Karl Malone and Demetress Bell (Photos via Getty Images)
NBA legend Karl Malone has again come under fire for his scandalous past following an online rumor claiming he has finally made peace with his son.

It’s been widely known that the former Utah Jazz star had a son with a 13-year-old while he was a fully grown adult, though he never dealt with any consequences.

Malone, now 60, had a son conceived with a 13-year-old Gloria Bell when he was 20. He refused to acknowledge or support him, only meeting him once before they agreed to work on their relationship in 2014.

The son, Demetress Bell, went by the name Demetrius until finding out it was actually spelled “Demetress” in 2012. He was also a basketball player and went to play for Northwestern State College on a scholarship but opted to focus on football, leading to a five-year career in the NFL.

Karl Malone Reportedly Announces Major Step In Relationship With His Son

According to a social media claim from Facebook user Vance Michael Collins, Malone recently revealed having made peace with Bell.

“NBA great Karl Malone states he has finally made peace with the son he conceived at age 22 with a 13 year old girl, Gloria Bell!!!” the post reads.

“Malone initially denied paternity fearing imprisonment and REFUSED to pay $125 a week in child support despite earning a total $101,723,378 throughout his NBA career! He eventually settled with the family out of court and a DNA test did in fact reveal Malone to be the father of Buffalo Bills player, Demetrius Bell. Malone now publicly acknowledges Bell as his son.”

Although Malone’s statement has yet to be confirmed, it has led to plenty of online criticism for The Mailman.

“I didn’t handle it right; I was wrong,” he said of his relationships with his children in 2018, having also denied fathering twins who were determined to be his. “Father Time is the biggest thief that’s out there, and you can’t get that back.”

REPORT: Eastern Conference Contenders Are Eyeing a Blockbuster Trade to Land Pistons Rookie Killian Hayes

Killian Hayes (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Killian Hayes kicked off his NBA career as the first-round draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, the Pistons lost faith in him and let him go midway through last season. As the former Pistons star remains without an NBA home, the Brooklyn Nets are seizing the opportunity to assess his potential and possibly add him to their roster.

According to Erik Slater, the Nets attended a workout in Las Vegas today to evaluate Hayes. This move aligns with the Nets’ current rebuilding phase, following a season in which they missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2018.

Before releasing him, the Pistons were actively seeking to trade their young star. Unfortunately, they couldn’t find any takers for Hayes.

Given the uncertain market for Hayes, the Brooklyn Nets might be able to sign him for a relatively inexpensive deal. While the results of the workout remain unknown, it seems the young star might be on the verge of receiving a second chance in the NBA.