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Photo: Instagram/Rui Hachimura Rui Hachimura has joined the Los Angeles Lakers following a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Lakers have been looking to strengthen their forward positions and Hachimura is expected to bring depth and productivity to the team. Hachimura chose his jersey number, 28, as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Photo: Instagram/Rui Hachimura   In a conversation with Jeanie Buss, Hachimura explained the meaning behind his choice of number. The Lakers were previously lacking depth behind LeBron James and relied on players with limited offensive skills. Hachimura, on the other hand, is a proven scorer with a knack for getting buckets and running the floor. He made his Lakers debut in Monday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 16 points in 28 minutes. To be successful, the Lakers will need to utilize Hachimura effectively and work with him to help the team make the Western Conference playoffs. Read Next: DeMar DeRozan Prioritizes Tea

Photo: Instagram/DeMar DeRozan  DeMar DeRozan, the Chicago Bulls guard-forward, has a clear priority, winning games for his team. He has been consistent in delivering exceptional performances for the Bulls almost every night. His stats for the season are impressive with 26.4 points per game, 51.3% shooting from the field, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Photo: Instagram/DeMar DeRozan  Despite being in the running for the 2023 All-Star NBA Game, DeRozan is content with whatever fate awaits him. He is not concerned about whether he will make it to the All-Star Game as a reserve or not. With DeRozan leading the offensive front, the Bulls have an average of 114.5 points per game. DeRozan, along with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vuvevic, hopes to lead the Bulls to the playoffs this year and make a deeper run than last year's first-round loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Read Next: Logan Paul Signs Major Sponsorship Deal with UFC, Boosts Sports Drink Prime Affiliation Source: Clutch Points 

Photo: Instagram/Logan Paul  Logan Paul, the popular celebrity known for his massive YouTube following and successful boxing and WWE careers, has signed a major sponsorship deal with the UFC. The deal is in association with Paul's sports drink, Prime, which is now affiliated with the UFC. This announcement came as a surprise to many, given the previous controversy surrounding UFC President Dana White and his payment practices, as well as his adversarial relationship with Jake Paul. Photo: Instagram/Logan Paul  Nevertheless, Logan Paul took to Twitter to confirm the deal. Recently, Logan Paul also had a standout performance in the Men's Royal Rumble match, further solidifying his status as a top performer. With this new sponsorship deal, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Logan Paul, also known as The Maverick. However, it's clear that he is currently on top of the world and continues to make a big impact in the world of entertainment and sports. Read Next: Bone

Photo: Instagram/Bones Hyland  The Denver Nuggets, with a 34-16 record and MVP-worthy performance from Nikola Jokic, are considered one of the best teams in the NBA. However, reports about Bones Hyland's potential trade have raised questions among fans. Although the Nuggets are reportedly only exploring the option, there have been tensions over Hyland's playing time and doubts about his ability to perform in playoff minutes. Photo: Instagram/Bones Hyland   Hyland, a 6’3, 173 lb. guard, has a scoring ability that could bring the Nuggets the defensive wing they need. However, with Jamal Murray as the starting point guard, Hyland is expected to only see 20 to 25 minutes per game, which may lead to frustration. The situation will become clearer as the NBA trade deadline of February 9 approaches. Read Next: LeBron James And Anthony Davis To Return For Lakers vs Knicks Game At Madison Square Garden Source: Clutch Points 

Photo: Instagram/LeBron James  The Los Angeles Lakers will have their two star players, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, available for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The two were upgraded to available after missing Monday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Both James and Davis are having excellent individual seasons, with Davis averaging 26.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game and James averaging 30.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. Photo: Instagram/LeBron James Despite their individual success, the Lakers as a team are struggling, with a record of 23-28 and a 13th seed in the Western Conference. This will be the first time the Lakers and Knicks face off in the 2022-23 NBA season, with the Knicks having a record of 27-24 and the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Read Next: Lonzo Ball's Knee Injury Proves To Be A Setback For Bulls, Future Uncertain Source: Fastbreak  

Photo: Instagram/Lonzo Ball  Lonzo Ball's knee injury continues to be a concern for the Chicago Bulls. He was originally diagnosed with a knee bruise in Jan. 14, 2022 but later found to have a torn meniscus requiring surgery. Despite being expected to return in 6-8 weeks, Ball required a second surgery and has been out for 54 weeks, missing all of last season. Photo: Instagram/Lonzo Ball  Coach Billy Donovan recently said Ball is "nowhere near" a return and the team will consider officially ruling him out for the rest of the current season. Ball was a key player for the Bulls prior to the injury, known for his 3-point shooting, transition skills, and defense. It's uncertain if he'll ever return to his previous form or even play again. Read Next: LeBron James And Jayson Tatum Joke Over Controversial Call In Celtics Win Over Lakers Source: CBS

Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  LeBron James and Jayson Tatum joke over controversial call in Celtics win over Lakers. Referees admitted mistake after final play of regulation, which ended in James being hit on arm by Tatum but no foul was called. Lakers were frustrated as it could have decided the game and is 4th such instance in the last month where a last-second call affected their result. Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  James feels he's not getting enough calls and Lakers sit 3.5 games back of Clippers for 4th seed in crowded Western Conference. Dennis Schroder called for referees to be fined for mistakes like players. He also wants them to stop giving technical fouls for reactions to incorrect calls, referring to Patrick Beverley's technical before overtime. James and Lakers must now focus on their task instead of worrying about officials. Read Next: Steph Curry Poised To Make NBA History On Monday Night vs. Oklahoma City Source: Lakers Nation

Photo: Instagram/Stephen Curry  Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors star, is poised to make NBA history on Monday. He faces the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 29.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists per game average, 49.1% field goal and 42.2% 3-pt shooting, Curry is having a remarkable season. He recently became the 40th player to score 21,000 points in league history. Photo: Instagram/Stephen Curry   Curry is 17 points away from overtaking DeMar DeRozan (21,083 points) for 39th on the all-time scoring list. As long as he scores 17 points, he'll surpass DeRozan, who is playing for the Chicago Bulls and has 1,003 games under his belt. DeRozan, a 5-time All-Star, is having a 26.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists per game average and shooting 51.3% from the field this season. Curry and DeRozan's ranking may change as they continue their careers. The Bulls and Warriors are both 9th seed in their respective conferences with 23-26 and 25-24 records. Read Next: Luka Doncic Makes Return T

Photo: Instagram/ Luka Doncic  Luka Doncic, 23, returns after missing 1 game due to left ankle sprain. Doncic will play tonight vs Detroit Pistons (8:30 PM ET, NBA League Pass), per team announcement. The Dallas Mavericks star sat out Saturday's 108-100 loss in Utah due to a left ankle sprain suffered last Thursday vs Phoenix Suns. Photo: Instagram/Luka Doncic  He stepped on Mikal Bridges' foot while making a move close to the basket vs Cam Johnson, limped away and Coach Jason Kidd called a timeout. Despite Doncic's absence, Mavericks won 99-95 vs Suns. This season, Doncic averages 33 points, 8.9 rebounds and 8.4 assists for Mavericks. Read Next: Tyson Fury Urges Brother Tommy To Take Jake Paul Fight Seriously Source: NBA

Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury  Tyson Fury thinks Tommy should take Jake Paul seriously. The two will fight on Feb 26 in Saudi Arabia, broadcast by ESPN+ (U.S.) and BT Sport (U.K.). Tyson has seen Paul train and fight and thinks he's a decent novice pro boxer. Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury  He also believes that Tommy needs to focus on training and not neglect the fight. If Tommy loses, Tyson joked that he should stay in Saudi Arabia, while their dad John said he'll retire from boxing if Tommy loses. The fight will be eight rounds at 185 lb and will be Tommy's first eight-round fight. Jake has had four eight-round fights out of six and has gone the distance in two. Read Next: Floyd Mayweather Dominates YouTuber In Sparring Session Before London Exhibition Fight Source: SB Nation 

Photo: Instagram/Floyd Mayweather  Floyd Mayweather, 45, beats young YouTuber Jarvis in sparring ahead of UK exhibition fight with Aaron Chalmers. The retired boxer legend is preparing for his next exhibition bout, set for Feb. 25 in London, by facing celebrities in showcase fights. In the past, Mayweather has knocked out kickboxer Nasukawa and MMA fighter Asakura in exhibitions. Photo: Instagram/Floyd Mayweather  He also stopped YouTube star Deji in November 2022. In a sparring session before his upcoming fight with Geordie Shore's Chalmers, Mayweather beat and bruised 21-year-old YouTuber Jarvis, taunting and trash talking him throughout the session. Despite not taking the sparring seriously, Mayweather landed hard blows and made an impression on the young fighter. Read Next: Francis Ngannou And Tyson Fury In Talks For Boxing Superfight Source: Talk Sports 

Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou  Francis Ngannou confirms that he and Tyson Fury are in talks for a boxing superfight. Ngannou, now a free agent after leaving UFC, says that he has been in contact with Fury's team. Although Fury is currently preparing for a fight with Oleksandr Usyk in April, Ngannou hopes to reach an agreement with him before the fight. Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou  Ngannou and Fury have been building interest in a superfight for over two years and Ngannou believes that the fight will eventually happen. He also mentions Anthony Joshua as a possible opponent, if a deal with Fury cannot be reached. Ngannou's last fight was at UFC 270 where he defended his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. Read Next: Bengals' Hill Stands Up For Teammate Ossai In Postgame Press Conference Source: SB Nation  

Photo: Instagram/Joseph Ossai Joseph Ossai's hit on Patrick Mahomes during the AFC championship game is now infamous for the Cincinnati Bengals, but he wasn't left to face the scrutiny alone. B.J. Hill, the 311-pound defensive tackle for the Bengals, protected his teammate Joseph Ossai during a post-game press conference. Hill warned reporters that he would shut down the conference if he deemed any questions to be "dumb." Photo: Instagram/Joseph Ossai  The Bengals lost the game 23-20 to the Kansas City Chiefs with a field goal in the final three seconds of the game. The loss was especially hard on Ossai, who was flagged for unnecessary roughness with eight seconds left, allowing the Chiefs to win with a 45-yard field goal. Despite support from his teammates, coaches, and Hill, who protected him during the press conference, Ossai expressed regret for his actions. Hill emphasized that the loss was not just Ossai's fault, but the result of a team effort. Read Next: B

Photo: Instagram/Patrick Beverley  In a game between LA Lakers and Boston Celtics, Patrick Beverley received an unusual technical foul. After a missed foul call on LeBron James that sent the game into overtime, Beverley approached an official with a camera, but was quickly given a technical. Beverley's act, although immature, was due to the obvious foul on James at the end of regulation. Photo: Instagram/Patrick Beverley  James expressed his frustration after the play, but the Lakers ultimately lost the game in overtime, 20-16, to the Celtics, 125-121. The loss was tough for the Lakers who had won 3 out of 4 games before this contest. With a 23-27 record, only the Spurs (14-36) and Rockets (12-38) have a worse record in the Western Conference. Read Next: Former Champion Kell Brook Caught In Controversy After Snorting Substance At Party Source: Yard Barker

Photo: Instagram/Kell Brook  Former world champion Kell Brook is facing controversy after being filmed snorting a line of white powder at a party in his Sheffield home. In the video, Brook appears to be using a roll-up to consume the powder off a coffee table in his kitchen. Brook's manager claims it was just a joke and denies that the powder was cocaine. Photo: Instagram/Kell Brook  Brook retired from boxing after defeating Amir Khan in February 2022. He has a history of incidents outside the ring, including two stabbing incidents and a machete attack while on holiday with his pregnant wife. Despite retiring, there has been speculation of a return to the ring for Brook. Read Next: LeBron James and Anthony Davis To Miss Nets Game Due To Injury Source: Mirror  

Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to miss Nets game. James out due to ankle soreness, Davis due to foot stress injury. Austin Reaves also out with hamstring strain, Lonnie Walker IV probable with knee tendinitis. Photo: Instagram/lebron James/Anthony Davis   Davis scored 16 points in 34 minutes in previous game after missing 20 games with foot injury. James has been dealing with ankle issues this season, scoring 41 points in 44 minutes in last game. Davis limited to 27 games (25 starts) this season, averaging 26.7 points and 12.0 rebounds. James averaging 30.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 40 games. Read Next: Balogun's Late Strike Earns Reims A Point Against PSG, Dents Messi's Hopes For Win Source: Inquirer Net

Photo: Instagram/Lionel Messi  Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun scores last-minute equalizer for Reims to deny PSG Folarin Balogun's fine form since joining Reims on loan from Arsenal continued with a last-minute goal that cancelled out Neymar's earlier effort and denied 10-man PSG a win. Neymar put PSG ahead by beating the offside trap and finding the corner of Yehvann Diouf's net. However, Balogun raced onto a through-ball from Kamory Doumbia to equalize in the 6th minute of stoppage time. Photo: Instagram/Lionel Messi  PSG is now three points clear at the top of the league with only one win in four Ligue 1 games in January. The comeback was made even more impressive by the fact that PSG had Marco Verratti sent off after just 15 minutes on the field. Read Next: Kevin Durant And Shaquille O'Neal Reignite Twitter feud Source: Mirror  

Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant  Kevin Durant and Shaquille O'Neal are having another Twitter feud, with the two exchanging tweets over the recent criticism by Durant. Shaq roasted Durant in a hilarious interaction, prompting KD to respond in a petty manner. The feud started when Shaq commented that he didn't know Rui Hachimura, as he wasn't a top-10 player. This sparked a reaction from Durant, asking if Shaq knew ball. Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant  Shaq then responded to a different KD tweet where he was promoting his podcast, leading to Durant saying "he got cooked". It remains to be seen if Shaq will respond again, but NBA fans are sure to enjoy this back-and-forth between two legends. Read Next: Tyson Fury Weighs In On Jake Paul Fight Ahead Of Brother Tommy's Bout Source: Clutch Points  

Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury Tyson Fury evaluates Jake Paul before his brother Tommy's fight with him. Fury says he's "in limbo like the rest of the world" while waiting for his next bout. He thinks Paul is a decent novice professional boxer but warns Tommy not to be complacent, saying he needs to train hard, take the fight seriously and handle the pressure. Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury Fury predicts a Tommy KO in 6 rounds. He's had a good holiday and has been training, waiting for the announcement of his next fight, expected to be the undisputed heavyweight title fight vs Usyk. The location is expected to be sorted out soon, either in Middle East after Ramadan or UK in April. Read Next: Jimmy Garoppolo Could Return For Super Bowl If 49ers Advance Source: Sky Sports  

Photo: Instagram/Jimmy Garoppolo Jimmy Garoppolo's return to the 49ers could be possible if they beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game and advance to Super Bowl LVII. Despite being inactive for the NFC title game, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Garoppolo is "able to practice" based on his ankle scans, according to sources. Garoppolo sustained a broken left foot in Week 13 but since then, rookie QB Brock Purdy has filled in without a loss. Photo: Instagram/Jimmy Garoppolo  The 49ers signed veteran QB Josh Johnson as Purdy's backup, but if the 49ers win and Garoppolo can practice, he could become the backup. Garoppolo's original recovery estimate was 6-7 weeks and he has been making progress, walking on his own, and working with team medical staff. The 49ers didn't place him on IR due to his potential playoff return. Although Purdy has performed well, many fans wonder if Garoppolo should step in, but as of now, Purdy remains Q

Photo: Instagram/Lebron James Lakers and LeBron James were shocked after not getting a crucial foul call in the game vs Celtics; the NBA confirms a missed call. The Lakers are frustrated with NBA officials this season, as they rank 3rd in the restricted area field goal attempts but only 19th in clutch free-throw attempts per minute. Despite being the offense with the most paint scores, they can't seem to get calls in close games. The situation reached a new low in the Saturday game vs Celtics. Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  Up three with 4 secs left, a layup by Jaylen Brown cut the Lakers' lead to one, but a foul call on Patrick Beverley gave Brown a free throw, tying the game. James attacked the rim for a layup but Jayson Tatum hit his arm, with no whistle. The crew chief later admitted they missed the play. Both James and Beverley were upset, with James bewildered by the lack of calls. Beverley was even more proactive, trying to show the camera to the crew chief and getting a

Photo: Instagram/Cody Rhodes Cody Rhodes Wins 2023 Royal Rumble, Set to Face Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania Cody Rhodes won the 2023 men's Royal Rumble, beating 29 other superstars, and is set to face Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39. Reigns faced Kevin Owens later in the night. Rhodes won from the 30th position and eliminated Gunther, who started at No. 1, for a main event match at SoFi Stadium, California on April 1-2. Gunther set a record for lasting in the men's Rumble for 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 25 seconds. The Rumble had star power like Rhodes and surprise entrants. Photo: Instagram/Cody Rhodes  Rhodes had been out since June 5 due to a torn pectoral muscle but returned leading up to the Rumble through vignettes on Raw. Rhodes, who aims to become world champion, won his first career Royal Rumble. Read Next: Rey Mysterio Misses 2023 WWE Royal Rumble, Son Dominik Causes Stir Source: Breacher Report

Photo: Instagram/Rey Mysterio  Rey Mysterio missed the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble despite being listed as entrant 17. The reason for his absence is believed to be related to his past. His son Dominik Mysterio appeared as entrant 18 wearing his father's mask, before tearing it apart, implying he attacked Rey backstage. Photo: Instagram/Rey Mysterio  There have been rumors of a father-son feud, with reports of a tag team championship run between Dominik and Damian Priest, and a match between Rey and Dominik at WrestleMania Hollywood. The 30-man Rumble was won by Cody Rhodes. Dominik, Dinn Balor, and Damian Priest formed a stable but were defeated by Edge. A brawl continued outside the ring with Rhea Ripley joining, but Edge was assisted by his wife Beth Phoenix. Rey Mysterio was feuding with Karrion Kross before the Rumble. It's unclear if tonight's events will shift his focus to a personal feud. Read Next: Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Speaks Out For The First Time Since Near

Photo: Instagram/Damar Hamlin  In a recent video, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin publicly spoke for the first time since suffering a near-fatal cardiac arrest during a Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the video, Hamlin expressed his gratitude for the support he received and thanked various people and groups who were involved in his life-saving treatment and care. He also thanked the Bills' fanbase, his teammates, and the city of Cincinnati for their outpouring of support. Photo: Instagram/Damar Hamlin  Hamlin also spoke about his foundation, Chasing M's Foundation, which received nearly $8 million in donations after his injury. He closed by saying that this is just the beginning of the impact he wants to have on the world and that he will continue to do great things with God's guidance. Read Next: Warriors Coach Kerr Jokingly Blames Teammate Poole For Crunch-Time Blunders In Win Over Grizzlies Source: CBS  

Photo: Instagram/Steve Kerr  The Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry learned a hard lesson in the 2016 NBA Finals when he threw his mouthpiece in frustration and the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team to come back from a 3-1 deficit with a championship on the line. Despite this, Curry couldn't help but express his frustration again during the Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, resulting in his third career ejection. The cause of his ire was teammate Jordan Poole's missed 28-footer that wasted a chance for the Warriors to go up by two possessions with just over a minute left. Photo: Instagram/Steve Kerr  After the game, Warriors' coach Steve Kerr jokingly placed the blame on Poole for the back-to-back mistakes. However, the team was able to laugh about the incident and focus on their hard-earned win. Curry and Poole even hugged and mocked the mouthpiece incident in the Chase Center tunnel. Without this lighthearted attitude, the Warriors may