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Kyle Kuzma Lakers Reunion Could Be In The Cards

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Kyle Kuzma and the Los Angeles Lakers had a very interesting partnership. Sure, they won an NBA title together, however, it seemed like Kuzma wasn’t valued. He wasn’t getting the touches that he wanted, and it became clear that LeBron James and Anthony Davis were the priority.

Eventually, Kuzma was traded to the Washington Wizards in a deal for Russell Westbrook. That trade has not worked out too well for the Lakers, although Kuzma has excelled on the Wizards. Despite a poor record, Kuzma has looked very good and is experiencing the best stats of his career.

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena on December 04, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Lakers Want Kyle Kuzma Back?

With numerous players becoming trade-eligible today, many trade rumors are going around. According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Lakers want to trade for Kuzma. The Wizards star wants to get paid this summer, and it appears as though the Wizards are not his first choice.

Overall, he wants to play for a contender, and the Wizards aren’t there yet. With the Wizards aware of this, one could assume that they would rather make a trade instead of lose Kuzma for nothing. As for the Lakers deal, the purple and gold would have to give up a first-round draft pick.

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on December 07, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

At this point, it seems like the Lakers have some buyer’s remorse for Westbrook. They should have known what they were getting, but instead, they gave up a solid young star. Now, the Lakers will have to hope and pray that they can improve their team before the deadline.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know which team you think is the best fit for Kuzma.

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Steph Curry Goes Down With Shoulder Injury: Watch

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One could make the argument that Steph Curry is the most valuable player this season. He has been carrying this Warriors team on his back, although they still have a losing record. Of course, this is not his fault, however, it might be seen as a blip on his resume.

Over the course of the last two games, the Warriors have truly struggled. Last night against the Bucks, the team was not very good. Moreover, they played against Indiana last night, and it was more of the same as they were being blown out at halftime.

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 14, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Steph Curry Goes Down

Things eventually went from bad to worse for the team as Curry experienced a shoulder injury late in the third quarter. As you can see in the clips below, Curry was immediately clutching at his shoulder. Furthermore, after being looked at by trainers, he was told to go to the locker room.

Curry was never able to return to the game, which is certainly a scary situation for the team. Without Steph on the floor, the Warriors weren’t able to do much as their offense went stagnant. Overall, it is just the worst situation for the Warriors to be in right now.

Moving forward now, Curry will have to get an MRI on his shoulder. This will reveal the extent of the damage that has been done. For now, the only thing the Warriors can do is remain optimistic that he will be back soon. If not, this Warriors losing skid could get a whole lot worse.

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

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Joel Embiid Thinks Sixers Fans Want Him Gone

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Joel Embiid is one of the best players in the entire NBA. Over the course of the last two seasons, Embiid could have easily won MVP. However, that was simply not in the cards. It has been an unfortunate turn of events for Embiid, however, he has persisted on.

Embiid is the face of the franchise, and with James Harden by his side, the team has a chance to do big things. Although, they haven’t been able to get past the second round since he’s shown up. It’s been a difficult position to be in, and fans are starting to get impatient.

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on December 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Joel Embiid Gets Honest

Philly fans are incredibly hard to deal with. They can get angry fast, and when you look at what they did to Ben Simmons, you can see why Embiid might be worried about how they view him. In fact, Embiid seems to think that the fans in Philadelphia want him gone.

While speaking to Jake Fischer for Yahoo! Sports, Embiid straight up claimed that he thinks Sixers fans want him traded. Overall, he has no evidence to back that up, although it didn’t stop him from saying it.

“I don’t know. Sixers fans, they want to trade me,” Embiid said. “I do believe that. They want to trade me.”

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center on December 09, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

It would be pretty shocking if the Sixers did trade Embiid. For now, however, that outcome is highly unlikely. Embiid is simply too valuable to the franchise right now, and getting rid of him would be extremely shortsighted.

Let us know what you think of Embiid’s remarks, in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the basketball world.

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France Reaches World Cup Final, Joins Argentina

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Overall, this year’s World Cup has been phenomenal. Throughout the tournament, there have been plenty of amazing upsets and goals. If you are a soccer fan, there is no doubt that you have been blessed with a fantastic tournament. Not to mention, there were a few firsts.

For example, Morocco became the first African nation to make the semi-finals. Consequently, they had to take on a powerhouse country like France. This was a game that fans were keeping an eye on, and today, it took place in Al Khor, Qatar.

Randal Kolo Muani of France celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

France Makes World Cup Final

Unfortunately, the fairytale story for Morocco came to an end today. Although they gave it their all, France was just too good as they won the match by a score of 2-0. Subsequently, they will get to play against the likes of Argentina in the World Cup Final.

Yesterday, Argentina was able to beat Croatia by a score of 3-0. It was an incredible performance for the team, especially with Lionel Messi leading the way. Messi has a chance to win his first-ever World Cup, and to do it against France would be that much sweeter.

Theo Hernandez of France celebrates scoring the opening goal with Kylian Mbappe of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

For all of the fans out there who want to watch this game, you will be able to do so as of Sunday at 10 AM EST. It is sure to be one of the best World Cup Finals ever.

Let us know who you think is going to win the game, in the comments section down below.

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Clipper Darrell Knocked Out By Security Guard

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If you are a Los Angeles Clippers fan, then you most certainly know who Clipper Darrell is. He is the team’s most famous fan, and he has been a fixture in the seats at Crypto.com arena. His real name is Darrell Bailey, although his nickname is what most people know him by.

Overall, it has not been an easy team for Darrell to support. After all, the Clippers have only made it to the Western Conference Finals once. Furthermore, they have never won an NBA title. Regardless, he still attends every game, like the legend he is.

Darrell Bailey aka Clipper Darrell attends “Rockin With The Stars” – Laugh! Clap! Dance! event on August 06, 2019 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

Clipper Darrell Vs. Security

Unfortunately, Clipper Darrell got into an altercation with security staff at the Crypto.com arena on Monday night. Following a win against the Celtics, Bailey was looking to leave the arena, when he was stopped by a guard directing fans to the exits.

In footage obtained by TMZ, you can see Bailey talking to the guard, who puts his hand on Darrell. After trying to wave his hand off of him, the guard punches Bailey in the face. Subsequently, the Clipper fan was knocked unconscious and sent to the hospital. Lee Zeidman, the President of the arena, gave an update on the situation to TMZ.

“Clipper Darrell became involved in a verbal and then physical altercation,” Zeidman said. “After receiving immediate medical attention, Darryl was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. An investigation of the incident was launched which determined the employee’s behavior to be a direct violation of our training and approved responses resulting in the immediate termination and arrest of the employee by the LAPD.”

For now, there is no update on Clipper Darrell and his condition. Hopefully, he is doing well. It always sucks to see someone go through something like this, especially since it has been made clear that the guard was in the wrong.

Stay tuned to HNHH for updates on this situation.

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Shannon Sharpe Seemingly Has A Message For Skip Bayless

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Shannon Sharpe is one of those former NFL players that commands respect. While many know him for his work on TV, there is a whole generation that grew up with him as a superstar for the Denver Broncos. Overall, he revolutionized the tight end position for the better.

Furthermore, Shannon is a Hall-of-Famer. He certainly deserves to be there given the fact that he set numerous records as a tight end. Some of these records are still holding strong today. Needless to say, any disrespect for the man is misplaced.

Shannon Sharpe attends Lil Wayne’s 40th Birthday at The Nice Guy on September 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for The Goldwing Group )

Unfortunately, Sharpe’s co-host Skip Bayless needs an obvious history lesson. On Monday’s episode of Undisputed, Bayless told Sharpe that he is jealous of Tom Brady. Moreover, he told Sharpe that Brady was “way better” than him, simply because Sharpe was criticizing Brady.

Shannon Sharpe Responds?

For the most part, Sharpe has avoided directly speaking on the situation. He has liked tweets that compliment him, however, he won’t actually say anything about Skip. Today, however, he did seem to make it clear that he wants Bayless to understand just how good he was.

In the tweet below, you can see Shannon replying to someone who posted some of Sharpe’s best highlights. The fan said, “It’s cool Unc, since Skip forgot, let’s remind our viewing audience.” Sharpe kept his reply brief, saying “Y’all know. EVERYONE SHOULD.”

Sure, it wasn’t a direct callout to Skip, but it is easily the closest thing we have seen to one since this incident went down. Overall, Sharpe’s frustration is palpable, although it is definitely justified.

Moving forward, Skip needs to look at these clips and then look at himself in the mirror. He clearly made a massive mistake, and he will have to be better in order to avoid future conflict.

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Deshaun Watson Reacts To His Slow Start

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Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns were always destined to have a rocky go of things. The circumstances surrounding his signing were dubious, to say the least. Following numerous sexual assault accusations, Watson was signed to a massive contract with the most guaranteed money ever.

Overall, it was a shocking deal, especially since Watson’s legal problems were still ongoing. Regardless, the Browns made their decision and lived with the consequences. Subsequently, Watson was hit with a massive 11-game suspension, and he was only able to return to action two weekends ago.

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns yells after a play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Deshaun Watson Speaks

If you’ve been watching Watson as of late, you know that he has struggled a bit since returning to action. Of course, this was to be expected, however, some fans are certainly excited about his issues. He’s not liked right now, and other fanbases are looking for any reason to rejoice.

His record is currently 1-1, and he has two interceptions as well as just one touchdown. Furthermore, the one time he did win, it was all because of special teams and Brown’s defense. As one can imagine, Watson is aware of his issues, and recently spoke about his start with 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.

“I’m not close,” Watson said when asked about achieving his potential. “I want to be better. I’m nowhere near where I want to be and this team is nowhere near where we want to be.”

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

This weekend, Watson and the Browns will face a huge challenge in the Baltimore Ravens. It won’t be easy, however, the team needs to get into a rhythm. While their playoff hopes are pretty well out of the question this year, they can still build some chemistry for 2023.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the NFL world.

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Deion Sanders Helps Introduce Jackson State’s New Head Coach

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Deion Sanders found himself at the center of controversy last week. As many of you know, Sanders announced that he would leave Jackson State University to coach at Colorado. Although this is a big opportunity for Sanders, many felt betrayed by his decision.

When Sanders was hired by JSU, the NFL legend claimed that he was committed to raising the profile of HBCUs. In the end, however, Sanders decided to pursue opportunities at a bigger school. Overall, it is a complicated situation that has led to a whole slew of hot takes.

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Head Coach Deion Sanders of the Jackson State Tigers talk with the media during the post game press conference after the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 04, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Rattlers 59 to 3. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Deion Sanders Brings In T.C. Taylor

This week, Jackson State University got its new head coach. His name is T.C. Taylor and he just so happens to be a former JSU player. For three seasons, Taylor was the team’s receivers coach, and according to TMZ, Sanders was a big advocate for Taylor in terms of being his replacement.

In the video clip below, you can see Sanders introducing Taylor as the new head coach of the team. “Congratulations [Coach Taylor] on being the new [Jackson State football] head coach!” Sanders wrote below. “You deserve it! Love ya and appreciate u my brother. #CoachPrime.”

Taylor knows many of these players well, and in the end, he got a monstrous ovation from his new players. He was clearly excited about the new opportunity, saying “It has been a dream of mine to be a coach here.”

Overall, Sanders has left the program in good hands, and the future is still very bright at JSU. Hopefully, Taylor is able to have a long and prosperous career in Mississippi.

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Kevin Ware Jr. Pleads Guilty To Drug & Weapon Charges

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Kevin Ware Jr., a former NFL tight end, is facing charges in his girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski’s death. She died last year after a mysterious disappearance.

In May 2021, Pomaski’s family reported her missing, fearing that she was “possibly endangered.” An ensuing investigation found that she was last seen the month prior. Her disappearance reportedly “appeared suspicious.”

San Francisco 49ers tight end Kevin Ware grabs a warmup pass at Raymond James Stadium. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The remains of the deceased were found in Harris County in December 2021. Subsequently, they were positively identified in April this year. Ware faces charges, including murder for his alleged involvement in her death.

Furthermore, a September report from CBS Sports indicates that the former San Fransisco 49ers player has other accusations. These stem from allegedly tampering with the body and evidence.

On Monday (December 12), Ware Jr. agreed to a plea deal on drug and weapon charges from a separate incident.

According to First Assistant District Attorney Michael Holley, the deal was made for two different charges including intent to deliver a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

The accused agreed to a 15-year sentence for each charge but will serve them simultaneously.

However, if he is convicted of the charges stemming from his girlfriend’s death, he could additionally receive up to life in prison.

The NFL’s History With CTE

This case continues a scary trend of former NFL players facing charges for violent crimes like murder, as well as gun charges. More and more research is continuing to be done about the possible head trauma caused by the game of football and its effects on former players.

A 2017 report from The Journal of the American Medical Association discovered that CTE was present in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players.

CTE, otherwise known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a brain disease that causes degeneration. The main cause is repeated head traumas. With this in mind, it’s easy to see how NFL players can easily fall victim to the disease.

As a result, the NFL agrees that modifications are needed for concussion protocols within the game.

Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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Draymond Green Accuses Fan Of Hurling Death Threats

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Draymond Green is one of the more polarizing players in the entire NBA. Fans of the Golden State Warriors love him, however, fans around the league have a much less favorable view of him. Unfortunately, this leads to some fan reactions that are simply unacceptable.

If you’ve been watching the NBA since the bubble, you would know that fans have gotten bolder. Some of them are simply out of pocket, and subsequently, we’ve seen an uptick in lifetime bans. Overall, it is a hostile environment for players like Green.

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors slam dunks against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on December 10, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Draymond Green Gets Fan Ejected

Last night, Draymond was in Milwaukee where he took on the Bucks alongside his Warriors teammates. As you will see in the clips below, he was met with some jeers from a fan who was courtside at the baseline. Overall, Green was not happy with what was being said.

This ultimately led to him going up to the referee and pointing to the man. Eventually, the ref called security over and the man was promptly ejected.

Following the game, Green told reporters that the man had made death threats. When made aware of this, the ref felt as though action needed to be taken immediately.

“There are no real consequences,” Green said. “Yeah, you can’t come back to the game, or even if you get arrested, nothing really happens … you just hope it gets to a point where these leagues can work with legislators to implement laws because that’s the only thing that’s really going to correct the issue.”

Needless to say, Green is not too optimistic about what is going to happen, moving forward. This is just a bad situation for everyone, and it will be interesting to see what kind of punishment that fan receives.

Stay tuned to HNHH as this is currently a developing story.

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