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Nick Young is fiercely trying to save his relationship with Iggy Azalea ... with multiple sources telling us it's hanging by a thread.

We're told by people very close to the couple that both Iggy and Nick are pissed about the D'Angelo Russell video ... in which Nick apparently admits to cheating on Iggy over the summer.

Our sources say the engagement is in jeopardy -- and Nick and Iggy are "not on good terms."

Sources close to Nick tell us he's crushed -- telling people he's madly in love with Iggy and is focusing on trying to repair their relationship.

As for the video ... multiple sources tell us it was shot MONTHS ago.

We're told everyone involved believes the video was obtained and leaked by a 3rd party -- not Russell.

That being said, we're told the tension between D.R. and Young is thick -- but a Lakers honcho is planning to sit them down to hash this thing out man to man as soon as possible.

The Lakers want them to bury the hatchet so they can move forward.

And then there's this ... we're told Nick has already contacted his lawyers to weigh his legal options -- but it's unclear if he's planning to go after D'Angelo or whoever posted the video.

Jon Jones' first night behind bars in Albuquerque was a quiet one ... with officials telling TMZ Sports the UFC star was a "model inmate."

Jones turned himself in to authorities Tuesday morning after a warrant was issued for his arrest for violating his probation. As we previously reported, Jon was on probation from his 2015 hit and run conviction and officials believe his drag racing incident with cops last week may qualify as a violation.

We're told Jones is in a segregated cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Bernalillo County away from the general population because of his celebrity status. One official told us, "It's for his own protection."

A jail source tells TMZ Sports, "From the moment he walked into the jail, everyone knew he was there. It got around fast. Everyone knows who he is because he was just here a few months ago to speak as part of his community service."

As far as Jon's diet behind bars ... "he's on a standard 2,800 calorie plan."

Big day for Caitlyn Jenner ... she just teed off in her 1st golf tournament as a woman -- and SMASHED her first shot right down the fairway.

Jenner is participating in the ANA Inspiration Pro-Am in Rancho Mirage, CA -- playing in the same foursome as U.S. soccer legend, Abby Wambach.

Former "Basketball Wives" star Laura Govan knows how NBA locker rooms work -- she was with Gilbert Arenas for years -- and tells TMZ Sports D'Angelo Russell may NEVER be able to recover from the Nick Young video scandal.

"There's a lot of shade in the NBA," Govan says, "These n**gas are f*cked up. I know first hand."

Check out the clip ... Govan says there's a STRONG bond between teammates at the NBA level, and if you violate that trust, "it's hard to recover from that."

Sidenote -- Govan says she's back on speaking terms with Arenas ... which is HUUUGE considering they've been at WAR with each other ever since they broke up last year.

Lamar Odom's drinking has reached crisis level for Khloe Kardashian, and we've learned she desperately wants him to get help NOW ... but Lamar's digging in his heels.

Sources close to the still married duo tell us Khloe's doing everything she can to convince him to get treatment for addiction. We're told LO's happy to go to physical rehab, but refuses to deal with his drug demons.

We're told Khloe's even suggested an outpatient program, but Odom remains defiant.

Odom's own family members are also striking out. According to our sources, they've tried to convince him by pointing out several relatives, including his father, have addiction issues.

We're told Lamar's been communicating with his 2 kids in NY recently, but seeing him in a bar makes even them worry dad will fall back out of their lives.

Bottom line: No one close to Lamar believes he can "casually" drink without opening the door to renewed drug abuse.

Khloe's telling friends and family there will come a point when "she has to stop trying" to save Lamar.

With the Lakers reportedly "isolating" D'Angelo Russell ... one person is still embracing him, Iggy Azalea -- who just gave D.A. a shout-out for helping to expose her fiancé Nick Young.

Chris Brown called himself a "piece of sh*t" this morning after ranting against R&B singer Kehlani ... essentially saying her suicidal episode is a P.R. stunt concocted for sympathy.

Brown -- who's friends with Kehlani's NBA star ex-boyfriend Kyrie Irving -- went off on Kehlani in the middle of the night saying, "There is no attempting suicide. Stop flexing for the gram. Doing sh*t for sympathy so them comments under your pics don't look so bad."

As we previously reported, Kehlani was placed on a psychiatric hold Monday after posing a threat to herself in the wake of rumors she cheated on Irving with a previous boyfriend.

For the record, Kehlani strongly DENIES cheating -- saying she and Irving were broken up when she got back with her ex.

But Brown ain't buyin' it -- trashing Kehlani in several tweets ... and saying she's basically been blackballed from NBA games.

The Internet went insane over Brown's comments -- with people coming out of the woodwork to blast the singer for being insensitive.

Brown responded by saying, "I'll be the BIGGEST PIECE OF 💩. But ima ride for my Homies regardless. KYRIE is probably one of the only good guys left. IDGAF!!!"

As for Kehlani, it's unclear if she's in the hospital -- but sources close to the singer tell us she's doing much better.

The race for the White House is becoming 'WrestleMania' ... with candidates smack talking each other on TV like they're fresh out of the WWE ... so says someone who would know -- John Cena.

George Lopez has a rule when it comes to selecting caddies -- "I use the whitest guy I can find."

Lopez -- a huge golf fanatic -- was out in NYC when we started talkin' Tiger Woods.

Cris "Cyborg" Justino tells TMZ Sports ... she's fired up to make her UFC debut in May -- but says she still has her eye on the biggest prize of all ... BEATING RONDA ROUSEY.

Cyborg is taking on Leslie Smith at UFC 198 in Brazil on May 14th -- and says she's not only predicting victory ... but wants to put on a show everyone will remember.

"Leslie is a very tough girl, most of her fights end by decision. I don't know if it will be a KO or submission, but I DO KNOW it will be worthy of a UFC performance bonus from Dana White!"

Cyborg says she likes Leslie -- "she is always nice and polite to me" -- but says when they get in the octagon, it's going to be violent.

As for Rousey ... Cyborg says, "Since she is no longer the champ, and I am officially in the UFC, I do not see any reason why the fight between us can't happen."

"I realize Holly Holm kicked her into retirement, but maybe after [UFC 198] we could settle the feud in New York when the UFC comes to Madison Square Garden."

"If Ronda is still retired, or has thought of a few more excuses to not fight me, then maybe Holly Holm or Miesha Tate are willing to fight. I want to make the biggest fights the fans want to see."

Michael Strahan is feeling mighty young today ... if it's true you're only as old as the women you feel.

The 44-year-old star of 'Kelly and Michael' was all over his 28-year-old gf Kayla Quick during their vacay on St. Barts. The couple showed off their hard bodies on the beach, and played what looks like a game of tag in the water. Clearly, they both won.

Despite his legal issues ... and the fact he's currently behind bars ... Jon Jones is still confident he'll beat up Daniel Cormier at UFC 197 on April 23rd.

Sources close to the UFC superstar tell us he's taking his legal matters VERY seriously -- but isn't brushing off his fight with D.C. He's planning on jumping right back into his training regimen as soon as he gets out of jail.

In fact, Jones tweeted about the fight late Monday night ... saying, "Today I had some of the best workouts I've had all camp. I've trained too hard and come too far to let anything get to me at this point."

Lil Wayne isn't just coming after Birdman in the rap world ... he's gunning for him in the sports world too ... signing the first NFL prospect to his Young Money Sports agency, FSU LB Reggie Northrup.

Sources close to the situation tell us Wayne specifically targeted Northrup ... because Weezy was blown away by Reggie's work ethic and drive.

Those same sources also wanted to make one thing clear ... this is a YOUNG MONEY athlete ... there's no business relationship at all with Birdman's Cash Money Sports ... home to Bucs WR Mike Evans.

The whole Young Money business team is down in Tallahassee right now for Reggie's pro day ... and you gotta wonder if Birdman's gonna be able to hang on to his guys now that Wayne is making his own play.

11:29 AM PT -- EAG Sports, which represents Jon, just issued a statement saying, "Jon and his team are taking this very seriously and we will let the legal process play out."

"We are confident he will be released once he has an opportunity to explain to the judge the facts in this case."

Jon Jones was booked in New Mexico for violating his probation moments ago -- and posed for a brand new mug shot after turning himself in ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told a judge had issued a warrant for the UFC star's arrest for violating the terms of his probation after he was cited for drag racing in Albuquerque last week.

Jones was sentenced to probation last year after being convicted in a hit and run case in which the UFC star crashed into a pregnant woman's car and then ran from the scene on foot.

One of the terms of Jones' probation was to not get into any trouble with the law -- and the judge felt the drag racing citation qualified as a violation.

Dramatic night for Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder -- because his baby mama got arrested AT HIS GAME Monday night for allegedly spitting on another woman at Staples Center.

TMZ Sports has confirmed ... Dana Lambert was arrested for simple battery last night while Jae's Celtics were in the middle of playing the L.A. Clippers.

Multiple law enforcement sources tell us Lambert got into a heated argument with another woman at Staples ... and things allegedly came to a head when Lambert channeled her inner llama and spit on the other woman.

We're told the two women involved have a long-standing beef with each other.

The other woman called for security and demanded they make a "citizen's arrest" -- which ultimately happened. Lambert was eventually taken into custody by the LAPD and booked for misdemeanor battery.

She was released early Tuesday morning after posting $20,000 bail. Calls to Jae and Dana have not been returned.

Lamar Odom thinks he can drink whenever he wants -- months after his near-death experience -- and the people closest to him believe he's heading down a dark path again.

Sources close to LO say he believes he can "casually drink" without any consequences, which is why he hit up an Irish pub on Saturday night. As we reported ... he downed 3 Remy Martins -- the same liquor he was drinking in the Nevada brothel the weekend he nearly died.

We're told Odom's boozing is creating tension between him and Khloe Kardashian. Although she's publicly vowed to help him recover, she disagrees with his choice to start drinking. We're told Lamar got up on Sunday morning for church just to prove he could function after boozing.

As one source put it, "We all are really, really sad he's decided to do this." And after we posted the pics ... Khloe seemed to address it, tweeting she feels "helpless."