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Dwyane Wade Says He Blocks Daughter Zaya’s Comments “For Mental Health & Privacy”

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Dwyane Wade takes much pride in being a dad. The father of four is never shy about publicly defending and protecting his cubs. When it comes to daughter, Zaya Wade, the 3-time NBA Champion pulls all the stops to make sure she feels safe and secure as she navigates her gender journey. 

Last month, Wade filed a court motion to legally change 15-year old Zaya’s gender and name from Zion Malachi Airamis Wade to Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. The Miami Heat legend filed court docs, stating that he has “full authority” to file the petition without the consent of Zaya’s mother, Siohvaughn Funches. The courts however did send Funches a courtesy notice of Wade’s petition. 

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The 15-year old recent made headlines after showing off her new long, flowing tresses in a Tiffany & Co. campaign. She shared the stunning pics to her Instagram story, writing, “Dreams become reality.” While both celebs and fans gushed over the photo on social media, many noticed that some of the comments under Zaya’s pic had been blocked. After one fan questioned the Wade family’s decision to limit her comment section, D. Wade hopped on to Twitter to explain. 

“For Zaya’s mental health and privacy we’ve decided not to allow the hate into her comments, “ he tweeted. The NBA legend added, “Thank you for wanting to spread and send her love.” The heartwarming tweet comes just days after the 40-year old dad gushed over his daughter’s model-esque Tiffany & Co. photos by flooding the comment section with heart-eye emojis. 

Wade also shared back in June that he fears for his daughter’s life, sharing at a summit, “As blessed as it is for my daughter to have parents who can support her, I’m still afraid every moment she leaves the house. And not just because of gun violence, but because of the way people perceive her in this world.”

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Drake Could Win $2Million If These NFL Teams Win In Week 4

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Drake is known for putting his money where his mouth is. After becoming an ambassador for crypto betting site Stake, the Canadian rapper has shared many of the wins and losses her experienced while gambling. With more wins than L’s, Drake shows no signs of slowing down his pricey wagering. On Thursday, Stake shared that one of their customers could potentially have huge payday if three risky bets pay off.

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The Certified Lover Boy is the customer in question, slated to take home $2.2 million if the Miami Dolphins to beat last season’s Super Bowl runners-up, the Cincinnati Bengals during the league’s week 4 games. He also has the Baltimore Ravens beating Super Bowl favorites, the Buffalo Bills. Lastly, the Certified Lover Boy picked the Dallas Cowboys to beat the Washington Commanders.

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While the odds aren’t in Drake’s favor at all, he is estimated to win over $2.248 million if he all three bets pay off. The chart topping rapper reposted Stake’s Instagram image that read, “A huge one coming from @champagnepapi For the NFL this weekend [exploding head emoji].”

In the last three months, Drizzy has wagered close to $1Billion in bets, according to reports. His go to stakes include the NFL, NBA and international sports like the UFC and Formula 1. No word on how much money the star has raked in altogether. However, back in May, he revealed that he cashed in more than $2.6 million on a parlay bet involving two Stanley Cup Game 7 matchups and an NBA Game 7.

When announcing his partnership with the betting company, Drake stated, “I am going to be announcing a date for an upcoming live event where I play to win some real money and give it all to you because what’s better than sharing the love with my people [money emoji] stay tuned for details.”

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ESPN Legend Mike Breen’s Home Burns Down: Details

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If you are an NBA fan, you are probably a huge fan of Mike Breen. The man is an absolute legend when it comes to the world of basketball as he is most known for being ESPN’s main talent whenever the playoffs are on. His “BANG” call is one that will send chills down your spine, and you never want your team to be on the receiving end of it.

Unfortunately, Breen is going through a traumatic event right now as his home in New York caught fire and was burnt to the ground. Authorities in the Manhasset-Lakeville area are trying to investigate what happened, although it doesn’t seem like there was anything malicious behind the fire.

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Thankfully, no one was at the home at the time of the fire, which means all of the residents are doing okay. In the aftermath of this news, ESPN issued a statement, according to TMZ.

“Mike is a cherished member of the ESPN family and he knows he has our full support through this excruciating circumstance,” Breen said. “We know the damage is devastating, and at the same time, we are grateful that he and his family are safe.”

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This is currently a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for further updates.

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Kyrie Irving Gives Ben Simmons Some Words Of Encouragement

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Ben Simmons is currently practicing with the Brooklyn Nets at training camp this week, and so far, he has impressed his teammates, as well as his head coach. It is clear that Simmons wants to get back to the court, and he is doing everything he can to make sure he proves the detractors wrong this season.

According to Sports Illustrated, Kyrie Irving has been taking notice of Simmons, and he is a firm believer that Simmons can be a huge factor for the Nets this season. In fact, when asked about his role, Irving believes Simmons could be placed anywhere on the court and still thrive.

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“Anything’s possible,” Irving said. “He [Simmons] has that ‘it’ inside of him so now we just have to slowly develop him where he knows that he can just go out there and be himself. We want him to be his highest potential of himself as a player, be able to accomplish things out on the floor that he wasn’t able to do the last few years. And just have some fun being at peace around him.”

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If the Nets don’t fall into any bad habits, they could very well have an incredible season. Hopefully, that is the case as Nets fans cannot go through another year of dysfunction.

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LeBron James Has These Plans For Anthony Davis

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Anthony Davis and LeBron James are a solid dynamic duo that can dominate the league when healthy. Of course, LeBron is much older than Davis, which means that the future of the Lakers franchise is really in AD’s hands. In a couple of years from now, AD could choose to leave, but in the interim, LeBron sees AD as the one who will take over once he retires.

This is something that was relayed by reporter Chris Haynes, who said LeBron is “in his ear about taking over the reins of the team.”

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As for Davis’ thoughts on all of this, he is simply taking things day by day. He just wants to do what he can and then ride it out from there.

“All I can do is lead by my actions,” Davis said. “I’m excited for this challenge and what’s ahead. I think we have a great group of guys to get the job done. It’s now about putting in the work.

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The Lakers are a team that underperformed last year, and they will be looking to prove themselves in 2022-23. It won’t be easy, but if these two stay healthy, they have a realistic shot at making a playoff run.

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Kevin Durant Surprised With Birthday Cake At Nets Practice

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Kevin Durant has had some turbulent times with the Brooklyn Nets over the past few months. Back in July, Durant requested a trade from the Nets, although the team was unable to find a proper suitor. Eventually, Durant decided to scrap his request and simply ride it out with his team. After all, he is under contract for four more seasons, which gives the Nets all the leverage.

This week, Durant started training camp with the Nets, and it comes at a very interesting time for Durant. We say that because today marks Durant’s 34th birthday. He is in his 16th NBA season, and he is only a few years younger than his rival, LeBron James.

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Despite the issues he’s had with the franchise, they still came through for his birthday as the team gifted KD a birthday cake in the middle of practice. As you can see in the clip below, the cake was wheeled out in front of the whole team, and Durant seemed pretty embarrassed by it all. Regardless, it was a nice little team bonding moment.

Durant and the Nets are looking to turn things around this season, and they have a real opportunity to. Hopefully, Durant can prove doubters wrong as he tries to regain confidence in Kyrie Irving and his new teammate, Ben Simmons.

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.

Ryan Garcia Accuses Gervonta Davis Of Chain Snatching At The Club

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Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis are two fighters that fans have been hoping to see get in the ring together. Both men have dominated their respective fights, and they are two of the biggest names in the sport right now. Having said that, the two have yet to set up a match, and fans are getting restless about it.

As it turns out, Garcia is extremely interested in making the match happen, as he even confronted Davis about it at a nightclub. While speaking on Instagram Live, Garcia revealed that Davis was so mad about the encounter, he ended up grabbing Garcia’s chain, and even tried to snatch it off.

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“I guess he got offended by that,” Garcia said about the alleged encounter “Got all worked up.” Garcia claims he tried to remain calm although the tensions were very high in the room as Davis eventually let go of Garcia.

“Outside the ring, you can act tough all you want,” Garcia said. “Inside the ring, it all changes. I’m not with the acting tough. I’m tough only when I need to be.”

This is clearly not a great look for Davis, especially since he is the fighter with the larger cache. Some believe Davis is the second coming of Floyd Mayweather, and a win against Garcia would certainly elevate his status to new heights.

Let us know which of these two you would take in a fight, in the comments down below.

Skip Bayless Claims Patrick Mahomes Is Worst Thrower He’s Ever Seen

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Skip Bayless is almost cartoonish in the way he hates certain athletes. There is an argument to be made that Bayless sometimes purposely lies about certain guys just so that he can win a debate. The best examples of this are LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers, who Bayless seems to hate with a burning passion.

Another athlete that can be added to this list is Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is one of the best QBs in the entire NFL and he has shown the world just how good he is. Despite that, Mahomes catches quite a bit of flack from Bayless, especially on Thursday as Bayless had a scathing critique of the Chiefs superstar.

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While comparing Brady to Mahomes, Bayless tried to say that Mahomes is one of the worst throwers in the history of the NFL. If you know anything about football, you quickly realize how preposterous this statement is.

“Brady was graded No. 1 in the league last year, I guess he just fell off…Mahomes is one of the worst throwers I’ve ever witnessed,” Skip said. “The Chiefs just lost to the Colts, who looked pathetic. It’s Saturday Night Live-ish to me. Patrick Mahomes has the worse footwork aside from Aaron Rodgers.

Mahomes and Brady will play each other on Sunday night, and it is sure to be a good game. Brady has largely struggled this season, while Mahomes has been pretty good, albeit there have been signs of weakness.

Let us know who you’re taking, in the comments down below.

Lonzo Ball & The Bulls Get Some Positive News

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Lonzo Ball has been dealing with a significant knee injury over the past few months. After getting surgery at the beginning of the year, Ball wasn’t able to recover as quickly as he was supposed to. This was a huge concern for the Bulls and it has continued to be one as Lonzo has yet to recover in time for the NBA season.

In fact, Lonzo recently underwent a second knee surgery, and now, he will have to miss even more time. Recently, Lonzo admitted that he is still feeling a lot of pain in his knee and that he can’t even run or jump. This is very upsetting for Bulls fans, and it has even been heartbreaking for his teammates who care deeply about his health.

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Now, however, the Bulls are getting some good news pertaining to Ball. As you can see in the tweet down below from Shams Charania, there is a sense that Lonzo will be able to come back this season. While there is no exact timeline for his return to the court, there is a lot of confidence in his ability to play prior to the postseason.

When Lonzo was on the court last season, the Bulls were among the best teams in the entire Eastern Conference. With that being said, the team could use him right now, especially with the East’s continuing momentum.

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