Rumors

Orlando attorney John Morgan says Grant Hill would be a great candidate for Florida Democrats, but he doesn’t think the former NBA star is ready to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott just yet. NBC News reported Tuesday that Democratic operatives and donors have been reaching out to both Hill and former Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade as possible candidates for the 2024 race against Scott.

Orlando Sentinel

NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Grant Hill have rocketed to the top of the recruitment lists for some Florida Democrats looking for a strong candidate to run against Sen. Rick Scott in 2024. There have been separate active efforts to get both to consider a foray into state politics, which have not been driven by either the state or national party, according to three sources familiar with the situation.

NBC

“Grant Hill has great name ID. He would raise a boatload of money and is one of the smartest guys you will ever meet,” said John Morgan, an Orlando-based trial attorney and national Democratic donor, who has spoken directly with Hill about his desire to see him run. “Grant Hill would beat the s--- out of Rick Scott.”

NBC

In the aftermath of the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, the Miami Heat used a pre-game moment to urge fans to contact U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Florida Republicans, “demanding their support for common sense gun laws” — and telling them they can “make change at the ballot box.” Rubio, who is up for re-election this fall, didn’t like it. He took to Twitter on Thursday, lambasting the NBA for “politicizing a horrific tragedy in America.”

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz, R-Florida, led Congressional Republican colleagues in urging National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its ongoing human rights abuses. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) along with U.S. Representatives Neal Dunn (FL-2), Scott Franklin (FL-15), Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Jeff Duncan (SC-3), and Young Kim (CA-39), signed the letter.

highlandcountypress.com

A Naples man used a computer to alter Gov. Ron DeSantis’ voting registration and attempted to get into the voting registrations of U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, retired basketball icon Michael Jordan and current basketball icon LeBron James, the FDLE said.

Miami Herald

“Agents believe Guevara also accessed the voter registrations of U.S. Sen Rick Scott and sports celebrities Michael Jordan and LeBron James, but made no changes,” the FDLE announcement via email stated. Jordan long has owned a home in Palm Beach County. James, who just led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title over the Miami Heat, starred with the Heat from 2010-14.

Miami Herald

Florida senator Rick Scott is not thrilled that the 2020 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat is still being broadcasted in China. In a tweet on Friday, the 67-year-old Republican politician aired his disgust for the league’s decision to still side with China despite their government’s supposed numerous human rights violations. “Tonight’s game demonstrates the NBA’s refusal to stand for human rights and instead choose to please the Communist Party of China for profits. This is shameful,” he wrote.

Clutch Points

Sen. Rick Scott claimed Monday afternoon the NBA has declined his request to meet with commissioner Adam Silver. In a tweet, the Republican senator said NBA officials told him that Silver is on a business trip in Asia. “Maybe he should make a pit stop in #HongKong to see the people fighting for their autonomy and human dignity,” Scott tweeted.

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