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Kevin Durant Traded To The Suns: Full Details

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Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the entire NBA. Back in 2019, he joined forces with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. Overall, this turned out to be a suspect decision as the Nets never had any real sustained success. They were never able to get past the second round of the playoffs, and there was always some sort of drama. Subsequently, Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks over the weekend. This just added fuel to the fire and made everything infinitely worse. It felt like there was truly no hope for the Nets and it led to conversations between KD and the team’s front office.

However, over the last few days, the Nets had been adamant about not trading Kevin Durant. After all, why would they? With KD, they still had a chance at making it to the postseason and doing some damage. Furthermore, he is under contract and the team is well within its rights to keep him. Well, with the trade deadline going down today, the Nets decided to change course in epic fashion. Yes, that’s right, they moved Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant To Phoenix

The Suns are under new ownership, and according to Adrian Wojnarowski, Matt Ishbia was pushing heavily for this move. Additionally, the Suns were willing to give up a whole bunch of assets. These assets include Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crwoder, four first-round picks, and a 2028 pick swap. Needless to say, the Nets are getting a massive haul for their superstar. Moreover, the Suns will also get TJ Warren which helps sweeten the deal a bit. Either way, this is a huge move for both sides, and this definitely makes the Suns the new favorites to win the Western Conference and even the NBA title.

There have been some massive moves in the NBA over the last 24 hours. For instance, Russell Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz. We will have more coverage on that soon, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from around the NBA. Lastly, let us know what you think of this blockbuster trade, in the comments down below.

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Kyle Kuzma Gaining Interest From These Three Teams

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When Kyle Kuzma was traded to the Washington Wizards, there was no guarantee that he would land on his feet. After all, his final season in Los Angeles was a difficult one. Overall, he had flashes of brilliance here and there. However, the team was treating him like a lower-tier option which led to some questionable play.

As a member of the Wizards, Kuzma has been simply incredible. His career has been rejuvenated, and he is on track to get a huge contract at the end of the season. The Wizards are reportedly interested in giving him that money, although there is a chance he goes somewhere else.

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards reacts after drawing a foul during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Kyle Kuzma At The Deadline

If Kuzma won’t sign with the Wizards, their best bet is to trade him right now. As you can imagine, there are quite a few teams out there who would love his services. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, one of those teams was the Los Angeles Lakers.

However, they have already acquired Rui Hachimura. That said, three other teams have emerged for Kuzma. Those squads are the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and the Phoenix Suns. All three of these teams could use upgrades, and Kuzma would certainly thrive in these situations.

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

If any team truly needs him right now, it would be the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic needs a lot of help, and having Kuzma would put them in a very nice position.

Let us know where you think Kuzma should be playing, in the comments down below. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the NBA.

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Devin Booker Out At Least Four Weeks Due To Groin Injury

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Devin Booker is off to yet another statistically impressive start to the 2022-23 campaign.

The Shooting Guard is averaging 27 points and nearly six assists while shooting 47.7% from the field this year. However, this is only over the course of the 29 games that he’s played.

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns adjusts his jersey during the second half of the NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicansat Footprint Center on December 17, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Earlier this season, the All-Star missed some time on the court due to hamstring and groin injuries. It now appears as though these injuries are causing issues for him again.

Booker made his return on Sunday (December 25), when Phoenix took on the Denver Nuggets. The game was one of the NBA’s five Christmas Day games this year. However, the Shooting Guard exited the game early after playing just four minutes of action and scoring two points.

On Wednesday (December 28), the Suns announced that the 26-year-old will be out for a minimum of four weeks. “INJURY UPDATE: Further evaluation has confirmed that Devin Booker has sustained a left groin strain,” reads the tweet from the organization. His re-evaluation will take place in four weeks.

In his last game before the initial injury, the world was witness to Booker dropping 58 points in the Suns’ 118-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He also hit six three-pointers, dished out five assists and collected five rebounds.

The Suns are currently fifth in the Western Conference, donning a record of 20-16.

In other news surrounding the Suns, their current owner, Robert Sarver is officially selling the team. After a lengthy investigation earlier this year, it was discovered that the businessman has a history of both sexist and racist behavior.

In September, the league announced Sarver’s one-year suspension from the Suns and Mercury organization, as well as a $10 million dollar fine. This all stems from multiple incidents of him using the n-word and making sexist comments to women in the workplace.

According to a tweet from ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski on December 20, the finalizing of the sale is underway. “Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia is finalizing a purchase of the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. The deal, expected to be completed in the near future, would end the tumultuous tenure of owner Robert Sarver,” reads the tweet from Woj.

Finally, how do you think the Suns will fare without Booker in the lineup for the next little while? Comment your thoughts down below. Make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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Robert Sarver Finds Buyer For The Phoenix Suns

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Robert Sarver was recently exposed for a history of racism and sexism. The Phoenix Suns owner had been part of a lengthy investigation, and the results were not good. Consequently, the league hit Sarver with a $10 million fine as well as a one-year suspension from his team’s games.

Immediately after these findings, players were asking the league why Sarver wasn’t asked to sell the team. Overall, there was this sense that the league wasn’t going as hard on Sarver as they did Donald Sterling. In the end, however, Sarver decided it would be best for him to sell the franchise.

Owner Robert Sarver stands with the Western Conference Championship trophy after the Suns beat the LA Clippers to win the series in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Suns beat the Clippers to advance to the NBA Finals. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Robert Sarver Finds His Guy

Over the last few months, there have been plenty of rumors as to who would be most interested in the team. Subsequently, names like Jeff Bezos and Shaq had been thrown around quite a bit. However, it seems like none of those people were ever really involved.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia is being granted the sale of the team. His net worth is currently over $5 billion, and it remains to be seen how much he bought the Suns for. Interestingly enough, Ishbia played for Michigan State as a walk-on and even won a National title with them over 20 years ago.

Overall, this will come as great news for the players who get to move on from Sarver’s tenure. He is someone who was hated by the league, and he was certainly hated by the players themselves.

Let us know what you think of this news, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Chris Paul’s Dirty Elbow To The Face Goes Viral

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Chris Paul is a player who has gotten a ton of criticism over the years. There are a lot of NBA fans out there who actually don’t care for him that much. This is because Paul has delivered some dirty plays. Additionally, he has a reputation for being a bit of a choker in the playoffs.

Subsequently, Paul has been public enemy number one in the NBA this season. The Suns are currently on a bad losing streak, and throughout this time, Paul has been up to his old dirty tricks. One could look at the way he played on Friday and Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans steals the ball from Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on December 09, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Chris Paul Vs. Jose Alvarado

On Friday, specifically, Paul was getting into it with Alvarado of the Pelicans. In the end, Alvarado got the best of Paul on two separate occasions as the Pelicans won both match-ups. However, it was the first game on Friday which seemingly led to a very dirty play from the veteran point guard.

As you can see in the clip below from yesterday, Paul was running side by side with Alvarado when he decided to throw up an elbow to the chin. It was a very subtle move, although it was a demonstration of how Paul has a reputation of dirty plays. Alvarado was clearly unimpressed by the move, and it led to a bit of a scrum after the final whistle on Friday.

Overall, this is a very bad look for Paul who is supposed to be a respected veteran and leader in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns are starting to build a nasty reputation, and NBA fans are sick of it. At this point, the majority of NBA fans are praying on their downfall.

You can check out the highlights from Sunday’s game below. Zion Williamson picked up 35 points in an overtime win.

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Matt Barnes Was Reportedly A Victim Of Robert Sarver’s Racism

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Robert Sarver is currently in the midst of selling the Phoenix Suns, and there is no doubt that the NBA is not sad to see him go. Just a few weeks ago, he was exposed for sexism and racism in the workplace, including using the N-word on more than one occasion. It is a horrible look for the Suns and the NBA, which is why Sarver is doing the right thing by selling his stake.

Much of Sarver’s racism was covert and done behind the scenes. With that being said, some of his racism has been relayed to those who were victims of it. One such person is none other than Matt Barnes, who spoke about Sarver while being interviewed by VladTV.

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As you can see in the video clip down below, Barnes was quite adamant that Sarver was always a bad guy. This is something Barnes had known for years and he had been telling everyone that this was the case. For the most part, Barnes wanted to keep it from the public as he had no hard evidence. Now, however, he feels vindicated in a sense as now the whole world knows about Sarver being a bad guy.

With Sarver out of the league, the NBA is a much better place. It is similar to when Donald Sterling was banned just eight years ago.

Hopefully, no more NBA franchises have to go through this.

Shaq Explains How Jeff Bezos Scared Him Into Not Bidding On The Suns

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Shaq is one of the richest men when it comes to retired NBA players. After retiring from the NBA, Shaq went on to participate in various business endeavors that have turned his net worth into upwards of $400 million. His wealth is truly impressive, and when you think about all of the commercials he does, it is easy to see how he ultimately arrived at that number.

These days, Shaq has been contemplating a purchase of the Phoenix Suns. They are currently up for sale and are worth $1.8 billion. On The Big Podcast with Shaq, the former Lakers superstar revealed he wanted to make a bid, but in the end, he chose not to because of Jeff Bezos. Bezos is looking to buy the team, and Shaq doesn’t want to mess with the richest man in the world.

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“I was open [to the idea of purchasing the team] until I saw the initials JB. Let me tell you something, you don’t mess with James Brown, you don’t mess with Jeff Bezos,” Shaq said. “When the boys come on stage, get your a** and go. So, Jeff said he wants it and a couple of other heavy hitters said they want it. I’m not even gonna put my name in the bucket on this one.”

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It would be great for the NBA if Shaq could own the team, but for now, he is simply going to hold off. As for Bezos, it still remains to be seen if he will get the team.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from the NBA.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Suns/Mercury Owner Robert Sarver To Sell Both Franchises

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NBA Suspends Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver from Organization Based on Violations of Workplace Standards

Owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury, Robert Sarver announced he’s started the process to sell both franchises. 

In a statement, Sarver said in “our unforgiving climate,” it’s clear that whatever good he could do in the future is outweighed by things he’s said in the past.  

This comes after Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA after an independent investigation into the Suns’ and Mercury’s workplace.  The investigation found he used racist language and conducted unequal treatment of female employees as well as harsh treatment of employees that was related to bullying.  

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he “fully supports the decision” by Sarver to sell both teams. “This is the right next step for the organization and community,” Silver said.

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Sarver said in the meantime, he’ll continue working on becoming a better person and helping his community in helpful ways.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Suns/Mercury Owner Robert Sarver Announces He’s Selling Both Teams

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Robert Sarver

Owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury, Robert Sarver announced he’s started the process to sell both franchises. 

In a statement, Sarver said in “our unforgiving climate,” it’s clear that whatever good he could do in the future is outweighed by things he’s said in the past.  

This comes after Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA after an independent investigation into the Suns’ and Mercury’s workplace.  The investigation found he used racist language and conducted unequal treatment of female employees as well as harsh treatment of employees that was related to bullying.  

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he “fully supports the decision” by Sarver to sell both teams. “This is the right next step for the organization and community,” Silver said.

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Sarver said in the meantime, he’ll continue working on becoming a better person and helping his community in helpful ways.

Continue the conversation on social media.

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SOURCE SPORTS: LeBron James Speaks Against NBA’s Handling of Robert Sarvar Punishment

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Earlier this week, the NBA suspended Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarvar from the organization for violations of workplace standards. On Wednesday, LeBron James stated he doesn’t think the league did enough.

Robert Sarver, the owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Pheonix Mercury, has been suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the league.

In an announcement on Tuesday, the NBA stated an investigation showed that Sarver used the N-word at least five times “when recounting the statements of others.”

In addition, Sarver was found to exhibit “instances of inequitable conduct toward female employees,” including “sex-related comments” and comments on their appearances.

The investigation is connected to an ESPN story published in November 2021 highlighting allegations of racism and misogyny.

Hopping online, LeBron James tweeted that he believes the NBA fumbled the decision.

“Read through the Sarver stories a few times now. I gotta be honest…Our league definitely got this wrong,” James wrote online. “I don’t need to explain why. Y’all read the stories and decide for yourself. I said it before and I’m gonna say it again, there is no place in this league for that kind of behavior.”

He added, “I love this league and I deeply respect our leadership. But this isn’t right. There is no place for misogyny, sexism, and racism in any work place. Don’t matter if you own the team or play for the team. We hold our league up as an example of our values and this aint it.” 

Sarver resisted the thought of a fine and suspension, despite New York-based law firm Wachtell Lipton finding Sarver “engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards, as reflected in team and league rules and policies.”

Despite his use of the n-word and “sex-related comments,” the NBA states, “the investigation made no finding that Mr. Sarver’s workplace misconduct was motivated by racial or gender-based animus.”

“While I disagree with some of the particulars of the NBA’s report, I would like to apologize for my words and actions that offended our employees,” Sarver said in a statement. “I take full responsibility for what I have done. I am sorry for causing this pain, and these errors in judgment are not consistent with my personal philosophy or my values.

“I accept the consequences of the NBA’s decision. This moment is an opportunity for me to demonstrate a capacity to learn and grow as we continue to build a working culture where every employee feels comfortable and valued.”

The Suns, as an organization, would release their own separate statement.

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