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Russell Westbrook Set To Sign With This Team

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Russell Westbrook did not have a very good time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Overall, he played like a shell of his former self. He was much better during his previous stint with the Washington Wizards. That said, he had to accept a bench role with the Lakers as things were not going well for him. Although he was able to improve his play, it became clear that he had no chemistry with the team. This led to plenty of trade talks. Subsequently, he was sent to the Utah Jazz who were very clearly looking to buy out his contract.

Over the last few days, there have been various reports surrounding Westbrook and where he will go next. According to various reports, Westbrook was set to either sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, or the Miami Heat. Interestingly enough, the only true title contender here was the Clippers. Moreover, they boast the talents of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Needless to say, they are a team that would make a lot of sense for Russ.

Russell Westbrook Decides

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, that is exactly where Russ has decided to go. Overall, they are a team in need of a point guard. They just traded away John Wall, who was not as good as they had hoped. Consequently, Russ has less pressure than he otherwise would have. Regardless, he still has to shake off just how bad he was in Los Angeles. That is not going to be an easy task, although, with some superstar teammates around him, it could be a lot easier to achieve. Either way, the Clippers are now going to be hit with immense pressure as their new big three has been established.

The Western Conference is looking stacked right now, so it is going to be hard for the Clippers to break through. However, they definitely have a chance to do something great. Only time will tell whether or not Russ will live up to the moment over these last few games of the regular season. Let us know what you think of this move, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Shaq Hilariously Makes Fun Of Charles Barkley For Sounding Drunk

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Shaq and Charles Barkley have always combined for some truly incredible banter on Inside The NBA. TNT has had the rights to the NBA for a very long time, and overall, fans are hoping that they keep it. This is largely thanks to the amazing job that Shaq and Charles are constantly doing. Although they may be oldheads who are stuck in their ways, they are always providing fans with some truly hilarious banter. Whenever you tune into their broadcast, you can be sure that something truly funny is going to be said by one of them.

This past weekend, Barkley and Shaq were huge parts of the All-Star coverage. TNT has always had the game, and on Sunday, they got to be part of the draft and the game in Salt Lake City, Utah. As we already reported, Chuck had some words for none other than Draymond Green. Additionally, however, during the draft portion, Shaq and Chuck had some hilarious banter. In the clip down below, you can see just how amazing it truly was.

Shaq Clowns Chuck

As you can hear, there was a weird delay on Barkley’s mic that made it sound as if he was slurring his words. Shaq caught onto this right away and decided to make fun of his co-host. The NBA legend asked Barkley if he was drunk and what exactly he had been sipping on all afternoon. Chuck immediately claimed it was the microphone, although Shaq was not buying it. Furthermore, the whole scene was made funnier thanks to LeBron and Giannis laughing it up on stage. Needless to say, Shaq knows how to turn moments into funny ones.

As for the game itself, Team Giannis won thanks to some amazing efforts from his teammates. However, there was no defense and for many of the fans at home, it was just a boring match. At the end of the day, the All-Star Game is simply a showcase, and nothing more. Hopefully, in future years, they are able to make the game a bit better. Until then, fans will be stuck with the current product which absolutely needs a bit of work.

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Charles Barkley Tells Draymond Green The Warriors Are “Cooked”

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Charles Barkley is one of the funniest members of Inside The NBA. That is a pretty hard title to get when you are also on the broadcast with Shaq. However, the two have amazing chemistry, and it leads to some phenomenal moments on the air. Although these two tend to fight at times, there is no doubt that they are secretly great friends. Without them, the TNT broadcasts would be a lot duller, so we thank them for their valuable service. We truly hope they never stop doing what they do best.

Yesterday, Chuck and Shaq, as well as EJ and Kenny Smith were at the NBA All-Star Game in Utah. Overall, it was a fairly standard All-Star Game as no defense was played. However, there was a new addition to the broadcast crew in the form of Draymond Green. In the past, Green and Barkley have traded shots, so you can imagine what kind of energy was brought to the broadcast last night. Down below, you can find perhaps the realest clip from the broadcast in which Barkley goes off on Draymond and the Warriors.

Charles Barkley Gets Honest

“The Golden State Warriors are cooked,” Barkley said matter-of-factly. This then led to a strong response from Green, who said “That’s crazy. You said that last year, but we all know you don’t know what you’re talking about.” Despite all of this, Barkley did not care for the response as he completely doubled down. “Y’all are cooked now… ya’ll are done… I’m telling you, y’all are done,” Chuck replied. Overall, it is hard to disagree with Barkley when you consider how Steph Curry is injured right now. At this point, the Warriors do not have much of a chance to advance this year.

Either way, Warriors fans are still going to hang on to their dynasty, and rightfully so. They won four NBA titles in the span of eight years, which is definitely impressive. However, it seems like better teams are starting to take over in the Western Conference. For many fans around the league who do not care for the Warriors, this is great news. Let us know what you thought of Barkley’s remarks, in the comments down below.

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Draymond Green Roasted For Ridiculous LeBron Comparison

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Draymond Green is one of the best defenders in the entire NBA. However, when it comes to his offensive game, he leaves a lot to be desired. Thankfully, he plays with the likes of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. These men have helped him win four NBA titles, and if it weren’t for them, Green would not be talked about as much as he is now. Overall, Green is still a great player, and there is a real case for him as a Hall of Famer. Regardless, he remains a polarizing figure as he does a lot of talking in the media.

If you watch Draymond Green on TNT or on his podcast, you understand that he loves LeBron James. Green is a member of Klutch Sports, and there have always been rumors of him linking up with James in Los Angeles. Although these rumors have never actually materialized into something real, Green’s love for James is absolutely palpable. Unfortunately, sometimes Green puts himself in the same breath as LeBron. For most fans, this is totally undeserved.

Draymond Green Thinks He’s Him

For instance, during his coverage of the All-Star game, Green came out and said that he feels as though no one other than LeBron has a similar resume to him. Of course, LeBron and Green both have four NBA titles. However, that is where the comparisons stop. Overall, LeBron is way better than Draymond, and the same can be said of pretty well every player at the All-Star Game. Needless to say, many fans took offense to this and roasted Green on social media. “Aside from the NBA product going downhill, we now have the NBA media getting ready be taken over by guys that just want to promote their era and how much better it is compared to the past,” one fan said. “TNT will be unwatchable when Draymond becomes a full-time host.

In the tweets down below, you can find various other takes on what Green had to say. For the most part, people do not agree with him at all. The roast session was quite something to witness, and it is clear that Green will think twice before saying something like this again. That said, let us know how you feel about Green’s remarks, in the comments down below.

Draymond Roasted

LeBron James Breaks Silence On All-Star Game Hand Injury

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LeBron is one of the best players in the entire world. Even at the age of 38, he can do things that most other players cannot. Overall, he is still averaging about 30 points per game, and he is breaking records while doing so. Consequently, it should come as no surprise that James was able to make it to the All-Star game. In fact, he was voted the most by fans which allowed him to be the Western Conference captain. Subsequently, on Sunday, he got to pick his own team prior to the match.

Typically, during the All-Star game, there is no defense being played. The game itself is just a showcase of talent, and for the most part, the players could live without it. Regardless, everyone wanted to put on a show for the fans in Salt Lake City. LeBron was certainly one of them, and he even promised Michael Malone, the coach of his team, that he would try and do at least one defensive play. While James made good on his promise, he ultimately got his hand caught in the rim on the play. From there, he injured his hand and was forced to leave the game.

LeBron Speaks

As you can imagine, fans were very concerned about LeBron getting injured. The Lakers are in the fight of their lives for a playoff spot, and they cannot lose James right now. Although, it seems like there shouldn’t be too much cause for concern at the moment. This is because James spoke about the injury after the game, telling reporters “I’ll be fine. I don’t think it’s too much to worry about.” Additionally, with the All-Star break continuing, it seems like LeBron will have plenty of time to mend himself.

Overall, this is still not great news for the Lakers. After all, you never want to see your player get injured, especially in a meaningless game like the All-Star game. Hopefully, LeBron is able to get better soon and continue his phenomenal season. Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you the latest news and updates from around the basketball world.

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Jayson Tatum Named All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP: “Means The World To Me”

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Jayson Tatum set an All-Star Game record with 55 points to win the MVP award, which has been named after his idol, Kobe Bryant. In doing so, Tatum led Team Giannis to a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron. Tatum truly took over after the start of the second half, scoring 27 of his 55 points in the third quarter. He ended the game shooting 22-for-31 from the field with 10 rebounds and six assists. The previous record for most points scored in the All-Star game was 52, as held by Anthony Davis since 2017.

“It means the world to me,” he told reporters. “… Everybody knows how much [Kobe] meant to me. My favorite player, my idol. So it’s an honor to take this home.” Tatum has been vocal about the impact Bryant had on him for years. Bryant won the award himself a total of three times, in 2002, 2007, and 2011. The legendary Los Angeles Lakers star died in a helicopter crash in January 2020, alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Jayson Tatum Lifts The Trophy

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics holds The Kobe Bryant MVP Trophy after the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Earlier in the night, the league celebrated LeBron James for setting the new all-time scoring record after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, earlier this month. They played a video from Jay-Z to congratulate James. “Being able to perform at a high level for a long period of time, that’s excellence,” Jay-Z said. “Long after you’re gone, people may look at your name and like, ‘That’s what greatness is. There’s not many you can compare LeBron to. A 19-time All-Star, a remarkable feat. The all-time leading scorer, all-time! I mean, what can you say? He’s been through many iterations of the game and in each era, he’s been the best. ‘The Chosen One’ and that’s it.” James ended up injuring his finger during the game, but says he’ll “be fine.” He has until Thursday night, when the team takes on the Golden State Warriors, to be ready.

Jayson Tatum’s Comments

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Jay-Z Honors LeBron James Ahead Of All-Star Game

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Jay-Z paid tribute to LeBron James ahead of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. The legendary Los Angeles Lakers star recently passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time scorer. Jay-Z spoke about his “excellence” during a video played for Sunday night’s game in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“Being able to perform at a high level for a long period of time, that’s excellence,” Jay-Z said. “Long after you’re gone, people may look at your name and like, ‘That’s what greatness is. There’s not many you can compare LeBron to. A 19-time All-Star, a remarkable feat. The all-time leading scorer, all-time! I mean, what can you say? He’s been through many iterations of the game and in each era, he’s been the best. ‘The Chosen One’ and that’s it.”

Jay-Z’s Tribute

Jay-Z added that he’s excited to see the rest of the players take the court as well. “The players, they’re super excited to play with one another,” he said. “The league is in a great place right now. Every team has major stars, amazing, amazing performers.”

LeBron James passed Abdul-Jabbar’s record earlier this month during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. At the time, a number of celebrities congratulated James including Drake, Magic Johnson, and more.

James ended up being injured during the All-Star Game after going up for a block attempt early in the second quarter. He finished with 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting and four assists. The status of his finger is unclear at this point, although James says he’ll be fine. “I’ll be fine. I don’t think it’s too much to worry about,” he said afterward. The Lakers’ next game will be Thursday against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. The team is ranked 13th in the Western Conference at 27-32. As for the rest of the All-Star Game, Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron 184-175. Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was named the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP. He finished with a record-breaking 55-points on 22-for-31 from the field with 10 rebounds and six assists. Post Malone and 21 Savage also performed at the event earlier in the night.

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Shaq Had This Epic Message For Mac McClung

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Over the years, Shaq has been criticized for being too much of an old head as it pertains to the new players in the league. One can just look at the Rui Hachimura situation to see what we are talking about. Overall, Shaq can be a bit too critical of the guys that have come after him. Even if it comes from a place of love, most fans see it as him being way too dismissive of the new generation. However, sometimes, O’Neal has praise for the most random players. As it turns out, we got to see that praise over the weekend.

If you watched the All-Star festivities yesterday, you know that Mac McClung was the hero of the evening. McClung is a G-League star who made a name for himself with his dunk package in high school. Although he is not an NBA player, he was still able to compete in the dunk contest. In the end, he won the whole thing, and it was one of the most impressive things we have seen. McClung is now on everyone’s radar. However, it turns out that Shaq was already a big fan of his.

Shaq With The Support

In the video clip above, Shaq could be seen interacting with McClung prior to his showing at the contest. Diesel wanted to make sure McClung was aware of just how big this moment was for his career. As a result, he said “Nobody knows your name. Make ’em remember your name. And don’t miss a dunk.” Mac subsequently replied by saying “I got you” before going to warm up. In the end, McClung did not disappoint as he never missed a single dunk. He also got some perfect scores en route to a blowout in the dunk contest.

Throughout the clips down below, you can see just how deep McClung’s bag truly is. You cannot help but be impressed by this young man. Although he may not be a mainstay in the league, he certainly is fun to watch. Let us know which of his dunks were your favorite to watch, down in the comments below.

Mac McClung Shows Out

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Kevin Love Picks His Next Team

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Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers had been looking for a divorce for a while now. Ever since LeBron James had left the team a few years ago, it had become clear that it was time for Love and the Cavs to part ways. However, they stayed together for a few years. Overall, the Cavs were ready for a buyout, but Love continued to refuse. This season, Love found himself back in the rotation, only to be taken out again. Upon this development, both sides agreed that a buyout was simply the best solution for everyone.

Over the past couple of days, there have been all sorts of rumors as it pertains to Love and his next move. Teams like the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers have all been suggested as potential teams for Love to land. Furthermore, there was also a report suggesting that the Lakers were “kicking the tires” on Love. Of course, this would ultimately mean a reunion with LeBron James. However, it seems as though Love has made his decision, and LeBron is nowhere to be found.

Kevin Love Moves On

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Love has signed a deal with the Miami Heat. As Woj explains, Love will have a fully fleshed-out role with his new team. “Love’s expectation is that he can play a sizable role in the Heat’s frontcourt rotation as they push into the Eastern Conference playoffs. Love talked with the Sixers too,” Woj tweeted. Overall, this is a very solid signing for the Miami Heat who are looking to avoid a play-in-round match this year. They certainly aren’t having the success they had last season, although there is still time to turn themselves around.

Considering how things ended in Cleveland for Love, it will be interesting to see how well he can play, moving forward. If he fizzles out with the Heat, then his next move could be outside of the NBA. Either way, it should be fun to see how this all plays out. Let us know what you think of the Latest Heat signing, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates.

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Kevin Love To Receive Massive Honor From The Cavaliers

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Kevin Love is one of the best players in the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, his last few years with the team have not been great. Although he was fantastic during that four-year LeBron run, he has regressed since. In addition to getting up there in age, Love has made it clear that Cleveland is not where he wants to be. However, for years, he refused to get bought out. Now, though, Love has no choice as the team plans to officially buy out his deal very soon.

Love will now get to decide where he goes next. For the most part, it seems like the Miami Heat are the favorites to get him. Additionally, the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers are angling for Love. For now, it remains to be seen where he will decide to go. LeBron fans are likely hoping for a reunion, however, there is no guarantee that happens. The Lakers have made it clear that they want to go younger, and Kevin Love doesn’t exactly fit into that mold.

Kevin Love Honored

Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on December 31, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

That said, Love is still a valued member of the Cavaliers’ history. He helped them win their first and only title, which is something fans will always remember. In fact, according to a statement put out by the team, the Cavaliers are preparing the ultimate honor for Love. Yes, that’s right, the Cavaliers will be retiring Love’s number 0. Considering how things ended for him in Cleveland, this may come as just a bit of a shock. However, the Cavs understand just how much he meant to those championship teams.

Moving forward, it remains to be seen whether or not LeBron and Kyrie Irving will have their jerseys retired by the team. James will get his retired for sure, although Irving is still up in the air. No matter what, we’re sure Love is excited about this honor. Let us know what you think about the team’s decision, in the comments down below.

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