LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are still seeming to find their footing to start the 2023-2024 NBA campaign. They are only 1-6 on the road this season, but they are 8-0 at home. Right now, they are a slightly above-average basketball team right now. Your record is a pretty good indicator of how well they are functioning together on the floor. Last night, on November 19, LeBron led the charge against an up-and-coming Houston Rockets team. Their first matchup was a blowout, with the Rockets thoroughly handling the visitors, 128-94. If you have been keeping up with the NBA, you know that Dillon Brooks, one of LeBron’s latest pests is on Houston. Any time he can get a win over James, you know he will relish in it.
Well, the season series is now split with the Lakers defending their home floor in a narrow 105-104 win. It took a season-high for LeBron to keep the team humming at Crypto.com Arena. He dropped 37 points with six rebounds and eight assists. While this game does mean a ton right now to either ball club, there was a funny moment that came out of it.
During the second quarter, James and teammate Christian Wood met up to celebrate. He supposedly “passed a blunt” to him making a joke about Christian’s last name. Stephen A. Smith, the world-renowned sports analyst, saw the video on X and he tweeted at LeBron suggesting he was smoking something he should not be. “Don’t even make me say it… @KingJames.” The Lakers superstar, responded with Stephen A.’s signature punchline, “Stay off the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddd! with tons of laughing emojis.” Smith has been using that iconic line for years on national television and it is a treat anytime he gets to make a reference to it.
What are your initial thoughts on LeBron James’ response to Stephen A. Smith’s tweet? Is this the funniest running joke in the sports world? How are the Los Angeles Lakers looking right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been dubbed one of the biggest couples in the world. Overall, they have gotten a ton of press over the last few months. It all started when she decided to come to his game at Arrowhead Stadium. However, she has come to multiple games at this point. Furthermore, he has even gone to Argentina to watch her perform. At this point, it is clear that the two are very much in love with one another and are committed to making this relationship work.
Kelce also seems to be amazed by Swift and all that she does and can do on a daily basis. During an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he spoke about Taylor at length. He explained how the two met and how a lot of it actually stemmed from matchmakers in her inner circle. However, he also got to talk about Swift’s work ethic and how she impressed him a lot. Needless to say, he is a man who is absolutely smitten by his new girlfriend.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 15: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift arrive at SNL Afterparty on October 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
“I’ve never been a man of words,” Kelce said. “Being around her, seeing how smart Taylor is, has been f***ing mind-blowing. I’m learning every day.” Kelce then went on to talk about how Taylor has an amazing team behind her. He noted that he loves her mentality and that she treats all of her staff as a family. “Everybody knows I’m a family guy. Her team is her family,” Kelce divulged. “Her family does a lot of stuff in terms of the tour, the marketing, being around, so I think she has a lot of those values as well, which is right up my alley.”
Let us know your thoughts on Kelce and his infatuation with Swift, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.
Rihanna’s aura alone is enough to make her shine bright like a diamond, but when you factor in her incredible sense of style, the mother of two is bound to be the most eye-catching woman in any room. She looked particularly stunning while stepping out for the F1 Grand Prix with ASAP Rockyby her side this past weekend. First, the couple surprised fans with an appearance at his pop-up, where even just the sound of another person making his baby mama laugh was enough to make the Testing hitmaker pause mid-interview.
On Saturday (November 18) evening, Rih stepped out in an all-black ensemble, which only brought even more attention to her recently lightened hair. After years of staying on the dark side, the Barbadian is transitioning back to blonde, which perhaps could be a preview of what’s to come from this next era of her creative career. Always known for her epic accessories, Rihanna elevated her sporty chic outfit with a flashy silver ankle watch from Jacob & Co., costing a reported $400K, according to DailyMail.
The stunning piece consists of “70 carats of round and emerald-cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold.” She wore the pricey watch atop her shiny Balenciaga leggings, also adding a chunky necklace and several silver earrings to top off her OOTN. Rih has long been collaborating with Jacob & Co., even wearing a $670K watch as a choker around her next for Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton runway presentation in the summer.
Rihanna attends the F1 Grand Prix on November 18, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker via Getty Images)
Do you think Rihanna’s ankle watch is one of her freshest jewelry pieces to date? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more updates on the Bad Gal and her fellow “Fashion Killa” boyfriend.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are currently the biggest celebrity couple in the entire world. Overall, they have taken over football discourse, whether the fans like it or not. It is easy to see how this has become the case. After all, Swift is the biggest pop star out right now. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is one of the greatest tight ends of all time and he plays for one of the best teams in the entire NFL. They both have incredible social reach, and fans are understandably excited for them.
Recently, Kelce got to sit down with the Wall Street Journal where he spoke at length about the relationship. It was an illuminating interview that got to the bottom of how the two began dating. Essentially, as he explains, there were some matchmakers at play. “There were definitely people she knew that knew who I was, in her corner [who said]: Yo! Did you know he was coming?” Kelce explained. “I had somebody playing Cupid.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 01: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on prior to the game New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 01, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Eventually, Swift got his number and sent a text. In fact, Swift was very playful in her message noting that Kelce was very lucky to grab her attention. “She told me exactly what was going on and how I got lucky enough to get her to reach out,” he revealed. From there, he noted that he exchanged some texts but eventually found themselves going on a date in New York. “We had already kind of been talking, so I knew we could have a nice dinner and, like, a conversation, and what goes from there will go from there,” Kelce noted. “Everybody around me [was] telling me: Don’t f–k this up! And me sitting here saying, Yeah — got it.”
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Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes had a very infamous feud a few years ago. After Fisher started dating Gloria Govan, Barnes drove a while to go see Fisher. However, the two have ultimately downplayed the situation over the years. Regardless, this is one of those storylines that fans always love to bring up on occasion. After all, there is some heavy drama within it, and people live for the drama. Well, it should be noted that this beef has been squashed and that is that.
In fact, some fans would be surprised to know that Derek Fisher is currently coaching Barnes’ sons. The video down below, which was shared by The Neighborhood Talk, showcases Fisher on the sidelines while Barnes is in the stands. The two don’t really interact although that makes a lot of sense. Either way, Barnes’ twin sons are on the floor, and they seem to be having fun out there. Needless to say, this is a cool example of a bad beef being squashed.
As one fan explained in the comments section to post above, Barnes has admitted to how his twin sons like Fisher a lot. Consequently, they wanted their dad to squash the beef. It makes a lot of sense and it goes to show that Barnes knows what is best for his kids. At the end of the day, harboring grudges is never going to do you any good. Based on this news, it is abundantly clear that both of these men are aware of that. Hopefully, they can continue to be on good terms as Fisher resumes his coaching duties.
Let us know what you think of this turnaround in Fisher and Barnes’ relationship, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and personalities.
Overall, the Lakers have had a decent start to the season at 8-6. If you are a Lakers fan, you can’t be too upset with how the season has begun. Last year, their start to the season was atrocious, however, they still managed to get to the Western Conference Finals. This season, the roster is a bit more fleshed out. Moreover, they have a healthy Anthony Davis and a LeBron James who is determined to win an in-season tournament. At this point, it must be nice being a supporter for the team
Unfortunately, there is one Lakers fan who is not having a good time right now. Last night, the Lakers hosted their usual halfcourt shot promo at the Crypto.com Arena. This is where a fan can win $50K or more by hitting a shot from halfcourt. If you remember, a whole bunch of fans won it last year. The fan below, however, suffered a horrible fate. As you will see, he went up to take the shot, however, he immediately clutched his ankle and calf in pain upon landing.
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) November 20, 2023
The fan was eventually helped off of the court, however, the embarrassment here probably still lingers. After all, this happened on live television, which makes it pretty brutal. At the end of the day, fans are going to have to stretch before they do this stuff, in the future. Otherwise, they may just find themselves in a similar position. Hopefully, this fan will be okay and the injury won’t be all that serious. Otherwise, this could be a long road to recovery, especially if it is an Achilles as some have stated.
Perhaps the Lakers can help this fan out if things go left. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.
Angel Reese had an amazing season last year with the LSU Tigers. Overall, she was able to go out and win the National Title with her teammates. Although there was a bit of controversy due to her on-court celebrations, many dismissed these criticisms as disingenuous. Subsequently, she got all sorts of NIL deals and some believe she is already making a few million despite being in college. She will be in the WNBA soon enough, and fans are excited for her future matchups with the likes of Caitlin Clark.
Unfortunately, Angel Reese has found herself at the center of a controversy with the Tigers. Firstly, her mom and Flau’Jae Johnson’s mom have been feuding on social media. It seemed as though Johnson’s mother was implying that Reese was doing poorly academically. Well, that was all brought to a head over the weekend as Reese didn’t play a recent game. Her head coach said she was still on the team but was absent for unknown reasons. Fans speculated that a low GPA is keeping her out of the lineup.
In the tweet above from yesterday afternoon, Reese decided to respond to the noise. “Please don’t believe everything you read,” she wrote. It was a simple yet effective response that dispelled some of the rumors that are out there. However, the reason for her absence still remains unknown. It remains to be seen if LSU will ever divulge that information. For now, fans will be left to speculate on what happened. Either way, this is not the way LSU was hoping to start their season.
Hopefully, some clarity on this situation will be provided in the not-so-distant future. Let us know what you think of the ordeal, down below. Do you think Reese should come clean about what is happening? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on your favorite athletes.
Last week, Cassie filed a bombshell lawsuit against Diddy, which came with a long and disturbing list of allegations. She accuses the Bad Boy Records founder of rape, physical and emotional abuse, and more. They’ve since reached a settlement, and Diddy’s lawyer released a statement maintaining the performer’s innocence yesterday. “Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing,” he wrote. “Mr. Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.”
Amid chatter surrounding the allegations, fans have been curious about what the lawsuit could mean for his current relationship with Yung Miami. The two of them have been an item for some time now, though they’ve never been exclusive publicly. The City Girl has yet to address the allegations, despite fans’ demands. Recently, Diddy’s “Act Bad” collaborator spent some time with her children, sharing new clips from an outing to a Dolphins game.
In a new clip, she’s seen dressed head-to-toe in Dolphins garb, heading to the game with her little ones trailing behind her. She appears to be in good spirits amid the difficult circumstances, prompting quite a bit of controversy among internet users. While some are worried for her safety, others are more concerned that she still appears to support Diddy despite the allegations against him. Many are also coming to her defense for not speaking out, claiming that she has a right to privacy while she decides how to navigate the debacle.
Only time will tell whether or not she decides to comment on the situation publicly. What do you think of Yung Miami taking her children to a Dolphins game after Cassie’s disturbing allegations against Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The 2023 League of Legends World Championships, better known as Worlds 2023, represents a major change for the long-running tournament. Ahead of the 2023 pro season, Riot Games announced that major format changes would be coming to the season-ending tournament. Since 2017, the tournament has operated a play-in stage, a group stage, and a knockout stage.
Starting in 2023, the scope of the play-in stage will be reduced and modified. Firstly, the play-in will no longer feature teams from South Korea or China. Furthermore, a maximum of one team from Europe or North America will be present. The last of the eight teams to qualify for the play-in stage will be determined by a preliminary qualification tournament.
Furthermore, the Worlds Qualifying Series will pit the fourth seed from Europe against the fourth seed from North America. Subsequently, The winner of this best-of-five series will compete in the Worlds play-in stage. Additionally, this was won by Team BDS, who beat Golden Guardians.
Additionally, the Worlds group stage has been replaced by a Swiss Stage format. Furthermore, teams will play a maximum of five matches, with their opponents determined by their previous results. Subsequently, the top eight teams in the Swiss Stage will progress to an unchanged single-elimination bracket.
When Is Worlds 2023?
Worlds 2023 will be held between October 10 and November 19, 2023.
Where Is Worlds 2023 Being Held?
Worlds 2023 is being hosted by South Korea. Games will be played in Seoul and Busan. Furthermore, the Grand Final will be hosted at Gocheok Sky Dome, a domed baseball stadium in Seoul. Additionally, it is the first time since 2018 that South Korea has hosted Worlds.
What Is The 2023 Worlds Song?
The Worlds 2023 song is “GODS” and is performed by K-Pop group, New Jeans. The video follows the journey of 2022 champion Deft from high school to the Worlds trophy.
How Much Do You Get For Winning Worlds?
The prize pool for Worlds varies each year. There is a base prize pool provided by Riot Games. Furthermore, the prize pool is supplemented by the sale of in-game events and tickets for the event. However, the prize pool for the Worlds 2022 is $2.25 million. In 2022, the tournament champions received 22%, or $489,500, of the prize pool. Additionally, Riot has announced that Worlds 2023 will also have a prize pool of $2.25 million.
Who Won Worlds 2022?
Worlds 2022 was won by LCK team DRX. Furthermore, they defeated fellow Korean team T1 in a thrilling Grand Final in San Francisco. However, DRX failed to qualify for Worlds 2023, finishing fifth in the LCK. This means that Worlds 2023 will be the first tournament since Worlds 2020 to not feature the reigning Worlds champion.
Where Is Worlds 2024 Taking Place?
At the 2023 Grand Final, Riot announced that Europe would host Worlds 2024. The Grand Final is due to be held at the O2 Arena in London.
Who Has Qualified For Worlds 2023?
22 teams will qualify for Worlds 2023 based on their performance in their regional Summer split. Furthermore, the 22 places at Worlds 2023 are divided as follows:
However, three regions will no longer be represented at Worlds from 2023. Firstly, the TCL, which represents Turkey, vacated its Worlds spot to become part of the European Region League system. Similarly, the LCO, which represents Oceania, vacated its Worlds spot and will seek qualification through the PCS. Finally, the LCL, which represents Russia, has been suspended since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
With the elimination of Team Bliss and Chiefs Esports Club from the PCS playoffs, Worlds 2023 will be the first since 2016 not to feature any teams from Oceania.
Worlds 2023 Rosters
Team
Top
Jungle
Mid
ADC
Support
Gen.G
Doran
Peanut
Chovy
Peyz
Delight
T1
Zeus
Oner
Faker*
Gumayusi
Keria
KT Rolster
Kiin
Cuzz
Bdd
Aiming
Lehends
Dplus
Canna
Canyon*
ShowMaker*
Deft*
Kellin
JDG
369
Kanavi
Knight
Ruler*
MISSING
Bilibili Gaming
Bin
XUN
Yagao
Elk
ON
LNG
Zika
Tarzan
Scout*
Gala
Hang
Weibo Gaming
TheShy*
weiwei
Xiaohu
Light
Crisp*
G2
BrokenBlade
Yike
Caps
Hans Sama
Mikyx
Fnatic
Oscarinin
Razork
Humanoid
Noah
Trymbi
MAD Lions
Chasy
Elyoya
Nisqy
Carzzy
Hylissang
NRG
Dhokla
Contractz
Palafox
FBI
IgNar
Cloud9
Fudge
Blaber
EMENES
Berserker
Zven
Team Liquid
Summit
Pyosik*
APA
Yeon
CoreJJ*
PSG Talon
Azhi
JunJia
Maple
Wako
Woody
CTBC Flying Oyster
Rest
Gemini
JimieN
Shunn
ShiauC
GAM Esports
Kiaya
Levi
Kati
Slayder
Zin
Team Whales
Sparda
Bean J
Glory
Artemis
Bie
LOUD
Robo
Croc
tinowns
Route
Ceos
Rainbow7
Bong
Oddie
Mireu
Ceo
Lyonz
DetonatioN FocusMe
apaMEN
Steal
Aria
Yutapon
Harp
Team BDS
Adam
Sheo
nuc
Crownie
Labrov
* indicates that the player has previously won Worlds. Bold indicates teams still active in the competition
Worlds 2023 Play In
The Worlds 2023 Play-In Stage will be conducted using the GSL format. The top two teams from each group qualify for a best-of-five series. The winners of those series will then qualify for the Swiss stage. Furthermore, the Worlds Play In stage began on October 10. Additionally, Team BDS secured their place in the Group Stage with a 3-0 win over Golden Guardians in the Worlds Qualifying Series.
October 9: Worlds Qualifying Series
Team BDS 3 – 0 Golden Guardians
Group A
GAM Esports
LOUD
PSG Talon
Rainbow7
PSG Talon 2 – 0 Rainbow7
GAM Esports 0 – 2 LOUD
PSG Talon 2 – 0 LOUD
Rainbow7 0 – 2 GAM Esports
GAM Esports 2 – 0 LOUD
Group B
CTBC Flying Oyster
DetonatioN FocusMe
Team BDS
Team Whales
CTBC Flying Oyster 2 – 0 DetonatioN FocusMe
Team BDS 1 – 2 Team Whales
CTBC Flying Oyster 1 – 2 Team Whales
DetonatioN FocusMe 0 – 2 Team BDS
Team BDS 2 – 0 CTBC Flying Oyster
Knockout
PSG Talon 2 – 3 Team BDS
Team Whales 1 – 3 GAM Esports
Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage
Team
Match 1
Match 2
Match 3
Match 4
Match 5
Gen.G [Q]
W v. GAM Esports
W v. T1
W v. G2
–
–
JDG [Q]
W v. Team BDS
W v. Bilibili Gamin
W v. LNG
–
–
LNG [Q]
W v. KT Rolster
L v. JDG
W v. Fnatic
W v. KT Rolster
–
NRG [Q]
L v. Weibo Gaming
W v. Team Liquid
W v. MAD Lions
W v. G2
–
T1 [Q]
W v. Team Liquid
L v. Gen.G
W v. Cloud9
W v. Bilibili Gaming
–
Bilibili Gaming [Q]
W v. KT Rolster
L v. JDG
W v. Fnatic
L v. T1
W v. G2
KT Rolster [Q]
L v. Bilibili Gaming
W v. Dplus
W v. Weibo Gaming
L v. LNG
W v. Dplus
Weibo Gaming [Q]
W v. NRG
L v. G2
L v. KT Rolster
W v. MAD Lions
W v. Fnatic
Dplus [E]
L v. G2
L v. KT Rolster
W v. Team BDS
W v. GAM Esports
L v. KT Rolster
Fnatic [E]
L v. LNG
W v. GAM Esports
L v. Bilibli Gaming
W v. Cloud9
L v. Weibo Gaming
G2 [E]
W v. Dplus
W v. Weibo Gaming
L v. Gen.G
L v. NRG
L v. Bilibili Gaming
Cloud9 [E]
W v. MAD Lions
L v. LNG
L v. T1
L v. Fnatic
–
GAM Esports [E]
L v. Gen.G
L v. Fnatic
W v. Team Liquid
L v. Dplus
–
MAD Lions [E]
L v. Cloud9
W v. Team BDS
L v. NRG
L v. Weibo Gaming
–
Team BDS [E]
L v. JDG
L v. MAD Lions
L v. Dplus
–
–
Team Liquid [E]
L v. T1
L v. NRG
L v. GAM Esports
–
–
Q = Qualified E = Eliminated
Worlds 2023 Knockout Stage
Furthermore, NRG’s qualification means a North American team makes it to the knockouts for the first time since 2021.
Quarterfinals
NRG 0 – 3 Weibo Gaming
Gen.G 2 – 3 Bilibili Gaming
JDG 3 – 1 KT Rolster
LNG 0 – 3 T1
Semifinals
Bilibili Gaming 2 – 3 Weibo Gaming
JDG 1 – 3 T1
Grand Final
Weibo Gaming 0 – 3 T1
This is Weibo Gaming’s first final. However, Suning reached the final in 2020. The Suning brand was acquired by Weibo a year later. Furthermore, this is T1’s sixth final. They are looking for their fourth Worlds title and first since 2016.
In the Grand Final on November 19, T1 defeated Weibo Gaming 3-0. Furthermore, Riot Games announced that 2024 would be a European-hosted Worlds, with a Grand Final at the O2 Arena in London.
Worlds Stats
Additionally, here are the stats for KDA leaders and champion presence. Furthermore, these stats change daily and are updated as such. Meanwhile, Gen.G’s entire lineup dominated the KDA standings for most of the Swiss stage. Orianna maintained a 100% pick/ban rate for much of the Swiss Stage. However, she fell to 95% after the October 27 matches.
Pop culture juggernaut SNL used its most recent episode to address the biggest sports story of the week – Draymond Green choking out Rudy Gobert. Cast member Devon Walker donned a graying beard and Warriors hoodie to embody Green joining the Weekend Update desk. In the brief segment, Walker’s Green jokes about being enraged by the “7 foot baguette” that is Gobert while also addressing his history of on-court violence. “I strangle that trouble. I keep my teammates safe,” Walker argues. However, after WU host Michael Che asked about Green punching Jordan Poole, Green added Che to his “hit list”.
If you missed it, Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels were all ejected less than two minutes into Tuesday night’s in-season tournament matchup between the Warriors and Timberwolves. The brawl broke out after Thompson and McDaniels clashed in transition. McDaniels pulled on Thompson’s jersey while the latter contested for a long rebound and the pair remained tangled up amid the ensuing breakaway. The two proceeded to start fighting, leading to a game-stopping brawl. Amid the chaos, Green was seen putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock. Furthermore, Green was later hit with a five-game suspension for his actions.
However, Draymond Green isn’t the only athlete to have gotten the SNL treatment this season. Deion Sanders expressed his approval of Kenan Thompson’s impression of him on a Weekend Update segment last month. “I’m a fan of Kenan, let’s get that straight. I love what he’s brought to comedy. I had the pleasure and honor to host Saturday Night Live before and I’ll never forget those moments,” Sanders said of the skit. As for Sanders’ SNL hosting gig, that came in February 1995, a couple weeks after he won Super Bowl 30 with the Niners.
Despite this, there’s not been much for Sanders to smile about over in Boulder. After a 3-0 start to the season, Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes are now 4-7 with one game left to play. They earned their fifth consecutive loss of the year this past Friday after Washington State steamrolled them 56-14. While many diehards will point to how Sanders turned a 1-11 team into a four-win team, it’s far from acceptable from the brightest star in college football. The Buffs close out the season against Utah in Salt Lake City next week.
