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Draymond Green To Return To Warriors’ Lineup On Monday: Report

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Draymond Green will reportedly be returning to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup on Monday night as the team takes on the Memphis Grizzlies on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The NBA suspended Green indefinitely, back in December after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic. He was cleared to return after 13 games but has missed an additional three while getting back into playing shape. He’s been weightlifting, practicing, and scrimmaging over the last week.

During his time away from the team, Green admitted that he considered retiring until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver convinced him overwise. “I told him, ‘Adam this is too much for me. … This is too much. It’s all becoming too much for me — and I’m going to retire,’” he recalled on his podcast. “And Adam said, ‘You’re making a very rash decision and I won’t let you do that.’”

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Draymond Green Watches The Warriors With His Teammates

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 13: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts with his teammates in the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Warriors Head Coach Steve Ker said that Green recognizes the importance of this moment in his career during an appearance on 95.7 The Game’s Willard and Dibs. “I think Draymond knows his career is on the line. It really is,” Kerr said, as caught by NBC Sports. “Based on what’s happened over the last year, based on the recent suspension, based on everything that’s gone on — I think he recognizes that it is different this time. This wasn’t a suspension for getting too many technicals. This wasn’t a suspension for one Flagrant foul. This was different. This really put him on notice. He’s put himself on notice. That’s what makes this different. And that’s why his response has to be what it’s got to be.”

In Green’s absence, the Warriors have posted an 8-8 record. For the season, they sit at 19-21, leaving them in 12th place in the Western Conference. Green is averaging 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. Be on the lookout for further updates on Draymond Green on HotNewHipHop.

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Detroit Pistons Finally Snap Historic Losing Streak

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The Detroit Pistons have finally won a game after losing a record-breaking 28 straight. They defeated the Toronto Raptors 129-127 after the team traded O.G. Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks earlier in the day. While they received RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in exchange, neither were ready to play in time for the game.

“I feel amazing,” Pistons star Cade Cunningham said after the win. “We just kept battling. It’s been a long stretch, all these losses, but I’m just happy to be part of a group of guys who don’t quit.” Cunningham finished with 30 points and 12 assists. His teammate, Jalen Duren, added on 18 points and 17 rebounds. “I’m just so happy we were able to get that,” Duren said as noted by ESPN. “We’ve been fighting hard for a couple of months to get one, and we’ve been through a lot of adversity.”

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Cade Cunningham & Jalen Duren Embrace After Snapping Losing Streak

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 30: Jalen Duren #0 and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons react to a 129-127 win over the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on December 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The win didn’t come easy for the Pistons. With less than six minutes remaining, Cunningham and Jaden Ivey nailed back-to-back three-pointers to extend the lead to 110-99. Toronto then made a push in the following minutes, narrowing the score to 126-122 with 17 seconds left, but Detroit held on. “I’ve been in a ton of locker rooms my whole life, but that’s a first for me,” Pistons coach Monty Williams said. “Guys were screaming. I was almost in tears. I’m just so happy for our guys and for everyone in the locker room.”

Cade Cunningham Discusses The Win

With the win, the Pistons are now 3-29 on the season, leaving them in last place in the Eastern Conference standings. Be on the lookout for further updates on the NBA season on HotNewHipHop.

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JJ Redick On Zion Williamson: “He’s Still Not In Shape”

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After a 133-89 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, everyone’s got something to say about Zion Williamson. Moreover, many folks within the basketball world, whether it’s fans, commentators, analysts, or fellow players, criticized his 13-point, 3-rebound performance. While these are never easy critiques to handle as a professional athlete, many of them come from a place of love, admiration, and hope. Everyone knows how good Zion is, especially former teammates like JJ Redick, who expressed his thoughts on the matter on Friday’s (December 8) edition of NBA Today. During his remarks, he expressed belief in the fact that the young North Carolina forward has always faced these issues, but expressed even more hope that he can overcome them.

“I was disappointed, and overall, I’ve been disappointed in Zion this season,” JJ Redick remarked. “We can certainly point to counting stats and say he’s having a fine season, but you can be in the building, you can watch on TV, you can be courtside and you can see he’s not in shape. He still isn’t in shape despite everything that he [went] through.

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JJ Redick Speaks On Zion Williamson: Watch

“Despite numerous conversations with legends of the game about being in shape,” JJ Redick continued. “[We call him] out on national television once or twice a year for this thing, this very thing. Earlier this season, he had a press conference where he was trying to buy into what the team wanted, and the reality is, Zion Williamson has not bought into his own career yet. And that is disappointing because as someone who’s a fan of his, a former teammate, a fellow Duke guy, I know— we all know— how great he can be.

“We’ve seen those flashes of greatness,” he concluded. “But to do that for an extended period of time, to reach his full potential— and really, RJ, that’s all we can ask for as players, whatever your potential is, to reach that— he’s never gonna get there if he doesn’t buy in to his own career.” For more news and the latest updates on Zion Williamson and JJ Redick, stay up to date on HNHH.

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LeBron James Finishes 20th Season With Staggering Stat Line

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LeBron James is in pursuit of his fifth NBA title as the playoffs are set to begin. But James’ regular season contributions can’t be forgotten. It was another memorable year for the kid from Akron. If he didn’t have to deal with injuries this season, it could have even been a bigger season for The King. James finished the year averaging 28 points, 8 rebounds, and nearly 7 assists. While those are numbers expected by someone like James. But it is not expected by someone finishing up his 20th year in the league.

LeBron’s 2022-23 campaign saw the future Hall-of-Famer earn his second-best scoring average in his time as a Laker. James has not averaged under 20 points in one season in his entire career. The level of play by James at this time of his career is another reminder of his greatness. However, James probably isn’t interested in all the personal accolades. Although he is now the leading scorer in NBA history. However, James has his sights set on making the improbable run to the NBA Finals.

LeBron James Continues His Run Of Greatness

The Lakers will begin their run of the NBA Playoffs by participating in the play-in tournament. The team will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game to decide on the seventh seed. The winner of the matchup will meet the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. While the losers will have one more chance at a playoff spot with the winner of the Pelicans and the Thunder. The Lakers seem to be hitting their stride, as the Timberwolves are in the thick of some serious team turmoil.

It’s not up for debate. LeBron James is one of the best players to ever play in the NBA. The GOAT debate will never end. However, if James isn’t in your debate, then no one will take it seriously. In a world that bases everything on championships, James has the rings and the stats to back it up. Do you believe LeBron can keep up this level of play until Bronny enters the league? Are the Lakers a serious threat to the NBA title? Give us your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest news regarding the NBA, stay locked in right here at HNHH.

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