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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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Gilbert Arenas Delivers Baffling Russell Westbrook Take

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Gilbert Arenas is someone who has always had some interesting opinions about the NBA and its various players. Overall, when he was playing the game, he was known for being an amazing scorer. Players throughout the league respected his game, and as a result, his opinions are also respected. However, sometimes he will come out and say something that is hard to agree with. After all, he is a former player which means sometimes, he is biased when speaking about guys in the league. Even if they have been playing poorly, it is hard for him to get down on them too much.

One player who Arenas has defended quite a bit is none other than Russell Westbrook. Although he has played poorly, many, including Arenas, think Russ still has a lot to give. After a trade to the Utah Jazz, Westbrook will subsequently be bought out and will likely sign with a new team. Among the teams expected to sign Westbrook is the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and Chicago Bulls.

Gilbert Arenas Speaks

In the most recent episode of his podcast, Arenas made some wild comments about Russ and just how much he means to the league. “This man alone changes who wins the championship this year,” Arenas said. Simply put, Arenas believes Russ can turn someone into a contender. Overall, it is very hard to see that happening. If that were actually true, then the Lakers would have been the ultimate contenders throughout the season. Instead, they were horrible and are still 13th in the Western Conference. Needless to say, fans aren’t so certain that Arenas is telling the truth here.

Either way, it will be interesting to see where Russ ends up. There are some good teams that could use a point guard now. The Clippers seem to be the best fit for Westbrook, although there is no guarantee that they pick him up. Hopefully, he can find a permanent home that truly appreciates what he brings to the table. Let us know what you think of Arenas and his take, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Adam Silver Gets Honest About Player Empowerment

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Adam Silver is one of the best commissioners in sports right now. Of all the professional sports leagues, there is no doubt that NBA players have the most freedom to do as they please. In fact, many would call this the “Player Empowerment Era.” Overall, this has led to players demanding trades and more often than not, getting what they desire. However, there have been drawbacks to this. Small market teams typically lose out, and there have been some obscene super teams to hit the scene.

Additionally, during the last trade deadline, players like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were traded. This ultimately changed the dynamic of the entire league, and the NBA wants to avoid situations like this. They understand how damaging it can be to a team when a player demands a trade. Subsequently, Silver spoke about this during an interview with ESPN. As you can see, he isn’t a fan of these trade requests.

Adam Silver Talks

NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

“Player trade demands are a bad thing,” Silver said. “We don’t want them to happen, and we’ve got to focus on that and make sure that everyone is honoring their agreements. You never want it to get to the point where a player’s literally demanding that he goes somewhere else. And so, you know, again, something we’re discussing in collective bargaining. There aren’t, again, any simple fixes here or else we would’ve done it.” At this point, it remains to be seen what Silver will do to correct this trend. Whether or not he can do anything, is yet to be determined.

For many NBA fans, this era of trade requests has been frustrating. If you are a Phoenix Suns fan, you love it. Although, if you are a fan of the Nets, then this is truly an awful trend. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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LeBron James Speaks Out On His Recent Injury

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LeBron James has had an emotional week if you want to put it lightly. Just last Tuesday, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for first all-time on the NBA scoring list. Overall, this is one of the best records in the entire history of the league. It is unfathomable to think that James could have ever broken this record. Moreover, LeBron still has a few great years left in him, which means it is likely that he runs up his numbers. If you are a basketball fan, you can’t help but be grateful for the greatness LeBron has provided over the years.

Since breaking the record, James has been out of the Lakers lineup with a bit of an injury. He has been dealing with soreness in his foot that has threatened to derail the Lakers’ season. Although, James was able to return on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Throughout that game, the Lakers looked like a complete team as James scored 21 points in an 18-point victory. Subsequently, James gave reporters some updates on his injury and how he will be moving forward.

LeBron Reacts

“Just knowing there was no structural damage. No stress reaction, no stress fracture, no bone chips, breaks, anything like that. It was just something that happened, just wear down. … I was able to not stress it as much because I was not able to play the last three games,” LeBron explained. “My ankle and my foot feels really good right now. So it’s a good start.” This should come as very good news to the Los Angeles Lakers. Without LeBron, they would ultimately have no chance of actually winning anything.

Heading into this last stretch of the season, the Lakers will likely need to win 67 percent of their games in order to make the play-in. Overall, this is a very difficult task when you consider how bad the team has been this year. However, with a new roster surrounding LeBron, everyone seems very motivated to make it happen. Let us know what you think of the Lakers’ chances, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Kevin Durant Looks Extremely Happy In Phoenix

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Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the entire NBA. Overall, he is someone who can be a game-changer every single night, and teams are aware of that. With Durant having issues in Brooklyn, it became clear that a ton of teams wanted to take advantage by going out and trying to secure a trade. In the end, it was the Phoenix Suns who came out on top thanks to a deal that sent a lot of players to Brooklyn. Subsequently, the Suns are seen as title favorites right now, and there is no doubt that KD is ready to get it started in his new home.

For now, however, KD will not be able to play for the Suns until after the All-Star break. This is due to the fact that he is currently nursing an injury. However, he will eventually be allowed to come back. Suns fans are eagerly waiting for that day to come, and so is Durant. Although he can’t play, he is still allowed to show up to the team’s games. For instance, last night, Durant made his very first appearance in Phoenix as a member of the Suns.

Kevin Durant Standing Ovation

As you can see in the tweet up above, Durant was hit with a massive standing ovation. Overall, Durant couldn’t have been happier as he let out a big smile while waving to the crowd. The Suns fanbase has been yearning for an NBA title. Consequently, it feels surreal that they have a player like Durant. While it still remains to be seen how Durant will play with his new team, there is no doubt that he will be beloved in the city.

If you are a Suns fan, you can’t help but be excited by the notion of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and KD on a court together. They are going to be tough to beat for a long time. That said, let us know what you think the Suns will accomplish this season, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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LeBron James Gets Some Good News

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LeBron James is easily one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. Just recently, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for first on the all-time scoring list. Overall, it was a truly incredible record to break, and it will probably be years before anyone else breaks it again. That said, it is clear that LeBron is one of the biggest legends in the history of the NBA. One can only hope that he has a solid end to his career. After all, it would be fitting for all of his accomplishments.

However, this season has been a bit of a struggle for James and the Lakers. On one hand, LeBron has been great individually. Although, the Lakers continue to struggle. Moreover, James has missed the last three games due to a lingering foot problem. This is one of those injuries that could very easily derail the Lakers’ season, and fans have been hoping that not to be the case.

LeBron Coming Back?

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks as he is honored in a ceremony as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points prior to the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Now, LeBron and the Lakers are actually getting some good news. While speaking to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, head coach Darvin Ham said it is very likely that LeBron will be playing tonight. The Lakers are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans, who are dealing with some injuries of their own. Overall, this will be a huge boost to the Lakers, especially since LeBron averages 30 points per game. Furthermore, it will be his first game with the new players on the Lakers, including D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley.

Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how the Lakers respond. They are in desperate need of a winning streak, especially with the All-Star breaking coming up. If they can’t get that done, then they can ultimately kiss this season goodbye. Let us know what you think of the Lakers, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Shaq Expresses Jealousy Over LeBron’s New Record

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Shaq is someone who has had some very strong opinions about the new generation of NBA stars. Even when it comes to LeBron, Shaq hasn’t always been super complimentary. Overall, this has led to some fans labeling O’Neal as a hater of sorts. However, his comments can be chalked up to the fact that he is a competitive person. Additionally, he played in a much tougher era, and that has ultimately clouded his judgment on what guys are doing today. No matter what though he is a legend and people look to him for his takes.

Over the weekend, Shaq got to host his massive Super Bowl party. While there, he had a whole lot of fun. Moreover, he then got to witness an incredible game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. In the end, the Chiefs won the game, much to the delight of the midwest. Meanwhile, the Eagles go home empty-handed much to the chagrin of their insane fanbase. No matter what, it was an amazing weekend.

Shaq Talks LeBron

Shaquille O’Neal as DJ Diesel performs at Shaq’s Fun House Big Game Weekend at Talking Stick Resort on February 10, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Extra TV was at the event and they got to speak with the former NBA superstar. When asked what he thought of LeBron’s latest record, Shaq had some very interesting thoughts. Essentially, he admires James for staying humble. This is mostly because Shaq wouldn’t be the same way. “It was a professional jealousy moment. If it was me, I would have been arrogant for 19 seconds,”Shaq said. “I know he is a humble kid, I know he is going to give the answer, ‘I don’t want to be involved in the debate of who the greatest,’ I am jealous of having the conversation… It is nice to be ‘Who’s the greatest? Him, or him?’ Everybody would love to be in that position.”

Overall, it is very clear that Shaq has a lot of respect for what LeBron has accomplished here. It will take decades for anyone to even come close to the record again. Hopefully, LeBron is able to at least enjoy the record for years to come. The only person in the league right now who could break it is Kevin Durant, and even then, it is unlikely that he does it.

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Patrick Beverley Has A Message For The Lakers

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Patrick Beverley is a player who has been through a lot in the NBA. He had to grind to get a roster spot at the beginning of his career, and since then, he has taken advantage of his opportunities. Overall, Pat Bev is seen as a player that you hate to play against but love to have on your team. He talks a whole lot of trash and is also wildly entertaining. Moreover, he is a good teammate who always defends his people, even if they had beef in the past.

At the beginning of the season, Beverley was able to secure a spot with the Los Angeles Lakers. Consequently, it was believed that the Lakers had made a huge upgrade to their defense. As the season began, however, it became clear that Beverley wasn’t providing the defense they thought he would. Subsequently, Beverley’s name was tossed around in various trade rumors. On Thursday, all of that chatter came to a head as Beverley was officially traded to the Orlando Magic for Mo Bamba.

Patrick Beverley Reacts

Now, it is being reported that the Magic want to buy out Beverley’s deal which would allow him to become a free agent. There is no telling where he will go, although today, he was more focused on crafting a message for the Lakers. As you can see in the tweet above, Beverley wanted to showcase his gratitude towards the franchise. “[Lakers], thanks for the Love,” Beverley wrote. “Was a pleasure 2 represent the Lakers in any type of Way. Thanks Rob, Thanks Coach Ham and Entire Lakers organization for everything. Finish Strong GANG.” It was a very nice message that showcases how much the opportunity meant to Pat Bev.

Overall, it remains to be seen where Beverley will go next. However, there are certainly going to be some teams out there who will want his veteran presence. Hopefully, he can get that figured out sooner rather than later. Let us know where you would like to see Pat Bev play, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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LeBron James Believes He Is The GOAT

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LeBron is just a game or two away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. Of course, this is a massive accomplishment, for numerous reasons. Overall, people felt like this was a record that would never be broken. However, James is just 36 points away from doing so. He could do it tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, although most believe it will be done on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. No matter what, it is going to be a truly one-of-a-kind accomplishment.

Subsequently, there are now all sorts of debates as to whether or not James can be considered as the GOAT of basketball. After all, he has won four NBA titles, is fourth in all-time assists, ninth in three-pointers made and will have the scoring title. Overall, one would assume this is enough to make you the GOAT. Although, most analysts and fans still believe that the crown goes to Michael Jordan. Ultimately, Jordan played fewer seasons and had a much better career scoring average. No matter what, it is very clear to everyone that these two are some of the best to ever do it.

LeBron Gives Himself Props

As for LeBron himself, it is clear that he thinks highly of what he has done. Since entering the league back in 2003, LeBron had made it clear that he wanted to be the best ever. According to Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register, he has achieved that status. One might find it strange to pronounce yourself the GOAT. However, LeBron has certainly earned the right to do it. “What I bring to the table as a basketball player…I feel like I’m the best basketball player that ever played the game,” LeBron said.

Of course, there are going to be a lot of people out there who straight-up disagree with his assessment of himself. Regardless, every player should believe they are the best ever. That mentality has ultimately gotten James to where he is now. Consequently, he is staring at the scoring record straight in the face. Hopefully, he can get it done this week so that we can see just how incredible the reactions will be. No matter what, it is well deserved.

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Ben Simmons Reportedly Has No Value Right Now

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Ben Simmons has been having a very difficult time with the Brooklyn Nets. Of course, he had his fair share of issues when it came to the Philadelphia 76ers. Subsequently, this led to a blockbuster trade including James Harden. So far, the Sixers have won that deal as Simmons has done close to nothing with Brooklyn. Overall, his offensive game is almost non-existent, and the team isn’t getting what they bargained for. He has one of the worst contracts in the entire league, and the Nets are simply fed up with what they’ve seen. Additionally, with Kyrie Irving gone, the Nets are now exceptionally depleted.

On Thursday, teams throughout the NBA will be scrambling to improve their teams. This is because it is the trade deadline. For many NBA fans, this is the best day of the regular season. Some big trades get made, and consequently, there is plenty to talk about. Although, for a team like the Nets, the trade deadline could be a make-or-break moment for them. They clearly need more talent to support Kevin Durant, and one would think Ben Simmons could be a trade piece.

Ben Simmons Regresses

However, you would be wrong about the above assumption. According to Bobby Marks on ESPN, Ben Simmons has virtually no trade value. There isn’t a single team that is interested in his contract. In fact, the Nets would have to include all sorts of draft picks to even make a Simmons trade feasible. Overall, this is quite embarrassing for Simmons, who was once thought to be a jump shot away from being LeBron James. In the NBA, you can go from hero to zero rather quickly, and no one has demonstrated that more than Ben Simmons.

With the trade deadline just a few days away, we are excited to see how everything is going to play out. The Nets may very well be the team to watch, especially if KD decides he wants out. Having said that, be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sports world. Additionally, let us know where you think Ben Simmons should go, in the comments down below.

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