Klay Thompson Inks Lifetime Deal with Anta

Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson has agreed to a lifetime deal with Anta, the company announced Friday at the opening of its U.S. flagship store in Beverley Hills. Thompson first signed with Anta in 2014, and the partnership has since grown into one of basketball’s most successful signature lines. Thompson has sold more than 11 million pairs of his KT sneakers, with the newly released KT11 marking the latest chapter. With the lifetime pact, Thompson joins a rarefied group of NBA stars holding similar deals, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant with Nike, and Damian Lillard with Adidas.

As Thompson’s lifetime deal begins, his former teammate’s comes to a close as Under Armour unveils the Curry 13, Stephen Curry‘s final signature sneaker with the brand and the culmination of their long-running partnership. Launching Friday, the performance-driven shoe features a new silhouette with enhanced stability, grip, and cushioning. The debut ties into Sony Pictures Animation’s film GOAT, produced by Curry and loosely based on his own career as an underdog chasing greatness. Priced at $140, three GOAT-inspired Curry 13 colorways are available worldwide on UA’s website and select retailers.

Daniel Kaluuya is in talks to star in Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, a new sci-fi thriller from Together director Michael Shanks. The film follows a man trapped in a mysterious hotel room who must rely on his own teamwork to escape, based on Shanks’ 2021 Black List script. Kaluuya recently starred in Nope (2022), directed by Jordan Peele, and will next appear in Misty Green, directed by Chris Rock.

Adidas has unveiled new home and away kits for the Jamaica Football Federation, created in collaboration with the Bob Marley Foundation. The shirts feature a color palette inspired by the Jamaican flag and include subtle nods to Bob Marley’s lasting legacy, along with 3D-engineered stretch fabrics using CLIMACOOL+ technology. To celebrate the launch, Skip Marley stars in a short film shot at his late grandfather’s home, 56 Hope Road, celebrating the bond shared between football, music, and Jamaican culture. The kits are now available online and at select retailers.

U.S. inflation cooled in January, with the Consumer Price Index rising 2.4% year over year, slightly below expectations and down from the previous month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, came in at 2.5% – its lowest level since April 2021 – matching economist forecasts. Energy prices fell 1.5% and used vehicle prices dropped 1.8%, helping offset a 6.5% jump in airline fares, while egg prices declined 7% and are down 34% from a year ago.

A new John Wick video game is in development from Lionsgate and Saber Interactive, featuring Keanu Reeves portraying the titular character in both voice and likeness. The untitled project is a single-player, third-person action game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Directed by Jesus Iglesias, the game will tell an original story set during a significant period in John Wick’s life, merging well-known film characters with new additions. No release date has been announced.

Doja Cat will headline the third edition of Move Afrika this spring after the cancellation of the Hey Neighbour festival halted her planned South African appearance. Partnering with pgLang and Kendrick Lamar, she’ll perform at BK Arena in Rwanda on March 17 and SunBet Arena in South Africa on March 20. The initiative aims to build the first pan-African touring circuit while driving job growth and economic investment across the continent. Tickets roll out through various pre-sales before general public sales begin on Wednesday, with additional free ticket details to come from Global Citizen.

Last weekend at the Crane Club x Boardroom Big Game Hospitality House in San Francisco, the Financial Fitness Mixer — powered by Webull — spotlighted the intersection of financial literacy, long-term investing, and philanthropy. The conversation featured Da’Vinchi (BMF, Grown-ish, All American), two-time Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola, Good Morning Football host Rashad Jennings, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Curtis Robinson, and Ole Miss running back and NIL standout Kewan Lacy. Amidst changing markets, the attendees discussed the need to take a holistic approach to establishing overall wellness. “Financial literacy and financial health is a sign of your mental health,” Da’Vinchi told Boardroom.

Netflix has acquired the U.S. rights to the upcoming Lord of the Flies series from Jack Thorne, co-creator of Adolescence. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the four-episode drama recently debuted on the BBC in the U.K. and has also sold across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The first television adaptation of William Golding’s novel stars Lox Pratt, who is also set to play Draco Malfoy in HBO’s Harry Potter series, alongside a cast of newcomers. The series follows a group of boys stranded on a tropical island as they struggle to survive.

After 21 years in the NBA, Chris Paul is officially retiring from professional basketball, he announced Friday. The 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA player revealed the news on social media, saying, “It’s time for me to show up for others and in other ways.” Paul sits second in NBA history in career assists with 12,552 and was the first player to ever score 20,000 points and dish out at least 10,000 assists in a career. He is also a nine-time All-Defensive team selection, the 2006 Rookie of the Year, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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