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  This week marked the closing of LeBron James’ third residence in Los Angeles, a 13,000-square-foot estate in Beverly Hills. He paid $36.75 million, which was marginally less than the $39 million asking price.     Constructed during the 1930s, the estate previously held the property. Lee Phillip Bell, who passed away earlier this year, gained widespread recognition for his collaboration with the late William Bell on the serial operas The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. Former proprietors of the mansion included actor Charles Boyer and Howard Hughes, who leased it to Katharine Hepburn, the ex-lover of Hughes.     In addition to two guesthouses, four bedrooms, and seven restrooms, the residence features a tennis court and movie theater. It features views of both Beverly Hills and the Pacific Ocean and is situated on 2.5 acres. James is probable ...

  In a recent interview, veteran WNBA player Erica Wheeler opened up about her mentorship role with rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. Wheeler, who has extensive experience in the league, recognized the challenges that come with transitioning from college basketball to the professional arena, especially when competing in the same position as a seasoned player. “I think you guys know that even before this season started, I was helping Caitlin,” Wheeler stated, reflecting on her supportive approach. “From a veteran’s perspective, I understand that the transition is always hard for a rookie. I don’t like weirdness or awkwardness, so I wanted to create an environment where she felt comfortable coming to me.” Although in an old interview, when ask how the veterans treated and give her guidance, Caitlin Clark has said with a sad smile, that she received no mentorship and has been navigating the League by herself. ...

  Nikola Jokic arrived in character for a first-round playoff game Saturday night. That character was “Gru,” the protagonist from the “Despicable Me” movies. Jokic, the two-time NBA MVP for the Denver Nuggets, wore a similar outfit and signature wrap-around striped scarf as “Gru.” It was a hit on social media, with the Nuggets posting, “going to play basketball or going to steal the moon?” Jokic and the Nuggets opened their title defense against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The outfit appeared to be a tease to his appearance in a promotion for “Despicable Me 4,” where he seeks therapy because the Minions think he’s their boss. In the trailer, Jokic sits on a couch in a suit while talking with a therapist. He explains how everyone thinks he looks like “Gru.” “I thought I looked really good that day. I put on this beautiful suit that said, ‘I mean business,'” Jokic tells the therapist. “Then what happened?” she wonders. “They say I look like ‘Gru,'” Jokic responds. “W...

  Simone Biles and MyKayla Skinner (Photos via Getty Images & @mykaylaskinner2016/IG) MyKayla Skinner may not have a friendship with Simone Biles like she once had, but she is making an emotional plea to her for help. Skinner is speaking out after some back-and-forth drama with Simone Biles during the 2024 Olympic Games. The 27-year-old took to her Instagram this week and addressed the caption that Simone Biles posted on Instagram, seemingly shading her with a lengthy video. MyKayla Skinner made a direct plea to Biles to ask her followers to stop cyberbullying Skinner and her family. One month before the Olympics, Skinner made headlines when she shared harsh criticism for the 2024 U.S. women’s artistic gymnastics team. She later said that her comments were “misinterpreted” and eventually issued a statement apologizing. In this week’s video, Skinner said that after her initial comments in June, she posted an apology video and sent written apologies and individual messages t...

  JAY-Z dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player for team Lakler but when he grew up he became a billionaire JAY-Z revealed that, oddly, he ended up becoming a well-known rapper instead of becoming a Laker basketball player JAY-Z recently shared that his boyhood desire was to play basketball professionally for the Lakers, but in the end, he became a well-known rapper instead. JAY-Z recently revealed an une xpec ted boyhood dream: to play basketball professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers. This was revealed in an open and honest manner. The legendary rapper acknowledged that, like a lot of adolescent basketball fans, he dreamed of becoming an NBA player. Nevertheless, destiny had an alternative course for him. His transformation from an aspiring musician to a renowned songwriter exemplifies the capricious nature of destiny. Upon reflecting on his voyage, JAY-Z observed the irony of the situation and em...

  Heat star Jimmy Butler is fulfilling his dream of running a coffee shop when he opens BigFace in the Design District. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will open a Bigface coffee shop in the Design District this fall. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has a bunch of nicknames, including “Jimmy Buckets,” “Playoff Jimmy,” and simply “Buckets.” But come this September, the basketball pro can officially add one more nickname to the lineup: “Java Jimmy.”Or maybe “Barista Butler.” In a recent interview with GQ, Butler shared that he’ll fulfill his lifelong dream of opening a coffee shop with the first brick-and-mortar location of his coffee company, Bigface, in Miami’s Design District in September.Those unaware that Butler is a coffee connoisseur might be surprised to learn that the six-time NBA All-Star is known to consume upward of ten cappuccinos per day, according to GQ — even in the Miami he...

Steph Curry took a trip down memory lane on Monday while commemorating his and Klay Thompson’s 11 seasons as Warriors teammates following the news of Thompson’s three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Curry — who won four titles alongside Thompson — reminisced over the past decade and the dynasty they helped build with Golden State. Steph Curry shares a message to Klay Thompson after his new deal with the Mavericks.Instagram/Steph Curry Steph Curry reminisced on 11 seasons with Klay Thompson with the Warriors after the news of Thompson’s new deal with the Mavericks.Instagram/Steph Curry “Even though we won’t finish the journey together, what we did will never be done again,” Curry wrote. “Couldn’t have imagined a better run with you and [center Draymond Green]. “Changed the way the game is played. Killa Klay at the center of it all. Thank you for everything bro. Go...