Kobe Bryant, a Lakers legend, was featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine in February 2009, showcasing his admiration for soccer and FC Barcelona. Now, Barcelona’s 2025-26 away kits will honor Bryant with designs inspired by his “Mamba Mentality,” featuring Lakers colors and his “Kobe Sheath” logo, celebrating his legacy and shared values with the club.
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Donte DiVincenzo, who missed 18 games last season due to turf toe but played a crucial role in the Timberwolves’ playoff run, has been sidelined again by the same injury just before EuroBasket, preventing him from joining the Italian national team. Despite this setback, the Timberwolves expect him to be ready for the upcoming NBA season, where he averaged 11.7 points and shot 39.7% from three-point range last year. Want More Context? 🔎
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In this edition of Knicks' Mailbag, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses the Knicks' interest in Ben Simmons for their final roster spot and the potential for Landry Shamet. Coach Mike Brown will influence personnel decisions, while the front office has made some missteps, including the Obi Toppin trade, and projections suggest a win total of around 49 for Brown's first season. Want More Context? 🔎
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Former NBPA executive director Tamika Tremaglio defended the two-apron structure of the 2023 collective bargaining agreement in an interview, clarifying that there is no hard cap but rather a framework with financial penalties and roster limitations at different thresholds. She emphasized that teams have the option to enter the apron but face intentional choices regarding luxury tax payments, with Andre Iguodala succeeding her as executive director. Want More Context? 🔎
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