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Anthony Edwards has been dominating headlines for both his on-court achievements and off-court drama this week. Social media has been abuzz, with rumors swirling that Edwards tried to pay all 18 years of his child support to ex Ayesha Howard upfront—a claim that went viral, especially after a specific dollar figure, a rumored $1,080,000, spread online. However, Ayesha Howard emphatically shut this down in a statement to The Shade Room, insisting that there have been no such legal proceedings or agreements, and she posted her own reactions on Instagram dismissing the rumors as lies. Despite the online commotion, Edwards himself has yet to comment, maintaining his usual low public profile on personal matters, something he’s stuck to since an earlier scandal last season involving another ex, Paige Jordae. In that situation, according to Fox Sports and the New York Post, texts emerged suggesting he pressured Jordae to terminate a pregnancy for $100,000—Edwards publicly apologized for those messages, admitted they were “not aligned with what I believe and who I want to be as a man,” and then retreated from further public discussion.

Meanwhile, Ayesha Howard is leveraging the moment, posting stories mocking Edwards' PR moves and capitalizing on the spike in her online traffic. Us Weekly reported Howard previously demanded half a million dollars and a public apology from Edwards as part of their custody dispute over daughter Aubri Summers. Edwards' current relationship status remains unconfirmed, but his girlfriend Shannon was seen supporting him in Paris during Team USA's gold medal run at the Olympics this summer—a career highlight that has only enhanced his global profile.

On the business end, Edwards just made waves on his international Adidas tour in China, where he officially unveiled the “Anthony Edwards 2” signature sneaker, set to release October 4. Adidas touts the new model as an evolution, focused on speed and confidence, and the launch colorway pays tribute to Edwards’ Atlanta roots and his late mother and grandmother. The promo push highlights his collaboration with the brand, reinforcing his image as the face of the next basketball generation. Edwards has been quoted calling them “the best basketball shoes ever created,” a testament to his typical bravado.

Off the court, he’s gone noticeably quiet on social media, reportedly burying himself in offseason training. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, losing to the Thunder in the playoffs has motivated Edwards to add a Kobe and Jordan-style post-up and mid-range game to his repertoire, which could redefine his career trajectory if it clicks. Last season he had already cemented himself among the league’s elite, with almost 28 points per game and leading the NBA in total three-pointers made—a leap credited to offseason work after the Mavericks ousted Minnesota in 2024.

For pop culture crossover, he was also spotted at George Clooney’s Broadway debut alongside his old ER castmates, providing a rare glimpse of Edwards in the entertainment world. And for a moment of lighter viral buzz—no, that video of a dunking Baylor freshman isn’t Edwards himself, just a dead ringer who’s causing plenty of online confusion.

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