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Knicks’ Josh Hart Reports $185K In Jewelry Stolen From Luxury SoHo Hotel

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Tyrese already told us that he wears fake watches because he knows that they have the potential to grow legs and come up missing. 

Just ask New York Knicks guard Josh Hart who lost $185,000 worth of jewelry during a stay at a luxury hotel in SoHo. 

According to the New York Post, in early September, Hart was staying at The Dominick Hotel when a bag containing three watches and some additional jewelry was taken from Hart’s room. 

Hart reportedly told investigators that the bag was missing and that the items were worth some $185,000. Police have not released a description of the suspect and there has been no word of an arrest or that the items have been returned to Hart. The case remains active, according to law enforcement officials who spoke with the Post.

The incident reportedly happened during the off season and a full two months before the NBA season was set to start. No word on why the incident is just being released now since the alleged theft occurred in September. 

Josh Hart became a Knick in 2023, and it didn’t take long for him to establish himself as one of the team’s most dependable pieces. His blend of toughness, versatility, and nonstop hustle has turned him into the kind of guard who fills whatever gap New York needs on any given night—whether that’s crashing the boards, defending multiple positions, or jump-starting the offense.

Hart’s competitive edge was evident long before he reached the league. At Villanova, he played a major role in the Wildcats’ 2016 national title run, sharing the court with Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges. That championship bond has followed the trio to the Knicks, where their shared history has added a unique layer to the team’s chemistry.

Since settling into New York, Hart has continued to expand his impact. He broke the franchise record for triple-doubles last season, a testament to how thoroughly he shapes games even when he’s not scoring.

Meanwhile, the Dominick Hotel in SoHo—perched on Spring Street with panoramic views of Manhattan and the Hudson—remains one of the neighborhood’s marquee luxury properties. Its new ownership by a major investment group signals that significant updates to the building could be on the horizon.

Dua Lipa Hypes the Women of Team USA Ahead of 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan: Watch New Promo

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Training season’s not over just yet. Dua Lipa stars in the latest campaign for NBCUniversal as she hypes the women of Team USA ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

The British pop star struts through a winter wonderland in the snowy streets of Milan and shows off her polyglot skills, jumping from speaking Italian to English with ease.

Premiering during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning (Nov. 27), Dua elegantly slides through Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II center while shouting out Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, snowboarder Chloe Kim and emerging figure skater Alysa Liu, all to the punchy disco-pop sound of Lipa’s Billboard Hot 100 top 40 “Training Season” hit.

Rocking a chic black fur, Lipa braves the cold, holding a dog and petting another Husky while uttering “see you there” in Italian to bring the frigid Olympic spot to a close.

“As a global music and fashion icon, Dua Lipa perfectly embodies Milan’s spirit — cool, confident, and world-class,” said NBCUniversal SVP of creative marketing in sports and entertainment, Joseph Lee. “This piece captures both Milan’s magic and the power of many of the women athletes who will define the 2026 Winter Olympics.”

The Opening Ceremony for the XXV Olympic Winter Games is set for Feb. 6, which can be viewed in primetime on NBC and Peacock.

As for Dua, the “Levitating” singer’s Radical Optimism Tour is heading to Colombia for a Bogota show on Nov. 28. Lipa will then head to Mexico for three shows in Mexico City to finish the global trek.

Watch Dua bring the cool to Milan for NBC below.

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NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Shows: How to Watch Post Malone, Jack White & Lil Jon Performances Live Online

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Thanksgiving is almost here, which means watching football all-day long. While you’re chowing down on turkey and shopping the best early Black Friday deals, there will be three hard-hitting NFL games to watch live, but wait, there’s more. If you’re a fan of the Super Bowl halftime performances, music lovers will be getting three mini-sized versions on Thanksgiving. Post Malone, Jack White and Lil Jon are set to perform during each game on Nov. 27.

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At a Glance: How to Watch NFL Thanksgiving Games Online

Game 1: Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers

The NFL Thanksgiving games will kick off with the Green Bay Packers heading to Detroit to face the Lions for their 86th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic. If this tough NFC matchup wasn’t electrifying enough, Detroit native and legendary rocker, Jack White will be shredding the stage during the halftime show. The Lions vs Packers game will kick off on Fox at 1 p.m. ET.

Game 2: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys

The battle for the “America’s Team” title is next. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys are facing off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET. Post Malone will be bringing the hits for the halftime show, which fans can stream live on Paramount+.

Game 3: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens

To conclude the holiday football lineup, we have an AFC North rivalry game between the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens. Taking place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, the final Thanksgiving game will kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET on Peacock with a hyped halftime performance from Lil Jon.

How to Watch Every Thanksgiving Halftime Show Online

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the NFL Thanksgiving games and halftime performances, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo, offer free trials, so you can watch games for free. In addition, streaming services, like Peacock and Paramount+ include free trials.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch holiday games as well as Post Malone, White and Lil Jon’s performances online.

DirecTV

A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC and NFL Network — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month $84.99 per month afterwards. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as PBS, while you can watch many cable networks, including Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

Fubo

To watch NFL games, Fubo starts at $54.99 for the first month of service $84.99 per month afterwards with nearly 235 channels — including local and cable networks — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.

The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, while it has dozens of cable networks, such as ESPN and NFL Network and much more.

Sling TV

Although Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, new subscribers can join for as low as $! for a Sling Day Pass (during Black Friday)to access Sling Orange. However, to watch most of NFL season online, Sling Orange + Blue lets you access more than 50 channels including ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC and NFL Network and others (DVR storage included). Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability varies from location to location.

Hulu + Live TV

NFL games on CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC and NFL Network are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited for free.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one plan. It features many other networks, including Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel and much more. The services comes with a three-day free trial.

Paramount+

NFL games that air live on CBS, livestream on Paramount+ too. If you don’t already have a Paramount+ subscription, join today and enjoy a seven-day free trial. The streaming service starts at $7.99 per month (or $79.99 per year), while it grants you access NFL on CBS. With Paramount+, you’ll get access to a vast selection of TV shows and movies, live sports, 24-hour news with CBS News and more.

Peacock

The NFL on NBC livestreams Peacock. If you’re already a subscriber to Peacock, you can watch games for free. Cable subscribers can watch with their cable login. Not a Peacock subscriber? Monthly plans start at just $10.99 per month for Peacock Premium and $16.99 per month for the commercial-free, Premium Plus.

NFL+

For die-hard football fans, NFL+ has every game during the regular season, post-season, and even the Super Bowl. NFL+ starts at $6.99 per month month for the standard subscription, or $14.99 per month for NLF+ Premium. Additionally, with NFL+, fans can watch or listen to games live and on-demand, plus enjoy recaps and more.

NBA Cup Group Play: How to Watch Games Live Online Without Cable

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If Thanksgiving is for the NFL, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is for the NBA. The top teams in the in-season tournament, including the Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and others, face off in group play.

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Read on for details, plus ways to livestream NBA Cup games live online.

When Does NBA Cup Group Play Start?

NBA Cup group play broadcasts live on Wednesday, Nov. 26 with a triple-header that kicks off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The pro basketball games air on ESPN. Check out a complete schedule for the NBA Cup here.

Who’s Playing During NBA Cup Group Play?

There are three NBA Cup games scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 26 on ESPN.

  • Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
  • Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT
  • Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors: 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT

DirecTV

A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with ESPN — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 per month (with the streamer’s current deals). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including ESPN, FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

Sling TV

With prices starting as low as $1 for the Sling Day Pass, a subscription to Sling Orange, which comes with ESPN, gets you access to live TV from popular cable channels. Additionally, you can watch cable networks, including ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.

Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

Hulu + Live TV

NBA Cup group play is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $89.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited for free.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, ESPN2, CBS, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

Fubo

To watch NBA Cup group play on ESPN, Fubo starts at $54.99 per month (the streamer’s current deal) with more than 200 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.

The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including ABC, Fox and CBS, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as ESPN2, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During NBA Cup Group Play?

It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during NBA Cup group play games — such as Detroit Pistons fans Eminem, Sada Baby and Kid Rock; Boston Celtics fans Gucci Mane, Steven Tyler and Becky G; Minnesota Timberwolves fans Yung Gravy, Lil B and Craig Kilborn; Oklahoma City Thunder fans Kristin Chenoweth, Bill Hader and Billy Martin from Good Charlotte; Houston Rockets fans J. Cole, Travis Scott and Simone Biles; as well as Golden State Warriors fans E-40, Zendaya and Carlos Santana. Tune in to find out who’s sitting courtside.

Starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, NBA Cup group play tripleheader broadcasts on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream with DirecTV on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

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Jason Kelce Says This Is the ‘Coolest’ Thing About His Brother Being in a Relationship With Taylor Swift

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Jason Kelce has had a front-row seat to brother Travis Kelce‘s love story with Taylor Swift, and in his opinion, one of the “coolest” facets of their romance has been how it’s impacted families all over the world.

While the Kelce brothers were speaking to Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson on the latest episode of New Heights posted Monday (Nov. 24), Jason pointed out how much he’s loved seeing more women and girls become football fans thanks to the pop star. “You just mentioned Taylor and how much she’s gotten girls into the sport and dads and daughters together,” he said to Thompson, who’d brought up the NFL‘s rise in female viewership Swift’s presence at games has catalyzed.

“That’s one of the coolest things I get when people talk about Taylor and Travis and hearing from dads or hearing from daughters about that,” Jason continued. “It’s an awesome thing.”

Travis was in agreement about his famous fiancée’s impact. “For sure,” he said, nodding as Thompson raved, “Those little girls that maybe didn’t have an interest in football and then sit down because it’s her … all of a sudden the dads have a bond with their daughter over her, like, [it’s] so special.”

Young women have indeed been watching football games more than ever before, a trend that has largely been attributed to Swift. For many Swifties, what started out as tuning in to Kansas City Chiefs games just to see the 14-time Grammy winner in attendance has become a genuine love of the sport.

And if Swift gets credit for bringing more women and girls into the sport, so do Thompson and Andrews. In addition to being two prominent women working in the sports industry, the ladies indirectly played a part in Swift and Travis getting together, famously urging the singer to give the football player a chance on their Calm Down podcast in 2023.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: How to Watch the F1 Race Online for Free

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It’s race day!

The Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 is only hours away. The best of the best Formula 1 racers are gearing up to race across the Las Vegas Strip Circuit this Saturday (Nov. 22), which will begin at 11 p.m. ET. Yes, this is very late for East Coast viewers, but this gives international fans, especially folks in Europe a chance to watch.

Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025, at a Glance:

If you can’t make it out to Sin City for the Grand Prix, we’ve put together a guide for fans to watch the race right at home and online without cable. If you don’t want to miss out on McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their head-to-head battle for first place, keep scrolling to see how you can watch Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 on ESPN for free.

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For music fans, there’s also plenty of great musical performances happening all weekend in Vegas, including T-Pain, mgk and Zedd who is headlining the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Stage.

How to Watch ESPN Online Without Cable

ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN, and a subscription includes instant access to games and more exclusive content for $29.99 per month. You can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. There is no free ESPN Unlimited trial, but it does include exclusive on-demand videos and access to content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider.

In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original shows to stream on-demand, plus game recaps and analysis, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL matchups.

To expand your savings and content offerings, currently, you can bundle ESPN Unlimited with Hulu and Disney+ for a single monthly price of just $29.99 per month for all three services for 12 months of streaming.

How to Watch ESPN Online Free

While ESPN Unlimited doesn’t currently offer a free trial, there are other streamers that offer ESPN online free. If you want access to ESPN and additional channels, you can take advantage of DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo, which are all offering free trials or promos right now. Some of them can give you free access to ESPN for up to a week.

Here are all the ways to watch ESPN online, including ways to stream ESPN online for free.

DirecTV

DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch ESPN and more for free. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the streaming packages. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.

Sling TV

With prices starting at just $4.99 for a day pass, Sling TV includes ESPN with it Sling Orange and Sling Orange + Blue packages — which features dozens of channels that can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. Sling Orange + Blue features FS1 and the NFL Network too

Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market.

Fubo

Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch ESPN online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to ESPN free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to ESPN and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).

Hulu + Live TV

For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including ESPN for just $82.99 per month.

And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.

NBA Star Kevin Durant Gives Wale His Flowers for ‘Everything Is a Lot’ Album: ‘He’s a Craftsman’

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Kevin Durant and Wale‘s relationship goes way back, as the NBA star even made a guest appearance in voice skits on Folarin’s seminal The Mixtape About Nothing in 2008 when KD suited up as an emerging force for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With the DMV natives still making waves in their respective crafts, KD was asked about the rapper’s new Everything Is a Lot album following Sunday’s overtime win over the Orlando Magic, and Durant gave Wale his flowers for still producing at a high level nearly two decades into his career.

“I talked to Ralph the other day. To see people in this industry — we’re all in the entertainment business — to see people still have that energy to work on their craft every day, that’s what Wale is, he’s a craftsman,” Durant said.

KD continued: “He likes to get better at his skill. Like I always say, man, that’s inspiring to me to see another OG in the game setting the tone. I’m just grateful to know him.”

Wale reposted the clip with a salute. “Already,” he wrote on X. The Houston-based journalist who asked the question, Chancellor Johnson, also revealed that “Michael Corleone” is Durant’s favorite track on Everything Is a Lot.

At 37, Durant has remained an All-NBA talent in the league, even in the later stages of his career. In addition to their friendship, there’s clearly a respect between the two, as Wale released his eighth studio album on Friday at age 41.

Durant is still cooking, and the superstar forward has the Houston Rockets at 9-3 to start the season. He dropped a game-high 35 points in Sunday’s victory over the Magic. Next up, the Rockets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Watch the full clip of KD’s response below.

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Here’s Why Steph Curry Compared Himself to Hayley Williams After Tying a Michael Jordan Record

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Stephen Curry tied an elite record while playing against the San Antonio Spurs last week, and the NBA superstar says the achievement has him feeling like a certain rock star.

The Golden State Warriors vet put up 46 points on Wednesday night followed by a 49-point game on Friday. The two games tied Michael Jordan’s record of having 44 40-point games in the NBA after age 30.

After Curry’s second unbelievable showing, a video of the post-game press conference shows that he was channeling his inner-Paramore the entire time. Warriors coach Steve Kerr compared his personal success on the Chicago Bulls to that of a rock band, with every player knowing their role, and a reporter asked Curry: What band member are you?

“It depends on the night,” Curry said at first, before landing on an answer: “I was Hayley Williams in Paramore tonight.”

Curry has been a staunch supporter of Paramore for years. During a tour stop in San Francisco two years ago, Williams brought out Curry to help sing the hook to Paramore’s 2007 hit “Misery Business.”

The Steph Curry co-sign caps an already stellar year for Williams, who’s currently promoting her latest solo album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party and a few weeks ago nabbed four new Grammy nominations for the album, and her songs “Glum,” “Parachute” and “Mirtazapine.”

Additionally, Williams quietly uploaded her tour dates for 2026 to her official website’s homepage, which kicks off with a concert in Atlanta on March 28 and runs through June 29 in Dublin. Williams will make it to several U.S. markets — plus Toronto, Canada and select cities in Europe.

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Post Malone, Jack White & Lil Jon to Headline 2025 NFL Thanksgiving Day Halftime Shows

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The performers for the 2025 Thanksgiving Day NFL halftime shows have been announced. Post Malone, Jack White and Lil Jon are set to take the stage during the three games on Thursday (Nov. 27).

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Malone will perform at the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. White will headline the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers matchup at Ford Field in Detroit, while Lil Jon will appear at the Baltimore Ravens-Cincinnati Bengals game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Posty shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday (Nov. 16), featuring a video of himself in Cowboys gear driving a horned semi truck into Dallas.

“Our big secret’s out! The one and only @postmalone will ring in The Salvation Army’s famous #RedKettleKickoff at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show this Thanksgiving on CBS. Let’s make this a Texas-sized kickoff!” the caption read.

Malone added in the comments, “how bout them cowboys?!!”

In a separate statement, the “I Had Some Help” singer added, “I’m from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It’s a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”

Detroit native Jack White also announced his performance through Instagram on Sunday, sharing a post showing a blue vinyl album being printed, with the record’s circular label highlighting his halftime show appearance. “Hot off the press,” the caption read.

White’s announcement follows news that fellow Detroit artist Eminem, along with his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg, signed a multi-year partnership with the Lions to executive-produce the team’s Thanksgiving halftime show. Slim Shady and Rosenberg will consult on all aspects of the halftime show’s production and presentation, including talent selection, from 2025 through 2027.

Earlier in the week, it was confirmed that Lil Jon will perform during the Bengals-Ravens Thanksgiving night game. The rapper will also appear at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City earlier that day.

Check out Post Malone and Jack White’s Thanksgiving halftime show announcements below on Instagram.


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Timberwolves Bring Back Prince-Inspired Jerseys With New Purple Court

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The Minnesota Timberwolves brought back their Prince-inspired City Edition uniforms for the first time this season during Saturday’s (Nov. 15) home game against the Denver Nuggets, debuting a matching on-court design and arena programming that paid tribute to the Minneapolis icon.

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The return of the purple uniforms also marked the first time the team has paired the jerseys with a Purple Rain-inspired decal at center court inside Target Center.

The Wolves originally introduced the Prince-themed look during the 2018–19 NBA season in collaboration with the Prince Estate and Nike, a partnership that returned for the 2025–26 campaign. The updated uniforms feature a paisley pattern over the right shoulder in reference to Prince’s Purple Rain jacket, while the “MPLS” lettering on the shorts nods to the artist’s close ties to the Minneapolis sound and the Twin Cities community.

Inside the arena, fans were greeted with a full Prince-themed presentation. “When Doves Cry” played ahead of tip-off, arena lighting cues shifted to purple, and the Wolves incorporated additional visual tributes throughout the home-game experience. The team also rolled out a Purple Rain-inspired motif on the court, expanding the tribute beyond uniforms and into event production for the first time.

The organization previously announced that the Prince-inspired uniforms would appear seven times during the season, with Saturday’s matchup against Denver marking their first outing. Additional theme nights will follow throughout the regular season, including a December home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Over his career, Prince earned five No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “When Doves Cry,” “Kiss,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” and “Cream.” His landmark 1984 album Purple Rain spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while 19 of his albums have reached the top 10. Following his passing in 2016, Prince became the first artist to simultaneously occupy the entire top 10 of the Billboard Digital Songs chart.

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