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Larsa Pippen Teased After Ex Malik Beasley Traded To Lakers With Scotty Pippen Jr.

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As her romance with Marcus Jordan heats up, Larsa Pippen’s past relationship comes back to haunt her. The ex-wife of Scottie Pippen has made a name for herself as a socialite and reality television star; however, her romances seem to take over social media timelines. She’s been linked to the likes of Future and later NBA star Malik Beasley. During her relationship with the latter, Beasley was separated from his wife, Montana Yao. A social media war of sorts unfolded, and after four months of canoodling, Beasley and Pippen called it quits.

Yet, things are about to get a tad awkward after huge announcements were made during Thursday’s (February 9) NBA trade deadline. It was learned that Beasley was given a new home with the Los Angeles Lakers—the team that also houses Larsa’s son, Scotty Pippen Jr. The 22-year-old basketball star has already faced trolls who teased him about his mother’s famous boyfriends. Now, he’ll be teammates with her ex.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JULY 16: Larsa Pippen arrives to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show During Paraiso Miami Beach on July 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)
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For now, Larsa looks more than happy with Marcus Jordan, son of NBA giant Michael Jordan. This means the 48-year-old is dating the 32-year-old son of her ex-husband’s teammate, which has made the internet light up with jokes. In this latest Lakers update, the Jordans, Pippens, nor Beasleys have reacted, but Montana Yao seems to know about the trade. On her Instagram Story, she simply wrote: “LOL.”

Yao previously took to social media to call out Larsa. She suggested her fellow NBA wife was dating Beasley before their separation. This was a point that was argued back and forth, but in the end, it didn’t seem to matter much. Immediately after calling off the relationship with Pippen, Beasley publicly apologized to Yao for what she endured.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 07: Malik Beasley (L) and girlfriend Montana Yao (R) pose with their son Makai Beasley (M) court side at NBA Summer League on July 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
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These days, things seem to be much better between Beasley and Yao. After a legal hiccup that landed him in jail, Beasley is back to business. Additionally, he and his wife welcomed a second child last year, a daughter they named Mia.

Kevin Durant Had The Grizzlies Offering The Nets This Package

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Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the entire NBA. Overall, he is one of those players that any franchise would want to have on their team. After all, he is one of the greatest scorers in the history of the game. By the end of his career, there is a good chance that people will see him as a top-10 player. It is a warranted position to be in for KD as he has always brought a lot of fun and intensity to the game of basketball. Subsequently, he will now get to showcase those skills with a new team.

Of course, just a couple of days ago, Durant was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns. Consequently, many around the league believe that the Suns are the team to beat. After all, they now have players like Deandre Ayton, KD, Chris Paul, and Devin Booker. If you are a team in the Western Conference, you are probably very fearful of the Suns’ power right now. Needless to say, it is going to be fun to watch over the coming months.

Kevin Durant Was A Wanted Man

Moreover, it shouldn’t have to be said that there were other teams trying to get their hands on Durant. One such team was none other than the Memphis Grizzlies. They are one more star away from domination in the Western Conference. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Grizzlies are well aware of this. So much so that they were willing to trade every pick and every pick swap in order to ensure KD’s arrival in Tennessee. However, they were unable to finalize anything as Durant had his heart set on the Suns.

Durant on the Grizzlies would have been a wild sight to see. Although, we will never know how that could have gone. Unless, of course, KD gets tired of the Suns and demands yet another trade. Either way, this should be a great conclusion to the NBA season. Let us know what you thought of the Suns’ trade for KD, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Anthony Davis Explains Body Language During LeBron’s Record-Setting Moment

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Anthony Davis has been having a bit of a difficult season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Overall, these difficulties mostly have to do with his health status. Davis is constantly going through injury issues, and it has messed with his ability to remain on the floor. However, when he does get on the floor, he has been pretty solid. Regardless, there is quite a bit of frustration within the Lakers locker room at this point, and it is very understandable as to why.

Unfortunately, that frustration seemingly manifested itself at the worst possible moment on Tuesday night. As we all know, LeBron was going for the all-time scoring record. Consequently, LeBron kicked it up a notch and scored 36 points in three quarters, which got him the record. Although, AD didn’t look all that enthusiastic as he was sitting down during James’ record-breaking shot. This became a viral clip on Twitter, and people began to ask themselves questions about Davis’ relationship with James. Yesterday, AD spoke out and answered for himself.

Anthony Davis Speaks

As you can see in the clip above, AD was adamant that he was just upset about the game. Furthermore, he didn’t actually know where LeBron was in relation to the record. Had he of known, he would have reacted with a bit more urgency. “Y’all know me and Bron’s relationship,” Davis said. “It’s nothing. [I was] upset about the game. We were losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a game we needed and I was pissed off that we were losing. It’s that simple. It’s nothing that has to do with Bron and he knows that. Everyone else on the outside looking in, that’s their opinion but I was pissed off that we were losing the game.” 

Moving forward, AD is going to need to be an MVP-caliber player for the Lakers. The roster has changed dramatically over the last couple of days, and they need some wins in order to make the postseason. LeBron James will also be back in the lineup this weekend, and hopefully, they can put the last week behind them. Let us know what you think of AD’s explanation, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

The Incident

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Russell Westbrook’s Wife Rips ESPN For “Vampire” Comments

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Russell Westbrook is someone who has been slandered a lot by reporters over the years. Typically, reporters don’t like Russ because of his style of play. Moreover, he has been short with the media on a few occasions. However, one can chalk that up to their treatment of him. All-in-all, it is one of those chicken and the egg type situations. You don’t actually know which one came first. Either way, the media does not like Westbrook, and the feeling is definitely mutual.

On Wednesday night, Westbrook was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz. Subsequently, the Lakers got back D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. This was thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves who came in as the third team. Overall, Russ is going to be getting a fresh start as the Jazz are set to buy out his contract. There is no telling what will happen next for Westbrook. However, it will definitely be better than whatever happened with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Russell Westbrook Slander

During an ESPN report yesterday, Dave McMenamin revealed that one source called Westbrook a “vampire.” This kind of reporting drew the ire of many in the NBA community. Furthermore, it upset Westbrook’s wife Nina, who took to the comments of the post above with some strong words. “This is just sick ESPN…Russell is no vampire,” Westbrook wrote. “This is also slander because anyone who knows anything knows that this couldn’t be further from the truth. On a personal note, I have school-aged children who have to listen to their peers repeat the nasty things that you guys say on television about their father.”

Many have noted just how personal some of the attacks against Westbrook have been. Overall, it feels like some of this has gone beyond basketball, which isn’t right whatsoever. Hopefully, Russ is given another chance this year, and he is able to change the narratives against him, once and for all. Let us know what you think of Nina Westbrook’s comments, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more coverage from the NBA world.

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LeBron James Calls Savannah The “Real MVP” In Touching Speech

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At this point, every NBA fan should know that LeBron James has broken the all-time NBA scoring record. It is one of those records that has stood for a very long time. Overall, there was skepticism that anyone would ever break the record. However, James was able to do it thanks to an amazing career that saw him show up and show out, every single night. Moving forward, LeBron will be able to improve upon his record and make it that much harder to break in the future.

Unfortunately for James and the Lakers, the team still sucks despite his recent record. These days, James is trying his best just to squeak out a win. Ultimately, the Lakers opted to make some trades yesterday to improve the team. For instance, Russell Westbrook is now on the Utah Jazz as the team brought in D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Additionally, the team got Mo Bamba in a move that sent Patrick Beverley to Orlando. Subsequently, the Lakers were set to play the Milwaukee Bucks last night. However, James decided to take the night off, and instead, gave a speech to the Lakers faithful.

LeBron James Speaks

Throughout this speech, James spoke about his journey throughout the NBA and everything he has been through over the years. Moreover, he talked about the support he has gotten from his wife Savannah. She was standing behind him with their kids, and he said some moving words about her. “She’s the real MVP. She’s actually the All-Time leading scorer,” LeBron said. Overall, it was very much in the same vein as what Kevin Durant once said about his mother after winning league MVP. No matter what, it is clear that James is grateful for his family and everyone who has believed in him.

Moving forward now, LeBron and the Lakers will have to fight to get into the postseason. They have an incredibly solid roster now, and it should be interesting to see how they start playing. Hopefully, for LeBron, this is the sign of only good things to come. Let us know what you thought of LeBron’s speech, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Skip Bayless Praises Lakers For Russell Westbrook Trade

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Skip Bayless has had a whole lot to say about the Los Angeles Lakers these past couple of years. Overall, he has been tough on LeBron James, however, he has been much tougher on Russell Westbrook. Westbrook is someone who has struggled as a member of the Lakers. While he got better off the bench, it still wasn’t enough. Consequently, Bayless has been urging the Lakers to trade him. After all, it is the trade deadline which means now would be the time for them to do it.

Interestingly enough, the Lakers had been working on a deal with numerous other teams. One of those teams was the Utah Jazz. Subsequently, they decided to come through with a finalized deal. Late last night, the Lakers sent Westbrook to the Jazz. Moreover, the Timberwolves entered the deal. This eventually led to the Lakers landing players like Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, and D’Angelo Russell. Overall, this was a blockbuster move that makes the Lakers a lot better. 

Skip Bayless Speaks

Today, Bayless got to give his opinion on this trade. As you can imagine, he thinks this is massive for the Lakers. Moreover, he believes Darvin Ham will love this. “I give them a shot at making a run at winning the West because I have that much respect left for LeBron James. The cloud that hung over them was Russ,” Bayless said. “The cloud that hung over the Lakers was Russell Westbrook and was constantly a problem for Darvin Ham. I think he’s the most relieved human on Earth right now.” Whether or not Bayless is right about this, still very much remains to be seen.

The Lakers will be very interesting to watch over these coming weeks. They need to start winning games, otherwise, they will not make the postseason. However, they have a well-rounded roster now which means there are absolutely no excuses. Hopefully, for LeBron and their fans, they can get it done. Let us know what you think of the Westbrook trade, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

Lakers Swap Patrick Beverley For Mo Bamba

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Patrick Beverley has consistently been one of the more interesting characters on the Los Angeles Lakers. Overall, he is a player who prides himself on his defense. However, he hasn’t been the defensive player that the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping for this year. With that being said, it has been reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were looking for opportunities to potentially trade him. After all, it is the trade deadline, which means every single team in the league is looking for ways to improve its roster. As a role player, there is always a risk of being traded, and Pat Bev was feeling that.

Another name that had been popping up around the league is none other than Mo Bamba of the Orlando Magic. Bamba hasn’t been getting a ton of playtime with the team and they’ve been trying to find some potential trade suitors. Overall, that task has proven to be quite difficult. Regardless, the Magic remained active at the deadline as they looked to sell off some of their assets heading into the off-season. Today, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic hit a collision course and made a big move.

Lakers Acquire Bamba

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Patrick Beverley has been sent from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Orlando Magic. Subsequently, Mo Bamba will now be going to the Lakers. This is yet another huge move for the Lakers as just last night they traded Russell Westbrook to the Utah jazz. In return for Westbrook, they were able to pick up Malik Beasley as well as D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt. Now the purple and gold will be looking to finish up their season strongly with a whole cast of new players, including Rui Hachimura and now, Mo Bamba.

While this next stretch of basketball will prove to be difficult for the Lakers. Their new lineup promises to be a lot better than its last. Overall, the team is trying to be a lot better now as LeBron James wants to make the playoffs. If for some reason they don’t make the postseason, yet again, then there is a very real risk that LeBron just opts out and looks for a trade in the off-season. Let us know what you think of this trade in the comment down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

John Wall Traded Back To The Rockets: Details

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Just a few months ago, John Wall was finding himself with some issues within the Houston Rockets organization. Overall, it was clear that he didn’t really want to be there. The team was going with a much younger group of players, and at the end of the day, Wall got the short end. In the media, Wall was very adamant that his time with the Rockets was “beyond trash.” Furthermore, he noted that he would never want to play for an organization like that again.

In the off-season, Wall was able to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. This made him the starting point guard for players like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. However, Wall hasn’t been playing all that well. Subsequently, the Los Angeles Clippers have been looking for a way to get rid of Wall. There has been speculation that he would either be traded or be bought out entirely. Well, today is the trade deadline and it seems like the Clippers have found a trade suitor.

John Wall Back To Houston

Unfortunately, for John Wall, that trade suitor just so happens to be the Houston Rockets. This trade involves three teams, including the Clippers, the Rockets, and the Memphis Grizzlies. This was a deal that they had been looking to make for a while, and while they aren’t getting a huge return for John Wall, they can now go out and pursue a new point guard. There have been numerous reports suggesting that they would go after Russell Westbrook. Russ is currently on the Jazz, although they would rather just buy out his contract. Having said that, Westbrook could prove to be a great fit for that team.

Overall, this is a very sad situation for Wall whose future is now up in the air. He certainly won’t be happy to find himself back in Houston. Overall, it remains to be seen what he is going to do next. Hopefully, Wall finds a new NBA home that isn’t Houston, sooner rather than later. Let us know what you think about this trade, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

Kevin Durant Calls Out Kendrick Perkins For Being A “Liar”

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Kevin Durant is someone who has taken a whole lot of criticism over the years. Much of this is due to the fact that he has never been shy to leave teams if they weren’t fitting the bill. Overall, he did it to the OKC Thunder. Additionally, he left the Golden State Warriors after realizing that he preferred to win on his own merits. Since then, he had been in Brooklyn where things weren’t always great for him. He had been having a rough go with Kyrie, and when Irving was traded, that certainly left a pretty bad taste in his mouth. After meeting with the Nets, it became clear that he needed to leave.

Subsequently, Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Overall, this was a massive move that has shaken up the entire Western Conference. Now it seems as though the Phoenix Suns are going to be the favorites to win it all. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to do it. However, with Kevin Durant on the roster, they certainly have a much better chance to do it. Regardless, with Durant leaving yet another team, there are questions being raised about how committed he is to sticking it out in one city.

Kevin Durant Vs. Big Perk

For instance, in a recent Instagram post, Kendrick Perkins accused KD and Kyrie of being shady. KD and Perk have a history and Durant didn’t stop himself from clapping back. As you can see above, KD wrote that Perkins is someone who gets paid to lie. Overall, it is quite the shot at Perkins, who is known for some wild hot takes over at ESPN. Needless to say, you can’t help but feel like KD is at least a little fed up with Perk and his schtick.

Moving forward, KD will have a chance to prove himself with his new team. He gets to play with Chris Paul and Devin Booker, so if he can’t win a championship, it’s going to be a bad look. Let us know what you think of the Perkins and KD beef, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

Kyrie Irving Gifts First Mavs Jersey To Floyd Mayweather

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Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets had seemingly been on pace for a divorce for a hot minute. Overall, the Nets felt like Kyrie was too much of a distraction. On the flip side, Irving felt a sense of disrespect from the franchise. He wanted better treatment and there were some in the front office who felt like that was not possible. Subsequently, Kyrie went and demanded a trade from the Nets. He eventually got what he wanted as the team sent him to none other than the Dallas Mavericks. Now, he gets to play with Luka Doncic.

Last night, Irving got to play his very first game with the Mavs. This game was against the Los Angeles Clippers and Luka was not in the lineup. However, Irving answered the call as he was able to lead his new squad to a 110-104 victory. Irving looked great in the game and overall, it seems like the Mavericks are on the right track. As it so happens, Irving was met with some celebrity support at the game, and he was quick to reciprocate.

Kyrie x Floyd

One of the celebrities in question was none other than Floyd Mayweather. As you can see above, Kyrie and Mayweather were able to dap each other up. Additionally, Irving gifted Mayweather his jersey from the game. Overall, it was a very nice gesture that Maywweather was most certainly appreciative of. Mayweather goes to a lot of Clippers games and has gotten a lot of jerseys. Although, getting Irving’s first ever jersey with the Mavericks was probably a very special feeling.

Irving now has a very special opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks. Of course, he has plenty of narratives that he needs to dispel. However, he seems eager to go out and win with this new team. He has some fantastic teammates and now, they are primed for an interesting playoff run. Now, though, KD going to the Suns makes this very interesting. Let us know what you think of Kyrie in Dallas, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.