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February 16, 2022 Administrator

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Four Times Kelly Sildaru Killed It In Bikini

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 02:44 PM PST

Estonian freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru recently made headlines by participating in the Winter Olympics, and according to ERR News, she ended her country's 12-year Winter Olympics medals drought by winning a bronze in the Women's Freeski Slopestyle in Beijing.

Since her participation in the Games, Kelly has not only made her country proud with her performance but she has also won thousands of new fans across the globe — thanks to her gorgeous looks and sense of style.

Aside from her sporting activities, Kelly is also quite social media savvy as she uploads her snaps to Instagram quite often. And while her 110,000 followers love to see her in all sorts of attires, her bikini pictures seem to be particularly popular.

Let's take a look at four of her best bikini looks that she has shared on Instagram.

'California Love'

Back in January, kelly uploaded a stunning snapshot to her Instagram page and totally wowed her followers. In the picture, which was captured at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, the 19-year-old athlete could be seen rocking an orange-red two-piece bikini that allowed her to show off her perfectly-sculpted abs.

She posed while resting against a surfboard and slightly bending one of her knees. She looked straight at the camera and flashed her mesmerizing smile.

"California love," she wrote in the caption, followed by two heart emojis.

'Beach Day'

In August last year, Kelly took to her Instagram page and treated her fans to yet another stunning snapshot in which she could be seen wearing a printed bikini.

The two-piece bathing suit accentuated her flat stomach and well-toned legs while also allowing her to show off her sun-kissed skin.

To pose for the snap, Kelly sat on a sandy beach, lifted her chin, and closed her eyes. According to the geotag, the pic was captured at the Praia de S.Julião beach in Portugal.

"Beach day," she wrote in the caption of the post.

This particular snapshot amassed more than 13,000 likes.

'Ocean Breeze'

During her vacation in Portugal in July 2021, Kelly posted another gorgeous bikini photo on Instagram to send temperatures through the roof.

In this picture, the Estonian skier could be seen rocking a mint-colored bikini. She completed her attire with a white beach cover-up.

To strike a pose, she wore her blond tresses down, ran a finger through them, and turned her gaze away from the camera. Like the previous picture, this one was also captured at the Praia de S.Julião beach.

"Kelly you are beautiful and have a fantastic figure. Be safe!" one of her admirers wrote in the comments section.

"Good morning, Kelly, you are one very beautiful young lady! You look amazing in that bikini. Have a fabulous day," another user commented.

'Last Moments Of Summer'

Back in August 2020, the Olympian bade farewell to summer by posing in a brown bikini. Taking to her Instagram page, the 19-year-old athlete uploaded a snapshot that was captured in Les Deux Alpes, a ski resort in France.

To strike a pose, Kelly sat atop a wall, placed a hand on her waist, lifted her chin, and flashed an ear-to-ear smile while looking straight at the camera.

"Last moments of summer," she wrote in the caption.

The picture garnered more than 15,000 likes.

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Five Times Nastia Liukin Looked Stunning In Bikini

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 02:32 PM PST

Whether it's through her athletic skills, her sports commentary, or her incredible sense of style, former artistic gymnast Nastia Liukin never fails to impress her fans. A glance at her Instagram account, which boasts 1.1 million followers, shows thousands of snapshots in which she could be seen rocking chic outfits and flaunting her enviable physique.

Even though all of her photos gain significant traction, her bikini snaps are particularly popular among her fans. And while Nastia looks stunning in all of her bikini pictures, here's a look at the top five ones.

Navy-Blue Bandeau

On January 3, Nastia Liukin uploaded a gorgeous snapshot in which she could be seen rocking a navy-blue, bandeau-style bikini. She teamed the two-piece bathing suit with a white coverup to pull off a very stylish look.

In terms of accessories, the 32-year-old former athlete opted for a pair of sunglasses and a black translucent visor hat. She completed her look with a pair of blue slides.

"Sporty spice, but make it cabo," she wrote in the caption.

The snapshot garnered close to 20,000 likes.

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'Hi Summer'

A week ago, Nastia wowed her legions of followers by uploading yet another bikini snapshot which sent temperatures soaring as soon as it was uploaded to the photo-and-video sharing website.

In this particular photograph, the sports presenter opted for a tiny, light-blue printed bikini that accentuated her athletic physique. She captured the selfie in front of a mirror but hid her face with her mobile phone.

According to the geotag in the post, the picture was captured in Dallas, Texas.

"Hi Summer," she wrote in the caption of the picture, which racked up more than 20,000 likes.

Perfect Beach Body

Last year in July, Nastia posted a snapshot in which she could be seen flaunting her perfect beach body in a black-and-white bikini.

For the photoshoot, which was carried out at a beach, she wore her blond tresses in waves and opted for a pair of drop earrings to complete her look.

Per the geotag, the photo was captured in Charleston, South Carolina.

In the caption of the photograph, Nastia shared her travel plans with her fans and wrote: "See you again soon, Charleston. But for now, next stop: Tokyo."

Living Her Best Life

In early January, the Olympian posted a stunning snapshot in which she could be seen flaunting her pert derriere and long, shapely legs in a lilac bikini.

She wore her hair, which was dyed in black, down and accessorized with a matching hat and a pair of sunglasses.

To her fans' delight, she uploaded three pictures from the beach photoshoot.

"Livinggg her best life," one of her fans commented on the post.

"Phenomenal physique," another admirer wrote.

"Work it, girl! That’s a great color on you!" a third user chimed in.

Sand Beauty

Nastia has proved time after time that she can pull off all kinds of bikini looks with perfect ease. In November 2020, she uploaded a picture in which she could be seen wearing a black crocheted bikini embellished with gold chains.

To accessorize her look, the Olympic gold-medalist opted for a black hat, a pair of sunglasses, multiple gold pendants, and a bracelet.

The photo was captured in Maui, Hawaii, while in the caption, she asked her fans where they would like to travel.

"If you could be anywhere in the world rn, where would u be?" she asked.

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CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells Shows Off Toned Arms

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 02:24 PM PST

As the CrossFit Open draws nearer, athletes, including Brooke Wells, train harder than ever in preparation to win gold. The 22-year-old twin has much to prove since an unfortunate elbow injury forced a compulsory medical withdrawal from the 2021 Games. However, this year, Brooke is determined to participate on top-form following a successful Tommy John Surgery. She took her rehabilitation in easy strides and is now ready to go full throttle!

Getting Body And Mind Ready

Brooke flaunts her arm scar proudly like the survivor she is, preparing to dominate the Open on the 24th of this month. She stretches her muscles with lunges while pulling her weight up with gym equipment. Her green two-piece sportswear hugs her curves, perfectly displaying her toned muscles from the arms to abs and taut glutes. Brooke leaves a piece of advice for her friends and followers in the caption, saying,

"ahhh 🧘🏼‍♀️🙏🏼 it’s always a good day to stretch & reset your mind + body. it’s especially my favorite on rest days because my only focus of the day is getting my body right. ✨ also, the CrossFit open is coming up! make sure your body is staying healthy & ready to take on the intensity that competition brings."New Year, Same Brooke, Same Scar

Brooke chronicles her recovery journey in her YouTube channel, saying "she's the fittest she's ever been," despite dislocating her elbow on the 190-pound bar. Her trainers are confident in her ability to deliver a top-level performance and do not worry about her injury. Brooke focused on mentally and physically overcoming her elbow injury. In these sneak peeks, we see the CrossFit athlete lifting heavy weights and working her arms intensely - you'd almost forget surgery, but for the lasting scar she carries.

As part of her campaign to do well in the CrossFit Opens this month, Brooke switched her running shoes to the new Nobull Runner +. Its extra cushion makes exercising and performing her stunts comfortable.

"It also has a nylon plate, which I hadn’t experienced much previously but I can feel the difference in my stride and running efficiency," she wrote.

Brooke's twin Sydney Wells joined her and the Buttery Brothers at the Gym for a fun and intense workout session. Before the life-threatening injury, the twins trained together as often as they could, and it appears nothing would change that. After all, there's nothing like familial support!

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Peter Thiel Reportedly Invests In Conservative Dating App

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 02:12 PM PST

Billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel has emerged as one of the most generous conservative donors in the United States, bankrolling political organizations, campaigns, and right-wing candidates across the country.

According to new reports, Thiel -- who co-founded the popular online payment service PayPal -- is also backing a new conservative dating app.

The Right Stuff

Called The Right Stuff, the app is expected to launch this summer in Washington D.C., according to Axios.

John McEntee, a close confidant of former President Donald Trump, is allegedly behind what appears to be the first major conservative-only dating application.

The Right Stuff is expected to be invite-only at the beginning, and then gradually seek to expand its user base.

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For now, The Right Stuff will only launch on the iOS mobile operating system. At first, the app will be free, but eventually, its owners plan to introduce a subscription tier, per Axios.

"We’re excited to launch The Right Stuff dating app this summer. Conservatives deserve an easy way to connect," McEntee said in a statement, without acknowledging that Thiel is backing the project.

The app may not be political itself, but it is meant for conservative individuals who live in big, progressive cities.

News that a dating app for right-wingers is in development comes amid claims that mainstream big tech platforms are biased in liberals' favor.

In response to this alleged bias, conservatives have been launching their own apps, cryptocurrencies, publishing houses, and phones.

Who Is Peter Thiel?

A recent report from The New York Times described Thiel as one of the leading financiers of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

As a Trump supporter, Thiel has bankrolled candidates running against longtime Republican incumbents opposed to the former president.

He is allegedly backing at least 16 House and Senate candidates, most of whom have promoted Trump's conspiracy theories about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

According to former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, Thiel's long-term goal is to transform the United States.

"I don’t think it’s just about flipping the Senate. I think Peter wants to change the direction of the country," Bannon, who has known Thiel since 2016, told the NYT.

From Libertarianism To MAGA

Per The New York Times, Thiel used to describe himself as a libertarian.

In fact, in a 2009 op-ed, he wrote that he had come to "no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible," arguing that American politics are too hostile to free-market capitalism.

In 2008 and 2012, he was one of libertarian-leaning presidential candidate Ron Paul's most prominent donors.

Today, Thiel sees Trump as a "vessel to push through his ideological goals," according to people familiar with his thinking.

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Annie Thorisdottir In Bathing Suit Shares Nutrition Tips

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 01:58 PM PST

People looking to eat healthily and change their lifestyle often look up to their favorite athletes for inspiration, and Annie Thorisdottir had plenty to share on the topic in a recent Instagram post. Breaking down everything she knows about nutrition in an easy way for her 1.4 million followers to assimilate, the CrossFit veteran, 31, imparted some sage advice while also showing off her impressively fit figure in a bathing suit.

In the lengthy caption, the Icelandic athlete, who became a mother about a year-and-a-half ago, giving birth to her daughter Freyja in August 2020, discussed her experience with various diets, underlining what worked for her.

Scroll down to see the pic and find out!

Swimsuit Work-Out

Flaunting her insane biceps in a mint-green one-piece from TYR Sport, Thorisdottir, whose last name literally translates as "Thor's daughter," stepped out for some outdoor training, hitting the treadmill against a picturesque backdrop of towering palm trees. The CrossFit athlete was not alone and was joined by a man in a dark T-shirt working out on the machine next to her.

Pulling up her hair into a messy ponytail, she rocked a chic pendant necklace and a bangle bracelet on her wrist. Too preoccupied with the exercise to look down at the camera, she gazed ahead, with the golden sun rays illuminating her profile and further highlighting her muscular arms, exposed by the spaghetti-strap swimsuit.

See the photo below!

Her Diet Advice

Moving on to her nutrition and diet tips, Thorisdottir raised several important points.

"I apologize in advance for the length of this post, but this is something I feel very strongly about," she began the caption, going on to explain: "I have never liked the saying I’m going on a 'diet' because somehow in my mind it has a negative meaning, starving yourself or short term solution."

Detailing some of the diets that are now all the rage, including keto, vegetarian, vegan, and her own tried-and-tested Paleo, the athlete, who has a background in gymnastics, ballet, and pole vaulting, told fans to "make sure that you are fueling ENOUGH" if they plan "to try some of these different 'lifestyles,'" stressing the importance of understanding the science behind them and going for something that can be used long-term.

"I didn’t understand a lot about macros when I first tried paleo and I quickly gave up, I tried zone and that taught me a lot but I also walked away because it made eating too 'mechanical,'" she exemplified, noting that she's now on the RP (Renaissance Periodization) diet, which has helped her understand "where I get my protein, carbs and fat from" and "make adjustments that were right for me."

"I was under-eating at certain times and then was so hungry in the evenings that I was having all the food I could and snacking constantly till I went to bed," Thorisdottir explained, concluding: "I’m not here to tell you what to do, but I hope you’ll 'study'/'experiment' with what is the best fit for you long term."

The athlete shared a similar stance in a 2018 interview with Women's Health, proving she's nothing if not consistent. "For me, it's all about remembering to eat enough high-quality food! I've tried Paleo; I've tried a lot of diets and I think what they all taught me was what's going inside my body affects my training -- most importantly where I get carbohydrates," she told the magazine at the time.

It seems this is how she's approaching nutrition in 2022 as well, now that she's back at the top of her game after making the podium at the 2021 CrossFit Games.

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Drew McIntyre Reportedly Working Injured En Route To The Elimination Chamber

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 01:55 PM PST

Drew McIntyre is reported to still be recovering from a neck injury as both the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 38 grow closer.

Drew McIntyre Dealing With Injuries

Drew McIntyre will face Madcap Moss at the Elimination Chamber this weekend. According to reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, however, McIntyre is still dealing with the impacts of a neck injury.

WWE is reportedly keeping McIntyre on a light schedule in the hopes that he will be able to perform in a high-profile match at WrestleMania this year. His last actual match was at the Day 1 PPV on January 1st. He's not performing on any non-televised WWE live events and there is a chance his match against Madcap Moss at the Elimination Chamber is kept short.

WWE knows who they want McIntyre to face at WrestleMania, assuming he is healthy enough to do so. Scroll down to reveal who his Mania opponent is expected to be.

Drew McIntyre Expected To Face Happy Corbin At WrestleMania

After Drew McIntyre defeated Madcap Moss at Day 1, and is scheduled to face him again at the Elimination Chamber, he is expected to be booked against Happy Corbin at WrestleMania.

Corbin and McIntyre have never faced each other in singles competition on WWE programming. They have faced each other twice in unaired matches, however, with McIntyre winning both times.

McIntyre is reported to be working hard to heal from his injuries in time for WrestleMania. He also went to great lengths to keep his return at the Royal Rumble a surprise. Scroll down to reveal more.

Drew McIntyre Went To Great Lengths To Keep Royal Rumble Return A Secret

According to a report from PW Insider, Drew McIntyre went to great lengths to keep his return at the Royal Rumble a secret. Evidently, some in the company were not even aware that McIntyre had arrived at the building by the time he was scheduled to enter the Rumble.

"Drew McIntyre arrived extremely late into the Royal Rumble PPV to hide his return," wrote PW Insider's Mike Johnson. "We are told that since the stadium was so massive that there were some in the company who had no idea he was even there until he arrived in the Gorilla position for the Men's Rumble match."

While McIntyre has Madcap Moss scheduled for the Elimination Chamber, and then Happy Corbin at WrestleMania, he is reportedly being groomed for another high-profile rivalry in the near future. Scroll down to reveal who McIntyre will be feuding within the coming months.

Drew McIntyre Being Groomed For Feud With Roman Reigns

WWE is reportedly looking to groom Drew McIntyre for a feud with arguably the company's top star, Roman Reigns. Reigns has his next few title challengers set, however. He'll be facing Goldberg at the Elimination Chamber and then Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, however, the idea is for Reigns and McIntyre to feud "somewhere down the line."

“They like him, and he’s being groomed for Roman Reigns. It’s down the line. So, the people who are groomed for Roman Reigns are going to be protected until they get to Roman Reigns. He’s not 100%. He’s going to do TVs, he’s not going to do house shows for now," Meltzer said."He’s still working on rehab, it’s not like he’s fixed or anything. But, you know, he is back on TV which, I mean, he’ll do the match with Moss in Saudi Arabia and probably wrestle Corbin at WrestleMania most likely and I’m going to guess that he’ll probably run through them.”

Drew McIntyre. won the WWE Championship at the onset of the global pandemic. He has since said that many fans have thanked him for providing them with entertainment during that time. Scroll down to reveal what he said.

Drew McIntyre On Fans Thanking Him For Providing Entertainment During The Pandemic

Drew McIntyre was in a prominent position in WWE during the early days of the pandemic. He spoke on the Jake Asman show about how many fans thank him for providing an escape during that period.

“These days, now that we can walk down the street, it’s pretty cool. It’s mostly, ‘Thank you,’ for the time period when obviously the world had shut down and every sport and entertainment company had went down and WWE gave the world an escape with some original content and I was WWE Champion at the time.”“[I was] kind of the face of WWE during that time and it’s amazing. Sometimes they’ll do these virtual Q&A’s or sometimes in person now where people can ask any question they want and usually, they took the time to thank myself and WWE and the WWE superstars for that time period and giving them that escape. So, that’s really cool.” ]]>

Tara Lipinski Can't Stop Twirling In Zimmermann Minidress

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 01:45 PM PST

EX-Olympic Figure Skater turned analyst Tara Lipinski is having the time of her life at the Beijing 2022 Olympics. From personal triumphs to running commentaries on some of the outrageous skating performances of the season, the 39-year-old has been amazing. Yesterday, Tara wowed us with her outfit of the day when she stepped out in a frilly number.

Can't Stop Twirling

If we wore a floral flared skirt like the Olympic Gold Medalist, we wouldn't stop twirling too! The two-piece paisley printed outfit made Tara feel like a little girl again with its soft notes and fun style. The Olympic broadcaster styled her hair in a half-updo to match her outfit, curling the tip for extra pizazz. She tucked the tank top into her micro mini skirt, flaunting her slender legs as she stood tall in champagne gold pumps.

Tara Gives Her Opinion On Kamila Valieva

Earlier this week, Tara and her co-host Johnny Weir expressed their disappointment at Russian Olympian contender Kamila Valieva's return to the Ice Rink during the Women's Short Program. The young skater tested positive for a banned substance in the game, yet the committee excused her transgressions and continued participation.

That didn't go down well with professionals in figure skating, including Tara. As an ex-skater, the 39-year-old was in the best position to speak out about the precedent the committee set by allowing Valieva to skate.

"We have to remind ourselves that she is just 15 years old, a minor, and I know more than anyone what it’s like to compete at an Olympic Games at 15 years old. But a positive [drug] test is a positive test. She cannot skate."Tara On The Pressures Of Skating As A Minor

In 1998, Tara won the Women's Skating Competition at 15 but, she explained to CNBC Make It, the success didn't come without its challenges.

Starting her career at age 3 narrowed her view to thinking that sport was the only important thing.

"Many times over my career, I don’t think I was able to understand that there was so much more outside of figure skating because it was all that I did and all that I knew. And so the lows were much lower, because to me at the time, sometimes I felt like if I didn’t win my career would be over."

Now that she's a grown woman, Tara understands there's more to life than figure skating although she's still connected to the sport through analysis.

Fun On Set

Tara and Johnny don't restrict their set time to commentaries. They also have fun by dancing in their coordinated outfit like this video below.

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Danielle Brandon In Bikini 'Can't Talk Right Now'

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 01:40 PM PST

CrossFit athlete Danielle Brandon was the embodiment of "hot girl summer" as she kicked back at the Arizona Hot Springs with Melissa Koepke, leaving fans in awe of her insanely fit physique. Photos shared last spring on her Instagram page saw the 26-year-old flaunting her bikini body in a skimpy blue two-piece and, though she may have been cooling off in the water, the uploads certainly sent temperatures soaring on her feed.

Followers used to seeing the athlete, who finished 11th at the 2021 CrossFit Games, predominantly in workout clothes on her feed welcomed the change of pace, rewarding each share with tons of likes and comments.

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Busy Being 'Hot'

Kicking off the series on March 26 with a four-part slideshow of herself and Koepke, Brandon put her toned posterior on show in a thong bikini that flaunted her strong legs and thighs. Her steel abs also made an appearance in the share, which included a close-up selfie of the ladies and another snap in which they were in water up to their knees.

Brandon wore her blond hair down, whereas Koepke sported a chic bun. She rocked a mismatched bikini with a white-and-blue striped top and colorful bottoms.

The CrossFit athletes appeared to be somewhere near the Lake Mead Recreation Area, with Brandon announcing in the caption: "nothin better than a good blue bikini and some Arizona hot springs 🥵."

Scroll through the embed below to see all the pics!

Brandon made a solo appearance in a photo shared the following day. Clad in the same bikini, she smiled big at the camera, serving an eyeful of tight abs and flaunting her impressive sleeve tattoo.

Getting cheeky in the caption, the athlete quipped, "cant [sic] talk right now I’m doing hot girl sh*t," with her mother, Julia Brandon, proclaiming in the comments: "I literally birthed a legend 😊."

Fans agreed to that assessment, piling on the praise in gushing messages.

"Hot girl is right," said one user.

"How can one person LITERALLY be so perfect😍😭😩🔥," raved another Instagrammer.

Check out the pic below!

Bonus Mirror Selfies

Brandon gave followers a closer look at the revealing swimsuit in a couple of mirror selfies posted a month later. Going full-on blue with turquoise hair, the CrossFit athlete posed in her living room, putting her toned body on full display as she smiled at the phone.

While the vacay snaps were taken from a distance, this time around she was positioned close enough to the camera for details to be observed, such as the underwire half-cups on her top and the spaghetti straps going over her shoulders.

Ditching her shoes to showcase her matching pedicure, the barefoot beauty added contrast with a bright-yellow manicure. She also sported her customary nose ring in the pictures that featured her dog, Charlie.

Unsurprisingly, followers flocked to the comments to compliment her "perfect figure" and tell her she was the "hottest in CrossFit." One person likened her to a "mermaid," while another declared: "I think you might have found your color!"

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NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Should Explore Trading Anthony Davis For Jayson Tatum Next Summer

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 01:24 PM PST

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most disappointing teams in the 2021-22 NBA season. Despite having the "Big Three" of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers are still struggling to consistently win games this season and yet to live up to expectations from a legitimate title contender. As of now, the Lakers have lost seven of their last 10 games sitting in the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference with a 26-31 record.

Trading Anthony Davis

The Lakers may have decided to stand pat at the 2022 NBA trade deadline but if they suffer a huge disappointment this season, they are highly expected to make a roster overhaul next summer. With their limited trade assets and salary-cap space, improving their current roster would be a tough task for the Lakers. In an appearance on ESPN Radio, via Youtube, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith said that if they want to make major roster changes, the Lakers should explore trading Davis in the 2022 NBA offseason.

"Rob Pelinka needs to be on the phone shopping his big man just to see how much Anthony Davis is worth," Smith said. "Because what other assets do the Lakers have to help them retool for what we all know is coming? That would be life after LeBron James. Russell Westbrook with $47 million left on his deal for next season? Hell no. Draft picks? The Lakers don't even have a pick until the year 2023. The only asset they do have is Anthony Davis."

Jayson Tatum A Potential Trade Target For LA Lakers?

While asking for the reaction of SiriusXM NBA Radio host Frank Isola on Smith's statement, ESPN analyst Jay Williams mentioned one player that the Lakers could target in the potential deal involving Davis - All-Star small forward Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics may not have shown any indication that they are planning to move Tatum but since the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, rumors have been swirling around him and his future in Boston. In the middle of their struggle in December, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said that he's starting to see the "beginning of the end for the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown pairing" in Boston.

Is Swapping Anthony Davis For Jayson Tatum A No-Brainer For Lakers?

The idea of trading Davis for Tatum is indeed worth exploring for the Lakers. The potential blockbuster deal with the Celtics would allow them to pair James with a younger All-Star who, like Davis, is also a solid two-way contributor. Unlike Davis who's more effective as the team's No. 2 guy, Tatum is capable of stepping up the Lakers' main man when James needs to rest or suffers an injury.

Aside from what he could contribute for the Lakers next season, Tatum could also bridge the gap to the next era of Lakers basketball when James officially retires.

Will Celtics Trade Jayson Tatum For Anthony Davis?

Trading Tatum for Davis would make sense for the Celtics if they start to realize that his pairing with Brown won't help them end their title drought. Instead of keeping two young stars with a similar skillset, swapping Tatum for Davis would give the Celtics an All-Star caliber big man who perfectly fits in the modern NBA. Davis may have gone through plenty of ups and downs this season but when he's 100 percent healthy, he remains one of the most dominant big men in the NBA.

In the potential deal that would send Tatum to Los Angeles, the Celtics could ask for the inclusion of young players and future draft assets in the Lakers' trade package.

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Hillary Clinton Ignores Questions About Spying On Trump

Posted: 16 Feb 2022 11:57 AM PST

Special Counsel John Durham's investigation into the origins of the so-called Russiagate scandal has brought former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton under the spotlight yet again.

Former President Donald Trump and some in the conservative-leaning media have claimed that Durham's probe proves Clinton manufactured the Russian collusion scandal to damage Trump politically, when they competed against each other in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump himself has repeatedly said that Clinton and her allies "spied" on his campaign. But what are Clinton's thoughts on Durham's findings?

Clinton Asked About Durham Probe

As reported by Fox News, a journalist with The Daily Mail approached Clinton in New York City on Tuesday, asking for a comment on the Durham probe.

"Did you pay to spy on the Trump campaign? When are you going to comment on the spying allegations, Hillary?" the reporter repeatedly asked.

But Clinton ignored the questions and simply kept walking. A video of the interaction has been circulating on social media, including Twitter, and can be viewed below.

Durham's Findings

As Fox News noted, in a motion filed last week Durham said that lawyers working for Clinton's 2016 campaign paid a technology company to "infiltrate" servers belonging to Trump Tower, and later the White House, in an effort to tie Trump to Vladimir Putin's regime and establish a false "narrative."

According to Durham, lawyer Michael Sussmann played a key role in this conspiracy, as he notified both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) about Trump's alleged ties to official Moscow.

Spying On Trump

Republicans seized on Durham's findings to argue that Trump was being spied on during the 2016 presidential campaign and while in office.

"They didn’t just spy on Donald Trump’s campaign. They spied on Donald Trump as sitting President of the United States. It was all even worse than we thought." House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said, as reported by The Washington Examiner.

Kash Patel, an intelligence and defense official in the Trump administration, said that Durham's findings show 'that the Hillary Clinton campaign directly funded and ordered its lawyers at Perkins Coie to orchestrate a criminal enterprise to fabricate a connection between President Trump and Russia."

'Biggest Story Of Our Time'

Trump, for his part, said in a statement that the alleged spying is the "biggest story of our time," and more scandalous than Watergate.

"Can you imagine if the roles were reversed and the Republicans, in particular President Donald Trump, got caught illegally spying into the Office of the President? All hell would break loose and the electric chair would immediately come out of retirement," he said, slamming the media for refusing to cover the story.

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