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Anansa Sims Defends Matt Barnes Following Fight At 49ers Game

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Anansa Sims and Matt Barnes have been going through a lot over the past week. As we previously reported, Barnes got into an altercation with Sims’ ex-husband, David Patterson Jr. This all happened at the 49ers game against the Dallas Cowboys. Overall, it was a heated incident that led to Barnes spitting on Patterson.

Subsequently, Barnes was hit with a lawsuit, all while being granted a temporary restraining order against Patterson. This has put a lot of stress on Barnes and his entire family. After all, his business is now out in the public, and Sims has to deal with the fallout.

Anansa Sims Speaks

In an Instagram post over the weekend, Sims spoke about the recent altercation. As you can imagine, this has been stressful for her, and her children. In the post, she explains the extent of Patterson’s alleged harassment. Overall, she just wants him to stop. Barnes and Sims simply want to be left alone, although Patterson has allegedly made that next to impossible.

“I’m exhaling, because I hate making private matters public, but in this case our personal family matters are already public,” Sims wrote. “Co-parenting can be challenging and I’m sure those of you who are on the journey to getting to a healthy place for our children can understand and relate. This is not one incident, this is a series of several incidents.

“It’s been heartbreaking for me to sit back silently and watch the way this has played out knowing the truth and history behind the altercation. I hate that after years of my Ex Husband harassing Matt and I, that he finally provoked Matt into reacting. I know this is a lot to read, but if you take the time to read each of the 10 slides you’ll have a better understanding of what we’ve been going through.”

This remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments below.

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LeBron James Goes Viral With Hilarious Jayson Tatum Foul Theatrics

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LeBron James and the Lakers have faced their fair share of problems this season. Of course, they struggled in the early going and have been trying to get back into a winning rhythm. Overall, this has been hard to do, and it was even harder on Saturday night as the Lakers lost to the Celtics.

However, the Lakers should have won on last-second free throws. Unfortunately for LeBron, the referees missed a very obvious call on Jayson Tatum. Subsequently, James responded with some hilarious theatrics in which he dropped to his knees. Subsequently, the Lakers went on to lose in overtime.

LeBron Speaks

Following the game, the NBA had no choice but to come out and comment on what happened. In the end, the league admitted to the fact that this was, indeed, a foul. Regardless, the Lakers still lost and there was nothing that could be done to actually overturn that fact. Consequently, James and his teammates were still incredibly upset with the result.

Following this game, James too to Twitter. The first time was on Sunday morning when he wrote “That one hurt bit time, I don’t understand.” Additionally, James commented on it again in the afternoon, saying “I don’t understand. I truly don’t.”

From there, LeBron clearly was not finished. He even took to his Instagram story where he continued to give his commentary on the matter. For instance, he posted a photo of the block on his Instagram story and even tagged Jayson Tatum. Subsequently, Tatum responded by saying “last night was a blur… good game champ.”

Needless to say, it was not a great night for Lakers players or the fans as a whole. They could not believe how badly they got hosed and for good reason. Overall, it was just a terrible night for the officials.

Let us know what you thought of the blown call, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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LeBron James Under Fire For Response To Tyre Nichols’ Death

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LeBron James is coming under fire on social media for his response to the death of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old died three days following a traffic stop by Memphis Police Department officers. Video from the incident shows the offices brutally beating Nichols, who was hospitalized in critical condition afterward.

“WE ARE OUR OWN WORSE ENEMY!!!” James said in response on Twitter, seemingly referencing the officers being Black.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after his three pointer in double overtime to lead the Lakers to a 135-129 win over the Detroit Pistonsat Staples Center on February 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

“He never moved past page 6 in that Malcolm’s book,” one user replied.

Another wrote: “You talking about the lakers? Because if you talking about this current situation bruh nah. Wrong time.”

James also retweeted a post from an MSNBC analyst that wrote: “What’s really clear about some of the reaction to the murder of #TyreNichols is that we’ve failed to fully understand race and it’s construction as a systemic tool. The entire system of policing sees the Black body as a problem. No matter who pulls the trigger.”

“TOO FACTUAL,” James further added.

The video footage of the attack shows all officers repeatedly striking Nichols with their fists, boots, as well as batons for three minutes. Afterward, they rested him against a patrol car and didn’t provide medical aid for another 20 minutes.

The officers involved all face second-degree murder charges as well as charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, and official oppression.

Numerous other voices in the NBA have also spoken out on the attack, including NBPA president Chris Paul, who called for change “at all levels.”

Check out LeBron James’ posts on Twitter below.

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Matt Barnes Sued Following Spitting Incident

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Matt Barnes found himself in a difficult situation on Sunday as he attended the 49ers-Cowboys game. As many of you know by now, he ran into the ex-husband of his fiancee. The man goes by the name David Patterson Jr, and he ended up getting spat on by Barnes.

Overall, the altercation appeared to be quite heated. In fact, it was all caught on camera, down below. As you can see, the two came face to face which led to the spitting incident. Subsequently, the two wrestled for a bit before going off on their own separate ways.

Matt Barnes Hit With Lawsuit

According to TMZ, Barnes has been hit with a lawsuit from Patterson. As it stands, the damages being sought are unknown. However, it is known that Patterson is accusing Barnes of being the aggressor. Furthermore, Patterson has filed this lawsuit while levying allegations of “battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress” against Barnes.

Interestingly enough, Barnes has claimed that Patterson was the true aggressor. He even got a temporary restraining order against the man. This is because Patterson was allegedly threatening to shoot Barnes. Overall, this has turned into a “he said-he said” situation.

Former NBA player Matt Barnes attends the premiere of Codeblack Films’ “Traffik” at ArcLight Hollywood on April 19, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

This is a situation that has ultimately gone public, and Barnes has received scrutiny for it. Of course, he infamously got into a fight with Derek Fisher that was very high profile. Fans believe this is a pattern with Barnes, which has subsequently led to a ton of Twitter discourse.

As it stands, Barnes will have the restraining order until February 16th. Once it has expired, the two will come to court to see if it will be extended. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know what you think about this, in the comments down below.

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Kyrie Irving Shows Support For WNBA Players Amid Travel Debate

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Kyrie is currently a vice president for the NBPA, which means he gets to handle all things player related. Moreover, he even works with the WNBA whenever they have labor disputes. Given the fact that Kyrie has been an advocate for the league, he is the perfect person to vouch for their interests.

Unfortunately, the WNBA is currently in a dispute over chartered flights. Overall, chartered flights are banned from the league. Only some owners can afford them, and the WNBA feels like they give a competitive advantage. However, flying commercial has led to numerous issues within the WNBA. This includes illness, showing up late to games, and various other mishaps.

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on January 20, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Kyrie Speaks

According to Nets Daily, Irving has spoken out about this latest dispute. As you can imagine, Kyrie is taking the side of the players. He understands just how important travel arrangements are and is advocating for proper conditions. For Irving, peace of mind is extremely important in this situation.

“As one of the Vice Presidents in the NBPA, we’ve discussed a range of these things, and I wish it was as easy as getting it tomorrow, but business takes a little bit of patience, and our W ladies have been patient long enough,” Irving said. “We’ve definitely gotta get something done, and I’m with them no matter how much it costs. I think we could all collectively come together and make something very doable happen, and we just want to have our ladies have peace of mind while they’re playing.”

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on January 20, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Overall, this is a tough situation given the fact that some owners want chartered flights, and others don’t. Those who don’t like the idea believe it would bankrupt their teams. Needless to say, it is a sticky situation.

Let us know what you think should happen, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

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Bryce James Impresses LeBron With Latest Dunk

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Bryce James has been doing some big things with Sierra Canyon this past season. He is currently in his sophomore year at the school, and many are impressed with his play. Although Bronny is getting most of the attention right now, there is no doubt that Bryce has been fun to watch.

Overall, Bryce has been seen as the better player for his age. Some believe Bryce could be a bigger star than Bronny, however, he is still too young to tell. At the end of the day, he is just a teenager who still needs to develop. Regardless, people are very excited about his future.

Bryce James #5 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Cleveland High School on November 19, 2022 in Reseda, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Bryce James Praised

Recently, Bryce was featured in a highlight reel from Slam. With Bryce’s minutes starting to increase, he has had more opportunities to put up highlights. In fact, LeBron posted the clips on his Instagram page, and you can see the teenager pulling off some dunks. For a Sophomore, this is incredibly impressive.

“Well Well Well! My Killa is coming for his too! Keep going Young King,” LeBron wrote on social media. While James has been focused on Bronny and his college decision, there is no doubt he still cares deeply about what Bryce is doing. In a few years from now, the legend could have two kids in the NBA. Overall, that would be extremely special.

For now, Bryce still has a very long way to go. With that being said, many scouts are already taking a look at the young star. He has received some college offers, and that interest will only increase over the coming years.

Let us know what you think of Bryce’s talents, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

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Shaq Roasted Over Rui Hachimura Admission

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Throughout his time on TNT, Shaq has had some pretty bad takes about players in the NBA. He and Charles Barkley have proven that they don’t watch basketball beyond the top teams. Furthermore, they only know the superstar players. If there is a role player on the Indiana Pacers who is making noise, you can bet Shaq does not know who they are.

Overall, this has proven to be a bad look for Inside The NBA. While the ratings are still good, some fans find it incredibly disrespectful to the players who put in so much work. However, Shaq continues to diss players, including Rui Hachimura.

“If you ain’t a top 10 player, I don’t know who you are… I’m not watching the Bullets or the Wizards,” Shaq said when reacting to the Lakers-Hachimura trade. This is a move that some believe can help the Lakers immensely. Although, it doesn’t feel like Shaq agrees as he acted as though Hachimura doesn’t even exist. Funny enough, Hachimura has his own sneaker colorways with Jordan Brand.

Shaq Takes Criticism

As a direct result of his words, many decided to levy some criticism at Shaq. As you will see, a lot of people took issue with the way that the NBA legend completely dismissed Hachimura. Overall, the comments were pretty harsh, albeit a potential wake up call to those on the TNT panel.

The average NBA fan can tell when someone is being a “casual.” Shaq’s comments are that of someone who doesn’t exactly know everything they are talking about. Subsequently, fans are disappointed, as they understand just how much Shaq gets paid to know ball.

In Hachimura’s first game with the Lakers, he scored 12 points and is setting himself up nicely for a solid role. Let us know what you think of this young player, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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LeBron James Jersey From 2013 Finals Sells For Ridiculous Price

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LeBron James has had a very historic NBA career. In 2023, LeBron is still in the league and still playing at an incredibly high level. However, fans still yearn for the days when he was competing for titles. One would just have to go back to his Heat days to experience it.

Overall, James played four seasons in Miami. During that time, he went to four Finals and won two titles. His second title came in 2013 when his Heat went on to defeat the San Antonio Spurs. It was a fantastic series that showcased LeBron’s immense talent.

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Basketball: NBA Finals: Miami Heat LeBron James (6) in action vs San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Game 7. Miami, FL 6/20/2013 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

LeBron Memorabilia Skyrockets

In case you haven’t noticed, LeBron memorabilia has been going for some insane prices lately. According to TMZ, a piece of history from the 2013 finals just sold for an obscene price through Sotheby’s. That piece of memorabilia just so happens to be a game-worn jersey from Game 7 of the championship-winning series.

This piece of history just sold for a whopping $3.7 million. Overall, this is a new record for any sort of LeBron jersey. A private collector ended up copping the jersey, and we can just imagine what this man’s credit score might be. At the end of the day, it must be nice to have that kind of money.

LeBron James of the Miami Heat reacts during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Arena June 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Heat won 95-88 to win the championship. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Subsequently, you can expect more jerseys like this to be sold off at auction. With collectors beginning to understand the treasures that they are sitting on, it’s hard not to part ways with some of this stuff.

Let us know what you think of the price, in the comments section down below.

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Kyle Kuzma Gaining Interest From These Three Teams

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When Kyle Kuzma was traded to the Washington Wizards, there was no guarantee that he would land on his feet. After all, his final season in Los Angeles was a difficult one. Overall, he had flashes of brilliance here and there. However, the team was treating him like a lower-tier option which led to some questionable play.

As a member of the Wizards, Kuzma has been simply incredible. His career has been rejuvenated, and he is on track to get a huge contract at the end of the season. The Wizards are reportedly interested in giving him that money, although there is a chance he goes somewhere else.

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards reacts after drawing a foul during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Kyle Kuzma At The Deadline

If Kuzma won’t sign with the Wizards, their best bet is to trade him right now. As you can imagine, there are quite a few teams out there who would love his services. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, one of those teams was the Los Angeles Lakers.

However, they have already acquired Rui Hachimura. That said, three other teams have emerged for Kuzma. Those squads are the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and the Phoenix Suns. All three of these teams could use upgrades, and Kuzma would certainly thrive in these situations.

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

If any team truly needs him right now, it would be the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic needs a lot of help, and having Kuzma would put them in a very nice position.

Let us know where you think Kuzma should be playing, in the comments down below. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the NBA.

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LeBron James Headlines NBA All-Star Starters, Fans React

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LeBron James is currently in his 20th season in the NBA, and somehow, he is still dominating. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is currently averaging 30 points per game, and he is just a few games away from the scoring record. Overall, it was inevitable that he would make another All-Star game.

This year, things are a bit different in terms of the format. Once again, there will be two captains. However, instead of drafting their teams a week before the game, they will do so just an hour before tip-off. The draft will be live, and we will get the reactions of the last pick.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

LeBron James Strikes Again

This year, the All-Star voting was weighted 50 percent by fans, 25 percent by players, and 25 percent by the media. After a long tally of votes, LeBron James was named captain of the West, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is the East captain.

Subsequently, it was revealed that the eight other starters are Nikola Jokic, Zion Williamson, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, and Donovan Mitchell. Soon, we will find out the reserves, which are based on the ranking of the coaches.

In the tweets down below, you can find reactions to the voting. As you can imagine, a lot of people took issue with the rankings of certain players. Mostly, people felt it was egregious that Kyrie Irving was ranked first amongst players and fans, but 4th in the media rank.

Of course, Irving has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, which likely led to the media voting being the way it is. Overall, he is still a starter, which is going to make fans very happy.

Let us know what you think of the All-Star starters, in the comments down below.

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