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Hailey Baldwin is blocking NBA star Chandler Parsons' shot ... or at least rumors he's taking a shot at dating her.

Sources close to Hailey tell us ... she's been friends with Chandler for a long time, but just isn't into him like that. They were spotted together in November for Hailey's birthday, sparking the rumors, but we're told it was just a meal between pals.

As for Chandler hooking up with Kendall Jenner -- our sources say that's also just a friendly thing ... at least for now. He knows her through Hailey.

#friendzone

"This Is Us" star Chrissy Metz needed a wheelchair for a bum knee ... NOT because she underwent gastric bypass surgery.

Chrissy was in a wheelchair Tuesday at LAX ... because she hurt her knee in Florida during Xmas. She has some lingering pain but should be at full strength in a few days.

The wheelchair suggested she might've actually gone through with the surgery ... after her character, Kate Pearson, vowed in the last episode to have gastric bypass. Her people tell us she absolutely did not have gastric bypass.

Antonio Gates needs just 1 TD to break Tony Gonzalez's all-time record -- but that's NOT why he's coming back next year ... telling TMZ Sports the Chargers can be "special" in 2017.

Gates tied TG at 111 touchdowns in the last game of the season -- then immediately announced he was returning for a 15th NFL year ... one that will see him playing at age 37.

Most thought it was so he could snag one TD to put him over the top ... but when we got Antonio out in L.A. he made it clear it's about the team's chances to be great ... not his chance to be legendary.

"I'm not coming back just for one touchdown."

For the SECOND time this week, Kendall Jenner kicked it with alleged ex-flame NBA star Chandler Parsons ... this time, the two partied all over Hollywood -- begging the question ... back on?

The night started at Staples Center -- where Kendall was spotted in the crowd as Chandler and his Grizzlies took on the Lakers (they lost).

Later that night, they were both spotted at Craig's. Chandler played it cool when asked about Kendall.

The next meet-up was at Delilah. Kendall and her BFF, Hailey Baldwin, got there first. Chandler went separately.

After that, it was on to 1 OAK -- where multiple sources say they continued to hang.

And all of this just days after they were spotted at a Bentley dealership in L.A. at the same time on Monday.

Ronda Rousey's coach is trying his best to stay positive in the wake of her crushing defeat at UFC 207 ... and tells TMZ Sports he's tuning out the hate.

Cody "No Love" Garbrandt says he was MERCIFUL to Dominick Cruz -- claiming he could've knocked him out "multiple times" at UFC 207 ... but was having too much fun toying with the guy.

Cody joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Tuesday night on FS1) -- and said he could pinpoint the moment he knew he had the fight locked ... but carried Cruz to the 5th round "for fun."

Garbrandt says he had such a great time beating Cruz he wants a rematch -- and says next time, Cruz won't make it past the 2nd.

It's smellin' like a breakup between Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj.

Both Nicki and Meek performed separately in Miami for New Year's Eve, and they also partied separately afterward. Nicki performed at E11even nightclub and then stayed to party. Meek performed at Dream Nightclub 2 miles from E11even and stayed there.

Nicki showed up at E11even at 11:30 PM, but Meek didn't show up at Dream until 2:40 AM, which would have given him plenty of time to ring in 2017 with Nicki.

Meek was also partying in New York on December 30 ... with Nicki nowhere in sight. On January 1st, Meek went to LIV nightclub in Miami and she wasn't there.

We're told they weren't together on Christmas Day as well.

Don McLean says don't let big diamonds fool you ... he's not engaged to a smokin' hot, much younger babe ... hmmmm.

Paris Dylan is NOT his fiancee ... so says Don's rep, who adds the relationship is strictly professional.

The 22-year-old model's been blowing up her page with pics of her and Don together for the holidays, with captions like "Aloha & Merry Christmas from my Donny and I" ... all while wearing a fat rock on her ring finger.

Paris does Don's social media. You'll recall his wife filed for divorce earlier this year.

So bye bye, Paris. No Mrs. American Pie here ... so they say.

So this is interesting ... JLo changed her mind about the whole "stay at home for the holidays" thing and headed off to Vegas to watch Drake perform.

JLo's sources told us a few weeks ago she was cancelling her lucrative appearance in Miami for NYE because she got a new home last year, and was working so much she had no time to enjoy it. What better time, she said, than the holidays where she could relax with family.

So why Vegas, and why Drake? People in their camp say something's going on, but we're still skeptical because they have new tunes together.

To be continued ...

There's still hope for T.I. and Tiny ... because we're told they're still very much on talking terms despite the divorce ... and there are major signs they could call the whole divorce thing off.

TMZ has learned ... after Tiny filed for divorce Dec. 7, the two have gotten together in person at least twice and sources very close to the couple tell us "things got romantic."

We're told there are still major issues with the relationship -- the word that keeps being thrown around on both sides is "trust."

At the core ... T.I. and Tiny have been together for nearly 20 years and really do seem to love each other.

By the way, T.I. was at Tiny's home around Christmastime and they got along great.

Bottom line ... if Vegas took action on these two, we'd bet on a reconciliation.

Drake and Jennifer Lopez are officially cuddling on camera ... but this pose looks too good for us to believe it's anything but genius marketing.

Drake and J Lo both posted this same pic early Wednesday morning, showing them getting cozy ... with Drizzy looking right into the camera with those dreamy eyes.

The 2 artists recently announced they're working on new music together, which is why they say they've been hanging out so much lately ... despite rumors they're hooking up.

With that now out there, we gotta say ... this kinda makes us feel no ways.

Hillary's emails got nothing on a political scandal rocking the state of New Mexico ... and it's fitting a "Breaking Bad" star's at the center of it.

Steven Michael Quezada, who played Agent Gomez on the hit show set in N.M., got sued by Patricia Paiz, whom he just defeated for County Commissioner of Bernalillo County's District 2.

Paiz claims Quezada's wife filled out his election documents, which is a violation of campaign laws. What's more, Paiz says Quezada was not even in New Mexico the day the docs were filed, which she says is required under state law.

Quezada is callng BS ... firing back with these photos he says prove he was indeed at the County Clerk's office the day in question.

Short story ... Paiz wants the County Commissioner to rule Quezada was not eligible to run and therefore he can't be elected, which would give her the win by default.

Quezada points to the fact that he kicked her ass ... 62% to 38%.

Can't ignore the obvious ... Gisele Bundchen had a pretty obvious bump during a modeling shoot in Brazil earlier this month -- begging the question ... preggo???

Gisele and Tom Brady were extra touchy-feely during a DeflateGate vacation to Italy back in September ... back when G's belly was its typical flat self.

So, could baby #3 be on the way for the 36-year-old supermodel ... or was it just a big lunch?

There's a secret scare in the music world over Donald Trump's inauguration ... some singers and bands want to perform but they're getting cold feet because they're worried it will hurt their career.

Sources in the music industry connected with people who have been "on the list" tell us ... some of the singers and groups have floated rumors they might perform to judge the public reaction ... which by and large has scared them into running for the hills instead of towards the Hill.

We're told trial balloons were floated by at least 4 camps ... we're told everyone's so scared of the backlash the camps will never admit they've even entertained the prospect of singing at the inauguration ... they're all so worried it will negatively impact the artists' careers.

It's a sea change from every other inauguration. Up to now it didn't matter if it was a Dem or a Republican ... there were enough big stars willing to perform it wasn't a problem.

Stand down, Internet -- that video of Kylie Jenner supposedly banging Tyga in a bathroom, is NOT Kylie or Tyga. Everyone, calm down.

Sources close to Kylie tell us she and her camp have seen the alleged sex tape that surfaced on a website Thursday, and their only reaction is ... it's 100% not Kylie doing the deed.

We're told she's scoffing, particularly because the blurry woman with blonde braids doesn't even look like her. Kylie was rocking that 'do and similar clothing a couple months ago on Snapchat. Whoever "leaked" the tape attached her Snap videos to make it seem like the whole thing was real.

But we're told the hair is the only thing the impostor nailed. Real Kylie didn't nail anyone ... on camera.

Manny might not be done being Manny ... at least not yet ... because the 44-year-old legend is considering an offer to play pro baseball overseas ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Manny Ramirez last played for the Cubs AAA affiliate back in 2014 -- and then served as a hitting consultant for the club.

But we spoke with Manny's wife, Juliana, who tells us the 12 time MLB All-Star and World Series MVP has been training like crazy ... and has been in talks with a pro team outside the United States.

"He is training extremely hard," Juliana says ... "Batting, CrossFit, Orange Theory. He never stops."

Juliana says no official decision has been made yet about Manny's future ... but it's clear where she stands.