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Gilbert Arenas says the Clippers might as well pack their bags and get the hell outta of Los Angeles ... going OFF on the organization for disrespecting Chris Paul by sending him home during his retirement season.

The Clippers parted ways with the 12-time NBA All-Star guard in the middle of the night ... and Arenas went to TikTok to go on a passionate rant on the matter on Wednesday.

"Ooooooh, I done had it with the Clippers now," Arenas said. "Y'all gon' send the best Clipper y'all ever had home and not let him finish his last year?!"

Carter Hart -- who was acquitted of sexual assault in a Canadian court this summer -- made his return to the NHL ice with the Golden Knights on Tuesday, describing the moment as "amazing" after nearly two years away from the league.

Hart, a goalie, shined in Las Vegas' 4-3 win over the Blackhawks Tuesday night in Sin City, making 27 saves on 30 shots, including six in overtime. After the final horn sounded, the team mobbed Hart just beyond the net.

Speaking with the media postgame, it was clear Hart was dealing with a bunch of emotions following his first game back.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have never had a moment of "Bad Blood" between them ... because the NFL star says they've literally never argued.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made wild claims during the episode of "New Heights" released Wednesday ... when Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney opened up about his relationship with Amal.

Clooney claims he and his wife have never argued in their more than 10 years together ... before asking Trav if he can say the same about his relationship.

If there's one thing Jaxson Dart and Theo Johnson can take away from the N.Y. Giants 2025 season, it's a desperate need to study the area's geography ... 'cause the duo were caught on camera getting a much-needed lesson from their coach!

The hilarious moment went down during the season premiere of Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East Tuesday night, when Dart began questioning the winds at the Meadowlands, and where the stiff breeze originated.

Interim offensive coordinator Tim Kelly told them it was coming off "the massive ocean two miles that way" ... to Dart and Johnson's dismay.

"I thought the ocean was that way," Dart responded.

Travis Kelce made a specific request to the Kansas City Chiefs regarding his relationship with Taylor Swift ... asking his employer to refrain from playing her hits over the speakers on gameday.

Settle down, Swifties -- he's got a good reason.

Mark Donovan -- who's been running the Chiefs' front office since 2011 -- revealed the ask dates back to the beginning of Kelce and Swift's romance ... when the superstar tight end said putting a spotlight on the singer separates him from the rest of the team.

"We never played a Taylor Swift song in the stadium when she's in the building," MD said on FanDuel's "Up & Adams" show show.

Future Hall of Famer Chris Paul isn't getting a chance to ride off into the sunset with the L.A. Clippers -- the team just abruptly cut ties with the franchise great in the middle of a road trip.

CP3 announced the shocking news himself in the middle of the night ... going to Instagram to say he "Just Found Out I'm Being Sent Home" with a peace sign emoji from Atlanta, where the team is slated to play the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

Later on, Clippers exec Lawrence Frank confirmed to ESPN the team is moving forward without Paul ... adding it will "work with him on the next step of his career."

Elden Campbell -- a longtime Los Angeles Lakers big man and key figure on the team during the '90s -- has died at 57, TMZ can confirm.

Family sources tell TMZ ... he died suddenly Monday, but they declined to reveal his cause of death. We're told he was not sick.

The 6'11" center spent 15 years in the NBA -- more than half of that run in the purple and gold. The Lakers drafted Campbell in the first round in 1990, and he went on to share the floor with icons like Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.

Longtime NBA guard Isaiah Thomas is ready to suit up for a team right now ... telling TMZ Sports his body feels good, and he's staying in game shape -- and he says there are a few squads showing interest in bringing him on board.

The last full-season deal he inked was a one-year contract with the Wizards in 2019 ... and despite dealing with serious injuries, he averaged 17.5 points a game over the course of his career -- most notably with the Boston Celtics.

36-year-old Thomas is not looking to move on from the game just yet ... 'cause when we caught up with him at LAX, he said he's got "at least" one more season in him.

Stable Ronaldo from the FaZe Clan was doing what he does best Tuesday afternoon -- streaming live on social media -- but things went sideways after cops say he became the subject of a "swatting" call in L.A.

LE sources tell TMZ ... the FaZe Clan content house was "swatted" Tuesday, a little before 1 PM, when a caller falsely reported two suspects threw a brick at the Studio City home.

We're told the caller claimed to be Stable Ronaldo, and they told 911 dispatchers they locked themselves in a room but could hear the bogus brick-throwing suspects inside the home.

LiAngelo Ball's third child was born recently ... something his ex, Rashida Nicole, said he didn't get to witness at her request.

Nicole shared the news via Instagram on Tuesday ... explaining in a "transparency post" that she spent the final five months of her pregnancy alone before welcoming Lilo Legacy to the world.

"I chose for my child's father not to be at my delivery," Nicole said. "That decision came after months of emotional pain, hurtful words, and complete absence during the most vulnerable season of my life."

Burna Boy had his emotions spiked after hearing about the mass shooting that destroyed a 2-year-old's birthday party last weekend in Stockton, California ... and he's stepping up to foot the bill for all 4 of the deceased victims.

The Afrobeats giant says he was taking in the story from "The Breakfast Club" and immediately reached out to Wack 100 ... who, in turn, connected him with Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee, who also serves as vice mayor of his hometown of Stockton.

Lee lashed out at the unidentified shooters, telling the Associated Press it's never been considered "gangsta" in the streets to assassinate children, and Burna Boy agreed and offered to pay for all the funerals. It's the very least he can do, considering the lifetime of pain the parents face ahead.

Alix Earle's season on "Dancing with the Stars" might be over, but her training is just beginning!

The 24-year-old content creator posted a clip Tuesday showing her working up quite a sweat with a ton of crunches and planks in what looks like a sauna.

She captioned the video, "Can't lose the abs that 'DWTS' gave me." We hear ya!

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Professional wrestlers CM Punk and his wife AJ Lee just lost their beloved dog Larry ... and CM commemorated him in the most personal and beautiful post probably of his whole life.

This is just heart-wrenching ... The World Heavyweight Champion revealed Larry took his last breath while in the couple's arms after spending more than 10 years together as a family.

According to CM, they rescued Larry in February 2015 and he changed their life by making everywhere they went with him home.

12:48 PM PT -- Serena Williams just ruined all the fun -- going to social media to deny she's been secretly planning a comeback.

"Omg yall I'm NOT coming back," Williams said on X on Tuesday. "This wildfire is crazy-"

Williams didn't explain why she's on the testing pool list ... so maybe she just wasn't ready to announce anything yet??

Serena Williams might be pulling a Tom Brady and Michael Jordan -- the tennis G.O.A.T. is clearing the path for a big return!!

The 44-year-old reportedly popped up on the International Tennis Registered Testing Pool list recently ... a requirement for players who want to compete, including retirees who must apply at least six months before participating in a tournament again.

Caroline Wozniacki did the same thing in 2023. The former world No. 1 tennis player applied for reinstatement after initially walking away following the 2020 Australian Open.

The Daytona 500 is already one of America's most beloved sporting events, but it just got a hell of a lot more fun ... 'cause Bert Kreischer's been tapped to host the official NASCAR pre-party!

The inaugural Full Throttle Festival is set to go down on February 14, just a few miles from the Daytona International Speedway, the night before the famed race.

Kreischer -- on the Mt. Rushmore of partiers (do a Google search) -- will be on hand to host the festivities ... and will also dish out some laughs from the stage, along with other comedians.

Speaking of the entertainment, it'll be top-notch ... with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Diplo among the musical acts!

There will also be BBQ, and lots of beer fueling the all-night party ... leading up to "The Great American Race."

"You know Race Weekend in Daytona is the Super Bowl of Speed, and for me, that means going absolutely massive. So, I figured, why not build the biggest, wildest, greatest pre-race party ever?" Kreischer said.

"We’re not just having a party; we’re bringing a rock show, a country show, a comedy show, and the kind of BBQ and beer that would make a pit crew chief proud. We’re stuffing all of that — the fun, the laughs, the meat sweats — inside the Ocean Center the night before the 500. It’s my ultimate, dream NASCAR tailgate come to life, and I cannot wait to see Daytona go Full Throttle with us!”