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April 29, 2022 Administrator

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'RHOM' Producer Dishes On Adriana De Moura And Julia Lemigova's Flirty Relationship

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 08:33 AM PDT

Fans of Real Housewives of Miami's reboot season got up close and personal with a new friendship. Joining the series for the first time was the wife of tennis star Martina Navratilova, Julia Lemigova. Her friendship with long-time cast member Adriana de Moura raised eyebrows for its flirty nature.

However, a producer of RHOM is setting the record straight about their close relationship. Pamela Gimenez (VP of Current Production on "RHOM") told Bravo's Daily Dish Podcast:

"I think they have a really solid friendship. I think that, unfortunately, we don't see sometimes women supporting each other. There’s always conflict and drama. And, you know, we all have conflict and drama in our friendships, but I do see they are 100 percent the Thelma and Louise of each other."

For anyone who speculated that the pair might have a romantic relationship, Pamela also shut that down. She said, "People may look at that as, 'Oh, what’s going on there? Is there some sexuality in that?' And there isn’t. It’s more about, 'I’m your ride or die.'"

Julia And Adriana's Close Moments

Julia and Adriana might not be romantically involved, but they shared multiple close moments during season four of RHOM. In one notable scene, Julia gives an erotic foot massage to Adriana. Some of their costars attempted to make some drama out of this in Julia's marriage, but her wife Martina never took the bait. She was vehemently supportive of Julia's friendship with Adriana.

In addition to the foot massage, one scene saw Adriana strip naked in a hotel room bathtub while getting handsy with Julia. Naturally, this shocked a lot of the other women. Besides these two instances, there was a bizarre friendship proposal that confused the cast and many people watching at home.

Even though they aren't romantically linked, they are still much closer than most (if not all) of their costars.

Adriana's Right-Hand Woman

Throughout the season many people accused Adriana of being the puppetmaster behind Julia. Larsa Pippen was the most outspoken person behind this after Julia seemingly turned on her after a blowout argument with Adriana.

Even though Julia had her own gripes and issues to have with Larsa, it appeared to some like she was simply doing Adriana's bidding. This was evident at the reunion when the two besties went hard at Larsa in a war of words ranging from issues about Kanye West and also having children out of wedlock.

Julia Comments On Her Relationship With Adriana

The RHOM producer isn't the only person dishing on the close relationship between Julia and Adriana. Julia recently discussed their friendship saying, "The basis of any relationship, whether it's a relationship or friendship, you have each other's back. So it wasn't that difficult because we have something that real friends do: We have each other, and we have each other's backs."

No matter what they say on or off the show, Adriana and Julia are constantly faced with questions about the flirtatious nature of the friendship. Julia put that to rest once and for all by saying, "I'm like a butterfly. But it's not, like, a flirtation; it's just, let me fly because I will always come back,' and she got it."

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'I Want This To Be Her Fairytale': 'RHONJ' Star Margaret Josephs Discusses Teresa Giudice's Fiancé

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 07:34 AM PDT

Margaret Josephs had major questions about Teresa Giudice's fiancé, Luis Ruelas, on the latest season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. But during a recent appearance, she admitted that she wants the best for her co-star and former friend.

Margaret Josephs Doesn't Wish Any Ill Will Towards Teresa Giudice

Margaret Josephs made it perfectly clear that she's no fan of Luis Ruelas amid the 12th season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. But despite her many questions about his past, which was allegedly plagued by allegations of violence and mistreatment of his former partners, Josephs insists that she is hoping for the best for Teresa Giudice as she prepares to marry Ruelas later this year.

"Listen, I want to be wrong," Josephs explained on the RHONJ: After Show earlier this week. "I want the best for her. I want her to be riding off into the sunset. And I want this to be her fairytale. No one wants anything bad for her. And I want to be wrong. [But] everything is pointing to something that’s just not good at this point."

Jackie Goldschneider Also Wants Margaret Josephs To Be Wrong About Luis Ruelas

"I hope Margaret’s wrong. I don’t think anybody wants Luis to be a bad guy. I think everyone wants Teresa to be happy," Jackie Goldschneider noted.

Melissa Gorga weighed in as well, saying that when it comes to what she's seen from Ruelas, and his relationship with her sister-in-law, Giudice, everything appears to be going quite well.

"As of now, they look like a very happy couple," she shared. "They look very in love. He seems to really take care of her, go out of his way for her and the girls when I see them together. So from what I see, it looks like they’re in a very happy place and that’s all I know, is what I see."

Jennifer Aydin Applauded Teresa Giudice For Being Nice By Saying 'Hello' To Margaret Josephs Amid Their Feud

During the finale episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which aired on Tuesday on Bravo, Jennifer Aydin made waves when she pointed out that Giudice had been "nice" to Josephs on one particular day because she had simply said "Hello."

Looking back, Josephs wasn't sure why such a simple gesture should be applauded.

“She’s not a child. It’s not like, ‘Well, she was good today.’ She should be a nice person everyday. So what does that mean? I should feel blessed because she was nice to me today so I don't have to defend myself? I just don’t operate that way."

Margaret Josephs Can't Hide Her Feelings From Her Teresa Giudice

Continuing on, Josephs said recalled her tense argument with Ruelas and noted that she wouldn't be acting as a good friend to Giudice if she kept her concerns to herself.

"You can’t blindly be with someone and just say everything they want to hear. That’s not a good friend. I’m not going to just go and celebrate every moment and be like, ‘Everything’s great,’ when it’s not," she stated.

The three-part Real Housewives of New Jersey season 12 reunion begins airing on Tuesday, May 3, with the first installment at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Terry Crews Explains Why He Has A Statue Of Himself At Home On 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 06:26 AM PDT

Terry Crews made a surprising revelation about his self-statue while appearing on an episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers earlier this week.

Terry Crews Was Previously Honored With A Cardboard Cutout On 'Late Night'

After taking to the stage on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Terry Crews was met with flash-back footage of a cardboard cutout made in his honor during a previous show as host Seth Meyers and the cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, sans Crews, celebrated the finale of the since-ended show.

Because Crews was unavailable to appear on the episode, Meyers and his late-night team made sure his presence was felt by placing the cutout, which features motorized pecks that simulated Crews' signature peck-bounce.

After hearing the story, and sharing a couple of laughs as they looked back, Crews and Meyers discussed the statue Crews has of himself at his home.

Terry Crews' Statue Frequently Scared His Wife

"I have a statue of myself in my house," Crews revealed, as heard in a YouTube video shared on April 26.

"Who doesn't?" Meyers replied.

"I know, who doesn't have a statue? My wife would go in and it would scare her every morning," Crews continued. "She was like, 'You gotta get this sucker out of here!'"

Terry Crews' Statue Was Built As A Stand-In For Outfit Fittings

After learning that the actor had a statue in his home, Meyers wanted to know how long Crews had it.

"How long have you had a statue of yourself?" Meyers asked.

"You know, it was for fittings and stuff like that for the show," Crews explained. "So they would fit the thing and I fell in love with it."

"So it sounds like a mannequin that you're calling a statue," Meyers noted.

"Well, yeah," Crews admitted.

Watch the clip below.

Terry Crews Didn't Enjoy His Career In The NFL

Also on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Crews admitted that while he played in the NFL for many years, he didn't truly enjoy the sport.

“I was trying out for the 49ers.. the coach threw the ball at me and dislocated my finger. My finger was sitting there like an L and I was like ‘I don’t like this anymore. Why am I playing? I don’t like it,'” Crews said, via Talent Recap. “This was the thing that hit me. I realized that I just liked playing outside all day with my friends. That was it. I was getting hit all these years and I didn't need to do that. I was like, 'Man, we could just go play badminton.'”

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Doja Cat Tugs Down Miniskirt

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 05:40 AM PDT

Grammy Award-winning rapper Doja Cat served all the looks during her double weekend Coachella Set, but we can't overlook her casual fashion attending the festival as a guest. She joined other festival-goers in the valley to watch some of her colleagues (friends) Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion perform on their stages. Doja wore a Y2K-inspired outfit that made her look like a real-life Bratz Doll.

Check out the pictures below.

See Doja Cat's Y2K Fashion

Doja Cat wore a mini jean skirt with a white cropped corset from I.AM.GIA and Steve Madden platform sandals. She accessorized her look with a chunky silver Cuban link necklace and drop earrings. The rapper showed off her tanned skin and toned limbs in a pose highlighting her feet and legs.

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Sticking To The Planet Her Theme

Doja Cat's throwback fashion also drew inspiration from her Album - Planet Her - which has a Sci-Fi/Alien theme. She wore space sunshades from Stella McCartney that matched her silver chrome tip square-shaped nails and styled her shiny black hair in a long body wave. (Swipe to see a close-up shot). The middle finger had a Planetary system design that's so minute and easy to miss but that's the thing about Doja Cat - she pays attention to details.

More photos below!

J Stay Ready Is Doja Cat's Secret Weapon

Doja partied with her style team behind the scenes and shared some pictures of their fun times. Her team includes celebrity hairstylist J Stay Ready, responsible for her mouthwatering red carpet hairstyles, from her spiky bun at the Grammys to her South American tour looks.

The team attended Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish's set, where Doja Cat went viral for singing along to Ocean Eyes and GOLDWING. The ladies returned the favor at her set, and they've proven to be supportive of each other as new generation superstars.

Paying Homage To Nicki Minaj

Doja Cat's Coachella fashion featured another platform boot - The Kiki boots from Marc Jacobs' Heaven Spring/Summer Collection. The mid-calf-high black boots had multiple buckles on the front and she paired them with a micro-mini black dress with a white baby doll collar.

Nicki Minaj was the face of the campaign and she wore black fishnet stockings, high waist black micro-shorts, and a white cropped top. Doja Cat wearing a shoe that her idol promoted isn't a fluke because she makes it a habit to pay homage to the Queens native as one of her musical inspirations.

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Stassie Karanikolaou Flaunts Assets In Lingerie

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 05:20 AM PDT

Stassie Karanikolaou is keeping the fire Instagram posts coming. After making a killing with her Coachella outfit on the Gram, the influencer BFF of Kylie Jenner dropped jaws on the social media platform with a sizzling lingerie photo while promoting longtime partner brand Lounge Underwear.

Thrilling followers with a sultry offering of curves as she showcased a red lace three-piece set, the foxy babe further tempted her audience in the caption, writing "4 you" alongside the snap.

Check out her Coachella look below and scroll to see the smoldering lingerie pic!

Curves On Show

Posing in her bedroom for the smoking-hot share, Stassie leaned toward the camera to give viewers an eyeful of her busty cleavage. She rested one arm on her cocked hip, angling the photo in a way that spotlighted her hourglass shape. Her chest was highlighted by a semi-sheer bra with lace trimming, whose dainty floral print provided little coverage to her ample assets. It had cut-out sides and spaghetti shoulder straps decorated with metallic hearts.

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Sexy In Lace

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Stassie emphasized her small waist with a matching garter belt that had a gold heart in the middle. Thin straps were pulled high on her midriff, accentuating her taut figure and creating a cut-out effect to mirror her top. Underneath, she wore minuscule bottoms with a low waistline that extended well past her belly button. They had narrow sides that came up above her hips and a revealing high cut that flaunted her thighs.

The gorgeous brunette was all dolled up for the shot, rocking a nude eyeshadow that complemented her hair color. Her piercing blue eyes were further accentuated with dark eyeliner, while a nude lipstick shade made her plump lips look even fuller. The stunner let her hair down in the photo, brushing her long locks over her shoulder.

Lounging In Lounge Underwear

Needless to say, fans went crazy over the suggestive photo, taking to the comments to assure Stassie that she looked "amazing as always." Many of her Instagram model friends joined in on the praise, complimenting the scorching look.

"Insane ❤️❤️," gushed Lauren Dascalo, while Love Island's Shannon St Clair cheered, "Go stassssss🔥."

One user was overwhelmed by the seductive display of curves, writing, "Staaaaapppp ! Too muchhh❤️🔥."

This is hardly the only time that Stassie has floored her audience with a lingerie pic. Earlier this year, the Instagram sensation embodied everyone's "dream girl" while posing in bed in a see-through blue lace set from Lounge Underwear.

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Selfie Game Strong

More recently, the brunette beauty modeled a sporty gray two-piece with a plunging top and left followers seeing double as she snapped a bathroom selfie in front of side-by-side mirrors. She paired the set with light-toned jeans that were unbuttoned and showed her underwear -- a high-cut number that teased her bare hip.

"Double trouble," Stassie captioned the selfie sitting at nearly 460,000 likes.

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Serial Killer Todd Kohlhepp: An Examination Of His Violent Past

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 05:14 AM PDT

In many instances, serial killers are able to hide in plain sight for years. Whether they decide to act like a family man or simply live a quiet life in a suburb, it's not unusual for these criminals to find ways to blend into the background. This is exactly what Todd Kohlhepp did for many years before his dark past finally caught up to him.

Early Life

In 1971, Todd Christopher Sampsell was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After his parents divorced when he was two, he was adopted by his mother's new husband, Carl Kohlhepp, in 1976. However, the adoption was not an easy transition for Kohlhepp as he reportedly hated his stepfather and wanted to instead live with his biological father.

In addition to that unhappiness, Kohlhepp experienced abuse at the hand of his grandfather as well as it has been said that he would hit him with a cattle prod.

During his childhood, Kohlhepp himself began to display concerning behavioral issues as the family relocated to South Carolina and Georgia. This included bullying his classmates, destroying their school projects, and being kicked out of the Boy Scouts. This later escalated to killing a goldfish with bleach and shooting a dog with a BB gun. Eventually, he was referred to the Behavior Evaluation Center at the Georgia Mental Health Institute by the time he was eight or nine.

First Arrest

After expressing a desire to live with his biological dad, his wish was finally granted in 1983. During his mother's second divorce, he was sent to Tempe, Arizona. However, this did not create the idyllic experienced that some may have envisioned. It was during this period of his life that he committed his first known crime. On November 25, 1986, Kohlhepp, 15, forced a 14-year-old girl into his home at gunpoint, bound her, and raped her.

Even though Kohlhepp had threatened to kill the girl's family if she revealed what he had done, police were quickly notified. Within hours, he was arrested and charged with both kidnapping and sexual assault.

As a result of his horrific actions, Kohlhepp was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 1987. Even though he was a minor at the time, he fulfilled his sentence at an adult prison. However, by accepting a plea deal he was able to dismiss the sexual assault charge and simply register as a sex offender. This provided the opportunity to redesign his life once he exited the penitentiary.

Creating His Public Image

After leaving prison in August 2001, Kohlhepp, then 30, relocated to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Even though his resume was filled with falsified employment history, he had still been able to earn two bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business before becoming a real estate broker.

By slipping through the cracks in the system, Kohlhepp was able to craft a lifestyle that appeared quite normal to outsiders. As a result of his success, he then began buying properties, including a home and 95 acres in a secluded area of Woodruff, South Carolina for $305,632. This place would become pivotal in putting an end to his crime spree.

Discovering Kohlhepp's Secrets

In August 2016, Kohlhepp hired Kala Brown and her boyfriend Charles Carver to complete various tasks on his Woodruff property. However, after going with him to complete their jobs, they became unreachable. This was when Spartanburg County police were alerted and they opened an investigation into their whereabouts. At that time, law enforcement officials traced their cell phones, which both pinged in the general area of Kohlhepp's home.

After traveling to the residence and beginning a search, police heard banging sounds from inside a shipping container. It was then that they discovered Brown, who informed them that she had been raped and chained inside for nearly two months. She later testified that Kohlhepp had also shot Carver in front of her before she was kidnapped.

Additional Crimes

After being placed under arrest, Kohlhepp led officials to two other bodies that were buried on his property, 29-year-old Johnny Joe Coxie, and 26-year-old Meagan Leigh McCraw-Coxie. The couple had been missing since December 2015 and had reportedly agreed to clean his rental properties prior to their disappearances.

While in police custody, Kohlhepp also confessed to killing four people at the Superbike Motorsports motorcycle shop in 2003. This had been a cold case for over a decade. At that time, Kohlhepp had shot four employees in under a minute after they had supposedly teased him about a motorcycle he had purchased.

Ultimate Charges And Conviction

Kohlhepp eventually faced 14 charges including murder, criminal sexual conduct, and kidnapping. On May 26, 2017, he pleaded guilty and received seven consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.

While Kohlhepp could have potentially faced the death penalty, going that route would have forced the victims' families to wait years for their long-awaited justice. Instead, the parties opted for life sentences. Kohlhepp is serving time at the Broad River Correctional Facility in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Larsa Pippen Shares 'Views' In Swimsuit

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 05:06 AM PDT

Larsa Pippen has an incredible body that she flaunts, whether she's walking on the beach, laying out in the sun at home by a pool, or taking advantage of the beautiful weather while on vacation.

The RHOM alumnus is quickly becoming our favorite celebrity social media to check out for mouthwatering swimwear photos and Larsa never disappoints. The businesswoman stylishly murders all of her swimsuit photos, as she did with her recently released Instagram photo.

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Larsa Stuns In Lee Matthew's Swimsuit

The 47-year-old posed outside, in her element, with a picturesque backdrop of the pool, palm trees, and comfy couch chair. The former Kim Kardashian BFF looked stunning in a

Philipp Plein mono piece, which she paired with The Lambert Pant in Black from the Pre-Fall 22 collection. She also wore a Cassini Shirtdress which she accessorized with a Goyard bag and a cute jewelry piece.

Her hair is styled in a center part braided ponytail pulled to the side, and she wears bold sunglasses with nude lipstick.

Views. Top n bottom: @leemathewsau swimsuit @philippplein, she captioned.

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Celebrate And Enjoy Life Everyday

Larsa Pippen knows how to have a good time, as evidenced by photos of her on a yacht with friends. Pippen did her hair in a high-up style and wore black sunglasses with a bright red pout. The ex-wife of NBA star Scottie snapped a photo with her friend Zana White displaying her assets and toned body in a black bikini with gold oval décor on the strap.

Larsa Describes Her Relationship With Scottie

When asked about her relationship with her ex-husband on Wendy Williams' show, she stated that she still loves him and they've been best friends for a long time. They make the best co-parenting team for their four lovely kids, even if they aren't married. The Real Housewives of Miami star revealed that they met when she was just 21 years old.

Larsa Is No Longer Interested In Dating Athletes"I feel like I've been in the pond for a while; it's my community, I've been a cheerleader, my kids are athletes, I just want to go on to the deep sea and see what's there for me," Larsa told Michael from Wendy Williams Show.

The Real Housewives of Miami star, who recently divorced NBA legend Scottie Pippen, appears to be ready to mingle, claiming to be reliving her twenties after spending so much of her youth married.

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Inside Odell Beckham Jr.'s Mansion With An Insane Sneaker Closet

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 04:58 AM PDT

After spending two full seasons with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, then playing out a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams in their Super Bowl-winning 2021 season, Odell Beckham Jr. is now into free agency. 

For the talented wide receiver, this means letting go of his links to previous teams and locations, prompting him to put his Columbia Station, Ohio house on the market. 

Odell purchased the property for $1.6 million and remodeled it after signing with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. According to Realtor.com, he is asking for $3.3 million for the 2.1-acre property. 

Keep scrolling to see what the new owner will be getting for the whopping sum. 

The Enormous Entertainment Space 

The sprawling 13,800-square-foot home has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and many lavish amenities.

One of the mansion's highlights is the entertainment space found on the main floor. It is filled with sports memorabilia, and Odell could easily accommodate an entire NFL team in it. 

A living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen are all included in the floor plan. The kitchen can be regarded as spectacular with stainless steel equipment, a stunning countertop, and plenty of room for cooking and entertaining.  A home theater/golf simulator is also available.

More Entertainment Amenities 

The renovated basement adds some more fun by featuring a bar, billiard area, wine storage, and media lounge. 

A barbershop station can also be found in the media lounge; hence there will be no need to go out for a shave or haircut. 

There is also what appears to be a video game room, complete with multiple screens and graffiti-style artwork, and a classic office with built-in shelving and French doors.

One Of A Kind Nike Showroom

Odell's shoe palace is most likely one of the first of its kind. Floor-to-ceiling racks, multicolored lighting, and a next-level sports shoe assortment characterize the walk-in showroom. With the carpeted, high-ceilinged interior that includes clothes racks to better combine a stylish pair of kicks with a snazzy outfit, one could think they have stumbled into a Nike store. A skateboard collection is also displayed on the wall.

The Exterior 

The outside still has incredible features present. The 2.13-acre estate has an outdoor kitchen, a pool with waterfalls, a slide, special dog kennels, and a large gym. 

The swimming pool features an extra-long custom-built slide and surrounding waterfalls that add to the summer fun. 

The journey up to the house is long, but the space and scenery are well worth it. The lawn and grounds leading up to the front entrance are well-kept.

Well-Decorated Bedroom And Large Bathroom 

Except for the main bedroom, all bedrooms have carpeted floors. There are basic white ceilings with recessed lighting rather than the striking beamed ceiling in the dressing area. The bedroom also includes a television, fireplace, plenty of window space, lights, and a king-sized bed.

One of the loveliest rooms in the house is probably the bathroom. In terms of space, the master bath is ridiculous. Need a bath or a shower? It is right there in the bathroom. The inside could also come off as a relaxing space simply to cool off.

Based on what is accessible inside this residence, the price tag is reasonable.

This estate's entertainment space, elegance, and sheer awesomeness are all key highlights for Odell.

“Complete with the largest shoe room/closet you're likely to see, a pool, a state-of-the-art Ophora water system, a game room, custom dog kennel, home theater, golf simulator, gym, and all the usual trappings of mega-mansions, it's your chance to live like an NFL star,” he said about the house. With all the features inside the property, he is 100% right. 

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NFL News: Darren Waller Shoots Down Packers Trade Rumors

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 04:48 AM PDT

A few weeks after the Green Bay Packers surprisingly traded star wideout, Davante Adams, to the Las Vegas Raiders, a report emerged detailing the team's potential interest in Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller.

It didn't take long for the 29-year-old to respond to the chatter.

Packers Trade Rumors Swirl Around Darren Waller

The Packers' decision to trade Adams has put the team in desperate need to add legitimate passing game threats.

Green Bay is expected to add talent through the upcoming draft. However, a report from Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV laid out that the team attempted to acquire Waller as part of the Adams' trade.

The Packers were unsuccessful, but the team has talked to the Raiders again about the star tight end for a deal before this week's draft. The chatter has led Waller to address the rumors.

Darren Waller Shoots Down Packers Trade Rumors

It didn't take long for the Raiders' star tight end to address the chatter.

During an interview with CBS Sports Radio's Zach Gelb on Tuesday, Waller completely shot down any validity to the trade chatter.

"Yeah, I've had talks with the team and they said that's not a thing that's happening and there's no trade that's going to happen," Waller said via NFL.com. "Like I said, we're just focusing on football."

Taking Waller by his word, it sounds like he is part of the team's long-term future plans, especially after the surprising trade for Adams. If anything, the Raiders will work quickly to get him secured under an extension to keep him paired alongside Adams and Derek Carr.

Raiders Remain Committed To Darren Waller

The Raiders have been busy this offseason adding to the roster, hoping to build off their first playoff berth in five years.

Among those moves was signing Carr to a three-year, $121.5 million extension that runs through the 2025 campaign. The former Pro Bowler inked the deal wanting to keep enough space to further secure the roster around him.

Waller certainly falls under that umbrella, as he holds two years left on his deal, making $6.25 million in base salary each season. Although he's coming off an injury-plagued campaign, recording 55 catches for 665 receiving yards and two touchdowns, he remains one of the game's best tight ends.

The 29-year-old is a key cog in the offense behind his game-changing ability, sitting a season removed from back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns. All that should lead to Waller getting a lucrative payday to keep him in tow in Las Vegas for years to come.

Packers Will Explore Other Options

As much as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers would welcome a trade for Waller, the team has other avenues to address their passing game.

The front office can explore free agency, as several prominent players such as Julio Jones and Odell Beckham Jr. remain unsigned. The more likely option lies through the 2022 NFL Draft, as the team has four picks in the first 60 selections, including a pair of first-round picks.

The Packers will have several opportunities to solidify their passing game options for their star quarterback well before the 2022 season.

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NBA Rumors: Proposed Nets-Rockets Trade Sends Ben Simmons To Space City For Christian Wood, Eric Gordon & Jae'Sean Tate

Posted: 29 Apr 2022 04:43 AM PDT

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is one of the big names that are expected to surface on the rumor mill in the 2022 NBA offseason. The Nets are yet to show a strong indication that they are planning to move Simmons but with the uncertainties surrounding his physical and mental health and controversial fit with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, some people believe that they are better off trading him again this summer.

If Simmons could at least regain his 100 percent health, the Nets could use him as a valuable trade chip to chase quality players who could help them return to title contention next season.

Ben Simmons To Rockets

One of the potential trade partners for the Nets in the deal involving Simmons is the Houston Rockets. In his recent piece, Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer discussed several Simmons-centered trade ideas that the Nets could explore this summer. These include a hypothetical blockbuster deal that would send him to Space City.

“Perhaps a young team like Houston would revisit a Simmons trade since his trajectory is on the same timeline as Jalen Green. A package with some combination of Eric Gordon, Jae’Sean Tate, and Christian Wood with draft picks could provide Brooklyn with the necessary depth and versatility to make other moves," O'Connor said.

Proposed Trade A No-Brainer For Nets

If they are presented with that type of offer in the 2022 NBA offseason, the Nets are expected to immediately accept the trade. O'Connor's proposed trade won't only enable the Nets to get rid of Simmons, but they would also be acquiring three players who could be integral parts of their rotation in the 2022-23 NBA season. By sending Simmons to Space City, the Nets would be getting a floor-spacing big man in Wood, a veteran sharpshooter in Gordon, and a player who would play multiple positions in Tate.

Christian Wood Boosts Nets' Frontcourt

Wood would be the biggest prize that the Nets would be receiving from trading Simmons to the Rockets. Though he's yet to earn his first All-Star recognition, he would be a massive upgrade over Andre Drummond and Nic Claxton at the Nets' starting center position. His potential arrival in Brooklyn would help them improve in terms of inside scoring, rebounding, protecting the rim, and floor spacing.

Sharing the floor with a center who can shoot the ball from beyond the arc would be beneficial for Irving and Durant as it would make it easier for them to penetrate the basket or kick the ball out when they are trapped by the opposing team's defense.

Why The Rockets Would Make The Trade

Trading Wood, Gordon, and Tate for Simmons would undeniably be a huge gamble for the Rockets. However, if he could regain his 100 percent health and confidence on the court, Simmons would be an interesting addition to the Rockets' young core. Simmons may have gone through plenty of ups and downs in the past year, but no one can deny his superstar potential.

Despite the previous controversies that he was involved in, Simmons is still a former Rookie of the Year, three-time NBA All-Star, All-NBA Third Team, and two-time All-Defensive First Team. At 25, he still fits the timeline of Rockets' franchise cornerstones Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.

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