It was the fist bump and pat on the back that will re-ignite one of the NBA’s most persistent trade rumors. Just before the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings tipped off their game here Sunday night, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma jogged to a spectator who sat in the first row at midcourt. They bumped fists, exchanged smiles and patted each other on the back. That interaction normally wouldn’t have raised eyebrows, but that was no ordinary fan. It was Vivek Ranadivé, the Kings’ owner and chairman. The NBA trade deadline looms on Feb. 6, just two and a half weeks away, and Ranadivé’s team has been said for years to have interest in Kuzma. So, that greeting must be connected to a potential trade, right? Probably not. As Kuzma explained to reporters after the Kings blew out the Wizards 123-100, he and Ranadivé recently invested in a new women’s professional sports venture called Major League Volleyball. “Nothing basketball-related,” Kuzma said. -via New York Times / January 20, 2025
In a recent interview, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma addressed the trade rumors swirling around him. Kuzma acknowledged that trade rumors are a part of the business and that he tries not to let them affect his game.
“I can’t control what happens with trades, so I just try to focus on playing my best basketball and helping my team win,” Kuzma said. “I love being a Laker and I’m just focused on doing whatever I can to contribute to this team.”
Kuzma’s name has been mentioned in trade talks as the Lakers look to make moves to improve their roster. However, Kuzma remains focused on the task at hand and is determined to make the most of his time with the team.
“I know that this is a business and anything can happen, but right now my focus is on the Lakers and helping us get back to the top,” Kuzma added.
Fans of the Lakers will be keeping a close eye on Kuzma as the trade deadline approaches, but for now, it seems that he is fully committed to his team and ready to contribute in any way he can.
The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 6, so between now and then there will be no shortage of rumors to keep us entertained. We’ve already seen a few trades go through, as the Brooklyn Nets jettisoned both Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith in exchange for draft capital from the Warriors and Lakers, respectively. But those won’t be the only moves made before the deadline as contenders try to find missing pieces, and rebuilding teams look to become sellers in hopes of adding draft picks and/or younger players.
The biggest trade narrative that we’ll be watching is Jimmy Butler’s situation in Miami. Trading Butler is going to be difficult because of his contract, but also due to his age and injury history. There hasn’t been much traction yet on that front, but that doesn’t mean teams aren’t working the phones to try and get something done. Butler aside, here’s the latest intel from around the league as trade season is in full swing.
Bradley Beal could waive no-trade clause for right team
Beal’s time in Phoenix may be coming to an end, if he wants it to. There have been rumors bubbling about the Suns trying to trade Beal, ideally in hopes of landing Butler, but the wrench keeping that trade from happening is that Beal has a full no-trade clause. The Suns have to get Beal’s approval before making any trade involving him, but according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, Beal might consider doing so for the right situation. The Suns have not approached Beal about a trade, as he’s said on multiple occasions, but Katz is reporting that Beal would consider waiving his no-trade clause if the right situation came along, which would ideally be in another winning situation.
The Heat have said that if they were to trade Butler they would want players who can contribute to winning right now, and Beal fits that criteria. But Katz is reporting that Beal isn’t of interest to the Heat because of his no-trade clause, making it difficult to trade him down the line if they want to. A third team would all but certainly need to be involved for the Suns to land Butler, which is easier said than done. The Milwaukee Bucks have been mentioned as a potential third team to help facilitate Butler moving to Phoenix, but that doesn’t mean it will happen.
Lakers’ LeBron James has seemingly begun his annual campaign to convince the team to make a trade
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Beal’s status with the Suns overshadowed the fact that Nurkic also got demoted from the starting lineup at the same time in favor of Mason Plumlee. Phoenix traded for Nick Richards last week and further pushed Nurkic down the totem pole, and now it looks like the team’s looking to trade the big man, per Katz. Similarly to Beal, though, finding a team willing to take on Nurkic is going to be difficult, especially as he’s now a fourth-string big man making $37.4 million between this year and next. Between declined production and an expensive contract, it might be unlikely that Phoenix finds a home for Nurkic before the deadline. If he does remain on the roster past Feb. 6, he’ll likely be a trade candidate in the offseason when he’s on an expiring contract for next season.
One of the bigger stories immediately after the trade deadline last season was Kyle Kuzma announcing that he rejected a trade that would’ve sent him to the Dallas Mavericks. Kuzma revealed that information to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, in which he said Wizards president Michael Winger presented him with the trade offer. Kuzma said he turned it down in part because he didn’t view the Mavericks as a championship contender. Cut to a few months after that, and the Mavericks made it to the NBA Finals.
Now, though, as another trade deadline approaches, Kuzma’s name is being mentioned yet again, and he might be changing his tune on wanting to stay in D.C.
“We’ll see how it goes,” Kuzma said via The Athletic. “I don’t know. I didn’t think last year was the right time after signing the deal. That was kind of more of a last-year thing. I haven’t had conversations [with Wizards management]. I haven’t even talked about the deadline, haven’t talked about being traded. So, this is really the first time I’m really talking about it.”
While Kuzma isn’t saying he’s completely open to a trade, he’s also not closing the door on it. And given the fact that he seems to have some input on if he’s traded or not based on his description of last season’s potential trade, he appears to be more open of the idea if the Wizards are looking to shop him. Kuzma’s stock certainly isn’t as high as it was a season ago, but he’s a quality two-way player who has already shown he can be a valuable piece on a championship team.
With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, there are some intriguing rumors circulating around the league. One of the biggest names being mentioned is Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, who could potentially waive his no-trade clause for the right team.
Beal has been the subject of trade rumors for quite some time now, as the Wizards continue to struggle in the Eastern Conference. Despite his loyalty to the organization, Beal may be open to a change of scenery if it means joining a contender.
On the other hand, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has also been mentioned in trade talks. Kuzma, who has had a rollercoaster career with the Lakers, is reportedly open to being moved to a new team.
With the trade deadline approaching on February 10th, it will be interesting to see if any of these rumors come to fruition. Stay tuned for more updates on potential NBA trades as the deadline draws near.
Though the Housewives have a healing spa day on the schedule, their outing proves to be less than tranquil when Kyle breaks down into tears while explaining the private text messages she had sent to Dorit’s husband.
“I want to say something then I’m leaving, I don’t know how this all went so wrong,” she says to the group as Dorit, 48, insists she sit down. “I don’t want to [sit down], I really don’t. I can’t do this anymore. I can’t do this anymore. I really can’t.”
Kyle Richards.
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With tears in her eyes and veins protruding from her forehead, Kyle addresses Dorit. “I love you and PK and your kids,” she says. “And you know that, I know that you know that. I’ve been made to feel like I did something wrong, you know, sending a text PK, so I said, I’m gonna read this once, and that is it.”
After noting that Bozoma “Boz” Saint John made a “weird” comment about her intentions, Kyle reiterates she has “nothing to hide” and volunteers to read her message to the entire group.
“He makes a joke in April. The next text is not till the day you guys got separated,” she says before reading off her phone. “I said, ‘I know you have a lot of friends, I’m also one. If you need me, I’ve never repeated anything you’ve shared with me and wouldn’t.’”
Dorit Kemsley.
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Kyle then clarifies that she didn’t mean that she would actively hide things from Dorit, should PK choose to confide in her. She gestures to the cameras surrounding them and claims she meant she wouldn’t share private details with production while they were filming the hit Bravo show.
Despite her emotional declaration, Garcelle Beauvais isn’t convinced and points out a few holes in Kyle’s confession in a conversation with cameras.
“I don’t get what her talking to PK has to do with production,” Garcelle, 58, explains. “So if you’re having a private conversation with someone and you want to say, ‘I will never share what we talked about with production,’ you would write ‘with production’ — and she didn’t do that.”
“Either way, it doesn’t look good because obviously, that means it was more than memes and jokes. Because if it’s memes and jokes, share ’em! Production likes to laugh too,” she adds.
Garcelle Beauvais.
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Kyle’s breaking point comes after she accused Dorit of being “way too touchy-feely” with her estranged husband, Mauricio Umansky, in last week’s RHOBH episodeamid the texting drama.
“There was a whole rumor about how Dorit has a thing for Mo, and it was all over the internet,” she said. “She had to go and defend it and this and that. So don’t even get me freaking started about sending stupid memes, okay?”
From left: Kyle Richards P.K. Kemsley and Dorit Kemsley.
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Later in the episode, Kyle told her costars she refused to be cornered and have to defend herself, saying: “The fact that she’s trying to make it seem like I’m [doing] anything inappropriate is gross. And I’m not going to get to a point in my life where I am having to pull out my phone and s—, because I’m an adult, and that’s a f—ing joke.”
But when she read their texts aloud to the group, they also appeared bewildered by the confession. “Wait a minute, this is not just about memes and jokes. This is serious talk,” Sutton Stracke told the cameras while Garcelle added, “So they have shared things about Dorit or [their] relationship … So it’s not all true.”
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In a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards found herself in a tense situation as she had to explain some incriminating texts to her friend Dorit’s husband, PK. The texts in question suggested that there was some gossip circulating about Dorit, and PK was not pleased.
In an exclusive interview, Kyle tearfully recounted the moment when she had to confront PK about the texts. “It was a really difficult situation because I didn’t want to hurt Dorit, but I also didn’t want to lie to PK,” she said. “I had to be honest with him, even though it was painful.”
The emotional conversation between Kyle and PK was captured on camera, and viewers could see the raw emotion on both of their faces. Kyle was visibly upset as she tried to explain the situation, while PK’s anger was palpable.
Ultimately, the conversation ended on a somewhat tense note, with PK expressing his disappointment in the situation. However, Kyle remains hopeful that their friendship will be able to withstand this latest bump in the road.
Fans will have to tune in to see how this drama unfolds on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Stay tuned for more updates on Kyle Richards and the rest of the ladies as they navigate the ups and downs of life in the 90210.
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Plus, Erika added, “If you need to take a pause, take a pause, but don’t stay down too long. Get up every day and just take one little step forward and pretty soon those steps will get bigger and bigger.”
As for Erika’s next chapter after her divorce and past lawsuits tied to her ex, the 53-year-old is focusing on her music career and recently reprised the role of Roxy Hart in Broadway’s Chicago.
“It has been an exhale for me,” she said of rebounding from the hard times. “I didn’t want to walk away from a tough situation, bitter and angry and not thinking that anything good could come in the future. I really wanted to work on myself and make the best life for myself possible moving forward.”
And Erika couldn’t be happier to be back on stage on the Great White Way.
“I’ve been performing since I was a kid,” she recalled. “It’s just something that comes out and I think that I just love it. And when you love something like that, it’s a pleasure. Every night. Every night is different because it’s live and it’s an honor to be able to, number one, have your dreams fulfilled, and then to do Broadway. It’s a big deal.”
RHOBH’s Erika Jayne recently opened up about the ongoing feud between her co-stars Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley. In a recent interview, Erika shared her thoughts on the tension between the two women and offered her perspective on the situation.
Erika revealed that she believes the feud between Kyle and Dorit is rooted in miscommunication and misunderstandings. She emphasized the importance of clear communication in resolving conflicts and expressed her hope that the two women can work through their differences.
Despite acknowledging the tension between Kyle and Dorit, Erika expressed her support for both women and emphasized the importance of unity within the group. She encouraged her co-stars to prioritize their relationships and focus on finding common ground.
As the drama continues to unfold on RHOBH, fans can expect to see how Kyle and Dorit navigate their feud with Erika’s advice in mind. Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing storyline.
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When the subject of Kyle’s communication with Dorit Kemsley‘s estranged husband is once again brought up in the video above, Kyle gathers her friends and tells them she’s going to say something and then leave.
“I don’t know how this all went so wrong … ” she starts before Dorit asks her to sit down.
“I don’t want to,” responds Kyle. “I really don’t. I can’t do this anymore. I can’t do this anymore. I really can’t. I’m trying to be in a good place in my life. I want to say one thing, and then I’m leaving.”
When she’s met with more resistance, she stays firm. And then, facing Dorit, she gives a big statement.
“I love you, and PK, and your kids. You know that,” she says. “I know that you know that. I’ve been made to feel like I did something wrong, you know, sending a text to PK. So I said, ‘I’m going to read this once and that is it.’ And then [Bozoma Saint John] said something today that made it seem like maybe it was something weird, so obviously I’m showing that I have nothing to hide. I’m going to read it to you guys now.”
“I said: ‘I know you have a lot of friends. I’m also one. If you need me, I’ve never repeated anything you’ve shared with me and wouldn’t,’” Kyle says, repeating the text she had previously read aloud to Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, and Garcelle Beauvais in Episode 7. Motioning to Dorit, she explains, “I don’t mean regarding you. I think that’s what you’re taking it as. I’m not talking about that.”
Then, gesturing to the cameras filming the women, Kyle states, “I’m talking about this, OK? Which I can’t say because we’re filming and in production.”
Garcelle Beauvais reacts to Kyle Richards’ nod to production on RHOBH
In a confessional, Garcelle announces her confusion with Kyle’s reveal.
“I don’t get what her talking to PK has to do with production,” Garcelle says. “So, if you’re having a private conversation with someone, and you want to say ‘I will never share what we talked about with production, you would write ‘with production.’ And she didn’t do that.”
“Either way it doesn’t look good, because obviously that means it was more than memes and jokes,” Garcelle adds. “Because if it’s memes and jokes, share them. Production likes to laugh too.”
The RHOBH cast reacts to Kyle Richards’ texts to PK Kemsley
Kyle’s texts to PK have been a hot topic throughout this Season of RHOBH. While Kyle has maintained that the messages are friendly and consist of memes and jokes (with the exception of the one she read aloud in the clip above), many of the women have taken issue that she continues to communicate with Dorit’s estranged husband.
When Kyle first read the text aloud during Episode 7, Sutton was taken aback. “Wait a minute,” she said in a confessional. “This is not just about memes and jokes. This is serious talk.”
“It didn’t dawn on me until I laid in the bed that night and I ran that through my head and I go, ‘Wait, did she say, ‘I’ve never said anything you’ve said to me and I never will?’ Which made it seem like they talked about things that maybe Dorit doesn’t know,’” Garcelle said. “No one asked her to read that, by the way. She volunteered to read that.”
Erika, meanwhile, explained that situations like this are the reason she hates text messages.
“You can take it like a script,” she said. “You can take it and make it anything you want. Give me a line read on this. I can make what you text him sound any f–king way I want, and if you don’t understand that, you’re not creative. But you and I both know I know what you meant in that moment.”
Kyle Richards Breaks Fourth Wall on RHOBH Amid PK Kemsley Drama
In a shocking turn of events on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle Richards broke the fourth wall during a heated confrontation with PK Kemsley. The drama unfolded during a tense dinner party, where tensions were already running high between the cast members.
As Kyle and PK engaged in a heated argument, Kyle suddenly turned to the cameras and addressed the audience directly. “I can’t believe this is happening right now,” she said, her voice filled with emotion. “This is not how I envisioned this night going.”
The moment was a rare break from the usual format of the show, where the cast members typically interact with each other and the audience watches from a distance. Kyle’s decision to break the fourth wall added a new layer of intensity to the already drama-filled scene.
Fans took to social media to express their shock and excitement over Kyle’s bold move. Some praised her for being real and authentic, while others questioned whether breaking the fourth wall was a good idea.
As the drama continues to unfold on RHOBH, one thing is for sure – Kyle Richards is not afraid to push the boundaries and shake things up. Stay tuned to see how this drama plays out on the next episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Since late last year, former NBA player Kyle Singler has been posting concerning videos on Instagram. In an early video, Singler said that he fears for his life every day, sparking concern among the NBA community.
In response, a number of players with ties to Singler such as Kevin Love wished him well while offering a helping hand.
Additionally, the NBA Players Association reached out to Kyle Singler’s family back in November, in an attempt to get the vet some help. Since then, it appears as though little has changed for Singler, who continues to post videos from his house.
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In a series of posts on Thursday, Kyle Singler issued a message to members of the media. In them, he said that he wants to get a story out about how parents can negatively impact their kids through mental, physical and spiritual abuse.
“Calling out to all media sources that, again, want to get a story out by parents that negatively affect their kid. Parents that take advantage and abuse their children physically, mentally, spiritually. I’m one of them. Any news source that wants a f**king story, come here. I will give you a story, bar f**king none.”
While Singler’s video cuts out at the end, it appears as though it picks up in another video posted separately where the NBA vet goes on to say that his child is being used against him.
“Nobody wants to be helpful” – Kyle Singler doesn’t want the help of medication or therapy
As previously mentioned, late last year, Kyle Singler’s posts on social media created such a stir that the NBA Players Association got involved and reached out to his family.
After seeing how the NBA community, and in particular, former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban, rallied around NBA vet Delonte West, fans hoped that Singler could also get some help.
Since then, however, there’s been no real word on the situation, with no further updates beyond the fact that Singler continues to post on social media.
In a post this week, however, Kyle Singler indicated that people in his life want him to attend therapy and take medication. However, he has no intentions of doing so.
“I have people in my life that are threatening me to again, just jerk- continuing to jerk me around until I get on medication, I get a therapist, I go to therapy, psychology, you name it. And nobody, again, wants to be helpful in listening to somebody tell them, ‘Hey, I don’t want to do that. That’s not really help.’”
The video then abruptly cuts out like many of the others posted on his page.
While he’s made it clear that he doesn’t want to take medication or go to therapy, so far, it’s unclear what kind of help Singler is looking for.
In a previous video posted earlier in the week, he indicated that he wanted to open a first-of-its-kind Yoga studio, saying that it would take the effort of more people than just him to pull it off. Meanwhile, the fans and the NBA community can only wonder what they can do to help Singler.
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Former OKC Thunder veteran Kyle Singler made a shocking revelation on social media today, accusing his parents of abuse as he battles mental health issues. Singler, who played for the Thunder from 2015 to 2018, shared a heartfelt post detailing the alleged abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents.
In the post, Singler opened up about the struggles he has faced over the years and how they have been exacerbated by the abuse he endured as a child. He bravely spoke out about the emotional and physical trauma he experienced, and how it has impacted his mental health.
Singler’s post has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and fellow athletes, with many applauding him for his courage in speaking out. Mental health awareness is an important issue, and Singler’s bravery in sharing his story will undoubtedly help others who may be facing similar struggles.
We stand with Kyle Singler in his battle against mental health issues and hope that he finds the healing and support he needs. It is important to listen to and believe survivors of abuse, and to provide them with the resources and help they need to heal.
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The paths of Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman only crossed for one season in South Bend, Indiana, yet they both find themselves in a unique position this postseason.
A small percentage of the football population identifies as both Black and Asian American. In 2023, the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport reported that 0.1% percent of players in the NFL were Asian. The NCAA reported in 2024, that 1% of Division I head coaches across all sports were Asian.
Hamilton, whose Ravens play the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday, and Freeman, whose Fighting Irish face Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday, are both representing their Black and Korean heritage proudly in their respective playoff runs.
“I think one, the success of anybody, any minority in a position of power is cool to see, especially at an institution like Notre Dame,” said Hamilton, who played at Notre Dame from 2019 to 2021. Freeman was defensive coordinator in South Bend during Hamilton’s junior year. “You know, it’s a predominantly white catholic school and to have a Black Korean head coach leading the team to the championship, it’s pretty cool when you step back and look at it.”
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on prior to the Capital One Orange Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 9 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Freeman and Hamilton are two men doing what they love all while proving to the next generation of Black and Asian athletes that it’s possible. Freeman will make history as the first Black and Asian head coach to make it to the Football Bowl Subdivision national championship.
“If me being a Black and Asian head coach in the college football national championship gives others that opportunity, then that’s awesome,” Freeman said in a news conference Jan. 12. “I’ve always said this: I don’t want this to be about me. I want this to be about others, and others getting opportunities and our team.”
“There was a moment where I think all of the Koreans kind of figured it out and were sort of rooting for Notre Dame, because you know how Koreans are, we figure out someone is Korean and we are in the tank for them, forever.” Kimes said on her show to both Hamilton and Freeman.
Said Freeman on the show: “You don’t meet just half-Korean, or Korean people every day. I remember when I got a chance to figure out Kyle’s background, you know now we have a common place, and understanding and I said, ‘we are both Blasians now,’ [I] was able to see pictures of his mom and showed him pictures of my mom and those are things that truly help you form a relationship.”
Kimes asked Freeman at what moment he realized Hamilton was “him.” His response? An unforgettable interception at Florida State. As Freeman is set to make history on Monday, Andscape asked Hamilton the inverse: Was there a specific moment he realized Freeman was a championship-level coach?
“I think from just Day 1 he kind of brought in a different energy and a standard when it came to defense, because he was only my defensive coordinator when I was there,” Hamilton said. “He created a bunch of things that we could latch onto throughout the year no matter what we’re struggling with, whether it be a saying or a quote. We would come in and out just put our heads down and work and he was working right with us and everybody on staff. I was just appreciative of that and that consistency.”
After his junior season at Notre Dame, Hamilton entered the 2022 NFL draft and was selected in the first round (No. 14 overall) by the Ravens. His first three seasons in the league have been a compilation of league and conference honors including PFWA All-Rookie Team honors in 2022, two Pro Bowl selections and a 2024 AP All-Pro selection.
But he left the Ravens practice facility on Wednesday sporting a navy backpack with the Notre Dame leprechaun.
“…Just being [and feeling] prideful for my school, they made it to the championship,” Hamilton said. “I think they still have some work to do still; you know we’re not just satisfied going there, we need to win the game. Hopefully we get that done.”
Notre Dame Fighting safety Kyle Hamilton runs in coverage during a game against Cincinnati on Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Indiana.
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Hamilton has used his platform to rep his Korean heritage, including adding a Korean flag sticker on the back of his helmet last season as a part of the NFL’s heritage initiative.
“My mother is actually South Korean and was born there. [She] came to the states when she was about 13. Growing up, we were immersed in the culture, my brother and I,” Hamilton shared in a video on baltimoreravens.com.
Freeman and Hamilton are a tale of a coach and player striving to excel, all while being examples of positive representation. Hamilton has spoken openly about the responsibility and opportunity to represent his heritage proudly.
“It’s not something that I am always thinking about, but it’s something that I am always conscious of,” Hamilton said. “I know that, you know, many people may see me and see somebody that they can identify with in a lot of different cultures. It’s pretty cool to have that. Knowing that people of all ages, all races, can look to me and see somebody that they can aspire to be and it’s just a blessing to be in this position.”
Cayla Sweazie is a women’s and college sports reporter. She is a former HBCU athlete (Go Bears) with a passion for giving student-athletes a platform to share their stories.
As Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Freeman gear up for their respective postseason runs, their presence on the big stage is not only a testament to their talent and hard work, but also to the importance of representation in college football.
Hamilton, a standout safety for the Fighting Irish, has been a force to be reckoned with all season long. His versatility, athleticism, and football IQ have made him one of the most dynamic players in the country. As Notre Dame looks to make a statement in the upcoming College Football Playoff, Hamilton will undoubtedly be a key player to watch.
On the coaching side, Marcus Freeman has made waves in his first season as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator. His innovative schemes and ability to connect with players have been instrumental in the team’s success. With his leadership, the Fighting Irish defense has been among the best in the nation, setting the stage for a strong postseason run.
But beyond their individual accomplishments, Hamilton and Freeman’s presence in the postseason spotlight is a reminder of the importance of representation in college football. As Black men in a predominantly white sport, they serve as role models for young athletes who may not always see themselves reflected in the game.
Their success challenges stereotypes and opens doors for future generations of players and coaches. It’s a reminder that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but essential components of a thriving and equitable sports landscape.
So as we cheer on Kyle Hamilton, Marcus Freeman, and the rest of the Fighting Irish in their postseason pursuits, let’s also celebrate the power of representation and the impact it can have on the world of college football. #GoIrish #RepresentationMatters.
No, I didn’t always understand what we were making. Sometimes I’d get a sense of it, and then like on a breeze, it was gone. Other times it seemed to exist on a plane that I wanted to reach but couldn’t quite articulate.
But eventually, I realized it didn’t matter.
Though my lifelong friend, collaborator and mentor David Lynch was as eloquent as anyone I’d ever met — and a brilliant writer — he was not necessarily a word person.
I think he just found them insufficient. One-dimensional. Not up to the job.
It’s why he never wanted to explain his work. He wasn’t trying to be surly or obtuse. That was never David’s way. He loved connecting with people, meeting them where they were, sharing time or space or consciousness. It’s just that explaining his art after the fact seemed antithetical to the very point of making it.
I sat in interviews and on panels next to him and could see him struggling with questions about what things meant. Often I felt compelled to pick up the baton and talk in circles for a bit until the questioner moved on.
David knew that anything he said would be putting his thumb on the scale. And he wanted people to experience his work on their own and take away what they wished.
If words were sufficient, why would he have spent the effort and the time and the millions of dollars making it? Wouldn’t words have been so much easier?
David didn’t fully trust words because they pinned the idea in place. They were a one-way channel that didn’t allow for the receiver. And he was all about the receiver.
This distrust of words created a unique challenge for him on set, as a director’s job is all about communication. With the producers, the executives, the craftspeople and, of course, the actors.
David got around this by inventing his own peculiar way of talking to actors. I wonder if that’s why he liked to work with the same ones — me, Laura Dern, Jack Nance, Harry Dean Stanton, Naomi Watts. We understood his secret language.
Because David and I had a vaguely similar look, comparable childhoods and Northwest roots, I think he found it natural to channel ideas through me. Sometimes it was as though I was a creation of his mind.
I don’t just mean Jeffrey Beaumont or Special Agent Dale Cooper were David Lynch creations. I mean Kyle MacLachlan, too. This version of me doesn’t exist without him.
As for the secret language, he’d give me direction like “more wind” or “think Elvis.” Other times, after a take, he’d come stand next to me, and we’d just both look out into the distance and somehow — I can’t explain it — commune in that quiet space. I received him. I knew what he wanted, and he knew that I knew.
How could words possibly do justice to an experience like that?
It’s why David was not just a filmmaker: He was a painter, a musician, a sculptor and a visual artist — languageless mediums.
When you are outside language, you are in the realm of feeling, the unconscious, waves. That was David’s world. Because there’s room for other people — as the listeners, the audience, the other end of the line — to bring some of themselves.
To David, what you thought mattered, too.
With his actors, he didn’t want to give straight direction because he saw us as artists and he knew the process of getting there was part and parcel of the art. With his audience, he was the same way. He valued you, as a unique individual, to make of it what you wished.
He was drawn to mystery because he understood mystery as a conversation — a collision of differences, interpretations, perspectives. Not a message sent down from an all-knowing source.
A mystery leavesroom for other people to get in there. It is two-way communication.
When David was a kid, his mother wouldn’t let him use coloring books because she thought they would kill his creativity. I think of that as the David Lynch origin story. He was given a world without lines and went about making his own.
It has been one of the great pleasures of my life to be included inside those lines.
I’ve long marveled at the trust David had in me: From my first screen test in 1983, when I froze delivering a line directly to camera. To hiring me as the lead on his very next film, “Blue Velvet,” after “Dune”landed with a thud. To building a TV series around me — “Twin Peaks” — that premiered when I was 31 years old and not particularly well known. To escorting me into a secretive, windowless room in 2015 and handing me the 500-page script for “Twin Peaks: The Return,” in which he asked me to play three distinct roles, two of which were light-years outside my wheelhouse.
In our work together, he entrusted me with carrying these things in his mind out into the world. To bring them to life. So onscreen I might have been his avatar. But he was also mine. He was the floating presence on my shoulder that told me I could do it.
I was willing to follow him anywhere because joining him on the journey of discovery, searching and finding together, was the whole point. I stepped out into the unknown because I knew David was floating out there with me.
It’s like Agent Cooper says to Sheriff Truman in “Twin Peaks”: “I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange.”
I will miss my dear friend. He has made my world — all of our worlds — both wonderful and strange.
Kyle MacLachlan is an actor. He starred in five projects made by David Lynch: “Dune”; “Blue Velvet”; the ABC series “Twin Peaks”; its prequel film, “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me”; and Showtime’s “Twin Peaks: The Return.”
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Opinion | Kyle MacLachlan: How David Lynch Invented Me
As a fan of David Lynch’s work, it’s no secret that his collaborations with actor Kyle MacLachlan have produced some of the most iconic characters in film and television history. From the enigmatic Agent Dale Cooper in “Twin Peaks” to the mysterious Jeffrey Beaumont in “Blue Velvet,” MacLachlan’s performances have become synonymous with Lynch’s unique brand of storytelling.
But what is it about MacLachlan that makes him the perfect muse for Lynch’s surreal and often darkly comedic creations? In a recent interview, MacLachlan reflected on his long-standing partnership with Lynch and revealed the ways in which the director has shaped his career.
According to MacLachlan, Lynch has a knack for tapping into the actor’s innermost emotions and bringing out performances that are both raw and authentic. “David has this incredible ability to see things in me that I didn’t even know were there,” MacLachlan said. “He pushes me to explore new depths in my characters, and in doing so, he has truly invented me as an actor.”
Indeed, MacLachlan’s collaborations with Lynch have not only produced memorable characters but have also helped him grow as an artist. Through their work together, MacLachlan has learned to embrace his vulnerabilities and push himself beyond his comfort zone, resulting in performances that are both daring and unforgettable.
In the end, it’s clear that Kyle MacLachlan owes much of his success to his partnership with David Lynch. Together, they have created some of the most enduring characters in film and television history, leaving a lasting impact on audiences around the world. And as long as Lynch continues to push MacLachlan to new heights, we can only expect more greatness from this dynamic duo in the future.
Kyle Kuzma led the Washington Wizards in assists during their game against the Phoenix Suns on January 16, 2025. Kuzma recorded five assists, surpassing his projection by five and leading his team in both assists and steals. He played for 26 minutes as the Wizards fell to the Suns with a score of 130-123.
What It Means
Kuzma’s five-assist performance was notable as it marked a milestone for him this season. He has been averaging 2.3 assists per game, ranking him 37th among power forwards in the league. This game also highlighted his ability to contribute beyond scoring, as he has finished in the top five at his position in assists in nine out of 22 games this season (40.91%). Despite playing more minutes than projected, Kuzma’s overall impact was limited with only five points scored on perfect shooting from the field.
In a tough matchup against the Phoenix Suns on January 16, 2025, Kyle Kuzma showed off his playmaking skills by dishing out 5 assists in the Washington Wizards’ loss. Despite the team coming up short, Kuzma’s ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates was on full display. Stay tuned for more impressive performances from Kuzma as the season progresses. #KyleKuzma #WashingtonWizards #NBA #Assists #Playmaking
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Numbers never lie, and the Baltimore Ravens’ pass defense has been the only consistent weakness in 2024. However, over the last three games, they’ve allowed just 177.3 passing yards per game. Will star defensive backs Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton continue to build on this momentum as the NFL playoffs approach?
In hindsight, the Ravens’ last three opponents, the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants, don’t nearly compare to the offensive powerhouses they will face if they catch stride in the NFL playoffs. However, like every other NFL team, the Ravens only play the teams the league puts on their schedule.
Humphrey and Hamilton are both polished veterans with credible experience who can be vocal leaders on the Ravens’ back end. Defensive back Brandon Stephen has held his own, and rookie Nate Wiggins is second behind Humphrey with 12 pass deflections on the season. Humphrey and defensive coordinator Zach Orr might want to increase interception drills in practice to sow up some of the bleeding and prepare their unit for upcoming turnover opportunities.
Ultimately, with the front seven or six producing sacks at a top-tier level, perhaps Hamilton and Humphrey should encourage their supporting cast to play a little ball-hawking on the back end.
dominant defensive force for their teams in upcoming season
As the 2022 NFL season approaches, all eyes will be on safeties Kyle Hamilton of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Marlon Humphrey of the Baltimore Ravens. Both players are expected to be key contributors to their respective teams’ defenses, and they must sustain their dominant play to help lead their squads to success.
Hamilton, a highly-touted prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft, is known for his exceptional range, ball-hawking skills, and physicality. As a versatile playmaker, he can line up all over the field and make an impact in both the run and pass game. With his size, speed, and instincts, Hamilton has the potential to be a game-changer for the team that selects him.
On the other hand, Humphrey has already established himself as one of the top cornerbacks in the league. Known for his lockdown coverage skills, physicality, and playmaking ability, he is a cornerstone of the Ravens’ defense. With his ability to shut down opposing receivers and make plays on the ball, Humphrey is a key piece of the puzzle for Baltimore’s success on defense.
Both Hamilton and Humphrey must sustain their dominant defensive force for their teams in the upcoming season. If they can continue to make plays, disrupt opposing offenses, and lead by example, they will be instrumental in helping their teams reach their goals and achieve success in the NFL. Fans can expect to see these two dynamic defenders making big plays and impacting games in a major way in the upcoming season.
