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It looks like the NBA’s snitch hotline won’t be the only bubble service the players will be getting a lot of use out of.

When you stick a bunch of millionaires in a hotel without the amenities they’re accustomed too, there’s bound to be problems. Players have already complained about the food options, being held accountable when not social distancing or wearing masks. But before they could start itching for shape ups, the NBA is making sure that is all taken care of by building a barbershop within the bubble.

Former player and current Brooklyn Nets player development coach Tiago Splitter posted a picture of the NBA-branded barbershop being built.

And if you’re an avid video gamer, the setup looks pretty similar to the Neighborhood edition in 2K20. It’s only right that the players get fresh cuts since all eyes will be on them come July 31, as fans wonder how the AAU-like system will play out. Other then their own barbershop, other perks include access to three golf courses, fishing, cornhole, ping pong, and several pools to keep them cool during the scorching Miami heat.

One player who’s definitely not complaining about his digs and being stuck in a cramped hotel suite is Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antekounmpo.

“I’m in a situation where I’m extremely blessed, and I cannot complain. Obviously, it doesn’t matter where you are in life, there’s always something to complain, there’s always a problem and an issue,” Antetokounmpo recently told ESPN. “But I try to kind of not focus on that. So as I said, my apartment in Greece, when I was younger, with my four brothers, was way smaller than the suite that I have in the hotel, so I’m just trying to enjoy the moment.”

Soon, all the work the players have been putting in during the off months will be on display as the league tries to salvage what’s left of the season.

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Amid all the drama surrounding driver Bubba Wallace, he’s still one of the sports most popular drivers and is currently leading the NASCAR All-Star race in fan voting. NASCAR took to its official Twitter account to announce the news that he was at the top of the leader boards with the top five being rounded out by Clint Bowyer, Matt DiBenedetto, William Byron, and Corey LaJoie. Don’t worry, we have no idea who they are either, but LaJoie did drive a Trump 2020 car at a race just last week.

Wallace is the only Black driver in NASCAR and became a household name when he began to combat NASCAR’s use of the confederate flag a few weeks ago.

“No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race,” Wallace said. “So it starts with confederate flags. Get them out of here.”

Not long after, the association made the appropriate change.

Even if you’re not a fan of racing, just became a fan of Wallace a few weeks ago, or want to further get under Trump’s skin, you can cast your vote here. Voting for the 2020 All-Star Fan Vote began Monday, June 15, and ends July 14.

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Shortly after, the Eagles star receiver issued an apology addressing his real intentions behind posting the Hitler quote

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The Philadelphia Eagles organization have also followed up with a statement of their own regarding Jackson’s Instagram post.

Emphasizing there no tolerance for hurtful words about any race is unacceptable.

Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles have not addressed if they will take any action towards DeSean for his post. More news to come as the story develops.

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Washington Redskins‘ head coach, Ron Rivera, told The Washington Post that the team’s owner Dan Snyder is actively working on changing the franchise’s racist name. Rivera said to Les Carpenter that he hopes the change comes within the next two months and that “If we get it done in time for the season, it would be awesome.”

According to Rivera, discussions were well underway for the name change even before companies like FedEx, Nike, and Pepsi all planted their flags on the side of ditching the racial slur. The head coach claims Snyder and the league officials held discussions about the name change “2 1/2 weeks ago” and that he is ready to make the change he boastfully said he wouldn’t.

As for possible names, the team’s quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, seems to be on board with the name Red Tails as the new name.

Rivera is currently on vacation but did disclose that he and Snyder did discuss a couple of names.

“We came up with a couple of names. Two of them I really like.”

Rivera added the team’s new name has to respect both Native Americans and their culture as well as serve as a tribute to the military at the same time. Interesting.

Rivera, who is currently one of only four minority head coaches in the NFL, detailed how his view on the team’s name changed over time. He pointed out growing up rooting for the franchise as a kid to now seeing why it’s time for the change.

“It was hard to fathom that it was in any way a racist thing, to be honest with you. Now, putting it in perspective, there’s been a change.”

“”My eyes are wide open.””

Now it’s time to get the Cleveland Indians to do the same.

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The New York Post reported that Kyrie Irving reached out to Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie as early as last December.

“He was obviously still super focused on his season and everything. But you could tell from his conversation that it was on his mind and obviously free agency was coming up and that’s kinda what it was. Just asking a friend about his current situation what he thought,” Dinwiddie said on The Athletic’s Back To Back.

It has been widely speculated for the longest that Kyrie was going to ditch Boston, despite his comments at the beginning of the last regular season that he intended to re-sign with Boston.

Danny Ainge and the Celtics have an idea they might have to move on from Kyrie in March. “Not for sure though, not certain. But I was obviously thinking a move in a different direction at that point, thinking of the different options,” said Ainge.

Irving came with so many issues in Boston, Danny Ainge made sure to get his departing shots in on the outgoing star player, “I think it just makes life more enjoyable when everybody is humble, hard-working and will play any role that they have to, to help the team succeed.”

Once the NBA Draft rolled around it was a foregone conclusion that the Celtics would not be getting Kyrie back, that’s when Ainge and company set their eyes on Kemba Walker.

Kemba Walker isn’t Kyrie Irving, but he is certainly no slouch. If you’re going to lose Kyrie, Kemba is certainly a nice consolation prize, he also brings way less drama than Kyrie.

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According to New York Times, he has signed a deal with United Talent Agency, the agency will be ushering in a new sports division, the division will be headed by the super agent, Rich Paul.

UTA is one of the premier talent agencies in the US for Hollywood stars. UTA clients include Kevin Hart, Angelina Jolie, and Lesley Stahl.

“We’ve been looking for the right sports opportunity for quite a while,” UTA’s Chief Executive Jeremy Zimmer said. “We have taken a significant stake in Klutch, but Rich retains very substantial controls because we want it to be his business and we love what he’s doing.”

Like his super client, Lebron James, this will allow Rich Paul to explore outside the realm of basketball clients. Having Hollywood clients opens up a brand new clientele for Rich. Rich is building a brand that allows any client in any realm of the industry to explore into other industries.

Paul told Complex magazine, “This puts me in direct competition with the largest agencies in the world,” Paul said. “There is nothing we cannot do for an athlete. If a guy wants to write a book, great. If he wants to be a Fortnite champion, great. If he wants to act, great. He wants to buy a surfboard company? Fantastic. There is nothing we cannot do for the modern athlete.”

Lebron James said he knew from the first time they met in an Akron airport, over a discussion about a Warren Moon jersey he knew Rich Paul would be special.

“I knew from day one Rich was going to build something totally different, he understood players needed a new way to operate on and off the floor. And I know Klutch is just beginning. I’m so proud of what he’s built and to be able to call a real innovator my brother.”