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Lusia Harris, 1st Woman Drafted By NBA Team, Dies At 66
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ABC Photo Archives / Getty Lusia Harris made her mark in the history books by becoming the first and only woman officially drafted by an NBA team, along with other notable firsts. According to a new report, the standout basketball star has died. NBA.com published a report stating that Harris passed away this past Tuesday (Jan. 18) and shared the family’s statement in its post. From NBA.com: “We are deeply saddened to share the news that our angel, matriarch, sister, mother, grandmother, Olympic medalist, The Queen of Basketball, Lusia Harris has passed away unexpectedly today in Mississippi,” the family said in a statement. “The recent months brought Ms. Harris great joy, including the news of the upcoming wedding of her youngest son and the outpouring of...
3x NBA champion Andre Iguodala becomes the latest athlete to receive salary in crypto
On Monday afternoon, Andre Iguodala, three-time NBA champion and the professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, announced via Twitter that he would be taking a portion of his estimated $2.647 million annual salary in Bitcoin (BTC). In addition, Iguodala added that he will give out $1 million worth in BTC to fans to increase the digital currency’s adoption. Payments were said to be facilitated by Block’s (formerly Square) Cash App. I’m excited to announce I’m taking part of my salary in BITCOIN w. Cash App! Bitcoin is the future, @klaythompson and I are both believers. To make bitcoin more accessible, we’re giving out $1M in bitcoin back to fans today. Drop your $cashtag w. #PaidInBitcoin & follow @CashApp — andre (@andre) January 10, 2022 Iguodala j...
Looks Like NBA Star Ben Simmons And UK TV Host Maya Jama Are Getting Hitched
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Phillips/BFC / Getty Wedding bells are apparently in the air as NBA star and Philadelphia Sixer (at least for now) Ben Simmons has reportedly asked for UK radio and TV host Maya Jama‘s hand in marriage—and she apparently said yes. According to a course who spoke to The Sun, Simmons proposed to Jama over Christmas, but the couple “decided to keep the news low-key and tell only those closest to them.” “He chose the ring himself and felt he knew exactly what she would want,” the source continued. “Maya said yes and they’re both thrilled. News is going to get out eventually, but they’re keen to keep it under wraps until the new year. Ben fell for Maya almost immediately and was absolutely taken by her sheer beauty.” Ahh, young love, young love. But yeah,...
A Dubious Blunder: New York Knicks Misspell Immanuel Quickley’s Name On His Jersey
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Osentoski / Getty Someone was moving a bit too quickly when trying to spell Quickley. New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley probably had a word with the team’s equipment manager. Wednesday night (Dec.29) at Little Caesars Arena, in his second game back since clearing the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, Quickley was the victim of what Walt Clyde Frazier would call a dubious blunder. Eagle-eyed viewers immediately noticed Quickley’s name was egregiously butchered on the back of his jersey. Tuesday night, Quickley’s jersey was fine during the Knicks victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, so it’s a bit of a headscratcher how this error slipped through the cracks. Jersey blunders are nothing new to the sports world, in fact, they are pretty common. Some Twi...
BIG3 Champ & 2-Time MVP Joe Johnson Returns To The NBA, Twitter Salutes Him
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Omar Rawlings / Getty Iso Joe is back where he belongs in the NBA. Twitter couldn’t be happier about that. The Omicron COVID-19 variant is currently knocking more NBA players out of the paint than Shaquille O’Neal in his prime, but the show continues to go on. Despite the Omicron wave wreaking havoc in the NBA, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is adamant about the league pushing through. Just recently, the NBA and NBPA reached an agreement on signing replacement players to replace players stuck in health and safety protocols. That means players who usually wouldn’t get the opportunity to sniff a professional court are now getting their shot to shine or make their triumphant return in Joe Johnson’s case. Johnson, 40, hasn’t given up on professional baske...
BIG3 Champ & 2-Time MVP Joe Johnson Returns To The NBA, Twitter Salutes Him
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Omar Rawlings / Getty Iso Joe is back where he belongs in the NBA. Twitter couldn’t be happier about that. The Omicron COVID-19 variant is currently knocking more NBA players out of the paint than Shaquille O’Neal in his prime, but the show continues to go on. Despite the Omicron wave wreaking havoc in the NBA, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is adamant about the league pushing through. Just recently, the NBA and NBPA reached an agreement on signing replacement players to replace players stuck in health and safety protocols. That means players who usually wouldn’t get the opportunity to sniff a professional court are now getting their shot to shine or make their triumphant return in Joe Johnson’s case. Johnson, 40, hasn’t given up on professional baske...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says He’s Not Shutting Down Season Despite The Omarion
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alex Goodlett / Getty It was announced earlier this week that the NHL would be suspending their season due to the spike in COVID-19 infections in the U.S., but don’t expect the NBA to follow suit even though a slew of games have already been postponed due to players catching the Rona. According to Deadline, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear that the season will continue to push forward even as the Omicron virus runs rampant across the world and has been shown to infect even the fully vaccinated. “No plans right now to pause the season,” Silver told host Malika Andrews on ESPN’s NBA Today. “We’ve, of course, looked at all the options, but frankly we’re having trouble coming up with what the logic would be behind pausing right now.” Though the ...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says He’s Not Shutting Down Season Despite The Omarion
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alex Goodlett / Getty It was announced earlier this week that the NHL would be suspending their season due to the spike in COVID-19 infections in the U.S., but don’t expect the NBA to follow suit even though a slew of games have already been postponed due to players catching the Rona. According to Deadline, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear that the season will continue to push forward even as the Omicron virus runs rampant across the world and has been shown to infect even the fully vaccinated. “No plans right now to pause the season,” Silver told host Malika Andrews on ESPN’s NBA Today. “We’ve, of course, looked at all the options, but frankly we’re having trouble coming up with what the logic would be behind pausing right now.” Though the ...
Kyrie Irving Posts Video Lacing Up Sneakers, Return To NBA Rumored
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Only the most dedicated of haters would say that Kyrie Irving isn’t a world-class basketball player, and now it appears he might be making his long-awaited return to the court. A video posted by the Brooklyn Nets star seems to suggest he’s ready to get back to playing but it’s still a mystery overall. Irving, 29, posted a video of him lacing up his sneakers via his Instagram Live feed, fueling the chatter that he’s going to comply with New York’s vaccine mandate and assist the surging Nets on their quest for the championship. However, Irving keeps his thoughts close to the vest and there isn’t any indication he’s going to get the jab and get back to work. Related Stories In the meantime, Irving is focusing on his fashion endeavor...
Boston Celtics Burger Enes Kanter Changing Name To Enes Kanter Freedom
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Boston Globe / Getty Enes Kanter has been on one lately, coming for NBA greats like LeBron James and Michael Jordan—saying they’re basically not woke enough. The Boston Celtics center is staying on brand by reportedly changing his name to Enes Kanter Freedom. NBA reporter Shams Charania first reported the news. Kanter will become the University of Kentucky (by way of Turkey) product’s middle name while “Freedom” will be his proper last name. Interestingly, Kanter is set to become a U.S. citizen and will be sworn in on Monday (Nov. 29). Interestingly, the jersey he rocked during the NBA Bubble due to the COVID-19 epidemic will now be his proper jersey. except for the number. Expect said jersey to be a hot seller off g.p. As you can imagine, Twitter h...
Ballsy Move: LeBron James Fined $15K For Grabbing Crotch After Hitting Dagger Shot In Indiana
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Andy Lyons / Getty LeBron James is an equally beloved and hated player, and that’s been true for much of his 19-season career. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was slapped with a $15,000 fine after grabbing his crotch while sinking a dagger shot against the Indiana Pacers. During a contest on Wednesday (Nov. 24), James and the Lakers took the game into overtime and displayed some heroics on the court with a big-time shot then walked off holding his private area. According to accounts, fans were doing the same towards James and shouting profanity, sparking him to return the favor. “When obscene gestures and language come into it, can’t be tolerated. There’s a difference between cheering for your team and not wanting the other team to win, and things I woul...
Butt-Hurt & MAGA Twitter Gets #LeSnitch Trending Because LeBron James Gets Tasteless Fans Ejected
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Andy Lyons / Getty LeBron James attracts loads of attention after being one of the leading figures of the modern NBA for the past two decades, naturally gathering some haters along the way. While playing at Indiana, James got a pair of fans booted for saying tasteless things from their courtside seats, and the cowards of Butt-Hurt & MAGA Twitter are focusing on the wrong things but getting #LeSnitch trending. Ever since James called out Crier-On-Demand Kyle Rittenhouse for his orchestrated tears, MAGA nutballs and Second Amendment champions have tried to find anything on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to pick apart. Earlier this week, that segment of social media tried to use the fracas that took place between the Lakers and the Pi...
