Shannon Sharpe has been a huge critic of the Memphis Grizzlies this season. Overall, a lot of that has to do with the fact that the Grizzlies have been talking a big game all year long. However, they haven’t always been able to back up that talk. In fact, Sharpe got into an altercation with some Grizzlies players during a game against the Lakers. Subsequently, Shannon apologized and he has simply focused on providing analysis of the game. However, players like Ja Morant have made it difficult for Shannon to only talk about the on-court product.
In the last week or so, Morant has been wrapped up in numerous controversies. Firstly, he was accused of threatening a mall cop and threatening a teenager with a gun. Moreover, Morant flashed a gun on Instagram Live while at a strip club. This immediately led to an indefinite suspension that could very well spell the end of his season. Today, on Undisputed, Sharpe was tasked with speaking about the Ja situation. That is when he praised the Grizzlies star for apologizing. Although, he made sure to include a reality check for the burgeoning superstar.
“Ja was traveling down a road he didn’t need to be on. I’m glad it didn’t take something tragic or catastrophic for you to realize the error of your ways.” pic.twitter.com/lGxmPmGUfC
“Ja was traveling down a road he didn’t need to be on,” Shannon Sharpe said. “I’m glad it didn’t take something tragic or catastrophic for you to realize the error of your ways.” Following this statement, Sharpe went on to say that if you continue to flash guns on social media, people will want to test whether or not you’re about that life. He even likened it to people getting robbed after flashing their wealth. Overall, it is a very salient point that Morant should certainly keep in mind.
Ultimately, his behavior could lead him down a path of destruction. The NBA is trying to maintain its image, and the Grizzlies want to protect Ja from himself. Although it is a bad situation, it seems like it is being worked out. Hopefully, Morant is able to learn from this, and eventually move on. He is simply too talented of a player to be wasting his NBA opportunity in this way. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
Damian Lillard is one of the most respectable and honorable players in the entire NBA. Overall, he has been fantastic over this last decade. He is a huge reason why the Portland Trail Blazers are relevant, and his 71-point performance last week was simply incredible. Although he might not have a title to his name, he is certainly seen as one of the best guards to ever play the game. Except for maybe Steph Curry, he is definitely among the best point guards in the league right now.
However, his cache makes him susceptible to the misinformation train. Now that Ja Morant is in the news, plenty of blogs and parody accounts are trying to profit. That is exactly what happened this weekend as Buttcrack Sports made the claim that Lillard liked a tweet about Morant. The tweet in question claims that Lillard is from the “hood” but never acted as such. However, Morant is from the suburbs but tries to act hard. Liking this tweet would be quite out of character for Lillard, although outlets like No Jumper ultimately got duped.
Eventually, these reports were brought to Lillard’s attention. Although he wasn’t too pressed about all of it, he did clear things up to his fans. “Let em lie. Fuck I look like liking that. I don’t care who is and is not from the ‘trenches,’” he wrote. At the end of the day, Lillard is an honest player who has unquestionable morals. He has never tried to sneak diss other players, and that isn’t going to start now. Overall, he has respect for the guys he plays against on a nightly basis. Thankfully, he was given an opportunity to clear all of this up.
Twitter accounts like Buttcrack Sports and Ballsack Sports are funny, but too many people get duped by their misinformation. In fact, even Stephen A. Smith has regurgitated Ballsack Sports reports on First Take. Ultimately, it showcases how media literacy is at an all-time low, especially as it pertains to social media. Hopefully, people start to catch on to these trends and adjust accordingly. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.
Paul Pierce is someone who played for a very long time in the NBA. Overall, he got to see a lot during his time in the league. Furthermore, he saw plenty of players engage in off-court controversies that changed the course of their careers. Of course, we are starting to see that right now with none other than Ja Morant. Over the past week or so, Morant has been accused of pointing a gun at a teenager. Moreover, he was accused of threatening a mall cop. He even brandished a gun on Instagram Live while at a strip club.
Consequently, the Memphis Grizzlies have suspended Ja Morant indefinitely. At first, he was only going to miss two games. However, after talking with Morant, they decided to increase the punishment. All of this has led to a lot of discourse about Morant and his future in the league. There are a lot of people who feel as though Ja is being reckless, and is ruining his career. Paul Pierce, however, feels a different way. In his tweet below, Pierce recounts his own personal experience and how you never know what a player might be going through.
Paul Pierce Speaks
I don’t care what y’all say about Ja I carried a gun after I was stabbed y’all don’t know what he going thru everyone got something to say until u really know what’s really going on in someone life when u black and rich u a target period
“I don’t care what y’all say about Ja I carried a gun after I was stabbed y’all don’t know what he going thru everyone got something to say until u really know what’s really going on in someone life when u black and rich u a target period,” Pierce said. As Pierce explains, during his early years with the Celtics, he was attacked. This left him feeling vulnerable, and it led to him purchasing a weapon to defend himself. Although, there is a clear difference between self-defense and flashing weapons on your Instagram story.
Either way, Pierce does make a good point. There is no telling how Morant feels right now, and those around him are going to need to step in and help him. Regardless, this is a very distressing situation. You never want to see a player put themselves in a bad position like this. Hopefully, Morant is able to get it together, sooner rather than later.
LeBron James is one of the most famous athletes in the entire world. When an athlete is extremely famous, sometimes they fancy a bit of privacy. Overall, James is as private as one can be for an extraordinarily famous individual. However, from time to time, James likes to let us into his life and his subconscious. He will go on Twitter or Instagram and give us a glimpse of what is going on throughout his day-to-day. This is all very fun, and it has led to some pretty hilarious moments and even some revelations.
Subsequently, LeBron was feeling very forthcoming on Sunday morning. In the tweets down below, the Los Angeles Lakers star spoke about a dream he had involving Michael Jordan. Of course, this had fans in a tizzy due to the fact that James is neck and neck with MJ in the GOAT debate. Moreover, the dream had to do with Duke and North Carolina, which is an epic basketball rivalry.
LeBron And His Dreams
bathroom right before seeing the ending of the game. . Happens all the time. Never get to the end. Anyways felt real as hell. Lol. Gm everyone
“Just woke up from having a dream that MJ and I was shooting the sh*+ back and forth at the Men’s National Championship game between North Carolina/Duke! Great vibes and EPIC CLASSIC GAME!” LeBron wrote. “It was a tie game/94-94/5 secs left/NC with the ball. My ass would wake up to use the bathroom right before seeing the ending of the game. Happens all the time. Never get to the end. Anyways felt real as hell. Lol. Gm everyone.” The ending to this dream is truly unfortunate. I think I can speak for all of us when I say we have all had dreams that end before we wanted them to. You can never seem to get the dream back, and it is truly tragic.
James is probably dreaming about basketball right now because he can’t play it. He is currently dealing with an ankle injury that is keeping him out of the Lakers lineup. Although he could come back by playoff time, there is no guarantee that his team makes it that far. Either way, it is clear that ball is always deep in his subconscious. Let us know what you think about his dream, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.
Adele may have sung about her famous divorce on her latest album, 30, but she is happily dating Rich Paul. Rich Paul is a well-known sports agent who owns a successful agency that represents many NBA stars, including LeBron James. Forbes even called him one of the world’s most powerful sports agents. The two have been together for a while now and have been seen at high-profile events like the most recent Grammys. However, because the singer is such a private person, the world doesn’t really know much about Adele and Rich Paul’s relationship timeline. Nevertheless, despite the private nature of their relationship, there are significant Rich Paul and Adele marriage rumors.
Adele has even spoken in interviews recently and confessed that she would love to have more children. This, coupled with what seems to be a strong relationship between her and Rich Paul, makes many believe the current engagement rumors or that they may be secretly married. Of course, Adele has one son, Anglo, with her ex Simon Konecki. The pair finalized their divorce in 2021 after separating in 2019. Rich Paul has three kids.
Before dating Adele, sources say that Rich Paul had a close relationship with Jennifer Meyer. Jennifer is the ex-wife of Tobey Maguire. She is also the daughter of a former NBC Universal Vice Chairman. For the most part, much of Rich Paul’s personal life is unknown, but it seems it is a tad bit more public these days while still retaining privacy.
Here is Adele and Rich Paul’s relationship timeline.
Rumors began to swirl about Rich Paul and Adele dating after he dropped hints in an interview with The New Yorker. In the interview, he stated that he had been “hanging out” with a major pop star. He clarified that he was single, but many assumed he meant Adele by saying major pop star. The profile with The New Yorker took place in May of 2021. Just a couple of months later, Adele and Rich Paul were seen courtside at an NBA game. At that time, insiders told outlets that they were a couple.
Adele confirmed the dating rumors with Rich Paul via an Instagram post in September 2021. She posted pictures from a wedding they attended together and used a heart emoji in the caption. Besides becoming Instagram official, the couple also made several appearances together and appeared happy. The singer also spoke about the relationship with Rich Paul to Rolling Stone in November of that year. She called him “incredible” and “open-hearted.” She went on to say that this relationship was her easiest.
Their Relationship May Not Be Perfect
Adele and Rich Paul attend the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Despite seeming over the moon, there have been rumors that Adele and Rich Paul’s dating life has been far from perfect. Some have even called the relationship between the two “volatile.” According to sources, the two are “different” and experienced a rough patch in early 2022. These rumors really sped up because Adele postponed her Los Vegas residency. At that time, the insiders blamed the cancellation on the rough patch between the couple. There were numerous reports that Adele was not in a good space, and her friends were worried about the singer.
Now, not only is the rough patch in their dating life seemingly over, but Adele’s Los Vegas residency is in full swing. Unlike other singers with residencies, Adele only performs on the weekends. Her show has received rave reviews, and the singer looks happier. Perhaps the couple just needed time to adjust to being together with Adele in the public eye. Adele was on a break before releasing new music when they first got together. It should also be noted that they got together soon after she finalized her divorce, which means she may still have needed time.
Are They Engaged
Rich Paul and Adele attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Rumors about Rich Paul and Adele being married or engaged have been present since the world discovered they were together. However, the pair has sparked even more discussions recently. This is because Adele has been spotted wearing a new piece of jewelry on her wedding ring finger. The first sighting of the ring was at the 2022 Brit Awards. After that, she appeared on the Graham Norton Show. When asked about being engaged to Rich Paul, Adele said, “If I was, would I ever tell anyone if I was or wasn’t?” More recently, an insider has said Adele and Rich Paul plan to marry sometime this summer.
Only time will tell if Rich Paul and Adele will soon marry or are already married. However, it is apparent that although they have reportedly struggled, the two are happy together. Some may say it’s too soon to get married after her divorce, but Adele and Rich Paul are both adults with their own lives, which means they know what’s best.
Kevin Durant is currently in Phoenix right now as he looks to play his first game with the Phoenix Suns. At this point, there is no denying that the Suns are title contenders. Overall, they boast the talents of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and then KD. Although time will tell whether or not this is a winning combination, it is currently looking very good. Fans seem confident that this roster can win it all, and barring injuries, they are definitely favorites to win it all. Hopefully, KD can deliver.
Phoenix basketball as a whole is in very good hands. This is because it was announced last week that Brittney Griner would be returning to the Phoenix Mercury this season. Over the last year or so, Griner has been through a lot of personal hardship. However, she wants to be back on the floor, and as a result, the Mercury are being seen as potential champions. After all, she has already won with them in the past. Needless to say, it should be a whole lot of fun.
As a member of the Mercury, Griner gets to practice at the same facility as the Suns. This subsequently led to a reunion between KD and BG. In the video posted above, you can see Durant and Griner hugging it out on the court. Griner was in the midst of a training session, and Durant wanted to pay her a visit. It was a very heartwarming moment that the Mercury social media team captioned “All love between BG x KD. It’s a new dawn in the desert.” If you live in Phoenix and love basketball, then you are living through a fantastic era.
Hopefully, both Griner and KD are able to deliver on what fans are expecting. In fact, we could very well see the Suns and Mercury win a title in the same year. Overall, that would be truly special, especially when you consider the entire context of Griner and Durant’s careers. Be sure to keep it locked to HNHH as we will continue to bring you the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
Ja Morant is currently facing some massive allegations from a 17-year-old. As we reported back in January, Morant was sued by a teenager who claims he was beaten up at Morant’s home. Overall, there was very little known about the alleged altercation. In court documents, it was said that Morant punched the teenager in the face. This happened after the teen threw a ball at Morant during a pick-up game. Although the teen claims it was just a pass, Morant reportedly got upset and started beating up the 17-year-old. Subsequently, Morant’s brother allegedly got involved and started beating him while on the ground.
However, Morant was interviewed by police where he revealed that he felt like the teen was threatening him. He said that his accuser threw the ball aggressively and then tried to square up. Moreover, Ja said that the teen told him that he would “light this house up.” This had Morant’s family feeling as though things could escalate in a horrific fashion. Despite all of these accounts, Morant is still being hit with some shocking allegations. According to Molly Hensley-Clancy of The Washington Post, the anonymous teenager accused Morant of threatening him with a gun.
Ja Morant Accusations
The teenage boy told police that after Morant punched him, the NBA star emerged from his house with a gun in the waistband of his pants, according to police interviews obtained by The Post that not been previously reportedhttps://t.co/UBNyq3J5FB
“The teenage boy told police that after Morant punched him, the NBA star emerged from his house with a gun in the waistband of his pants, according to police interviews obtained by The Post that not been previously reported,” Hensley-Clancy wrote. No matter how you swing it, these are very damaging allegations against the Grizzlies superstar. Additionally, he is accused of threatening a mall security guard. Morant had previously been implicated in an altercation involving the Pacers and some members of his entourage. Needless to say, none of this is a good look for the young star.
Morant has yet to comment on these recent allegations, although we’re sure there are plenty of legal implications at play here. This is a developing story with plenty of moving parts. That said, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments down below.
If you know LeBron James, you know that he loves his video games. Overall, he is a huge Madden gamer who loves engaging in tournaments from time to time. Moreover, he has frequently been filmed enjoying some games of Madden in the comfort of his own home. He just loves the feeling of video gaming, and that makes him the perfect person for PlayStation to collaborate with. While this might be an ultra-specific observation, it is mostly because PlayStation and James are, indeed, set to collaborate.
According to TMZ, LeBron and PlayStation are coming through with a unique controller and console cover. Both of these items will drop later this year, and overall, PlayStation could not be more excited. “We couldn’t have asked for a more ideal partner to be the first-ever collaborator to design limited-edition PlayStation products,” PlayStation’s SVP and Head of Global Marketing Eric Lempel said. “It was great to see LeBron’s vision for the design come to life and showcase his passions for gaming and community. We hope PlayStation fans will love this design as much as we enjoyed helping create it.”
In the video up above and the image below, you can see what this cover and controller will look like. Overall, they both have a black base. Moreover, they are covered in colorful crowns that represent James’ iconic logo. Lastly, the phrase “Nothing is Given, Everything is Earned” is written on both the controller and the cover. While taking to Instagram, LeBron revealed just how much fun he had designing these. “These words inspire me and my I Promise students and I hope do the same for gamers all over,” LeBron said. “Still crazy to think a kid from Akron who grew up playing games is getting to create something like this!”
Fans of LeBron are certainly going to appreciate this latest activation. For now, however, little is still known about the release of these items. Hopefully, new information will be revealed sooner rather than later. Let us know what you think of this console cover and controller, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the entire NBA right now. Overall, he has won two-straight MVP awards and he is looking to get a third. In the eyes of many, he is the best player in the NBA. Although, there are a lot of people who are still skeptical of his talents. At the end of the day, he has not experienced a ton of playoff success. However, he has a chance to change that this year as the Nuggets are currently first in the Western Conference. They will be in tough against the Suns, although they have a great chance to surprise some people.
At this stage of his career, Jokic has proven to be a triple-double machine. He is great at making passes and facilitating so that his teammates get good shots. Unfortunately, his ability to rack up stats has led to some pretty ridiculous criticism from Kendrick Perkins. A few days ago on First Take, Perkins made the outrageous claim that Jokic was purposely stat-padding. Overall, fans could not believe this assertion. Even Stephen A. Smith was flabbergasted, as was JJ Redick who recently got to respond to Perk.
Nikola Jokic Has Jokes
Reporter: “What does 100 triple-doubles mean to you?”
Nikola Jokic: “When you’re stat padding it’s easy, you know.”
Last night, the Nuggets won another game and Jokic captured yet another triple-double. Interestingly enough, this was the 100th triple-double of Jokic’s career. According to Clutch Points, a reporter decided to ask Jokic about his latest achievement. However, instead of giving a real answer, Nikola Jokic made sure to rub it in the face of Kendrick Perkins. “When you’re stat padding it’s easy, you know,” Jokic said. Clearly, the Nuggets center pays attention to what is being said about him.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how Jokic closes out the year. His Nuggets are going to try and sure up that number one seed, while he looks to get another MVP award. However, if he wins his third MVP and the Nuggets don’t get to the Finals, it is going to look a bit funny in the light. Let us know what you think of Jokic’s response to Perkins, in the comments section down below.
Over the years, Shaq has been one of the most critical voices on Inside The NBA. The TNT broadcast has always been known for being hilarious. However, when it comes to serious commentary on today’s game, Shaq and Charles Barkley are hyper-critical. Moreover, sometimes it feels like they are being straight-up unfair to certain teams and players. One would just have to watch Barkley talk about Kevin Durant to understand what we mean. Not to mention, Shaq’s recent comments about Rui Hachimura are an indictment of his knowledge of the game.
That said, one area in which O’Neal has been largely correct is none other than the Los Angeles Clippers. Overall, the Clippers are trying to win a championship with their dynamic duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, injuries have prevented them from getting that done. Furthermore, they just brought in Russell Westbrook, and since his acquisition, the Clippers have lost three-straight games. This is not good at all, and there is this sense that the Clippers will not be able to make a deep playoff run. As it turns out, Shaq is one of the pundits feeling that way.
Shaq Talks Clippers
“When you’re the one-two punch..you have to play extraordinary, you have to play magnificent, and you have to play legendary.” @SHAQ‘s expectations of the Clipper’s duo of Kawhi and PG pic.twitter.com/GxOchjSQUD
In the clip above, Shaq can be heard explaining what it will take for the Clippers to go far. Overall, he thinks it will all hinge on George and Leonard. He needs to see more from them, otherwise, they are likely to be a first or second-round out. “When you’re the one-two punch..you have to play extraordinary, you have to play magnificent, and you have to play legendary,” Shaq said. As far as Shaq hot takes are concerned, this one is actually pretty fair and reasonable.
The Clippers were a team constructed to win a championship. Leonard hand-picked George to be his teammate, however, it hasn’t gone as planned. This could be one of their last chances to get a title together, and if they don’t do it, then the experiment will be considered a colossal failure. Give us your thoughts on the Clippers’ title chances, down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
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. Happens all the time. Never get to the end. Anyways felt real as hell. Lol. Gm everyone 
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