultimately, they played hard, but luck plays a big part in playoff success, and the Knicks’ injuries were very unlucky. You might remember that at the start of the series, Knicks fans were taken aback by Ja Rule kissing the Larry OBrien Trophy. They said that he cursed the Knicks with his gesture. 50 Cent, Ja Rule’s eternal rival, jumped on the curse bandwagon. He clowned Ja Rule after multiple Knicks were hurt in the game after he Kissed the Trophy.

Ja Rule fired back, though. He, in turn, clowned 50 Cent when his Minnesota Timberwolves lost 3 straight games to the Denver Nuggets, saying 50 cursed Anthony Edwards and the Wolves. Now 50 Cent has had the final word in the who cursed who saga after the Knicks were ultimately eliminated, and the Timberwolves are moving on to the next round. Of course, Curtis Jackson didn’t forget about JaRule cursing the Knicks.

50 Cent Gets Last Word On Ja Rule

Following the Indiana Pacers’ victory against the New York Knicks in game seven of the 2024 NBA playoffs on Sunday, 50 Cent isn’t stopping with his jabs at Ja Rule. The G-Unit boss teased his longtime rival on social media following the game. 50 Cent said that Ja Rule got his hands on the NBA championship trophy, which is why the Knicks lost. He blamed him for the loss and shared a picture of Ja kissing the Larry O’Brien trophy. “If you’re wondering why the Knicks couldn’t get the W, here you have it,” he wrote on Twitter. He added some shots at the NBA for letting Ja near the trophy, saying, “SMH who let this fool touch the trophy.”

The results say 50 Cent has won this round. The Knicks are now on their way to Cancun, but it’s hard to imagine them enjoying vacation with all those painful injuries. The M Minnesota Timberwolves walked down the defending champs on their own floor and won game 7. The Wolves take on the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in the Western Conference Finals. Overall, 50 Cent may prove to be a good luck charm for Minnesota.

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Jalen Brunson Gets Brutally Honest On Knicks’ Season After Breaking Hand In Game 7

May 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jalen Brunson couldn’t find many positive takeaways from the New York Knicks’ season after the team lost to the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday afternoon. He got brutally honest with members of the media in a press conference while discussing his performance as well as the hand injury that sidelined him for the second half of the game.

As for whether this season was a success, he said blatantly: “No… Did we win the championship? Did we get close? So, no. That’s my mindset. That’s just how it is.” Brunson fractured his hand while defending Tyrese Haliburton at the rim in the third quarter. “I thought I just jammed it, to be honest with you,” he admitted, before revealing that he could tell “something was wrong.”

Jalen Brunson Matches Up With T.J. McConnell During Game 7

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 17: T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers guards against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

As for his season as a whole, Brunson was highly critical of his play. “I would say there’s pros and cons to how I played,” he said. “The pros, obviously, are I played well individually at some points in the playoffs. The cons are that I didn’t play well enough to help my team move forward. You can say I got hurt in Game 7, I wasn’t playing well in Game 7. We had a 2-0 and a 3-2 lead, it’s just hard to look at things individually when you don’t help your team.”

Jalen Brunson Reflects On The Knicks’ Season

Jalen Brunson if he views this season as a success for the Knicks:

“No” pic.twitter.com/7ZyThoAm5a

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 19, 2024

Check out a clip from Bunson’s press conference above. The Pacers and Celtics will face off in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. Be on the lookout for further updates on the NBA Playoffs on HotNewHipHop.

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Angel Reese Shushes Critics After Graduating From LSU: “Thought Somebody Without A College Degree Said Sum”

May 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Angel Reese is seemingly going to be followed by critics for the rest of her life. Ever since transferring from the University of Maryland to head to Louisiana State, she has had to constantly deal with scrutiny. Her competitive fire on and off the hardwood has led her to be viewed as a controversial figure. Unfortunately, most of hate she has gotten over the last two years or so has pretty much been unearned. However, when you join a major program, more eyes and ears are on you at all times. Of course, the main headline that swirled around the power forward was her alleged low GPA. What was really surprising throughout all of that was that Flau’jae Johnson’s (a now former teammate) parents were feuding with Angel’s parents about this. However, with Angel Reese graduating from LSU, she can put a damper on them and everyone else who had something to say.

According to The Shade Room, the number seven overall draft pick of the Chicago Sky posted some pictures of her in her “Bayou Barbie” graduation cap and black suit just yesterday. Angel graduated in four years with a major in interdisciplinary studies and minors in communication studies, leadership development and psychology. The caption for the post was fitting, addressing all of the doubters and fools who believed the supposed fake news. “So now what? what was said? oh okay that’s what i thought. I graduated from THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN 4 YEARS ON TIME i thought somebody without a college degree said sum.”

Angel Reese Silences Her GPA Hounders

Supporters came in droves to congratulate Angel across all of her social media accounts. “oh cause who not pretty & smart? i see a BIG GRAD that’s TOP PRIORITY ” one user writes. “OH OKAYYY! Congratulations! Beauty, brains, & talent!” another adds. We will never know the true reason why Angel Reese missed time, but that information honestly does not need to come out. Congratulations to the grad!

What are your thoughts on Angel Reese graduating from Louisiana State University? How do you feel about her responding to the haters in her celebration post? Do you see her becoming a star player in the WNBA in the future, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Angel Reese. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the sports world.

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Knicks Insider Says They Came Together Before Big Game 5 Win Due To “Epic Fart” In Locker Room

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Before Game 5 of the Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers second-round series, the team’s locker room was reportedly calmed down by an “epic fart,” according to New York Knicks insider Fred Katz. Prior to game 5, the Knicks had dropped two straight games in Indiana. The Knicks have suffered several injuries to key players and finally looked like they were on the ropes against the Pacers. That all changed when the Knicks returned to Madison Square Garden and blew out the Pacers behind another 40-point game from Jalen Brunson. Apparently, the Knicks were able to come together because someone let off an “epic fart” before the game.

On the Dan LeBatard Show, Fred Katz said, “There was an epic fart that loosened up the locker room a lot before the game.” He continued, “And I’m not going to say who it was ’cause I’m not going to embarrass the guy. And that was it, and the guys were just — they were talking about the Thibs beach picture.” Someone who has not been identified is the one who dealt the gas that brought the team together.

Knicks Brought Together By Throwback Thibs Picture And An “Epic Fart”

Fred Katz reports that a Knicks player let loose a big fart in the locker room before Game 5, which brought the team together

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 16, 2024

Additionally, a photo of head coach Tom Thibodeau from the 66-year-old’s earlier years brought some laughs to Knicks players like Josh Hart. In their Tuesday game against the Pacers, the Knicks displayed the composure and focus necessary to win against the Pacers. They now lead the series 3-2 after their 30-point win over Indiana. The New York basketball team controlled the game almost immediately as they outscored the Pacers in each of the game’s four quarters.

After shooting only 16 of 43 overall in Games 3 and 4 in Indiana, Knicks standout guard Jalen Brunson answered with what may have been his finest offensive performance of the series thus far. In addition to scoring 44 points, he dished out seven assists. Now, they will look to eliminate Indiana on their home floor on Friday. Overall, the Knicks-Pacers series has been a lot of fun. If the Pacers don’t come out with energy, then the game is over. Nevertheless, from an outside perspective, a game 7 at MSG sounds pretty nice.

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Charles Barkley Jokes About TNT Sadly Losing The NBA

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hoops fans should not expect to get any positive affirmations from Charles Barkley about the future of the NBA on TNT. Barkley predicted on Inside the NBA on Wednesday night that the Oklahoma City Thunder would easily defeat the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Dončić made light of Barkley’s prophecy following the Mavericks’ victory. He asked the Hall of Famer to make the same prediction prior to their upcoming matchup with Oklahoma City. Chuck’s predictions and guarantees almost always backfire on him, which causes a great deal of enjoyment for everyone else.

“Luka getting a firm grasp on what fans have thought for a while, Chuckster. If you root for the other team, then you might be in pretty good shape,” Ernie Johnson said jokingly to Chuck after listening to Dončić’s comment. “Well, at least you don’t have to worry about it much longer,” Barkley said, laughing. Barkley is implying that TNT won’t be able to match NBC’s deal, and Inside the NBA and NBA on TNT won’t be around much longer, unfortunately for hoops fans.

Charles Barkley Implies TNT Has Lost It’s NBA Bid

Did Charles Barkley try to jinx NBC’s rumored deal with the NBA? pic.twitter.com/a1qkkHN3MZ

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 16, 2024

That suggests that Barkley doesn’t think Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA will be able to come to an arrangement so that TNT will continue to air its slate of games. After the 2024–25 season, Warner Bros. Discovery/TNT’s existing NBA rights agreement will expire. At an offer of $2.5 billion annually, NBC is thought to be the front-runner in winning NBA rights. Negotiations are apparently stalled because the NBA wants WBD to bid $2.8 billion annually. Even though WBD is supposedly eager to match NBC’s offer.

Barkley recently lamented the situation and the environment it has caused on set. He said, “Everybody is scared to death” amid the negotiations. Barkley’s colleague Kenny Smith also made some bleak jokes about TNT’s future, saying, “Oh this might be our last day anyway.” Overall, it is going to be a sad day for hoop heads when Inside The NBA is no more. Fans are already grieving the show, posting their favorite moments from the show that feature Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith.

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Bronny James: The Utah Jazz Are Eyeing Drafting Lebron’s Son

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Reports state that the Utah Jazz are considering choosing Bronny James with the 32nd overall choice in the 2018 NBA draft. Reportedly, the Jazz have expressed interest in bringing Bronny in for an individual workout after his showing at the NBA Draft combine. The Jazz are looking to start their rebuild off right and selecting Bronny with the 32nd pick. If selecting Bronny lures his father, LeBron James, to Salt Lake City, then it is a risk that Jazz head guy Danny Ainge is more than willing to take. Looks like Bronny has a few more suitors after his showing this week.

LeBron James has the option to become a free agent by declining his player option in 2024–2025. In a fascinating twist, James could potentially sign with the team that drafts Bronny, leading to a unique scenario of father and son representing the same team. The current odds heavily favor the Lakers to select Bronny James, with the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks all trailing behind. The Bronny James sweepstakes might be off to the races.

Bronny Getting Looked At By Utah Jazz

Bronny James looked good in his second scrimmage. To lead his team, Bronny James scored 13 points. He made effortless passes, was efficient from three points in the midrange, and had good defensive play. It was a promising performance. Bronny was listed well outside of the second round going into the combine. It’s easier to see him hearing his name in the draft now. With the draft scheduled for June 26 and 27, we’ll soon find out how the teams feel. Bronny does not really care about suiting up alongside his father. For the time being, though, his goal is to play in the NBA.

It will be interesting to see what Bronny’s impressive combine does to his actually draft stock. The LeBron wrinkle adds a level of intrigue into where he might eventually end up. He has the skill and athleticism to compete, but it’s just a matter of whether that is enough to make it. Overall, bronny will more than likely be picked up by an NBA team. It looks more likely that the young prospect will actually be drafted, after all.

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Latto Pulled Up To Angel Reese’s WNBA Debut In Style

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Latto’s presence at Angel Reese’s WNBA debut was not just a show of support but also a recognition of the impact of the league’s rookie class. The rapper, who had made a point to be in the city, was there to witness the former LSU Tigers women’s basketball player Angel Reese’s debut at Arlington, Texas’ College Park Center. This WNBA season, with its impressive rookie class led by players like Angel Reese, is already making a significant mark on the league. Combined with the stars already present, the WNBA is on track for exponential growth this summer. Latto’s words, ‘I had to pull up and show love to the ladies on their big night,’ echoed the audience’s excitement for the league’s future.

Latto gave her perspective on the current WNBA buzz after stating that she had come to see Angel Reese in action. Latto says it’s time for the women to take center stage. She said of the occasion, “It’s the year of the woman, it’s the year of the female, it’s the year of the girl,” she said during a courtside interview. “I’m here for the girl power period. Let’s go Angel Reese.” It is amazing to see the support Angle Reese is getting. All in all, the future is looking bright.

Latto Witnesses Angel Reese’s WNBA Debut

Latto said of Angel Reese’s debut, “I love Texas, but I did want to be at her first game. You know everybody going to come later, but we did it first.” After the game, Latto and Angel Reese took pics before the rapper left for her next destination. “I came here strictly for Angel Reese, I’m out,” she said before boarding the plane. It was a nice show of support from Latto and an encouraging first game for Reese.

Like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese started off slow. She got her first points in the second quarter with some free throws after struggling a bit in the first. After the first half, Reese scored her first official field goal and finished the game with a solid stat line of 12 points and 8 rebounds, chipping in a steal. Overall, Latto is not going to be the last big name to show up in the WNBA games this season.

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Bronny James Impresses During NBA Combine Scrimmages With LeBron Watching

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bronny James is doing everything he is supposed to at the NBA Draft Combine. LeBron James’ eldest sons’ draft stock has surely gone up since the beginning of the combine. Bronny showed he has elite athleticism despite only measuring to be 6’1. He dominated the shooting drills, putting up the second-best results in the combine. He continued to show the scouts his skill set in the first scrimmage of the combine, showing off his floater game in a quiet showing. Yesterday, with LeBron and Savanah James in attendance, Bronny showed out in the NBA Draft Combine scrimmages.

The 19-year-old son of LeBron James had a modest first scrimmage on Tuesday, but in his second scrimmage on Wednesday, he distinguished himself as one of the best players on the court. Bronny scored 13 points to lead his side. He was effective from 3-point range and mid-range, made easy passes, and played a strong defensive game. The performance was encouraging. Prior to the combine, Bronny was ranked way outside of the second round. Now, it’s easier to imagine him hearing his name during the draft.

Bronny James Shines During Scrimmage

In 23 minutes on the floor, Bronny scored 13 points, had 2 assists, and went 4-10 from the floor. Additionally, he went 2-5 from 3-point land. The thing that jumped out was how comfortable he looked out there. Bronny was able to get to his spots for easy mid-range pull-ups. Additionally, he showed that he had the vision to make the right plays, hitting his open teammates off of drives. Also, he showed tenacity on defense, which is encouraging for scouts. Bronny has had a reputation for not being aggressive enough, but he showed that he has a knack for scoring and playing the right way

Bronny displayed what he believes will be his knack in the NBA: defense. He hounded ball handlers and fought through screens very well. Defense and 3-pointers will get you on an NBA court, and Bronny is showing he can do both of those things well. Bronny said after the scrimmage, “I always try to play the right way, but my teammates and my coaches encouraged me to be aggressive today because they believe in me.” He concluded, “I’m comfortable playing the one or the two, on-ball or off-ball. They put me in a good position today to produce and be great.” Overall, Bronny’s draft stock is moving in the right direction.

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Draymond Green Challenges Tyrese Haliburton After Terrible Game 5

May 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In order to survive, the Indiana Pacers must-win Game 6 at home. If they don’t, their summer will start unfortunately early for them, and the New York Knicks will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers lost big time last night and were outmatched by a New York Knicks team with several injuries. Jalen Brunson had another stellar game, scoring over 40 for what seems like the 100th time this postseason. The Pacers as a team choked under the pressure. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton especially struggled, and Draymond Green had some words for him post-game.

Tyrese Haliburton was incredibly inactive for the second time in three games in New York, managing just 13 points on nine shots. He needed to find out how to get his game to travel if the Pacers were to have a chance of winning this series because it was a huge difference to the intensity and ferocity he showed at home in Indiana. His performance gives credence to the “front runner” criticism the Pacers have received. Everything is good when they are up, but they shrink when they are behind. Draymond Green issued a challenge for Tyrese to step up in game 6 and be a leader.

Draymond Says Tyrese Haliburton Must Step Up

While Haliburton is battling a number of injuries, most postseason players, including Knicks star Jalen Brunson, In Games 3 and 4 in Indiana, we witnessed Haliburton discover that additional gear a star needs to display in the playoffs. That gear has largely been out of the equation in New York. Draymond Green and Vince Carter, standing in for Shaq and Charles on Inside the NBA, talked about the messages they would like to send to Haliburton. Draymonds’s message was clear. In a long statement, Draymond said, “You have to come out and compete at a level that says I want to move on.”

Draymond continued his message to Tyrese, saying, “We’re asking you to come out and give an honest effort and compete. When you slap and you stop on the defensive end and give up, you’re letting the other guys down. “ Draymond is adamant that Haliburton has to compete on both ends of the floor to show his teammates he wants to survive and advance. Green Continued, “So he has to come out and compete on both ends of the floor like his life depended on it. Not be lockdown, just show some effort so then the help can get there and help you.” Overall, Draymond’s advice is 100% correct. Haliburton looked like he didn’t want it last night. He has to have that desire if the Indiana Pacers want to move on.

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Lil Wayne Trashes Nikola Jokic, Defends Rudy Gobert In The Process

May 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nikola Jokic put on a clinic on Tuesday night. The Denver Nuggets 3-time MVP had one of the best playoff games of his career, putting up 40 points while chipping in 13 boards and 7 assists. The Nuggets now have one 3-straight game against the Timberwolves. Many are blaming the Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert. Gobert could not handle Jokic and many have said he isn’t deserving of his title if he can’t stop Jokic. Rap icon and NBA superfan Lil Wayne has come to the defense of the French big man after all the criticism he has been getting.

Returning with more NBA analysis, Lil Wayne defends Rudy Gobert amid claims that Nikola Jokić is “cooking” him in the postseason. Shortly after Gobert’s Minnesota Timberwolves lost to Jokić’s Denver Nuggets in game five of the Western Conference playoffs, the rapper and ardent basketball fan released a video on social media. Weezy made some interesting points about Jokic and Gobert and shared his takes on both big men. Overall, Wayne thinks Gobert is getting the short end of the stick.

Lil Wayne Defends DPOY Rudy Gobert

Lil Wayne defends Rudy Gobert after claims he’s being “Cooked” by Nikola Jokić in playoffs pic.twitter.com/hBRoTN0r3q

— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) May 15, 2024

Reacting to Jokic’s dominant game, Weezy said, “Shout out to the Nuggets, it was a great game. Let me say first of all, I don’t like Jokić. I don’t like his game.” Lil Wayne is not a fan of Nikola Jokic, apparently. He continued, “I’m from the old school. Some people say he’s got an old school game, but that’s an older school than I’m from because he just look like… the dad’s dad vibe out there.” Then, in response to criticism over Gobert’s difficulties against Jokić in game five, he stood up for him. “I just wanna shout out my man Rudy Gobert. Defensive Player of the Year, whether you like it or not,” he added. “Rudy Gobert gets so much flak, man, and it looks like all he do to me is try his fucking hardest. The man just had his first fucking child.”

Lil Wayne says Goberts first child is the most important thing in the world right now and to forget about all the talk. He concluded, “We are all men that talk about this, that get on television and talk about this. With your first child, nothing else matters. Congratulate the man and give the man some respect for what he’s doing.” Gobert is getting an unfair shake in the situation. Nobody on planet Earth can stop Jokic. The shots he was hitting last night were ridiculous. Overall, Rudy is probably the easy scapegoat, but Jokic is going to be Jokic.

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