LeBron James is not a fan of the new NBA All-Star Game format. But he also noticed the amount of 3s being shot, citing it as an issue.
When asked about the format, James said, “It’s not just the All-Star Game. It’s our game in general. There’s a lot of f—ing 3s being shot. So it’s a bigger conversation than just the All-Star Game.” Analyzing last year, James said, “Something had to change.”
Adding, “It’s different. Obviously anytime you make some type of change it’s going to be some buck back. I don’t know. I mean, I have my ideas of what could possibly work. … You got to do something. Obviously, the last couple of years have not been a great All-Star Game that Sunday night.”
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke to the media and offered his opinion on current play, stating, “I would not reduce it to a so-called 3-point shooting issue. I think we look more holistically at the skill level on the floor, the diversity of the offense, the fan reception to the game, all of the above.”
The NBA and NBPA have unveiled a revamped format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on February 16 in San Francisco. This year’s event will introduce a mini-tournament structure, with four teams competing in three games.
Three teams will consist of NBA All-Star selections, while the fourth will be the Castrol Rising Stars champion. Semifinal matchups will determine the finalists, and winners will advance to the championship. Each game will end when a team reaches or surpasses 40 points.
Teams, each with eight players, will be named after TNT analysts. Honorary GMs Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith will draft from the 24 NBA All-Stars on February 6, while Candace Parker will manage the Rising Stars champion squad.
NBA All-Star Voting is underway
NBA AND NBPA ANNOUNCE NEW FORMAT FOR 2025 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
• Mini-Tournament Features Four Teams and Three Games
• Three Teams of NBA All-Star Selections Joined by Castrol Rising Stars Champion
The NBA and NBPA have unveiled a revamped format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place on February 16 in San Francisco. This year’s event will introduce a mini-tournament structure, with four teams competing in three games.
Three teams will consist of NBA All-Star selections, while the fourth will be the Castrol Rising Stars champion. Semifinal matchups will determine the finalists, and winners will advance to the championship. Each game will end when a team reaches or surpasses 40 points.
Teams, each with eight players, will be named after TNT analysts. Honorary GMs Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith will draft from the 24 NBA All-Stars on February 6, while Candace Parker will manage the Rising Stars champion squad.
NBA All-Star Voting tips off Thursday.
NBA AND NBPA ANNOUNCE NEW FORMAT FOR 2025 NBA ALL-STAR GAME
• Mini-Tournament Features Four Teams and Three Games
• Three Teams of NBA All-Star Selections Joined by Castrol Rising Stars Champion
49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot during a robbery attempt in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon. San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Pearsall’s teammate, Deebo Samuel, also noted on the platform that the 23-year-old is doing “good” at this point in time.
“This afternoon, there was an attempted robbery in Union Square involving San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and he was shot,” Breed wrote. “SFPD was on scene immediately and an arrest of the shooter was made. My thoughts are with Ricky and his family at this time. We will provide more updates, including on his condition, as I receive them. I’m currently at San Francisco General Hospital. We will be providing updates to the media shortly.” The 49ers also put out a statement sharing their thoughts and prayers for Pearsall and his family on social media.
Ricky Pearsall Practices During 49ers’ Training Camp
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JULY 29: Ricky Pearsall #14 of the San Francisco 49ers works out during training camp at SAP Performance Facility on July 29, 2024, in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
According to ESPN, the San Francisco Police Department says Pearsall was involved in a physical altercation with the suspect and it resulted in both of them getting injured. They were transported to San Francisco General Hospital. “Thankfully, our hard-working officers made a swift arrest in this case and we will do everything within our power to ensure justice is served,” Police Chief William Scott said in a statement. Pearsall had been signing autographs at an event center nearby earlier in the day.
London Breed Speaks On Ricky Pearsall
The 49ers selected Pearsall with the 31st pick in the NFL Draft back in April. He played his college football for the University of Florida. Check out Breed’s latest posts about the receiver below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ricky Pearsall on HotNewHipHop.
I’m currently at San Francisco General Hospital. We will be providing updates to the media shortly.
The key moment for the 49ers was a long pass from Brock Purdy, deflecting off the facemask of a Lions defender, and falling into the hands of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. That play resulted in a touchdown between the two Niners and invigorated Levi Stadium with energy.
“I was surprised,” Aiyuk said. “I felt the look before, pre-snap, and that I had a chance to get the ball, but he just stayed on top. I don’t even know.”
Purdy threw for 267 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Niners running back Christian McCraffrey ran for 90 yards on 20 touches. He also had two touchdowns.
The Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, faced criticism during and after the game for decisions made when facing fourth down, going for it twice instead of taking field goals for a chance of points. In the first half, the Lions were getting whatever they wanted on offense, but the momentum flipped and the gambles became turnover on downs that cost the team.
The Niners will now face Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs on Super Bowl Sunday.
The NFC Championship game is set. The San Francisco 49ers are set to host the Detroit Lions next Sunday.
The Lions are headed to their first NFC title game since 1991, following a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions were led by Jared Goff, who completed 30 of 43 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Lions head coach Dan Campbell highlighted arriving with the “big boys.”
“I envisioned that we would have a chance to compete with the big boys, and that’s where we’re at,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said. “All you’ve got to do is get in. It’s about placing yourself in the very best position to where you can move. … Here we are. Now, we get a chance to go to San Francisco. We know what kind of team that is, but we’re in a great position. We’ve got a great opportunity.”
The Bucs put up a admirable fight, led by Baker Mayfield’s 349 yards passing. Unfortunately, his two interceptions, one sealing the game for the Lions, were too much for the team to overcome. The Bucs now enter the offseason with numerous questions about their future as Mayfield, No. 1 receiver Mike Evans, and more key players are free agents.
Meeting the Lions in the title game will be the juggernaut Niners, who squeaked out a win against the frisky Green Bay Packers on Saturday. The final score was 24-21.
Much like the Lions-Bucs game, the Packers ended their season with a game losing interception from Jordan Love, picked off by Dre Greenlaw.
The Niners will enter the game hobbled as star receiver Deebo Samuel’s status is uncertain following a shoulder injury.
Notable in the game, was the coming of age moment from quarterback Brock Purdy, silencing doubters about his ability and leading a game-winning touchdown drive. Purdy led the offensive 69 yards down the field over 12 plays. Purdy went 23 for 39 with 252 yards and one touchdown.
“It’s like, we had what we wanted right in front of us, so you have to clean the slate, you have to have a clean mind, and not try to force anything, take what the defense gives you, and find a way,” Purdy said.
“Brock, he made some big plays in this game. Missed a couple, but leading us down on our last drive and getting the win, that’s all I can ask for,” head coach Mike Shanahan said.
The 49ers and Lions will battle in the conference championship on Sunday at 6:30 EST on FOX.
Drake and 21 S*vage’s “It’s All A Blur” tour has had plenty of show-stopping moments, viral antics, and surprises at each stop. However, the trek isn’t keeping all of its most special moments restricted to what happens once you walk into the venue. Moreover, a group of fans were waiting deep into the night and almost into the next morning on Friday (August 18) to get wristbands for Saturday’s San Francisco show. Said bands grant access to a special standing area. Thanks to new social media clips from this incredibly lucky group, we now see how much the 6 God appreciates their support.
Furthermore, Drake emerged from a black SUV to say hi to these folks, who all expressed shock and awe. They took pictures together and even got into some friendly banter after overcoming the sheer surprise. In fact, the OVO mogul remarked that he lost his voice, but promised it would be back by the time the show started. “You better have it for tomorrow,” a fan told him, and he assured her that he would with a hug.
What’s more is that this priceless interactions for the lucky crew may have found inspiration in another fan’s chronicles of waiting in line overnight. One user posted a video narrating how she slept over on a curb for about 12 hours just to be the first one to get the special wristbands. Not only that, but none other than Drake saw the video and reposted it on his Instagram with a special message. “Babe you can’t tell me what we had was love when this type of love exists in my life,” the 36-year-old wrote.
Meanwhile, there’s obviously no shortage of Drizzy and Slaughter Gang die-hards and casuals alike who experienced this. However, not everyone can be so lucky, but plenty of people still got to see one of the best and most hyped shows of the year. We’ll see what else this duo brings us on the road, and we’re sure it’ll be something that fans appreciate. Still, it’s nothing compared to the gratitude that the artists have for those uplifting them. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Drake.
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, will serve as the host site of Super Bowl 60.
According to ESPN, the location will be awarded at the spring owners meeting in Minneapolis next week. The decision would officially lock in a location for Super Bowl 60.
“If the Bay Area has the opportunity, we would be honored to host Super Bowl LX,” 49ers president Al Guido said in a statement.
This would bring the Super Bowl back to Levi’s Stadium for the first time since Super Bowl 50. It would also be the third time the Super Bowl would be played in the Bay Area, as Super Bowl XIX was played at Stanford Stadium in 1985.
Bob Lee founded CashApp while affiliated with Square (Block) as Chief Technology Officer. Lee had previously worked as a Google Engineer before joining Square to develop the Android app, originally “Square Cash.” Further irradiating his dossier is the fact that he helped WHO develop its app during the Covid-19 pandemic. He did awesome things in his lifetime, so his death aroused agonizing curiosity. What killed Lee was the very fear he had just escaped. He had relocated to Miami based on the increased crime and was only visiting San Francisco when someone stabbed him.
A surveillance video displayed bits of his pre-death struggle. The incident occurred early morning in the San Francisco’s Rincon Hill neighborhood. Following the stabbing, Lee was walking, injured, and bleeding along the street. The footage also showed him seeking help from a Toyota Camry owner by showing him his stab wounds. The person behind the wheel wasn’t helpful, leaving Lee to bleed out in the street.
Reports also revealed that Lee called 911 at 2:34 a.m. screaming, “Help, someone stabbed me!” In a police scanner audio, a dispatcher alerted responding officers, quoting Lee’s SOS. “He’s bleeding out,” she added. Upon arrival, the police found him in excruciating pain, suffering from two fatal wounds to the chest. They rushed him to San Francisco General Hospital, where he sadly passed away.
There are many questions flooding people’s minds about this unfortunate occurrence. People have expressed their condolences despite being paper-blank about the stabbing itself. Josh Goldbard, CEO of MobileCoin, highlighted his memory of Lee while confirming his death. He described him as a “dynamo,” “a force of nature,” and “the genuine article.” Rick Lee, the bereaved father, equally put out his brief eulogy, referring to his son as his “best friend.”
He wrote on Facebook: “Bob would give you the shirt off his back.” He recounted his late son’s touching worldview as adhering to a “strict no-judgment philosophy.” There’s no denying it: Bob Lee was a kind genius. Everyone who knew him personally acknowledged that, emphatically.
Bob Lee Gone: More Reactions
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 7: Flowers and cards left as people paying tribute to Bob Lee near the Portside apartment building in San Francisco, California, United States on April 7, 2023. Bob Lee, the American technology entrepreneur who cofounded Cash App, the mobile payment service provider, was stabbed to death in the US city of San Francisco on Wednesday. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
San Francisco Mayor, London Breed, has referred to the painful death as a “horrible tragedy.” She also promised more details from the police following a thorough investigation. Not all could have been as close to the deceased as his father, but he certainly crossed note-worthy paths. “It’s so hard to believe he is gone,” Figma CEO Dylan Field tweeted. He recollected his sweet experience meeting Lee in 2006.
MMA fighter Jake Shields also called Bob Lee a “loyal friend” in a tweet that captured Elon Musk’s attention. “Many people I know have been severely assaulted,” Musk lamented. He went on to qualify crime in San Francisco as “horrific,” further tagging Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney. Musk’s comment is congruous with sparked concerns about safety in the Bay Area.
Block phenom, Jack Dorsey, posted on Nostr: “Bob was instrumental to Square and Cash App,” bemoaning the “heartbreaking” death. On the more formal side of the ongoing sympathy, the SFPD chief has remarked on current investigations. He told CBS News that it was too early to determine whether it was a targeted or random attack accurately. He also indicated he was withholding some information due to ethical caution. He was confident his officers would come through on their assurance to solve the homicide.
What Does This Mean For FinTech?
If you become mayor, my companies will double their investment in San Francisco.
Such an incredible city has been used & abused by management for too long!
The tragic death of Bob Lee has gone beyond further exposing San Francisco’s crime surge. It has put MobileCoin Inc. in the spotlight. Before the news, the Frisco-based startup was relatively unknown. The last thing MobileCoin needed was sudden attention in addition to mourning one of its best brains. Undoubtedly, the tech world as a universal set is united in grief. We should, however, be concerned about the subsequent stand of the private-crypto trend. Will Bob Lee’s successor be able to follow in his mature and anodyne footsteps? We might not know it yet, but the deceased tech giant could have been FinTech’s shield card.
San Francisco has heard the pleas of their people. Now, they’re seriously considering giving out reparations to the Black community. They have not determined exactly what will be done to atone for the years of trauma related to slavery and systemic racism. However, there have been over a hundred suggestions on how the matter should be handled. Some of the ideas presented so far include $5 million for every eligible Black adult, and a $97,000 income for the next 250 years. Elsewhere, others hope to see $1 homes for sale in the city.
On March 14, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors had a meeting to hear another report on the matter. The city-appointed reparations committee put together a presentation with their thoughts and suggestions, hoping to find a solution that works for everyone involved and affected. The task force was created a couple years ago, during the George Floyd protests. According to TMZ, the board was very pleased with what they heard and were supportive of all of the ideas suggested. The only Black member, Shamann Walton, promised that this package will be included in future city budgets. The committee report, with the finalized plans, is expected to arrive in June.
Not Everyone is Happy with Financial Reparations
The NAACP does NOT represent the views and values of the 40 million Foundational Black Americans who are qualified for cash payment reparations pic.twitter.com/6PQAtyDJyG
Not everyone is on board with this, however. Racists, who take issue with giving money to people who didn’t personally endure slavery, as well as those who claim the monstrosities never took place in California, are among those speaking out. In addition, there are also people commenting on the fact that San Francisco does not have a very large Black community – less than 50,000. In addition, critics are concerned about how many will be able to qualify for the reparations.
The San Francisco branch of the NAACP has their reservations as well. They would prefer if the money was instead put towards infrastructure such as education and healthcare. It’s worth noting that only the local chapter is expressing these views. The National NAACP put out a statement in 2019 that they are in favor of financial reparations. Do you think that the California city is moving in the right direction regarding reparations? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more news updates.
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