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The start of the 2021-2022 season is going to be huge for the NBA as it will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. As you can imagine, the league has a lot planned for this special celebration and you can most certainly expect some great shoes to come out of this. Of course, as basketball fans, you would probably expect some Air Jordan models, a few LeBron’s, and probably some other Nike Basketball shoes to get the “75th Anniversary” honors. While this can still be the case, it appears as though the Nike Dunk Low will be getting the call, as well.

In the images below courtesy of @pvasneakers and @zsneakerheadz, you can find a Dunk Low colorway that is modeled after a basketball. The toe box and side panels are white, all while the overlays are orange and black. This aesthetic is synonymous with basketball although if you are a fan of the Air Jordan 1, then you might see this as a bit of an homage to the infamous “Shattered Backboard” model.

This sneaker is set to drop in October, however, this release date is subject to change so be sure to keep it locked to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest news and updates from around the NBA and the sneaker world.

Traveling overseas can sometimes be incredibly risky depending on the mode of transportation. While taking flights is obviously the easier and most efficient way to travel overseas, it’s not always realistic and affordable for everyone to do so. Traveling across the ocean by boat is sometimes a cheaper option.

Unfortunately for one group of travelers, things went haywire. Authorities in Turks and Caicos discovered a drifting boat on the coast carrying 20 dead people, including two children on Thursday (June 24). They’re currently trying to piece together exactly what happened. 

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According to reports, fishermen spotted the boat drifting near Grand Turk last Thursday morning and immediately alerted the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. In a press release published Friday (June 28), law enforcement said that although the “deaths are unexplained, there is no indication of foul play.” 

“Work is now underway to establish their identity, the cause of death and the circumstances that led them to be found in the Turks and Caicos Islands waters,” the press release added.

Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting explained they believe the ship came from outside the Caribbean region, and neither the islands of Turks and Caicos nor its surrounding region was the intended destination. “My investigators are working to establish their identities and how they met their death. This work will take some time to complete,” he said. 

Botting added, “Whatever the circumstances, this is a tragic situation where many people have lost their lives, and the thoughts and prayers of the Force go out to those families who have lost a loved one. We will do all we can to identify them and contact their families.” 

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Notably, boats of migrants have been intercepted in the waters around the archipelago. About an hour after the press release published Friday, officers posted about a different interception of a boat with 43 Haitian migrants on board. 

Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this massive tragedy. 

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Trae Young has been the cornerstone of the Atlanta Hawks offense and while he is still young, he has shown tremendous leadership capabilities throughout the Hawks’ deep playoff run. Last night, they lost a heartbreaker to the Milwaukee Bucks and are now down 2-1 in the series. While they still have an opportunity to come back, it is going to be a lot harder now that Young is dealing with an injury.

After stepping on the foot of the referee last night, Young had to come out of the game and while he eventually returned, he was simply a shell of himself. Many were worried that this injury could affect him for the rest of the series, and as Shams Charania reported today, he could be out of the lineup entirely for Game 4. Young is now suffering from a bone bruise on his right foot and has officially been listed as “questionable.”

These types of injuries typically don’t hinder players from going out onto the court, especially when it comes to the playoffs. However, the injury could prove to give Young a hard time, especially as he looks to carry a team that has no chance without him. He’s a guy who needs a lot of minutes, and with an injured foot, it is going to be very hard.

Keep it locked to HNHH for more updates from around the NBA.

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The 2021 BET Awards took place on Sunday night (June 27) and was loaded with tons of iconic moments. The most talked-about moments from the night came from Lil Nas X’s daring Michael Jackson “Remember the Time” inspired performance of his hit “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and Zendaya’s legendary Beyoncé-influenced Versace red carpet look. 

The most memorable moment came from Cardi B’s surprise appearance during Migos’ performance of their collaboration “Type Sh*t.” Following months of keeping a low profile, the Grammy-winning artist revealed she was very pregnant with her second child with Offset. On Monday (June 28), she followed up the announcement with two more stunning portraits showing off her bump featuring her beau and Kulture. 

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“We listened to each other, communicated, prayed and then God blessed us and our family with another little blessing. Our home feels so blissful and very busy,” penned the “WAP” artist in the caption of one of the portraits featuring her and Offset. “But we are ready and so happy!! Thank you soo much everyone for the congrats and well wishes”

She shared a second shot of herself and Kulture, adding, “I just know these two will love each other soo much and argue soo much since they’re 3 years apart…just like me and Henny.” She continued, “But one thing for sure is they’ll have each other’s back like no one else ever will.” 

Cardi has yet to reveal how many months along she is or the gender of the incoming bundle of joy, but fans are guesstimating she’s around 6 months along. Check out the brand new shots below, which have both surpassed the 2 million likes threshold in the short amount the post has been up. 

Scottie Pippen has been making some questionable comments as of late and on Monday, he continued to stir the pot when it comes to his time with the Chicago Bulls. During an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Scottie claimed that Phil Jackson was a racist who would try to prop up white players over his black superstars. Pippen also had some harsh words for the likes of Michael Jordan, as he called the legendary six-time champion “selfish.”

“Yeah It was a big decision, but It was a selfish decision, but it was kind of who Michael Jordan was,” Pippen said about Michael’s decision to play baseball. “That was a guy who believed he can do anything on his own”

Pippen went on to talk about “The Last Dance” and how the entire documentary was just yet another move by Jordan to control his legacy. Pippen felt like Jordan was just trying to control narratives and that in the end, it was disrespectful to other members of the Bulls.

“You know all those cameras who was sitting in that huddle, who they was working for?” Pippen asked. “You know who Michael was speaking to, right? That was planned. That was speaking to the camera. That wasn’t speaking out of, what we’re gonna have to do, what the play is gonna be. That was speaking to the camera.”

Needless to say, Pippen has a lot to get off his chest and during this current media run, he’s making sure his message is heard.

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In just a few weeks, athletes from around the world will be headed to Tokyo to compete in the Olympic games. It’s always an incredible competition and we will surely some massive performances from the world’s brightest stars. As always, the United States is expected to do extremely well in numerous competitions. During the tournament, they will be wearing various branded undergarments and pajama suits, and as it turns out, they will all be coming from Kim Kardashian.

Today, Kim took to Twitter to announce that SKIMS would be designing the suits for the entire Olympic roster, regardless of sport. Kardashian was beaming with pride over the opportunity as she explained how the Olympics have always been a part of her life thanks to Caitlyn Jenner. She even posted some of the preliminary designs which are being shown off by the athletes themselves.

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“Ever since I was 10 years old, I’ve heard every single detail about the Olympics from my stepdad. As I would watch the athletes compete, I would grow to understand the dedication and honor being a part of the Olympics embodied. I traveled w my stepdad and family to all different cities for the Olympic trials, the Olympics and track meets of @caitlynjenner’s and at every stop I would buy an Olympic t-shirt as a souvenir,” Kim wrote. “When I received the call inviting Skims to be a part of @TeamUSA, every moment I’ve spent admiring the strength and energy of the Olympians from the sidelines came full circle. I am honored to announce that @skims is designing the official team USA undergarments, pajamas and lounge wear for the athletes this year in Tokyo and the same pieces will be available in a capsule collection at SKIMS.COM.”

This is a huge opportunity for Kardashian and her brand, and it just goes to show that in a few years’ time, Kardashian has turned SKIMS into a go-to brand that anyone can rely upon. Perhaps Kardashian will be able to turn this into a deal for the Winter Olympics, as well.