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O.J. Simpson Left Out Of 2024 ESPYs In Memoriam Segment

Published: 07/12/2024
The 2024 ESPYs paid tribute Thursday night to the many great athletes who passed away in the last 12 months ... but one name was notably left out -- O.J. Simpson. The annual award show took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles ... and as they do every year, ESPN officials ran their "In…
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TMZ TV Hot Takes: Ben and J Lo's Financial Woes, Goldie Hawn, James Worthy

Published: 06/14/2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have issues with finances, Goldie Hawn has issues with crime in Los Angeles, and James Worthy remembers Jerry West ... all this on today's hot takes. First on "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles dive into the financial issues surrounding Ben and Jen as they hurtle towards…
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James Worthy Mourns Jerry West's Death, 'I'll Miss The Guy'

Published: 06/13/2024
Lakers legend James Worthy says he's heartbroken over Jerry West's death ... telling TMZ Sports he's going to miss his good friend dearly. Worthy -- who West actually selected with the first pick of the 1982 NBA Draft when he was LA's general manager -- spoke with us just hours after Jerry's…
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Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Vanessa Bryant Pay Tribute To Jerry West

Published: 06/12/2024
9:16 AM PT -- The NBA will hold a moment of silence in Jerry West's honor prior to Game 3 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Finals matchup on Wednesday, TMZ Sports is told. The NBA world is mourning the passing of one of its legends, Jerry West ... with Michael Jordan, LeBron James and…
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Jerry West Dead At 86

Published: 06/12/2024
NBA legend Jerry West -- the inspiration behind the league's iconic logo -- has sadly died. The Los Angeles Clippers said in a statement the Hall of Famer passed away on Wednesday morning with his wife, Karen, by his side. No further details surrounding his death were released. He was 86 years…
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Jerry West Dinner Goes For $25k At Celebrity Auction

Published: 12/10/2023
The classic "$500k or a dinner with Jay-Z?" debate just turned into "$25k or dinner with Jerry West?" ... 'cause that's what one lucky bidder shelled out for an evening with the Logo at a big charity event. TMZ Sports has learned ... a special one-on-one with the Pro Basketball Hall of Famer was…
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NBA Renames, Redesigns MVP Trophy After Michael Jordan

Published: 12/13/2022
The NBA's Most Valuable Player trophy just got a makeover ... and the league revealed they redesigned and renamed the award after the G.O.A.T. -- Michael Jordan!! In fact, the NBA unveiled six newly designed trophies on Tuesday that will be awarded to the best players of the season. The MVP trophy…
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HBO Defends 'Winning Time' Amid Criticism, Show Did 'Extensive Factual Research'

Published: 04/26/2022
Jerry West might not want to hold his breath waiting on an apology from HBO ... 'cause the network is defending the controversial 'Winning Time' show and standing firmly with its "talented creators." The show has been under serious scrutiny since it debuted in March -- with Magic Johnson, Kareem…
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Jerry West Calls 'Winning Time' Portrayal 'Baseless, Malicious Assault' On Character

Published: 04/20/2022
Jerry West is breaking his silence on his hot-tempered, booze-fueled depiction in the HBO hit series "Winning Time" ... calling the show a "baseless and malicious assault" on his character and demanding a retraction, an apology and damages. The Logo -- played by actor Jason Clarke -- is portrayed…
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Jerry West Gushes Over Luka Doncic, Can't Believe Suns, Kings Didn't Draft Him

Published: 10/07/2021
Kings and Suns fans ain't going to love this ... Jerry West says he cannot believe both Phoenix and Sacramento passed on Luka Doncic in the 2018 NBA Draft, saying he was straight-up convinced the kid was going to be a superstar. "Oh my God," Jerry said this week. "I can't believe that someone let…
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Jerry West Alleged Voicemail, Called Lakers A 'Sh*t Show' To Sway Kawhi To Clips

Published: 12/18/2020
The man suing Jerry West and the Clippers for his alleged role in landing Kawhi Leonard says West left him a voicemail message in 2019 acknowledging their relationship and trashing the Lakers in the process. Johnny Wilkes tells TMZ Sports ... West left the voicemail for him on July 1, 2019, around…
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NBA Investigating Clippers & Jerry West, Kawhi Leonard Denies Involvement

Published: 12/18/2020
12/18 -- Kawhi Leonard is now weighing in on the allegations -- saying the claims in Johnny Wilkes' lawsuit are simply not true. After the Clippers played the Utah Jazz in a pre-season game on Thursday, Leonard was asked if Wilkes had a role in his decision to come to the Clippers. "Not at all,”…
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James Worthy Mourns Jerry West's Death, 'Ill Miss The Guy'

Lakers legend James Worthy says he's heartbroken over Jerry West's death ... telling TMZ Sports he's going to miss his good friend dearly.
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Jerry West Blames 'Emotions & Testosterone' In Clips vs. Rockets

Clippers honcho Jerry West says the incident with the Houston Rockets is "just one of those things that happens in sports" ... and chalks it all up to emotions and testosterone.
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Jerry West: We Need Black Owners in Pro Sports, It's About Time!

Jerry West says "it's about high time" the world of pro sports gets more black owners -- but he's not endorsing Diddy because he doesn't know the guy!
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Clippers' Jerry West Says Signing CP3 & Blake Griffin 'Not My Responsibility'

Jerry West says his new role with the L.A. Clippers DOES NOT require him to get involved in the efforts to resign Blake Griffin and Chris Paul ... telling TMZ Sports, "It's not my responsibility."
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JERRY WEST ON CLIPPERS RUMORS: 'I Don't Know What You're Talking About'

Jerry West insists he knows NOTHING about the Clippers reportedly trying to steal him away from the Golden State Warriors ... but watch the video -- and pay attention to that smirk!
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Jerry West -- Kobe's NEVER Coming Back Guys ... EVER

Anyone hoping for a Kobe comeback after his farewell tour is over brace yourself ... 'cause current Warriors -- and former Lakers GM Jerry West says IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN.
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Jerry West -- Kobe Bryant's Championship Days ... Are Probably Over!

Kobe Bryant won't need to clear space in his jewelry box for another NBA championship ring -- because his days of winning titles are likely over ... so says Lakers legend Jerry West.
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Dr. J -- I BLAME JERRY WEST'S AGENTS ... For Dropping the Ball with NBA Logo

Jerry West may be 50 years too late in his fight with the NBA over his image on the official logo ... so says Dr. J who tells TMZ Sports, "I blame his agent and his manager for dropping the ball."
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Jerry West On The Court

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Remembering Jerry West

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