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James Harden Reportedly Interested In This Team

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James Harden is certainly one of the biggest names in the entire NBA. Although he may not be the player he used to be, he is still an effective playmaker. Overall, he did a solid job with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he has always struggled in the playoffs, and we saw that against the Celtics. Now, he is a free agent and most pundits out there believe he wants to leave Philadelphia. Simply put, playing for Doc Rivers is just not the move. Consequently, a lot of speculation is happening right now.

For the vast majority of the season, the consensus was that Harden would go to the Houston Rockets. Of course, he has a history with that team. Moreover, they have a young core and there would be few expectations to win. Additionally, the team now has Ime Udoka who is seen as a fantastic head coach. It is certainly an interesting place for him to go. However, now, a new team is joining the rumor mill. In fact, this is a team that will be desperate to add some depth to the roster.

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James Harden: The Decision

According to reporter Brian Geltzeiler, the Phoenix Suns are rumored to be on James Harden’s radar. Of course, the team has the talents of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Harden’s former teammate Chris Paul is in Phoenix as well, however, it has been reported that the Suns are looking to get rid of him. That said, perhaps James Harden would fit in well on the team. Meanwhile, there are also rumors that the Suns could be pursuing Kyrie Irving. Although this would end up being a mistake, most likely.

Either way, this should end up being a compelling free agency. If the Houston Rockets get the first pick and secure Victor Wembanyama, then perhaps James Harden will just go to Houston. At that point, the team will be a very attractive option. Let us know where you want to see Harden go, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from the sports world. We will always keep you informed.

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Lakers Vs. Nuggets: How To Watch

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Tonight is Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. Overall, this is a rematch of the Western Conference Finals from the 2020 bubble. Although the Lakers won that series, the Nuggets have been more consistent over the past few seasons. Moreover, the Nuggets were the best team in the regular season, which makes them favorites to win this series. Ultimately, Nikola Jokic was an MVP finalist, and he certainly poses a huge threat to the Lakers.

However, the Lakers have come back from a lot of adversity this season. At the All-Star break, they were 13th in the Western Conference. However, with new additions like D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and more, the team battled back. Subsequently, they knocked off the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as the Golden State Warriors. It has been an incredible run from the Lakers and it could very well define LeBron’s legacy. If he loses this series, it will be expected. But if he wins this series and then wins the title, then he will be seen as better than Jordan.

Lakers Vs. Nuggets Game 1

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Jamal Murray #27 of and Jeff Green #32 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on December 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Game 1 will not determine the rest of the series. Although, it has the potential to set the tone for this matchup. If the Lakers can steal Game 1, they take home court away from the Nuggets. That said, L.A. comes into this game as 5.5-point underdogs. This is a fair assessment, and we doubt any reasonable Laker fan would actually complain about this.

But how can you watch tonight’s game? Well, that is simple. Game 1 will begin at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. This translates to 5:30 PM Pacific Time. Moreover, the game is going to be live on ESPN. However, if you prefer to stream the game, you can try fubo. Let us know who you have taking this game, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the NBA.

Cam’ron Links Up With Suns Owner Mat Ishbia

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Cam’ron has been everywhere as it pertains to the sports world as of late. Overall, this is largely due to his relatively new shoe with Ma$e called It Is What It Is. So far, this show has been getting some incredible ratings on YouTube. Although he and Ma$e might not have all the correct stats in the world, they certainly have some hilarious takes. Watching their show is like talking about sports with your best friends. Consequently, fans find themselves relating to a lot of the takes. It’s been fun to watch the show grow from week to week, and Cam is ready to expand.

Moreover, Cam’ron and Ma$e have attended some basketball games as of late. For instance, they were at Game 4 of the Suns and Nuggets game last week. In the end, the Suns won that game. However, they went on to lose the next two games of the series. This subsequently eliminated them from the playoffs. Furthermore, the team immediately fired head coach Monty Williams, who will likely be going to a team like Toronto or maybe even Milwaukee. That said, Cam is now commenting on the firing.

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Cam’ron Delivers #BossTalk

He did this with a post on Instagram of himself standing next to new Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. “When you the owner, you can’t get fired,” Cam’ron explained. “Sorry Monte but #ItIsWhatItIs #BossTalk.” Needless to say, Cam isn’t feeling too remorseful about what happened to the Suns coach. Quite frankly, it isn’t Williams’ fault this team wasn’t good. They traded all of their depth to get Kevin Durant, and it didn’t pay off in the end. This has happened to plenty of good teams, and Williams will certainly bounce back.

As for Cam’ron, it is going to be fun to see if he goes to any other games throughout the NBA Playoffs. The Western Conference Finals start tonight as the Lakers are set to take on the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are the favorites in this series, however, the Lakers could very well end up taking this one. Let us know who you think is taking Game 1, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Stephen Jackson Calls Ja Morant A “Moron”

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Stephen Jackson is a former NBA player who went through a lot in his career. Although he made some mistakes, he was able to eventually redeem himself. Now, he offers advice to the young players in the NBA who may follow in his footsteps. Overall, this is a very noble goal, as he could very well prevent a player from making a life-altering mistake. Moreover, he is seen as an OG in NBA spaces, which gives him that much more authority when speaking on certain topics.

A few months ago, when Ja Morant got in trouble for toting a gun at a Colorado strip club, Stephen Jackson defended Morant. At the time, he noted that it was a mistake and that Ja can still get his head right. However, Ja ended up making the exact same mistake over the weekend. This led to criticism pointed in Jackson’s direction. That said, Jackson is owning up to his role in defending Morant. During an episode of the I Am Athlete podcast, Jackson was very blunt about Ja’s behavior.

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Stephen Jackson Speaks

“I was one guy that actually went to bat for him because I’ve been a guy who thrown a lot of money at a young age and made a mistake,” Jackson said. “… All the people like me that was taking up for him that said it was a mistake, (that) he’s a young kid, we can’t go to bat for him this time. This was the dumbest thing he could’ve done. This is a moron move. His parents should be embarrassed.” These are some very strong words. However, it aligns with how many throughout the NBA world are feeling right about now.

At the end of the day, Stephen Jackson is not responsible for what happened here. Although, you can tell just how much he cares about the young stars of the NBA, which is admirable. Hopefully, Ja Morant is able to get some help so he can fully focus on basketball, moving forward. Let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from around the sports world.

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Dwight Howard Invites Ja Morant To Come Play In Taiwan

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Dwight Howard has been having a lot of fun in Taiwan as of late. Overall, the former NBA star is putting up big numbers over there. Moreover, he is bringing a lot of fans into the seats. It is rare that the Taiwanese league gets that kind of star power. Although his first season in the league didn’t bode well in terms of wins and losses, it was still fun for him. He continues to recruit people to the Taoyuan Leopards, and it remains to be seen if any other NBA players will end up on the team.

Now, however, it seems as though Dwight Howard has set his sights on one of the best young stars in the NBA. Of course, we are talking about Ja Morant. Given his success, one might wonder why Morant would want to go to Taiwan. Well, the answer is actually simple. He may not have an NBA job in a couple of weeks from now. This is a direct consequence of his recent antics on Instagram Live, where he flashed a weapon. It was a dumb move, and he has been suspended indefinitely by the Memphis Grizzlies. Subsequently, Howard is taking advantage.

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Dwight Howard The Troll

“Aye Ja you gone get it right! I’m still with you if anyone else ain’t you could come out here to Taiwan if anything. Just leave it home, Dwight Howard wrote. Ultimately, this invitation will likely be declined with the quickness. That said, there is no telling what will happen to Ja Morant now. He has already been given a second chance. Moreover, there are rumblings around the league that he could be suspended between 60 and 82 games. That would completely obliterate the Grizzlies’ chances of being a playoff team.

Overall, this is just a bad situation for everyone involved. Although, Morant has no one to blame but himself at this point. He made a very bad choice, and the consequences will be striking down very soon. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Skip Bayless Describes LeBron James In One Word

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If you know Skip Bayless, then you understand that he is a bit of a LeBron hater. Although he doesn’t outright say the NBA star sucks, he still doesn’t think he is the GOAT. In fact, Bayless has LeBron at number 9 on his all-time players list. That is disturbingly low when you consider what LeBron has accomplished. However, it appears as though this ranking will not change. LeBron could subsequently go off and win three titles in a row, and for Bayless, it would not matter. Regardless, the agenda marches forward.

Overall, Skip Bayless never tires of talking about LeBron. From Undisputed to his new podcast, The Skip Bayless Show, Skip always has reason to discuss the Kid From Akron. Of course, a lot of this hinges on the fact that the Lakers are currently in the Western Conference Finals. If LeBron leads the team to a title this year, it will be a miracle. However, that isn’t forcing Skip to change his tone on the superstar. We know this thanks to the insane comments he made today on his podcast.

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Skip Bayless Is Not Flattering

We say “insane” simply because it is wild what Bayless answers to the above question. When asked one word to describe LeBron, he says “flawed.” Now, every player has flaws, but to immediately say that in relation to LeBron, is true hater stuff. Either way, Skip Bayless tries to plead his case by talking about all the times LeBron has fallen short. Ultimately, it is exactly what you would expect from Skip. Simply put, getting mad at this is like getting mad at a bear for defecating in the forest.

If LeBron and the Lakers do end up winning the title, then Skip Bayless will have to star re-thinking some things. Overall, he is a provocateur, and that is why he still talks like this. That said, there has to be something deep inside of him begging to just give LeBron his flowers one time. Let us know what you think of what Bayless said, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Paul George & DeMar DeRozan Decide If Bronny Is Better Than Some Players In The NBA

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Paul George and DeMar DeRozan are two players that have done a lot in the NBA. Although neither has won an NBA title, they are certainly respected by their peers. They are offensive stars and can turn it on at any time. Moreover, they have experience being the number one option on a team. That said, there are certainly allowed to offer commentary on who should or shouldn’t be in the NBA. In fact, George now has his own podcast called Podcast P with Paul George. Recently, DeRozan was a guest on that show.

In this latest episode, the two got to touch on a plethora of topics. However, there was one topic that will certainly make for some viral clips. If you remember, a few weeks ago, LeBron was off the Lobos and decided to tweet an interesting thought. Essentially, James believes his son Bronny is already better than a lot of players in the NBA. LeBron said this after watching a whole slate of NBA games. Consequently, fans offered their own reactions to these comments. Although, there wasn’t a single NBA player who dared touch this topic, until now.

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Paul George & DeMar DeRozan Get Honest

In the clip above, you can see Paul George and DeMar DeRozan ponder whether or not LeBron is right. Overall, they don’t actually answer this question directly. However, DeRozan was adamant that there are a lot of bad players in the NBA. For instance, he believes a lot of guys don’t actually care about the game. Furthermore, some are told they are good and then expect playing time, but never get it. With that being paid, both George and DeRozan aren’t outright dismissive of Bronny’s potential. Ultimately, it must be nice for LeBron to hear this.

Next year, Bronny will be taking his talents to USC. Subsequently, in the Spring of 2024, there is this sense that he will declare for the NBA Draft. From there, he will likely get to play with his father. This would be absolutely massive for the NBA. Although, we are still going to have to wait for this to come to fruition. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the NBA.

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Stephen A. Smith Gets Brutally Honest With Ja Morant

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Stephen A. Smith has never minced words in his entire life. Overall, he has no issues with letting a player know when they have messed up. Moreover, he will do it in a way that isn’t exactly kind or comforting. Simply put, Smith goes for the most entertaining option, without hesitation. Although some do not like this style, others absolutely love it. After all, Smith is the biggest personality at ESPN. He is keeping the lights on over there, and the network is appreciative of that. No matter what, he will always get ratings.

Of course, today was a big day for First Take and Stephen A. Overall, it was the first show back since Ja Morant got caught with a gun again on Instagram live. Subsequently, Morant has been indefinitely suspended from the team. Moreover, it remains to be seen how long this suspension will last. It could end up just being a few games, or it could be for almost half of a season. Regardless, this is a terrible look for Morant, who has already had these kinds of issues in the past.

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Stephen A. Reacts

On today’s episode of First Take, Smith was very adamant about Morant and his behavior. Ultimately, he finds it extremely shortsighted that Ja keeps doing this. Furthermore, he thinks that the Grizzlies star has completely tainted his reputation with these kinds of antics. “Ja Morant has been associated with guns more than he’s been associated with winning,” Stephen A. said bluntly. While this might be a brutally honest assessment, it is one that some believe Ja needs to hear. At the end of the day, if he keeps this stuff up, he could lose his career in the NBA.

No one knows what is going to happen next, however, whatever it is won’t be very good for Ja. He has gotten a second chance, and it has already been squandered. The Grizzlies and Adam Silver will not take that very lightly. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Kwame Brown Dubs Ja Morant “NBA Dumb Boy”

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Kwame Brown is someone who does not shy away from speaking on the topics of the day. Overall, Brown has found himself in beefs with the likes of Stephen A. Smith and even Gilbert Arenas. However, most of the time, it is just Brown defending himself from past slander. He is someone who does not appreciate dirt being thrown on his name. Consequently, we have gotten some very memorable social media posts from the former NBA star. Over the weekend, we got to see that all over again.

Ultimately, this is due to Ja Morant’s antics on Instagram Live. Unprompted, Morant toted a gun while listening to NBA YoungBoy. Of course, he had previously gotten in trouble for this months ago. However, he clearly has not learned his lesson. Subsequently, he could be hit with another suspension. In fact, this suspension would be a lot lengthier than the previous one. Moreover, there could be a whole bunch of endorsements that Ja would lose. Needless to say, this was a very bad move.

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Kwame Brown Had A Lot To Say

During the clip above, Kwame Brown spoke about just how badly Ja Morant is messing up right now. Overall, he believes the obsession with guns is just a terrible look. Moreover, he thinks Ja is working himself out of the league. This subsequently led to Brown calling Morant “NBA Dumb Boy” which is a wild insult. Although, you can’t say that Brown isn’t a creative person. Either way, it was a reality check for Ja Morant, who continues to make some grave mistakes early in his career. Whether or not he will redeem himself, still remains to be seen.

Overall, it is going to be very interesting to see what happens next to the Grizzlies star. After a disappointing season, the Grizz clearly needs to retool. Moreover, with Morant and his antics, it remains to be seen how much longer the franchise will put up with this. That said, it is very hard to get rid of the face of your franchise, who is putting people in the seats every single night. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the NBA.

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Julius Randle’s Wife Responds To Kenyon Martin

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Julius Randle and the New York Knicks are catching a lot of slander right now. Of course, this is due to their second-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat. Overall, fans would have liked to have seen better from Randle, especially in Game 6. Stephen A. Smith was so mad at Julius Randle that he begged for the man to be traded. However, it seems like the biggest Randle criticism is coming from Kenyon Martin. This came during an episode of Gilbert Arenas’ YouTube show, where Martin was upset about Randle’s post-game celebration after the fifth match in the Heat series.

Essentially, Julius Randle helped the Knicks win and then immediately went and kissed his wife Kendra. For some reason, Kenyon Martin was appalled by this. He claimed that his partner was the last thing he thought about during games. Moreover, he would rather be celebrating with his guys as opposed to his wife. Overall, it was an unnecessary rant as Julius Randle’s marriage really has nothing to do with anything. That said, Kendra opted to respond to the story on social media.

Julius Randle Supported By Wide Kendra

“Slow news day I guess. Both of us grew up in single parent homes. We never saw our dads respect our mothers. I’m so grateful my kids get to grow up watching their dad be the best father and husband,” Randle explained. “By the way that game was after a win. He would never be in the mood to kiss or even talk after a loss lol. But talk about real issues. Not a husband and father loving his family.” Clearly, Kendra and Julius Randle will continue this ritual, whether he is playing in New York or abroad.

Kenyon Martin’s Comments

These days, retired NBA stars are saying almost anything. There seem to be a ton of complains about the current NBA, and some of them are just too ridiculous to take seriously. Martin’s anger over Julius Randle and his wife kissing is just another example of this. Let us know your thoughts on this matter, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.