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Charles Barkley is making it clear -- he hates the way the Lakers are handling Bronny James' rookie season ... calling it flat-out "stupid."

The Round Mound of Rebound went in on L.A. during an appearance on "The Bettor Angle" over the weekend ... after he was asked if he liked the Lakers' G League plan for LeBron's oldest son so far.

If you've missed it, the 20-year-old has been playing home games for the South Bay Lakers ... before joining Dad's squad for road tilts.

Taylor Swift always has to be one step ahead of the paparazzi -- and a new video shows her and 2 famous friends sneaking out of a Los Angeles restaurant to avoid the flashing cameras.

The video, which was shot in January, but surfaced Sunday on TikTok, captures Taylor, Brittany Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell walking through the kitchen of Wolfgang Puck's Spago, Beverly Hills, after their meal.

Several of the male employees are seen leading the pop star and her buddies to the back, presumably where they can slip away quietly through a door to elude the shutterbugs out front.

Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers still has life left in his arm ... and barring some sort of miracle comeback from the Jets this season -- he tells TMZ Sports he doesn't think the star quarterback will call it quits anytime soon.

Retirement rumors, of course, have surrounded Rodgers throughout the last few weeks ... as he and the Jets have both looked totally cooked so far in 2024.

New York is merely 3-8 ... and Rodgers is having one of the worst statistical seasons of his career -- logging just 17 touchdowns to go along with seven interceptions.

Kim Zolciak's selling Christmas trees ... though it's less like a Hallmark movie and more like a garage sale as she and her family face financial troubles.

The reality television star posted several photos of fake Christmas trees to her Instagram story Sunday ... but, instead of posting about putting them up with her fam, she says these trees gotta go -- and, interested parties should DM her.

It seems she's selling three major Christmas decorations ... including a more traditional $2500 tree covered in candy canes and garland and a beach-themed Christmas tree adorned in dazzling blue with faux starfish hanging from it.

Simone Biles did backflips while watching her husband's football game Sunday ... not literally, but she was pretty dang excited when he made a dynamic play.

The gold medal gymnast was in Chicago Sunday to watch Jonathan Owens' Chicago Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings ... and, in a particularly important moment, her man came up with a big stop short of the goal line.

Owens comes up and rips the ball out of running back Aaron Jones' hands ... running off toward the sideline with his prize.

Big Boom A.J. kept his promise ... as the TikTok sensation was victorious in his All Elite Wrestling debut against Q.T. Marshall at Full Gear -- thanks to an assist from his son, Big Justice!!

The match got kicked off with the special guest timekeeper ... with the Costco Guys' legendary friend, The Rizzler, getting walked down to the ring by former WWE Superstar and current AEW talent Big Show.

After the young influencer hit a few "rizz faces," the match got underway ... and even though he hasn't taken part in a match in years, A.J. seemed comfortable moving about the ring.

Patrick Mahomes got a big penalty for a game, but not for a play ... as far as the refs were concerned, it was way more ominous.

The Kansas City Chiefs QB was fined just over $14,000 for what officials called a "violent gesture" toward the end of the game against Buffalo last Sunday.

Mahomes had just thrown a touchdown pass and decided to celebrate by using his fingers to mimic the firing of a gun.

A ton of celebs moved their heads 'round and 'round as they watched drivers speed around the curves Saturday at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Paris Hilton, Martin Garrix, Sylvester Stallone, Axl Rose, Gordon Ramsay, Winnie Harlow, Terry Crews, Ludacris, and others were front and center watching the action when Max Verstappen took home the championship title.

Jared Leto and Nina Dobrev showed up in Vegas a day or 2 earlier to take in some fun before the race started.

'Tis the season to see Mike Tyson's ass again?? That's at least what one male revue is hoping ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the boxing legend is getting a hefty offer to host a holiday bash with his viral buns on full display!!

The folks over at Kings of Hustler in Las Vegas tell TMZ Sports they were among the millions of people who saw Iron Mike's ass during the Nov. 15 fight night on Netflix ... and shortly after his NSFW moment, they knew they wanted more.

As a result, the joint is now offering Tyson a $125,000 check ... just to show up and sport some chaps AND a banana hammock during its holiday festivities.

Jon Jones is NOT the most dangerous heavyweight MMA fighter in the world, despite dominating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 ... according to Francis Ngannou, who says that distinction belongs to him!

TMZ Sports spoke with the former UFC heavyweight champ turned PFL MMA and boxing star following Bones return to the Octagon on Saturday at Madison Square Garden ... and we asked him, promotion aside, whether JJ was the best out there.

"You can't deny what [Jon] has done as a heavyweight," Ngannou said, "but I personally cannot classify him as the best heavyweight of all time. C'mon, man."

IShowSpeed recently proved he's no ordinary streamer -- dude is seriously fast -- but, if he wants a real test on the track, USA Track star Christian Coleman says he stands ready to dust the internet sensation.

"As long as it's in good spirit, we're prompting the sport and it's a healthy respect," Coleman told TMZ Sports, adding ... "I'd be down, just for the entertainment factor," before noting he doesn't really have anything to gain.

Of course, the question comes on the heels of Speed and 100m Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles -- a sometimes rival, sometimes teammate of Coleman's -- recently running the 50 meters (not an officially-recognized distance) ... a race NL won (though CC has some thoughts) on the legitimacy of the heat.

The 2024 Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix won't begin for another few hours ... but, celebrities showed up early to enjoy Sin City -- hitting The Strip as early as last night!

A ton of celebs are set to take in race day ... but, a few who have already pulled up include actor and singer Jared Leto, Chef Gordon Ramsay and 'Vampire Diaries' star Nina Dobrev -- who seems to have turned this into a couples trip with her man.

Shaun White was out in LV last night at an event for Patrón Tequila -- big smile on his face and an even bigger drink in his hand.

Sylvester Stallone may want to retire from acting and focus on painting full-time... 'cause one of his creations sold at an auction for AIDS research -- and made nearly half a million dollars.

The actor and his family hit a gala in support of amfAR -- a prominent AIDS research foundation -- at The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas last night and, Sly brought a painting with him ... a multicolored Stallone original.

Check out the clip ... the auctioneer is asking if one of the warring bidders wants to one-up the current offer -- sitting at $410K!!!

Conor McGregor didn't hold back Saturday morning ... just a day after he was found liable for assault in his civil rape case in Ireland.

CM first responded to an X post from the Irish Independent newspaper about the outcome of his case, which included the line, "Justice has been served."

The MMA star replied, "Justice was served for James Lawrence, yes! Deplorable what they done. Nikita hand, vicious liar! APPEAL!"

11/23 -- 5:51 AM PT -- Taylor Swift and momma Donna Kelce both reacted to the news on social media that the retired NFL player-turned ESPN broadcaster has another baby on the way.

TS ... who, unless you're living under a rock, know is dating Jason’s brother Travis Kelce ...  liked the post, while momma Kelce responded in the comment section, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!”

Another Kelce is coming into the world soon ... Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, just announced they're having another baby!!

The couple revealed the exciting news on Kylie's Instagram page Friday afternoon ... with a hilarious picture of their three current daughters.

In the snap, Wyatt, Elliotte and Bennett were all donning "Big Sister" sweaters ... though two of the three appeared to be in tears after they were told another girl is about to enter their family.

Brett Favre is taking an optimistic approach to his fight with Parkinson's ... telling TMZ Sports he "can't complain" about his lot in life -- although he did admit he is sometimes struggling, because "when I wake up in the morning, I feel like a board."

The Hall of Famer opened up about his disease on Thursday afternoon ... and check out his interview with us, it's clear, he's remaining super positive despite the dire diagnosis.

The 55-year-old says doctors have caught everything extremely early -- "In fact," he told us, "my doctor said you may be the earliest patient I've ever seen to come in."