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Julius Erving is giving the new-look Philadelphia 76ers a big thumbs-up ... but Dr. J's not ready to crown them champs just yet!

The Hall of Famer spoke to TMZ Sports this week and said he's all-in on the stacked squad ... but winning isn't just about accumulating All-Stars.

"What I've been doing is just pretty much giving the deal a thumbs up. Jaylen Brown, deal, thumbs up," Erving told us, ticking off some of the blockbuster off-season moves.

"They're gonna be one of the most talented teams."

But there's a catch.

Alex Rodriguez is taking his romance abroad ... partying it up with his brunette beauty at a club in Ibiza!

Check it out -- the former baseball pro and his better half, Meghan Hayden, were feeling the vibes at UNVRS in the wee hours of Friday morning. They were bumpin' to music by DJ FISHER, who has a residency at the popular club.

They both appeared to be matching in all-black ensembles ... and showed some PDA as Alex held her by the waist as they swayed to the beat.

A-Rod and the fitness trainer are believed to have started dating in June 2026 and were first publicly seen together at Michael Rubin’s White Party on July 1.

Their romance sprang up after Alex split from his last girlfriend, fitness expert Jaclyn Cordeiro, in May after 3 years of dating.

And, as you know, he was famously engaged to Jennifer Lopez ... though they ended things in 2021. The ex-MLB star was married to Cynthia Scurtis, between 2002 and 2008.

Chappell Roan lived out her pink pony dreams at a Los Angeles nightclub Friday ... when she found herself dancing in her heels near the stage and doling out dough to the performers!

The "HOT TO GO!" singer was at The Precinct -- a hot spot which claims to be DTLA's largest gay bar -- looking heavenly in her white flowy dress and matching heels.

Check out the clip ... like any fan, the hot beats and good vibes got Chappell jumping up and down through each act -- showing her appreciation through her cheers and her proverbial checkbook.

Karoline Leavitt may be leaving the White House, but she’s not leaving Team Trump behind.

The outgoing press secretary revealed she will still be supporting President Trump after she exits her role by working for MAGA Inc. -- the super PAC she previously worked for before becoming one of his right-hand people, NBC News reports.

As we reported, Trump announced Leavitt's departure as press secretary earlier this month ... and she later noted she wanted to be home more to spend time with her two young children. She returned from maternity leave after welcoming her second child with real-estate developer Nicholas Riccio in May.

Enes Kanter Freedom wants to play in the WNBA next season ... but for this weekend, he'll be a spectator, 'cause the former NBA big man intends to attend the Fever vs. Sky game in Chicago, TMZ Sports has learned.

The 6-foot-10 center is planning to make the trip to Wintrust Arena in Chi-Town for Sunday’s nationally televised matchup ... starring Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.

Our sources tell us Kanter is taking "major security measures" to ensure his safety at the arena.

Meghan Markle's return to acting might not be happening after all ... because a new report indicates "The Gentleman" ran scared from the star due to fan outrage.

Here's the deal ... reports began circulating this week that Meghan was being considered for a part in Guy Ritchie's hit series -- though the talks were in very early stages.

However, on Saturday, Tina Brown -- formerly the editor-in-chief at Vanity Fair and The New Yorker -- says the dream is already dead ... and it was a much more serious offer than initial reports indicated.

Pregnant Alex Cooper sported her baby bump at her brother Grant Cooper's wedding ... and we've got photos!

Check it out -- Alex slipped into a loose-fitting gold and white dress composed of a satin-like material to support her bro on his special day.

She looked happy to be out and about with her friends and fam ... though not as happy as Grant who had a starry-eyed grin across his face as he stepped out of Saint Elizabeth's Church in Edgartown, Massachusetts on Saturday after tying the knot with Emma Hayes.

Josh Allen is not happy with the podcaster who revealed the death of Ed Oliver's son before a statement was released ... saying the report made him "sad and angry."

The Buffalo Bills quarterback addressed reporters during a news conference in Cleveland Saturday ... where Tim Graham -- a columnist for The Athletic -- says he kicked things off by thanking people who knew about the drowning death and held back on reporting it.

He then added, "It’s very sad in how it came out. It makes me very sad and angry at the same time."

America runs on Dunkin' Donuts ... but customers of one particular store may want to run somewhere else to buy coffee -- because an employee was caught washing their feet in the sink.

Here's the deal ... a TikTok video went viral earlier this month after a horrified customer filmed a man washing his feet in the sink of the chain's Staten Island Ferry location.

Check out the clip ... this dude is rubbing his hands all over his feet -- just around the corner from where thirsty customers order their morning pick-me-up.

Natalie Harp's support for President Donald Trump drove her to Twitter on January 6, 2021 ... with a report indicating she posted dozens and dozens of times in support of the President's bid to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election.

The president's executive assistant -- who has gone viral in recent days for her shockingly strong devotion to the commander-in-chief -- posted to her account more than 150 times on the day in question, CNN reports.

In one tweet, she allegedly wrote "FIGHT FOR TRUMP" a dozen times ... while also writing that DC was "Trump Country" for the day.

Karmelo Anthony will not be getting a new trial in his murder case ... a judge denied his request, which was based on an alleged "gentleman's agreement" between the two sides.

Kaufman County District Judge Michael Chitty shot down the motion on Saturday in a brief order ... though he didn't provide reasoning.

Karmelo's attorneys argued in their motion for a new trial that a "gentleman's agreement" between the prosecution and defense prevented their client from testifying.

Hayden Panettiere's mom says she gave the cops a little push to investigate her daughter's death ... which included her instantly placing blame on Brian Hickerson.

Lesley Vogel opened up about her daughter's death during an interview with The Daily Mail -- published Saturday -- in which she revealed she spoke with an officer at the scene of Hayden's death to inquire whether there would be further investigation.

Lesley says the officer specifically asked about Brian ... to which she says she replied, "I think he's culpable."

Far-right influencer and pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Jake Lang has been arrested after a vehicle he was in drove onto a crowded sidewalk while he was protesting in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Police say Jake pulled up near the Minneapolis City Hall alongside another vehicle packed with people just before noon. Police allege the two vehicles drove onto the sidewalk "toward a crowd of people gathered there."

Jake and all other occupants in the vehicle were arrested for "probable cause riot", police announced ... and both vehicles were impounded. Additional arrests were made at city hall, they added.

Hayden Panettiere's mom says she's glad her late daughter's estate will likely go to Kaya -- Hayden's 11-year-old daughter ... adding she's truly "exceptional."

Lesley Vogel sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Daily Mail, published Saturday ... in which she touched on what may happen to the assets Hayden left behind.

While Lesley doesn't seem to know any specific details regarding Hayden's estate, she says -- because it seems Hayden didn't have a will -- California law dictates the entirety of the estate goes to Kaya.

Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver is mourning an unimaginable loss after his 2-year-old son, Ed, drowned in the swimming pool at the NFL player's Texas home ... TMZ Sports has learned.

According to local officials, deputies responded to an in-progress life-in-danger call at Oliver's home on the evening of June 28. When first responders arrived, they were told the child's parents had found him unresponsive in the pool.

California rockers Buckcherry got into a deadly crash in South Carolina while they were traveling on their tour bus to their next gig, according to the band.

Buckcherry posted the bad news on Instagram Stories, writing that their bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-26 in Spartanburg County, SC, around 2 AM Friday.

They said they were "extremely grateful to report that all members of Buckcherry and our touring crew are safe and unharmed.”