Kyrie Irving Reportedly In Deep Talks With Sneaker Brand

Kyrie Irving lost his Nike deal last month following his anti-Semitic Twitter post. Ultimately, Kyrie apologized for sharing the Amazon documentary, although, for many, the damage had already been done. Subsequently, Irving was suspended by the Nets before being reinstated two weeks later.

These days, Kyrie is excelling on the Brooklyn Nets, who look like a title contender. Overall, things are going well for him, particularly on the sneaker front. He is now looking to get a new deal and it seems like brands like Puma and New Balance are interested.

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving x SIA Collective

According to Musiq Soulchild, who recently spoke with TMZ, Kyrie is actually in advanced talks with SIA Collective. SIA Collective is a shoe brand from Devlin Carter, and it has been making huge waves. Musiq claims that while copping some shoes at SIA, he was told that Kyrie is seriously considering a partnership.

“I think that will be an awesome decision,” Musiq said. For now, however, an official decision has not yet been made by Kyrie. Either way, there is someone with a lot of interesting in the Nets star, and that will certainly go a long way.

Overall, it has always been hard for athletes to compete while working with smaller brands. For instance, guys like Dwyane Wade and Klay Thompson have never had the “iconic” sneaker status they would have with a Nike or an Adidas. Kyrie’s first few shoes with Nike were incredible, and no matter where he goes, it will be almost impossible to capture that lightning in a bottle again.

However, Kyrie has a lot of fans who are ready to support him. That said, it will be interesting to see how this plays out. If Kyrie signs with SIA Collective, he could certainly catapult them into a more mainstream conversation.

Let us know what you think Kyrie should do, in the comments below.

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LeBron James Roasted For Editing Kings Logo

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of struggles this season. Right now, Anthony Davis is out with a foot injury, which means LeBron has to carry. Overall, James had done this before, however, at 38 years old, it is a lot harder.

Last night, the Lakers played against the Sacramento Kings. Although LeBron was able to score 31, his team was still blown out. It was yet another harsh reminder that his Lakers team does not have enough pieces to actually go very far.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the warm up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2022 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

LeBron Pre-Game Diss

Prior to the match, LeBron came through with an Instagram post in which he wrote “The Man In The Arena.” The photo was taken inside of the Kings’ arena, and as you can see, LeBron cropped out the “S” in “Kings.” Of course, this is because his nickname is “King James.” Overall, it was a very silly way to promote himself.

Consequently, James was roasted for his use of social media. As you will see in the tweets below, many called LeBron corny for what he did. After all, he openly disrespected the Kings, only for it to backfire with a pretty bad L.

“LMFAO this is aggressively corny,” one fan wrote. “Imagine doing all of that just too end up losing the game by double digits. thinks he’s the king what a c0rny ass mf,” said another.

Moving forward, LeBron might want to consider his marketing efforts. Perhaps the Kings saw this post and got motivated. Either way, it was a bad look for James, whose team is now sitting at a record of 13-18.

Let us know what you thought of the post, in the comments down below.

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Ronnie Hillman Passes Away At 31

Tragic news is coming out of the NFL today as it was revealed that Ronnie Hillman passed away. He was just 31 years old. Just yesterday, we reported that Hillman had been taken to hospice care as he had been diagnosed with cancer in August. The cancer in question is Renal Medullary Carcinoma which can be extremely aggressive.

Overall, this is an incredibly sad story as it shows just how fragile life can be. Mere months ago, Hillman was healthy, however, his life has been taken much too soon. “Ronnie quietly and peacefully transitioned today in the company of his family and close friends,” his family wrote in a statement.

Ronnie Hillman
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) in action during an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers , Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Denver, CO. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Ronnie Hillman’s Career

Throughout the past decade, Hillman had himself a solid NFL career. Although he played for multiple teams, most fans remember his Broncos days. While playing for the team, he ended up winning himself a Super Bowl back in 2016. Additionally, he gained the respect of his teammates, who all said he was amazing guy and teammate.

“We as the family, appreciate the prayers and kind words that have already been expressed,” Hillman’s family subsequently said. “We ask that you would give us time to process our feelings as we prepare to lay our precious RJ to rest.”

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman sprints down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo By Steve Nehf/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Additionally, Steelers legend Franco Harris was also lost yesterday. These past two days have been incredibly tragic for the sport of football. Our heart goes out to the Hillman and Harris families.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

RIP Ronnie Hillman.

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Snoop Dogg Serenaded Tom Brady With A Christmas Carol While Smoking A Blunt

After changing his mind on retirement in March and returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 22nd NFL season, Tom Brady hasn’t had many reasons to smile in 2022. The seven-time Super Bowl champion finalized a divorce from Gisele Bündchen, his wife of 13 years, in October. The Bucs have stumbled to a 6-8 record, and Brady uncharacteristically accounted for four turnovers in a 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 18.

Who did Brady call to help him get in the holiday spirit? The same person I’d call if I could: Snoop Dogg.

Snoop appeared on the December 19 episode of Let’s Go, Brady’s SiriusXM podcast with fellow NFL great Larry Fitzgerald and sportscaster Jim Gray. He serenaded Brady and Gray, both beaming like children, with an original Christmas carol.

“These nuts roasting on an open fire / Jack Frost nipping at the night,” Snoop sang while lighting a blunt. “It’s time for Jim Grady and TB to get away / But before they do / Roasting on a blunt, on an open fire / Jack Frost nipping at the smoke / Oh, Jim, oh, Tom / What a time that we had / Happy holidays from the D.O. Double G.”

Elsewhere in the episode, Brady asked Snoop to name the time he was most stoned in his life. “With Willie f*cking Nelson,” the new Death Row Records boss said. “We was in Amsterdam on 4/20.”

Watch clips from their conversation below.

Brittney Griner Urges Fans To Support Paul Whelan

Brittney Griner is finally back home following a long and grueling 10 months in a Russian prison. Of course, Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport with a weed cartridge in her bag. Consequently, Griner was hit with a nine-year prison sentence.

Subsequently, the United States government was able to negotiate a prisoner swap to bring her home. This was great news, especially since it is Christmas this weekend. Her family wanted her home for the Holidays, and that is exactly what they got.

Center Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts to shoot after being fouled by forward Nia Coffey #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Brittney Griner Writers To Paul Whelan

During Griner’s time in Russia, the U.S. government was also trying to bring home former marine, Paul Whelan. Unfortunately, Russia played hardball with Whelan as he is in prison on espionage charges. Regardless, Griner has not forgotten about Whelan, and she is urging her fans to support him, any way they can.

In the Instagram post below, Griner wrote a letter to the fans who wrote her letters in prison. Griner now wants fans to direct that energy to Whelan and the various other families that have been ripped apart overseason.

“My family is whole and now, thanks to you, we are fortunate to get to spend the holidays together. However, there remain too many families with loved ones wrongfully detained,” she wrote. […] “I hope you’ll join me in writing to Paul Whelan and continuing to advocate for other Americans to be rescued and returned to their families.”

It remains to be seen when Whelan will be brought home, however, it is good to see Griner offering her support. She is now dedicating her time and effort to other Americans abroad, which is beautiful to see.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates on this developing story.

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Knicks Hit With Stiff Tampering Punishment

This offseason, the New York Knicks splurged in free agency and got themselves Jalen Brunson. At the time, it was believed that the signing was simply too rich for a player of Brunson’s skill. However, Brunson has proven his critics wrong as he has been amazing so far this season.

Consequently, Brunson has been able to help carry the Knicks to an 18-13 record. The team is starting to make big moves in the Eastern Conference and there is a sense that they could even win a playoff series. Additionally, they are on an eight-game winning streak.

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 18, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Knicks Caught Tampering

Unfortunately, like many free agent signing throughout the NBA, the Knicks and Brunson were a case of tampering. With so many deals taking place just mere seconds after the deadline, it seems likely that teams are in the business of tampering. Today, however, the Knicks were officially punished for the offense.

In the NBA Communications press release below, you can see that the league has officially taken away the Knicks’ second-round pick in 2025. Second-round picks seem to be the common punishment for tampering at this point. Overall, it is hard to be surprised by this decision.

Considering the Knicks have gotten themselves a future franchise staple in Brunson, there is a good chance they don’t care about the punishment. Second-round picks rarely pan out, and most teams tend to trade these away. Regardless, other teams have been put on notice that the NBA will not turn a blind eye to tampering.

It will be interesting to see if any other teams get hit with similar punishments this season. That said, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, give us your thoughts on this punishment, in the comments down below.

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Kevin Durant Gives His Top 5 Albums Of 2022

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has always been a huge music fan. In fact, some of his best celebrity friends are musicians. For example, Kevin Durant has been spotted on nights out with Drake, numerous times. Furthermore, he is constantly talking about his favorite artists.

Just like LeBron, when an artist in the hip-hop world drops a new album, you can expect KD to make a comment about it. However, unlike LeBron, Durant doesn’t make his comments from the backseat of a car. Instead, he likes to give his analysis on Twitter.

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant Reveals His Favorites

In a recent Boardroom podcast appearance, KD was able to divulge his top albums of the entire year. There were a lot of amazing albums to release this year, and we even made our own list that you can check out here. Of course, many of KD’s picks are hip-hop related, however, he did delve into r&b a bit.

According to RapTV, his highest-rated album of the year was Future’s I Never Liked You. From there, he put Drake & 21 Savage’s Her Loss at number two. 38 Spesh got the third spot with 7 Shots, while Steve Lacy got the fourth place with Gemini Rights. Finally, Kodak’s Back For Everything project rounded out the top five.

These are very solid picks, although fans of other prominent artists will be disappointed with some of these omissions. For instance, the most glaring omission is Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. On our list, this was the consensus number-one pick.

Give us your thoughts on KD’s list, in the comments section down below. Additionally, be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports and music worlds.

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Deion Sanders Recalls Punching His Teammate

Deion Sanders has been in the news quite a bit as of late. This is all because of the recent news that he would be leaving Jackson State University. Consequently, Sanders has received criticism as this move goes against his prior commitment to HBCUs.

Now, Sanders will coach Colorado which is a much bigger program. He is also receiving a huge pay increase. Moreover, this could very well lead to a bigger job in the NFL or perhaps even another college program. Needless to say, Sanders is planning out a long-term future.

Coach Deion Prime Sanders warms up his team before the start of the first home game of the season against conference rival Grambling State University. (Aron Smith/Jackson State University via Getty Images)

Deion Sanders Vs. 49ers Teammate

This past week, Sanders got to sit down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay. In fact, Sanders was interviewed in Boulder, Colorado as Sharpe traveled on location. Overall, they had an interesting chat that included some interesting stories from Sanders.

For instance, in the video down below, Sanders explains the time he punched a teammate during a film session. It is a pretty hilarious story that speaks to just how competitive Sanders was. Overall, it boils down to one of his teammates misreading his assignments on defense. Sanders didn’t like how this made himself look, and when his teammate dismissed his concerns, he opted to get physical.

In the comments of the post above, some fans have figured out that the teammate in question was Merton Hanks. This would make sense as Sanders noted that he was on the 49ers when this incident happened.

Either way, it was a fun story that had Sharpe laughing the entire time. For those who want to see the rest of the interview, you can check out the video, down below.

Let us know what you thought of Sanders’ revelation, in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Antonio Brown Arrest Warrant Withdrawn: Details

Antonio Brown was seemingly in some trouble with the law just last month. As we had reported, an arrest warrant was issued against Brown. This stemmed from an alleged altercation with the mother of his children. According to the initial report, he had kicked her out of his house and issued an eviction notice.

Subsequently, the police tried to arrest AB. They even showed up at his home, where it was believed that he was in some sort of standoff. Reports suggested that Brown had guns in the home and the police wanted to make the arrest as peacefully as possible.

Antonio Brown looks on during Fan Controlled Football Season v2.0 – Week Seven on May 28, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Fan Controlled Football/Getty Images)

Antonio Brown Is Free

According to a new report from TMZ, the arrest warrant that was placed against AB has been officially revoked. Now, Brown is going to get to walk free, and the standoff was all for nothing. Overall, this is certainly good news for the former wide receiver.

Per TMZ’s report, it was revealed that just a few days ago, the accuser had an interview with police. During this interview, she decided to change her story and rescind her allegations. Consequently, the police had no choice but to throw away the warrant.

Professional football player Antonio Brown performs with GloUpJake at the Summer Smash Festival at Douglass Park on June 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage)

Although the initial allegations seemed quite serious, the police feel like this is the best course of action right now. After all, they don’t have all the evidence they need to make an arrest. Needless to say, this story is pretty well wrapped up, and Brown is certainly going to be breathing a sigh of relief.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this recent development, in the comments down below.

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Lil Wayne Was Impressed By Former Football Star Eli Manning’s Rap Skills

Weezy F Baby and the “F” is for flatterer? Rapper Lil Wayne dropped by ESPN’s Monday Night Football (December 19) broadcast to give a play-by-play of the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers game but was nearly left speechless thanks to an on-air surprise.

Hosts former NFL players Peyton and Eli Manning broke from the game’s live stream during a break to premiere a new rap song recorded, especially with the New Orleans native in mind. The brother duo shared that Eli, the retired New York Giant quarterback, had picked up a new hobby in his free time — rapping. However, while Eli seemed excited to share his latest song with the Young Money Records boss, big brother Peyton wasn’t quite as supportive.

As the music video loads, Eli appears in the booth dressed in fashion designer Celine (now prevalent in hip-hop) from his hips up to the top of his head and a gold Cuban link chain to match his new swagged-out drip. Backed by a drill beat as gunshot ad-libs loop, Eli gives off his best 8 bars. Finally, the video ends, and Peyton anxiously awaits Lil Wayne’s feedback. At first, Lil Wayne is speechless, but as he takes it all in, he responds, “Somebody ended up sending me a full-body picture of it, and then I saw that you had on some khakis or something. That’s when I knew this must be a spoof or something.”

Later adding, “I didn’t know what was going on. I saw the Cuban around your neck. I’m glad I actually saw a video of what that was all about. But you killed it. You killed it. Yeah, you killed that.”

In typical sibling fashion, Peyton jumps in to play the contrarian proclaiming, “No, it wasn’t.”

Pleased by Wayne’s response, Eli confessed that Lil Wayne’s music inspired him. More specifically, his songs “A Milli” and “Fireman.”

“I wasn’t watching a lot of Lil Wayne, but I was listening to him,” he said. “I was listening to ‘A Milli,’ I was listening to ‘Fireman,’ I was listening to ‘Stuntin’ Like My Daddy’ — that’s my personal favorite,” said Eli.

Lil Wayne has inspired many fellow musicians, including Machine Gun Kelly, JID, and Jack Harlow, to name a few. His music has inspired a few cringe-worthy videos, including a Florida police department’s drug bust. Maybe Lil Wayne will go on to mentor Eli’s future music career as he did with Tiffany Haddish.

Watch the full video below.