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WNBA teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have shockingly revealed they split more than a year ago in probably the most giggly breakup announcement of all time.

Appearing on the "Fudd Around and Find Out" podcast ... the couple announced the split happened before Azzi was even drafted to the Dallas Wings.

Paige said ... "She was not drafted because she was my girlfriend. She was drafted because she deserved it. She's an amazing human, amazing basketball player. And we're still friends, we're still cool."

The New York Knicks are picking a side in the Taylor Swift "fake fan" drama ... and they ain't backin' the two guys in their own locker room!

Hours after point guard Tyler Kolek called Tay "a little performative," the team reached out to TMZ Sports with a statement making it crystal clear where they stand.

"Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden, and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organization."

South Beach is going full Vice City ... unveiling GTA VI-inspired jerseys, in a partnership that brings together Travis Scott, Nike, and Rockstar Games.

The Heat will rock the new "A Night in Vice City" threads for one night only, Nov. 18, against the Milwaukee Bucks ... the night before the most hyped video game of all time finally drops.

So, what do they look like?

The Swingman version is blacked out with GTA's Vice City pink and white. The Heat logo on the chest is swapped for "Vice City," with a "VI" patch on the upper left side.

And yes, La Flame's signature logo is on there, too -- the Nike swoosh is flipped!

The hem has Cactus Jack branding, six pink stars and a tag co-branded by Rockstar, the Heat and Cactus Jack. The black shorts with pink and white accents match Travis' upcoming GTA VI Nike Air Force 1 Low collection.

The on-court version the players wear is a little more lowkey, since NBA rules don't allow overt GTA references. The Robinhood advertisement patch replaces the "VI", and the game's map is built into the Heat logo on the chest.

The vibe will feel familiar to Heat fans, since the team has worn its "Vice" alternates in the past ... but the Cactus Jack touches and direct game references set these new drops apart.

Want one? Both versions go on sale Nov. 18 in limited quantities, the day before GTA VI launches.

The attorney representing a Lamborghini rental company that claims Rashee Rice never paid them after his 2024 crash is speaking out after the NFL star filed for bankruptcy ... and he thinks Rice is "incapable" of being accountable for his actions.

Kyle Coker -- who represents The Classic Lifestyle -- tells TMZ ... "I think the only reason Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy was to avoid the impending jury trial related to injuring others during his drag-racing escapades."

Rice caused a six-car pileup after drag-racing his leased Lamborghini in Dallas in March 2024 ... before pleading guilty to felony racing on a highway and felony collision causing serious bodily injury.

Jalen Brunson traded his Knicks Jersey for a detective's badge on Thursday night's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" ... and the NBA champ handed his real-life pal Mariska Hargitay the clue that blew the whole case open.

Turns out the king of New York is also its best defender ... of justice.

JB played Detective Jay Madison in the episode titled "Forsaken." His scene hits about 20 minutes in and runs roughly a minute ... with Brunson posted up at a pizzeria counter, slice in hand, when Hargitay's Captain Olivia Benson walks in with questions.

10:01 AM PT -- The New York Knicks are making it crystal clear that while Kolek and McBride may have their personal feelings on Taylor's fandom, it's not the position of the organization.

"Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden, and we are incredibly appreciative of her support of the organization," a NYK spokesperson told TMZ Sports.

Taylor Swift is used to people fawning over her ... but New York Knicks star Tyler Kolek is bucking the trend, calling out the pop princess for possibly being the team's fakest celebrity fan.

Kolek made the bold statement during Thursday's NBA 2K TikTok livestream, where the Knicks point guard was interviewed along with teammate Deuce McBride — and, at one point, the reporter asked, “Who is the fakest celebrity Knicks fan?”

Kolek responded that some people are "performative" and just want to be seen at the Knicks games and aren't necessarily fans. Then Kolek surprisingly took aim at Taylor, saying she might be the biggest fake of them all.

Rashee Rice has another major headache off the football field ... the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver has filed for bankruptcy, claiming he's more than $3.45 million in debt.

According to court records cited by ESPN, Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Wednesday in Texas ... claiming he has just $677,000 in assets against his mountain of debt.

A massive chunk of that debt comes from Rashee's legal troubles ... with more than $2.1 million tied to civil lawsuits involving his 2024 Dallas car crash.

Odell Beckham Jr. and Jerry Rice just went catch for catch in a brand new commercial -- and the stakes were no joke -- peanut butter and jelly was on the line!

Yes, for real ... and the catches get more ridiculous every round.

The Jams spot, called "The Showdown," kicks off with Jerry eyeing OBJ's box and asking, what's in it?

"Jams. Peanut butter jelly," Odell tells him.

Rice wants it ... so he offers to play Beckham Jr. for it. The rules are simple: first one to drop a pass has to watch the winner eat.

It starts off tame enough, with one-handed grabs off the jugs machine. Then it's one hand, on one knee. Then they're chucking the ball down the field and running under their own passes.

From there, it goes off the rails.

The two come up with more and more impossible catches. Jerry calls off the light, off the scoreboard, one-handed. OBJ fires back by proposing a catch through the stadium booth's window, off the goal post and through the legs ... then over the bleachers, off the wall, and behind the back.

Nobody drops a single pass.

Jerry eventually goes all in ... off the expressway, over the river, off the scoreboard, through the window, one-handed.

OBJ finally taps out.

"I mean, what are we doing here," he asks ... as the screen cuts to black.

No winner declared.

If the spot feels familiar, it's a nod to the iconic 1993 McDonald's commercial starring Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, where the NBA superstars traded trick shots in a game of H-O-R-S-E for MJ's Big Mac and fries. This time, it's football ... and a PB&J.

Travis Kelce needs an Advent calendar, 'cause he's counting down the days to his first Christmas as a married man ... and describing what his perfect day looks like!

Spoiler alert: it includes Mom Donna Kelce in the kitchen, baking up her blueberry muffins.

The 37-year-old Chiefs tight end laid it all out in a Tommy Hilfiger ad for their winter campaign, "The Perfect Holiday," which dropped Thursday.

And this year's a big one for the future Hall of Famer ... 'cause Kelce says he's "excited for my first holiday as a married man!"

Donna Kelce’s remodel of her Florida pad paid off, with Taylor Swift’s mother-in-law making a nice profit after selling the home ... TMZ has learned. 

According to official records obtained by TMZ, Donna sold her 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,434-square-foot home for $485K. She purchased the home for $355K in May 2019, meaning she made over $100K on the sale. 

As TMZ first reported, Jason and Travis' mom remodeled the Orlando, Florida, pad earlier this year. She paid to replace 9 windows and 6 doors. 

Rob Gronkowski is setting the record straight after the controversy surrounding his Election Day trip to New Hampshire ... clarifying that he and Camille Kostek are NOT affiliated with Turning Point USA.

Gronk addressed things on his Instagram Story on Thursday, days after footage of him waving flags and signing stuff outside a TPUSA tent made the rounds.

So, what actually went down?

After stopping at Goffstown High School, he and Camille crossed the street to say hi to fans who were yelling their names. They snapped some pics, signed a few things, and headed to the next stop.

G2 Esports quickly severed ties with head coach Luka Perković ... the League of Legends powerhouse announced it's terminating his contract just hours after "Perkz" posted a lengthy statement on X, distancing himself from the Tate brothers and calling abortion "murder."

What Perkz billed as his first honest post in a decade turned out to be his last post as G2's coach, too.

G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte said some of what Perkz wrote does "not align with G2's stance and values."

Dechelotte stressed that G2 is a diverse, international organization with fans from all kinds of cultures and beliefs ... with the boss apologizing to fans who were hurt by the post. He added that G2 will now rebuild its staff and roster, but won't announce changes until free agency opens.

Cristiano Ronaldo is done with the Portuguese national team ... the soccer legend announced his international retirement on Thursday, just weeks after he walked out of the team's camp following a dust-up with his coach.

Not exactly a farewell tour.

The 41-year-old legend broke the news in a long video posted to his socials, saying it was time to hand back the No. 7 kit after 23 years. He admitted it wasn't an easy call, because some decisions are made with the heart, not just the head.

The timing is wild. Last month, CR7 was an unused sub in Portugal's 2-1 win at Norway on Oct. 4 -- the first time that had happened to him in his last 18 years with the team. He then left camp early.

Bryant Moreland -- a YouTuber who went by the name EDP445 -- has been charged with sex crimes after he admitted in a documentary to trying to meet up with a 13-year-old girl for sex in what turned out to be a sting operation ... TMZ has confirmed.

Moreland was arrested in Las Vegas Wednesday and will be extradited to Kern County, California ... the Kern County District Attorney confirmed to TMZ.

In court docs, obtained by TMZ ... Moreland was charged with attempted lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, meeting with a minor for lewd purposes, contacting a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, and sending content with the intent to seduce a minor.

Before this swaggy kid with style turned into a pro-basketballer, he was just sporting a suit n' tie, idolizing Michael Jordan and dreaming of the big leagues ...

He lead the Miami Heat to their first ever NBA Championship in 2006 ... If you're still unsure, talk to his wife Gabrielle Union.

Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony appear to have hashed out a settlement in their divorce ... TMZ has learned. 

According to court records obtained by TMZ, the NBA legend and entertainer informed the court this week of the deal. 

The terms of the agreement are confidential. The judge has yet to sign off.