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01-08-2025
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EA SPORTS To Announce NHL 26 Cover Athlete Aug. 4
EA SPORTS will announce the cover athlete for NHL 26 on Aug. 4, the company said in a release Friday. EA SPORTS NHL changed all of their profile photos and banners on social media to a generic NHL 26 logo, finally acknowledging the games existence, as well as a standard and limited edition version of the game. With Season 8 set begin in NHL 25 on it will be interesting to see if there are any tie-ins with NHL 26. In a recent earnings call and in the Events and Presentations tab on the EA website NHL 26 is schedule to release in Q2 before EA FC 26. It was recently announce EA FC will be released Sept. 26, meaning NHL will likely release early to mid September. Comment below you think the cover athlete will be. The Hughes brothers were revealed to be the NHL 25 cover athletes in a leaked trailed on Aug. 19, 2024. Check out the new 99 overall HUT Team Builders. For more NHL Gaming news make sure you bookmark The Hockey News Gaming Site or follow our Google News Feed.
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01-08-2025
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Shaquille O'Neal Reacts to Angel Reese News on Wednesday
Shaquille O'Neal Reacts to Angel Reese News on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angel Reese continues to dominate the WNBA landscape, currently playing in her second season with the Chicago Sky. While Reese has gained traction for her play on the court, she's also made some major moves outside of the white lines. On Wednesday, Reese was involved in a major announcement regarding the WNBA and NBA communities. The Sky star has officially been named the cover athlete for NBA2K26 WNBA edition. The viral video game network released a photo of its protected cover with Reese, showcasing the Chicago forward in action. Following the announcement, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal reposted a photo on social media with a caption that read, "Angel Reese named NBA2K26 cover athlete for 'WNBA edition,' not Caitlin Clark." O'Neal and Reese's connection goes back to her college days with the LSU Tigers. The former NBA star is an alum of the university and supported Reese throughout her time with the Tigers. O'Neal even walked Reese, alongside her family members, for her senior game at LSU. As she continues her WNBA journey, O'Neal has been in Reese's corner, supporting the Chicago Sky star over the past two seasons. Throughout her second season with the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese has posted 13.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Reese was recently named a WNBA All-Star and will be part of Team Collier, having been selected by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. She will also take the floor alongside several other WNBA stars, including Breanna Stewart and Paige Bueckers. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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12-07-2025
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NBA 2K Defends Choice To Have Angel Reese Grace The Cover Over Caitlin Clark: 'Celebrating The Bold'
Angel Reese continues to shatter expectations, and this time, she's doing it as the cover athlete for the next installment of the popular video game series, NBA 2K. Angel Reese Is NBA 2K26's Cover Athlete In an interview with PEOPLE, Reese opened up to the publication about how much being featured on the cover of NBA 2K, alongside greats such as Carmelo Anthony and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, means to her. Advertisement "I'm so blessed to be honored with these two," the Chicago Sky star said. "I was just super excited…just trying to be the first of many, and have many young kids and young women look up to me and know that they can do the same things I'm doing." Reese has been a significant topic of conversation in the world of athletics since she and the LSU Tigers defeated Caitlin Clark in 2023 to win the NCAA National Championship title. Since then, the 6'3" power forward has landed many high-profile opportunities, from partnerships to podcasts. "The sky is the limit, even bigger than that, as long as you trust whatever you want and never let anybody put limitations on who you can be and what you can be," Reese said about her growing resume. Being On The Cover Of NBA 2K Means More To Angel Reese Than People Realize In addition to gracing the cover of NBA 2K26, Reese recently shared images of her signature shoe with Reebok, which is scheduled for release in 2026. Advertisement The all-white sneaker, which features a shimmery finish around the upper, is named "Diamond Dust." According to Reese, the name carries more meaning than some may realize. "The most brilliant diamonds take pressure, polish, and time," she wrote online. "Reebok is back—and the diamonds are shining brighter than ever." Reese Is Wearing Her Shoes On The Cover Of 2K26 Reese is also sporting her new signature sneakers on the cover of 2K, and according to an official press release from the video game company, that was a deliberate choice. "Being on the cover of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on that cover, the Angel Reese 1, is more than a milestone; it's a statement," she said. "It's about representation and showing young girls they can be confident, bold, and take up space unapologetically. To be cemented in NBA 2K history is a special honour that reflects not only my journey, but also all the veteran WNBA players who have paved the way before me and the growing impact of the league as a whole." Advertisement Reese further stated that she was "proud" to be part of a game that elevates women's sports and expressed her excitement for fans to see the finished product. The Love For Angel Reese Begins To Pour In Social media users immediately began sharing their thoughts about Reese's latest business moves, with many praising the young athlete for her accomplishments. "Angel Reese really is that girl," someone wrote. "PERIOD." "Announcing this the day after you get selected for the all-star [game] is chef's kiss," another posted. A third user shared, "Angel Reese is a superstar [and] there's nothing any of you can do to stop her from shining." Advertisement Someone else echoed that sentiment, posting, "Being an Angel Reese hater must suck." Why Was Reese Chosen For The Cover Of 2K? And the love for Reese didn't stop there. "On the real, [shoutout] to Angel Reese's marketing team," someone posted. "They know exactly what they're doing." "Debuting Angel's show on the day 2K drops with her on the cover wearing them. Can't get over that," another shared. "Masterful work from Reese's camp." Some users, however, questioned why Reese was chosen over WNBA standout Caitlin Clark. In an interview with TMZ, NBA 2K general manager Zak Armitage explained the decision to have Reese on the front of this year's edition was a purposeful one. Advertisement "NBA 2K26 is celebrating the bold, the confident, and the visionaries -- and WNBA All-Star Angel Reese carries all that on and off the court," Armitage said. "In her sophomore year in the WNBA, Angel Reese has made waves, created impactful conversations, and inspired the next generation. She's a storyteller and has helped the WNBA grow its audience," he added.
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10-07-2025
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named cover athlete for NBA 2K26
The post Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named cover athlete for NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints. After winning an NBA MVP, a Western Conference Finals MVP, an NBA championship trophy, and an NBA Finals MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the cover athlete for the all new NBA 2K26, which launches this fall. NBA 2K made the news official on Tuesday afternoon. The Thunder star joins a list of the biggest global NBA stars to be named a cover athlete: Advertisement Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was the cover athlete for NBA 2K25. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was the cover athlete for NBA 2K24. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover athlete for NBA 2K23. Los Angeles Lakers star (then-Dallas Mavericks star) Luka Doncic was the cover athlete for NBA 2K22. Then-Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was the cover athlete for NBA 2K21. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's magical season The Thunder's star guard finished NBA 2K25 with a 98 overall rating, tied with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the top overall rating. Gilgeous-Alexander started the season as a 96 overall, which was the fourth-best rating in the game behind Jokic (97), Antetokounmpo (97), and Luka Doncic (97) The 2024-25 season was a historic one for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder star was the league's leading scorer, averaging 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals, and a block per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three. Advertisement According to Stathead, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only player in NBA history to average 32+ points, 5+ rebounds, 6+ assists, 1+ steal, and 1+ block per game over a season. Earlier this week, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year, $285 million contract extension. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now on the books for six years at approximately $346 million. According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, Gilgeous-Alexander is set to earn around $63.52 million in the first year of the extension in 2027-28 and will earn around $78.77 million in the 2030-31 season. That means Gilgeous-Alexander will earn nearly a million dollars per game played and will be 32 years of age at the end of the 2030-31 season, the final year on that deal. Additionally, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Converse announced the SHAI 001's in February, and they're set to release this fall. The cover features Gilgeous-Alexander wearing his signature shoe. Advertisement Gilgeous-Alexander became the 11th player in NBA history to win both an NBA regular season MVP and an NBA Finals MVP in the same season. In recent years, NBA 2K has released special edition covers with different cover athletes, like a 'Legends Edition' and a 'WNBA Edition.' While it remains to be seen who those cover athletes will be, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is confirmed as the first cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 video game. Related: How long Jeanie Buss must remain governor after $10 billion sale Related: Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snubs LeBron James in all-time NBA 2K starting 5
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10-07-2025
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks out after being named NBA 2K26 cover athlete
The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks out after being named NBA 2K26 cover athlete appeared first on ClutchPoints. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder continues his legendary summer after he was named a cover athlete for the all new NBA 2K26 video game coming out this fall. Advertisement Being named a cover athlete for the NBA 2K franchise just gives Gilgeous-Alexander another milestone that just saw him win an NBA Championship in June's NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks out after being named NBA 2K26 cover athlete NBA 2K made the news official on Tuesday afternoon, naming xThunder star Gilgeous-Alexander as one of its three cover athletes, which also include NBA legend Carmelo Anthony on the Superstar Edition cover and two-time All-Star Angel Reese on the WNBA Edition cover. 'Every kid who grows up playing basketball pictures themselves on the cover of NBA 2K – it's a dream come true moment, especially following an NBA Championship,' said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a release via NBA 2K. 'Being on the cover is iconic, but working with 2K and Visual Concepts to set the tone in-game from curating the tunnel fits to the playlist that players will ball to is what makes this truly special.' Advertisement Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 2024-25 campaign was one of the record-books and rightfully resulted in a regular season MVP. The Thunder star was the league's leading scorer, averaging 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals, and a block per game while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three. NBA 2K According to Stathead, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only player in NBA history to average 32+ points, 5+ rebounds, 6+ assists, 1+ steal, and 1+ block per game over a season. 'SGA's elite IQ and ice-cold composure mixed with his effortless street style, Angel's on-court bravado and ability to own the moment, and Carmelo's reputation as one of the most iconic trendsetters and prolific scorers in NBA history leave no doubt they're superstars on the court and in any room they walk into,' Senior Vice President & General Manager of NBA 2K Zak Armitage said in the release. 'NBA 2K26 is all about proving yourself on the court, and immortalizing greatness. These three are among the boldest, most confident, and stylish personalities in the NBA and WNBA.' Advertisement Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, and Carmelo Anthony are also going to be featured on a single cover for NBA 2K26's 'Leave No Doubt' Edition of the game. The Thunder's star guard finished last season's game, NBA 2K25, with a 98 overall rating, tied with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the top overall rating in the video game. Gilgeous-Alexander started the 2024-25 season as a 96 overall in NBA 2K25, which was the fourth-best rating in the game behind Jokic (97), Antetokounmpo (97), and Luka Doncic (97). With the combination of both a regular season MVP and NBA Finals MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became just the 11th player in NBA history to win both awards in the same season. Advertisement In addition to winning the NBA Championship and the individual accolades, Gilgeous-Alexander also launched his first signature shoe with Converse, the SHAI 001, and signed a four-year, $285 million contract extension this summer. Related: Mavericks' Cooper Flagg's underrated skill gets honest claim from Summer League coach Related: Rockets' Kevin Durant reveals how Ime Udoka helps 'push' stars to get better
