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SummaryThe Dallas Mavericks have traded 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a massive eight-player deal 24 hours before the 2026 deadlineIn exchange for Davis and three guards, Dallas receives veteran Khris Middleton, several young players, and a haul of five draft picksThe move signals a total pivot by the Mavericks to build around rookie sensation Cooper Flagg following the fallout of last year's Luka Dončić tradeExactly one year to the day after he was acquired in the "trade of the century," Anthony Davis is on the move again. In a stunning reversal of fortunes on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Dallas Mavericks traded the 10-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player blockbuster that signals the official end of the AD experiment in North Texas. ...

SummaryThe Toronto Raptors have acquired 12-time All-Star Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a three-team trade that includes the Brooklyn NetsTo facilitate the deal, Toronto sent forward Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 second-round pick, and cash considerations to BrooklynThe move is primarily a financial strategy for the Raptors, allowing the franchise to dip below the NBA’s luxury tax line for the 2025–26 seasonThe mechanics of the trade saw Toronto ship out third-year guard Ochai Agbaji to the Brooklyn Nets alongside a 2032 second-round draft selection and cash. In exchange, the Raptors took on Chris Paul’s $3.3 million USD salary, which, combined with the departure of Agbaji’s contract, successfully brought the team under the league's $187.9 million USD luxury tax threshold. For...

SummaryThe Los Angeles Clippers have officially traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for All-Star guard Darius GarlandThis seismic swap addresses the Clippers' need for a younger backcourt cornerstone and provides Cleveland with a veteran playmaker for a deep playoff pushThe transaction marks a definitive shift in strategy for both franchises as the league approaches the final stretch of the regular seasonThe NBA landscape shifted dramatically at the trade deadline as the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers finalized a blockbuster deal centered on James Harden and Darius Garland. In a rare "star-for-star" swap, the Clippers are pivoting toward a younger core by acquiring the 26-year-old Garland, while the Cavaliers are betting on Harden’s elite playmaking and...

SummaryCarlos Alcaraz defeated 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final to secure his first-ever Australian Open titleWith this win, Alcaraz becomes the youngest man in tennis history to achieve the Career Grand Slam, having won all four major tournamentsThe victory marks a historic shift in the sport, as Alcaraz overcomes the most successful player in the tournament’s history to solidify his world number one statusIn a performance that signaled a definitive changing of the guard, Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in a grueling Australian Open final to claim his first title in Melbourne. This victory is more than just another trophy for the young Spaniard; it cements his place in the history books as the youngest man ever to complete the Career Grand Slam. By con...

SummaryPierre Gasly has joined a Guenther Steiner-led consortium that has completed its takeover of the Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP teamThe deal brings in heavyweight US investors Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors as MotoGP pushes into a more franchise-style, global growth eraGasly becomes the first active Formula 1 driver to own a stake in a MotoGP team, signaling deeper crossover between the two premier racing worldsThe Red Bull KTM Tech3 MotoGP team has quietly become one of the most interesting crossover plays in global motorsport. Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has taken over as CEO, fronting a consortium that includes IKON Capital, David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and Main Street Advisors, the investment vehicle long associated with LeBron James. Together they have acquired ful...

SummarySerena Williams recently addressed rumors regarding a potential return to the professional tennis circuit during an appearance on The Today ShowThe 44-year-old athlete declined to give a definitive answer regarding her future in the sport while maintaining that she is currently enjoying lifeSpeculation has intensified following reports that Williams has officially re-entered the professional drug-testing poolSerena Williams is sparking fresh comeback rumors after expressing an open-minded stance toward returning to professional tennis. Nearly four years after her "evolution" away from the court at the 2022 US Open, the legendary 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has refused to rule out a competitive resurgence. During a recent interview on NBC’s The Today Show, Williams remained n...

SummaryAssouline is releasing Derrick Rose: The Poohprint, a 287-page luxury hardcover in its Classics Collection that chronicles Rose's journey from Chicago’s South Side to NBA superstardom and his 2024 retirementPenned by veteran journalist Scoop Jackson, the book features rare personal archives, including childhood photos from Rose's mother and testimonials from close friends like Joakim Noah, highlighting his life as a father and community leaderPriced at $120 USD, the book had a limited pre-release on January 28, at Assouline’s New York boutique (coinciding with his jersey retirement in Chicago), with a wide global launch set for March 2026Assouline has announced a sophisticated new addition to its Classics Collection titled Derrick Rose: The Poohprint, a collaborative tribute to the ...

SummaryLuka Dončić has launched 77X, a first-of-its-kind direct-to-fan platform created by an athleteThe creator-led program is designed to combine fandom with interactivity, offering content, merch, collectibles, and events in oneLook out for an immersive 77X experience to come to Los Angeles for NBA All-Star Weekend next monthLuka Dončić has established himself as one of the most prominent athletes of today. The leader of the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the NBA's most potent scorers. Now, he’s taking that momentum beyond the court. The Slovenian superstar has launched 77X, a first-of-its-kind direct-to-fan platform created by an athlete.While Dončić just dropped his latest signature shoe with Jordan Brand, the Jordan Luka 5, and remains a bestseller on the NBA's top-selling jersey lists...

SummaryMcLaren has unveiled its MCL40 Formula 1 car in a stealth, one-off black and chrome livery for the private Barcelona Shakedown, offering an early look at its 2026 title-defending challengerThe reigning double world champions are using the five-day Shakedown to debut the new regulations-era car while delaying on-track running until at least day two to maximise development timeThe Barcelona design will not be McLaren’s full 2026 race livery, which is set to be revealed at the official season launch on February 9 ahead of Bahrain testing and the new season opener in AustraliaMcLaren is easing into F1’s 2026 reset with a calculated flex. Fresh off back-to-back titles, the Woking team has revealed digital renders of the new MCL40 in a stripped-back black and chrome test look for the behi...

SummaryMercedes-AMG PETRONAS has revealed its W17 challenger for Formula 1’s 2026 rules reset, introducing a smaller, lighter car built around active aerodynamics and a 50/50 hybrid power splitThe W17 debuts an evolved black-and-silver livery with a bold Petronas green flow line and new Microsoft branding, as Mercedes signs a major multi-year tech and sponsorship deal with the software giantGeorge Russell and Kimi Antonelli are set to lead Mercedes into F1’s new era, with early private runs at Silverstone and a packed testing schedule in Barcelona and Bahrain before the Australian Grand Prix openerMercedes is treating 2026 as a hard reboot. The W17 is the team’s first response to the sport’s sweeping chassis, power unit and fuel regulations, arriving as the "biggest technical shake-up in t...