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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Nobody was shocked": P.J. Washington's ex Brittany Renner's divorce after 52 days of marriage with Kevin Gates gets her brutally trolled by fans
Image viaBrittany Renner, the former Basketball Wives' star who shares a son with the Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washinton, recently announced her divorce from rapper Kevin Gates after being married for only 52 days. Brittany Renner, who was once known for posting steamy photos, has gotten brutally divorced after she announced her divorce. Brittany Renner's marriage ends in 52 days, years after having a son with P.J. Washington Recently, Brittany Renner appeared on REAL 92.3 LA where she spoke about her failed marriage to Kevin Gates. Brittany Renner said, 'We got married April 6 and divorced May 28. But there is a 90-day waiting period in Islam where it's basically—you have 90 days to see if you're pregnant, then he would be responsible. And then also in those 90 days it's for reconciliation.' The former Basketball Wives' star added, 'What I also will add is that I followed my heart. And that's more than anyone can say in this world. I don't think anybody gets married to not stay married. So, I think my biggest thing for me is just a nice 90 day reset…' and fans are now brutally trolling her. A fan took to X and wrote, 'She has the worst luck. She had a baby with a basketball star for money, and he took the baby cause she can't afford to raise the baby. She got married because she wanted to be taken care of and now it's over after 52 days? Damn 😭😭' Another fan wrote, 'I'm not surprised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo The world already knew it wasn't gone last. They both dumb af fr and playing with folks religion', while a third fan joked, 'Yall thought this was gonna last LMAOOO.' Another fan wrote, 'I think it is time for people to stop giving Brittany Renner all this attention all she done is made a fool PJ Washington and herself. 🤦♂️', while a fifth fan noted, 'nobody was shocked'. Brittany Renner and the Dallas Mavericks' P.J. Washington dated back in 2020 and the two welcomed a son, Paul Jermaine Washington III, in 2021. However, their relationship did not last too long and P.J. Washington got married in 2023 to Alisah Chanel after dating her for a few years. Also Read: "He is spoiled": LeBron James' courtside behavior sparks heated debate after resurfaced video goes viral
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gary Payton Questions Luka Doncic's Willingness To Become A Defensive Player
Gary Payton Questions Luka Doncic's Willingness To Become A Defensive Player originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Hall of Famer and 1996 Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton has weighed in on the lingering question that continues to follow Luka Doncic: Will he ever become a competent defender? Advertisement During a candid conversation at the BUDX NBA House event in Mumbai, Payton, renowned for his elite perimeter defense and relentless tenacity, didn't mince words. He didn't question Doncic's talent, he questioned his will. "Like I said, basketball is different than when I played because I could put my hands on them and I could hand check. We'll talk about Luka. You have to be dedicated to play defense. You have to be dedicated. Maybe that's not for him." "He's a scorer. He can do it. Now, if he gets his mind to it, I tell every kid that I go and do camps with, I say there's a mindset to play defense. Not just say you want to play defense. You can't do that unless you have a mindset to do that." "You have to have great hands and feet to do that. You have to be able to move. You have to be willing to take sacrifices to do things. And that's just the way it goes. I don't think Luka is a defensive player. I think he's a scorer. He's not one of that. But now, if he wants to, yes, he can get his mind to it to do it. But does he want to do it?" Advertisement "That's left up to him. That's not left up to us. He's an athlete. He's got great ability. Now, if he wants to go and change it and prove people wrong that he can't play defense, if that was me, I would change it." "I would say, yeah, I'm going to go out there and I'm going to try to defend somebody. And I'm going to get in shape. I'm going to do the things that I need to do. And I'm going to do that." This statement cuts to the heart of one of the biggest critiques of Luka Doncic. Offensively, there's no doubt he's a generational savant, a wizard with the ball, capable of scoring and facilitating at historic levels. But defensively, he's often compared to a traffic cone. In the 2025 Western Conference first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic was repeatedly exposed in one-on-one matchups. Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley blew past him with ease, and clips of Luka conceding straight-line drives went viral. Advertisement Paul Pierce openly criticized Doncic on national television after the series, declaring that he has to learn how to play defense. Kendrick Perkins was even more direct, calling Doncic 'the worst defensive star in modern basketball.' And those criticisms had real-world consequences, they played a role in the Dallas Mavericks' shocking trade that sent Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Mavs GM Nico Harrison defended the move by saying, 'Defense wins championships,' subtly implying that Doncic's limitations on that end were incompatible with their championship goals. Harrison believed Davis, despite being older and more injury-prone, gave Dallas the elite defensive anchor they lacked with Luka. The Boston Celtics also schemed Doncic into oblivion during the 2024 NBA Finals, targeting him relentlessly in pick-and-roll actions. The results were brutal: open looks, exposed rotations, and layups, all courtesy of Luka's sluggish foot speed and delayed reactions. Advertisement However, there are signs that Doncic is finally taking the criticism seriously. This offseason, photos surfaced of a slimmed-down Luka, reportedly after undergoing a modified diet and focused indoor training regimen. Now with the Lakers, he seems more determined than ever to shed the perception that he's a one-way player. Sources close to the team say his conditioning has vastly improved, and his attention to detail during film sessions has been sharper than in years past. Whether that transformation translates to better defensive results on the court remains to be seen. But as Gary Payton emphasized, defense isn't about talent, it's about choice. Doncic has all the tools to become a passable, even respectable defender. But only time will tell if the new-look Lakers star finally develops the mindset required to back it up. Advertisement Related: Luka Doncic Predicted To Take $63 Million Hit On Lakers' Contract Following $100 Million+ Loss In Mavericks Trade This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Unreal OMFG Let's Go' — $5.7 billion rich Mark Cuban gives wild reaction after Dallas Mavericks' surprising 2025 NBA Draft Lottery win
Mark Cuban. Image via:In a turn of events, the Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, despite holding just a 1.8% chance. The league was stunned, but no one was more shocked and elated than billionaire entrepreneur and former majority owner Mark Cuban . Taking to social media, Cuban shouted what every Mavericks fan must've felt in that moment. Mark Cuban reacted to the Dallas Mavericks' surprising 2025 NBA Draft Lottery win Mark Cuban has always been vocal about his stance on the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks' 2025 NBA Draft Lottery win, the billionaire and minority owner of the organization did not hold anything back as he shared his excitement on two wild posts on X. 'Unreal OMFG Let's Go Mavs,' he wrote. Moments later, he followed up with another raw, unfiltered reaction — 'Oh my f***ing God !!!' Just a few short months ago, the Mavericks looked like a franchise on the verge of implosion. The controversial Luka Doncic trade in February had alienated a large section of the fanbase, and Kyrie Irving's season-ending ACL injury only extended the sense of crisis. By missing the playoffs, they landed themselves a lottery spot, albeit with extremely low odds. Still, as luck would have it, the numbers fell in their favor. In a lottery system where 11 other teams had better chances, the Mavericks jumped to the top and now sit in the driver's seat for the most talked-about prize of the 2025 draft, Cooper Flagg. Flagg is being hailed as a generational talent — a two-way forward with the ability to immediately contribute on both ends. Some scouts say he's more NBA-ready than anyone, and his potential to become a long-term cornerstone is exactly the kind of prospect Dallas desperately needs. Suddenly, a team that just months ago was figuring out how to survive without Doncic now holds the rights to perhaps the most valuable asset of the decade. And now, the Mavericks face a tantalizing fork in the road. They could choose to build their future around Flagg, plugging him into a core that could include a returning Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. According to team insiders, there's growing optimism that Kyrie could be back as early as January. That trio, bolstered by shooters and defenders, could actually offer more balance and depth than the previous Doncic-led era ever achieved. Also Read: Dwyane Wade gives stunning reaction to 2025 NBA Draft Lottery as Dallas Mavericks win Or, the Mavericks could go bold — and put the No. 1 pick on the trade block. The mere mention of Giannis Antetokounmpo in connection with that pick has already stirred wild speculation. Mavericks fanbase would be on cloud nine imagining a trio of Kyrie, Davis, and Giannis. Regardless, only time will tell what general manager Nico Harrison , who was under constant scrutiny for the Doncic trade, will do with the big lottery win. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings. Catch Lovlina's story unfold on Game On. Watch here!
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
LeBron James' Draft Lottery Conspiracy Looks Real After Dallas Mavericks ‘Luck' Into Cooper Flagg
Dallas Mavericks' Rolando Blackman, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, right, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Mavericks had won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) LeBron James might have seen this coming. Before the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery and the right to select Duke phenom Cooper Flagg , the Los Angeles Lakers superstar suggested the league's lottery system isn't always as random as it seems. LeBron James questioned the NBA draft lottery earlier this year During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this season, LeBron James pointed out a few suspicious coincidences in draft lottery history. "Cleveland got the number one pick when I was coming out?" James said. "What a coincidence. Let's keep LeBron home. Patrick Ewing to the Knicks. Derrick Rose to the Bulls. I understand the assignment, guys." (H/t: Sporting News) His comments referenced some of the most notable draft lottery wins in NBA history—all of which conveniently placed franchise-altering talents in major markets or ideal situations. Now, the Mavericks' unexpected lottery win has reignited the debate. The Dallas Mavericks' unlikely lottery win raises eyebrows The Dallas Mavericks defied the odds to secure the top pick in the 2025 draft, a move that will likely see them select Cooper Flagg, the most hyped prospect since LeBron James himself. The timing is curious—just a few years after the Mavericks controversially traded Luka Dončić, a decision that still puzzles fans and analysts. If the NBA were rigging the lottery, why reward a team for a questionable front-office move? The Dallas Mavericks' win doesn't fit the usual "big market favoritism" narrative, making this outcome even more puzzling for conspiracy theorists. Is the draft lottery actually rigged? For all the speculation, there's no concrete evidence the NBA manipulates the lottery. Over four decades, no whistleblower has come forward, and disgruntled teams that missed out on top picks haven't produced any smoking guns. More likely, the draft is simply a high-stakes game of chance—one that occasionally delivers dream scenarios, like Cooper Flagg landing in Dallas. Whether by luck or design, the Dallas Mavericks now have a chance to reset their franchise, just as the Cavaliers did with LeBron in 2003. Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers could send $101,355,998 legend to Dallas Mavericks after disappointing playoff exit For now, fans will keep debating. And if Cooper Flagg becomes the next face of the league in Dallas, LeBron James might just have another example to add to his list.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Klay Thompson's Big Change in Physical Appearance is Catching Attention
Dallas Mavericks' shooting guard Klay Thompson finished a rather discreet first season with the Texas franchise after ending a 13-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors. Thompson didn't have the best departure from the Dubs due to his contract demands and the team's plans to move on from him, but he was welcomed with open arms in Dallas, where he was expected to create a dangerous trio with Luka Doncic (before his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers) and Kyrie Irving. Advertisement After his season came to an end at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament, Thompson and Co. entered the offseason with several questions to answer. Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31).Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The four-time NBA champion, who averaged 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in the 2024-25 season, is making some changes ahead of the next campaign. A short video shared by "NBA Central" on X shows Thompson's physical change. After many years rocking a taper fade haircut, he changed it to a low bald taper. It didn't take long for fans to react to Thompson's new look. They didn't mince words when assessing the haircut and compared the player to other high-profile sports figures. Advertisement "Bro looks like the fake Klay Thompson now," one fan said. "This is not it. Fire the barber ASAP," another fan said. "ohhh no," a third fan said. Thompson signed with the Mavericks in 2024, carrying huge expectations about his potential impact on a team that just came off an NBA Finals appearance. His championship pedigree was expected to help Doncic, Irving and Co. reach the next level, but as we all know now, the season went on a completely different way. The former Warriors star joined forces with Irving and Anthony Davis after the Doncic trade, but injuries prevented fans from seeing how well this team could play. Advertisement Many fans thought the new (old) haircut could bring the old version of Thompson, but time will tell if his new look helps the guard improve his numbers. Related: Dallas Turns to Paige Bueckers to Overcome Luka Doncic Depression
