Dwight Howard Will Join The Houston Rockets, According To Source

A person with knowledge of the Dwight Howard saga, which has lasted for about 20 months, claims that the free agent has already made up his mind on where he wants to play basketball in the upcoming 2013-2014 NBA season.

Howard has picked the Houston Rockets, according to the source. The source, who wanted to keep their identity unknown because the news hadn't yet been announced by Howard, says that the partnership with Kobe Bryant didn't go as planned in Los Angeles.

Also, The Juicy Online reported on Thursday that the pitch message Kobe Bryant gave to Howard didn't work, as it angered Howard and only pushed him away from the thought of staying with the L.A. Lakers.

Howard's agent Dan Fegan tells Yahoo Sports:

Dwight has not finalized his decision. He hopes to finalize his decision tonight or tomorrow morning.   

Howard has already informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not re-sign with the team.

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Kobe Bryant May Have Driven Dwight Howard Off Idea Of Staying With Lakers

A source, close to Dwight Howard, is claiming that Howard really wants to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, more than ever, after hearing the pitch message from Kobe Bryant.

On Tuesday, Bryant and Dwight had a sit-down meeting to talk about Howard staying with the L.A. Lakers. Bryant also talked about how he could make Howard into a champion, something that Howard didn't like, according to the source. 

It appears that maybe the pitch message Bryant gave Howard has driven him off the idea of resigning with the team altogether. 

Sources close to Howard tell me Kobe's reported pitch in Tuesday's meeting about teaching D12 how to win will be a "complete turnoff" to D12
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 4, 2013

Dwight Howard Could Receive TV Show If He Stays With L.A. Lakers

On July 10th, Dwight Howard is expected to make his announcement on which NBA team he will be joining [Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks or Golden State Warriors] or which team he'll stay with [Los Angeles Lakers].

According to a source, if Howard decides to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, then he could end up receiving his very own TV show.

There had already been preliminary talks between Dwight Howard and Time Warner on a show if he returned to the Lakers.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 1, 2013

TWC is desperate for original programming as it is and if giving Dwight his own show helps the Lakers it's a win-win.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 1, 2013

Howard received an offer from the Dallas-area chain Raising Cain's restaurant, as they promise to give Howard chicken fingers for life he joins the Houston Rockets.

Miami Heat Star Dwyane Wade Got A Woman Pregnant

There's a rumor going around South Beach that the REAL REASON why Dwyane Wade has been terrible in this year's NBA playoffs/Finals is because he's under major stress due to the fact that he got his side chick pregnant.

The Juicy Online was first to report that Miami Heat star was caught bringing his side chick, Rachel Vegas, to one of his playoff games this year, which she went on her Instagram and posted her court-side seats and other lavish gifts Wade brought Vegas. 

According to sources, a Miami Heat star, who has ailing knees [which Dwyane Wade has] wasn't safe enough around the side chick, as he's gotten the woman pregnant. Apparently, the news has affected him so bad that he's been taking bad shots during the past few games in the series against the San Antonio Spurs. 

Also, it's being said that the "unknown" girlfriend of the Miami Heat star is aware of the situation, which explains why she was recently seen in Las Vegas acting wild. 

Doc Rivers Considering Stepping Down As Boston Celtics Coach

No official word, thus far, but according to ESPN, Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers is considering stepping down as head coach of the team.

According to the report, Rivers "believes it 'may be time for a change' in his status" with the franchise.

Following the Celtics elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Rivers spent weeks, after the elimination, avoiding questions about his future with the Celtics with the media. Last week, in a text, Rivers reportedly sent a reporter, from the Boston Globe, saying that he needed to "detox" following the season, but refused to comment on on his intentions going forward.

Sources are saying that Rivers doesn't feel like going through another rebulding process with the team as veterans Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett exit their respective primes.

Rivers, if he decides to leave the Celtics, will have recorded a 416-295 record, two trips to the NBA Finals, with one NBA championship. Overall, Rivers has a 587-473 record, which includes his four years with the Orlando Magic.

Rivers still has three years remaining on his contract with the Celtics, which he's getting paid $21 million a year.

DEVELOPING: Doc Rivers believes it "may be time for a change" in his status as Celtics coach, source told @chris_broussard.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 12, 2013

Kobe Bryant Reaches Settlement With Auction House Over Memorabilia

The auction of Kobe Bryant memorabilia will move forward, as Bryant has reached a settlement with the auction house that was given the items by Bryant's mother. 

According to ABC News, Ken Goldin, owner of Goldin Auctions in New Jersey, announced on Monday that the two sides have reached a settlement, which will allow the items to go up for sale online from June 17 to July 19, as first reported by ESPN.

The items were originally scheduled to take place three weeks earlier, but it was postponed after Bryant's attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Goldin Auctions, saying his mother, Pamela Bryant, was not authorized to consign about 100 items to the auctioneer. 

The auction company then sued Bryant, asking the judge for clarification over the items' ownership because the auction house paid $450,000 as an advance to his mother in January, which she used for a new home in Nevada. 

About five years ago, Bryant's mother asked Kobe what he wanted to do with the items, but according to the lawsuit filed by Goldin, Kobe didn't have any interest in the items. 

Pamela Bryant also indicated that her son gave those items to her stating that, "here mom, these are for you," the complaint said. 

Joe and Pamela Bryant released a statement, "We regret our actions and statements related to the Kobe Bryant auction memorabilia. We apologize for any misunderstanding and unintended pain we have caused our son and appreciate the financial support he has provided over the years. We also apologize to Goldin Auctions for their inadvertent involvement in the matter and thank them for their assistance." 

Due to the settlement with Kobe over the items, it's said that the items have dropped 90 percent, but Goldin is "very happy" with the latest selection. 

The six items include two of Bryant's Lower Merion High School uniforms, a 1996 Magic's Roundball Classic All Star medallion and ribbon, his 2000 NBA All-Star game ring, two NBA championship rings issued by the Lakers and gifted by Kobe to Joe Bryant.

Goldin said that five of the six items could reach the six-figure range, with some of the items well into the six-figure range. 

Fifty percent of four Bryant's items will be donated to a charity to be announced later.     

Allen Iverson May Do Jail Time Over Unpaid Child Support

This week, Allen Iverson will go before a judge, who earlier this year called him a horrible parent. If the last court appearance was horrible for the ex-NBA star, then this upcoming appearance in court could be even worst for him, as he's $40,000 behind in child support.

When he appeared in court back in January, a judge ripped into Iverson saying, "He [Iverson] does not know how to manage the children" and he "has been a hindrance to their spiritual and emotional growth and development."

Iverson's ex, Tawanna, has filed new court documents saying that Iverson has failed to honor the child support agreement that was handed down back in January. The order had Iverson paying $8,000/month in support for their five kids, but Tawanna claims that Iverson has missed every payment he was suppose to make.

Tawanna wants a judge to order Iverson to hand over the $40,000 he owes in support and even asking the judge to lock Iverson up for his "deadbeat" father actions.

Kevin Garnett Cheating On Wife With A Toronto Woman [PICS]

The NBA has taken a backseat in the mind of Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett, as it's being reported that Garnett was spotted at a Toronto shopping mall with a woman, who isn't his wife. 

According to the report, Garnett, who is married with two kids, was spotted on Tuesday walking around a Toronto shopping mall with Annie Silvestri. According to a source, Silvestri works at Toronto's Time Nightclub, where it's being suspected that the two began to talk.

The source claims that Silvestri is a aspiring model, but will sleep with men... if the price is right. 

Unknown rather Garnett and the woman hooked up or if it was just a friendly visit, but KG did shell out some money on his "lady friend" while at the mall. Garnett didn't try to hide his face while walking through the mall thinking no one would recognize him. 

Garnett is married to Brandi Padilla and has two kids with her. 

Atlanta Hawks Ad Claims Dwight Howard And Chris Paul Could Join Team

The Atlanta Hawks are pretty sure they can grab two big potential free agents this offseason, as the organization sent out an email to season ticket holders which mention the possibility of bringing Howard and Paul to Atlanta.

In the letter, which was sent out by a member of the ticket-sales department, a headline read "Hot New Player news: Chris Paul and Dwight Howard."

The letter begins, "The buzz around our offseason is more than heating up. With massive cap space, 4 draft picks, and free agency rapidly approaching, we sit in the best position in the NBA. Player interest is skyrocketing as the possibilities of landing Chris Paul and Dwight Howard becoming more and more a reality."

The letter also include a link to a story written by ESPN, which explained how Chris Paul was unhappy with the Los Angeles Clippers for the notion that he had a hand in the firing of head coach Vinny Del Negro last month.

"This is your opportunity to get on board before it's (sic) too late. Once we solidify our signings there will be no seats left," the letter added.

Although the Hawks are trying to hype of their upcoming season, they may have violated NBA rules by mentioning Howard and Paul's name in the email.

Hawks president Bob Williams issued a statement about the letter, as he says that the ticket-sales employee wrote the letter on his own, without the approval of any other member of the the Hawks organization. He also added that the employee wasn't trying to cause trouble with the email.

In 2008, the NBA sent out letters to all 30 teams detailing the anti-tampering policy. The letter read: "If a member of your organization is asked by the media about a potential free agent before the July 1 following the last season's covered by the player's contract, or about any other person under contract with another NBA team, the only proper response is to decline comments."

The ban extends to general managers, coaches, players, or other employees of an organization.  

Kris Humphries' Ex Claims Kim Kardashian Paid Her To Testify Against Him

The sega between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphires is over, so someone may want to tell Humphries' ex-girlfriend Myla Sinanaj, as she's exposing how Kim Kardashian sent her a check in the mail to appear in court to testify in her divorce battle against Kris.

Last week, Sinanaj went on a series of Twitter rants in which she posted a check from Kardashian's lawyer, Laura Wasser, to prove she was compensated for sitting for a deposition in the middle of Kim/Kris' divorce battle. 

From the photo [on the left], the amount on the check is unknown, as it's blurred out, but it was marked as a "witness/travel" fee.

In multiple tweets, Sinanaj aired out the truth about what really went on during Kim's time dating Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush and while she was married to Brookyln Nets star Kris Humphries.

She claims that Kim and Kanye did indeed messed around while she was dating Reggie Bush, as the two would meet up at the W. Hotel in Los Angeles. Sinanaj claims that she knows this because she was an overnight manager at the hotel. She even claims that she made the keys for Kanye to visit Kim's hotel room at 2AM in the morning.

Sinanaj even posted a photo [on the right] of Kim and Kanye cuddled up on her music video "Turn It Up", while she was married to Humphries.

Going to cash my check before it expires LOL don't know weather to thank Kim K. Or her lawyer Laura Wassser 😂 twitter.com/NYAngel24/stat…
— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

u know what finding this check just pissed me off! truth is my ass didnt want to go to her dumb deposition so i said i have no $ for gas
— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

but that didnt stop her from mailing me a check thats how bad she wanted me to go! which i dont understand WHY
— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

she should THANK ME for my discretion for not mentioning the fact when i was the Overnight Manager at the W hotel
— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

i was the one making kanye keys to her suit at 2am!!! Back when she was supposed to be with the love of her life Reggie Bush right??
— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

THERE is SOOOO much more that i know and had to be quiet about but i aint working at the hotel no more so Fuck it!!! I
— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

"flashback" Friday - This was on her vid for her song when she was with her ex husband LMFAO but they just friends twitter.com/NYAngel24/stat…

— Myla Sinanaj (@NYAngel24) May 31, 2013

Heat Players Partied With Strippers Hours Before Game 6 Match-Up

The Miami Heat are one game away from missing out on the 2013 NBA Finals, and they have no one to blame but themselves. A source claims that a few of the Miami Heat players paid strippers to dance with them.

The source, a Indianapolis exotic dancer who works at the popular strip club named "Hood Passion" in Indianapolis, claims that three players came into the club and were quickly brought into the VIP section of the club, where they were joined by five dancers. 

The dancer claims that she had left, but says that the action was heavy because the three players stayed in the VIP section for 3 hours. 

The source didn't give any information nor clues on which three Miami Heat players it was that went inside the strip club, but from the rumors were hearing about the team, it could have been anyone. 

Sportswriter Post Racist Tweet About Lebron James

Many people who watched Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals were surprised when Lebron James was fouled out of the game, in the fourth quarter, for only the fourth time in his professional career.

As most were watching on, one sportswriter took his enthusiasm a little too far when he tweeted a joke, which most are calling racist.

The writer claimed in the tweet that NBA referee Joey Crawford is the first man to "whip" Lebron James.

Apparently, people saw the tweet and responded to the sportswriter Steve Bulpett, who covers the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald. A short time later, the tweet was taken down, but not fast enough, as someone quickly retweeted the tweet.

After deleting the tweet, Bulpett tried to apologize, but no one was buying into the apology.  

@streethistory @themightykosh Tweet was from Blazing Saddles quote. You pointed out a connection I should have seen. Sincere apologies.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) May 29, 2013

Houston Rockets Making Room For Dwight Howard

It's unknown whether or not if Dwight Howard will stay or leave the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason, but the Houston Rockets are already preparing for the arrival of Howard, as the team is preparing to trade away players to make room for the All-Star center.

The team is ready to ship out Thomas Robinson in order to create enough cap space to offer Howard the maximum contract of four-years.

The Rockets have also told rival NBA teams that they plan to accept the best offer to move Robinson and eliminate his $3.52-million salary for the 13-2014 NBA season.

If their plan can be accomplished, the Rockets will be able to pay Howard around $20.5 million a season .

Miami Heat Star Cheating On Their Significant Other?

According to a report from the Miami Herald, a unknown Miami Heat player is cheating on their significant other.

The newspaper claims that a very taken Miami Heat star is having an affair with someone who lives in the Kings Cole condo in North Beach. The source says that the player is seen at the condo every night around midnight after every home game. According to security, this player has repeatedly shown up at midnight and after asking for a woman's apartment.

The source went on to say that his girlfriend [whoever she is] shouldn't be shocked considering that not too long ago she was the one with whom her beloved baller was sneaking around with.

It can only point to one person.... Mr. Dwyane Wade, who cheated on his ex-wife with current girlfriend Gabrielle Union.

Could the Miami Herald be talking about the story The Juicy Online posted over the weekend, which exposed Dwyane Wade giving tickets to a woman who he's been seeing behind his girlfriend [Gabrielle Union] back?

Kevin Durant Dating A WNBA Player

Kevin Durant is ready for a real relationship, and according to a report, Durant has begun dating WNBA star Monica Wright.

Durant started to catch a few of Wright's basketball games and the two began to talk. It's being said by a close friend of Wright that the two are in love with each other.

Wright plays for the WNBA team the Minnesota Lynx.

"She's not one of those celebs that's with Kevin for money or fame, she loves him and will hold him down through good times and bad," a friend of Wright said.

Wright did a post-game interview where she talked about her relationship with Durant.

Dwyane Wade Brings A Woman He's Cheating With To Playoff Game [PICS]

Days after Dwyane Wade interview with Jet Magazine was released, where he talked about how he may have not been the the best husband to his ex-wife, it appears that Wade may have cheated behind his beautiful actress girlfriend Gabrielle Union, according to what a woman posted on her Instagram account.

The woman, Rachel Vegas, has been posting photos on her Instagram account bragging about her lavish court-side seats and expensive gifts Dwyane Wade is supposedly "giving to her".

The woman refers to Wade as her "chocolate baller" in her Instagram photos.

According to the photos, it appears that Wade may have brought Vegas shoes, handbags [Louis Vuitton] and outfits.

She's also seen posing next to other basketball players including Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum.

 

New York Knicks JR Smith Has A Drug Addiction

We saw a crumble in the performance of New York Knicks "6th man" JR Smith during the 2013 NBA postseason. According to sources, who spoke with The Juicy Online, we may now understand why his performance tanked during the playoffs, as it's being said that Smith developed a drug habit.

Although an report, in early May, showed Smith partying hard in a New York nightclub with singer/girlfriend Rihanna during the playoffs, two sources are coming forward claiming that Smith is also using coke, claiming that Smith is hooked to the stuff.

"My source is the connect for his coke dealer uptown and JR is cooping $1,200 worth of blow every two, three days when in town. Personal use... Dude was sick from it," the source claims.

The NBA, during the regular season, gives four drug test to its players. Most NBA players are giving the heads up when a drug test is coming their way. If JR is indeed hooked on coke, then the reality is that the coke would be present in his system for 72 hours [3 days] before fading away.

Dwyane Wade Says He Was Probably A Terrible Husband

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade appears in the latest issue of Jet Magazine, which hit stands on Monday. In the issue, Wade talks about fatherhood and co-parenting. He also, in the issue, claims that maybe he wasn't such a good husband to his ex-wife.

When he was asked why he didn't pursue full custody of his children from his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, Wade replied, "I didn't set out to get custody but I wasn't able to see my kids the way I wanted and I'm not a parent who's going to run away from his responsibilities. I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad."

In a video interview [below], Funches recalls a night where Wade abused her, while the two were married.



Since their divorce, the two have been in a nasty battle over equal sharing time of their kids and clearing up allegations, which are mostly coming from Funches.

Wade went on to say that he hopes that the two, him and Funches, can come to an understanding for the sake of their children  "It's been six year and hopefully one day she and I can get on to the same point where it's a lot easier than it is now to co-parent," Wade said.

Seattle Group Has Backdoor Deal To Bring Sacramento Kings To Seattle

The Hansen-Ballmer group, who is attempting to bring the Sacramento Kings to the City of Seattle, has a secret plan to relocate the team if the NBA keep blocking the move.

According to a source, the group isn't taking no for an answer, as the NBA relocation committee voted to deny the relocation. The Seattle based investor group not only will increase their bid for the franchise [twice] but said that if the NBA voted to reject the sale, they had a backup agreement with the Maloof family, current owners of the Kings, to buy 20% stake ownership in the team. The purchase would make the investment group minority investors.

If that happens, they [the Maloof family] wouldn't need the NBA approval to swap shares of the franchise [give shares of the franchise to the Hansen-Ballmer group] unlike the current scenario where the NBA would have to agree to allow them to purchase any stake in the Kings.

The NBA is aware of the backdoor move, and one NBA owner reportedly told CBS Sports that the deal doesn't make "no sense".

Asked an owner today if Hansen backup plan with Maloofs is a game-changer. ”It doesn't make any sense to me,” he said.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) May 14, 2013

If the NBA wanted to allow the Seattle based Hansen-Ballmer group purchase the Kings, they'd most certainly do so by allowing them to buy the originally agreed upon 65% as the last thing the NBA wants.

The NBA will meet in Dallas on Wednesday and make their decision about the relocation of the Kings, which will most likely be rejected.... ONCE AGAIN.

Chris Bosh And Adrienne Expected 2nd Child [PICS]

Miami Heat star Chris Bosh and his lovely wife Adrienne Bosh are expecting their second child together, according to the pictures floating around Instagram on Monday.

The two already have a son, Jackson. Chris has a daughter from his previous relationship.

There isn't any information on how far along Adrienne is, but from the looks of the photos, it appears that she's now too far along, as she's not showing any baby bump.