Day: July 24, 2018

Noah Vonleh inks deal with New York Knicks

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Ian Begley, the former Trail Blazers and Bulls big man Noah Vonleh has agreed to terms on a deal with the New York Knicks. The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 24, 2018 The Knicks will have to make some moves to clear space for Vonleh With Noah Vonleh on board, the Knicks have 16 players on NBA contracts and two players on 2-way contracts. They will need to waive or trade a…

Read More

Black/White Flyknit Trainer to release soon

Brandon King

This version of the popular Nike Flyknit Trainer has a black Flyknit and Flywire upper with black medial and lateral side branding as well as that on the tongue. This tonal upper sits atop a white midsole and a black rubber outsole finishes off this simple, yet effective design. This Flyknit Trainer is expected to release soon at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Nike Flyknit Trainer AH8396-007 $150

Read More

Kevin Love inks extension with Cleveland Cavaliers

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brain Windhorst, and cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon, the Cleveland Cavaliers and KevinLove have agreed on a four-year $120 million extension. Signed, sealed, delivered. đź“ť@kevinlove https://t.co/1iELkeoh1r — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) July 24, 2018 Love had this to say about the deal and remaining a Cavalier: When I first came to Cleveland, I came with a long-term mindset. I came here to win. We developed a culture here that reflects that. I’m super excited and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a big commitment for me and it’s…

Read More

Kawhi Leonard, Jordan Brand to Part Ways

Brandon King

It looks like when the NBA season begins anew in October, the name across the front of the jersey will not be the only thing different he will be wearing. That is because Leonard and Jordan Brand will part ways after his contract expires later this year. ESPN’s Nick Depaula reports that the brand is “going to let Leonard walk when his contract expires later this year.” Extension talks between Leonard and Jordan Brand hit an impasse when Leonard rejected a four year, $22 million extension. The rejected deal apparently…

Read More

Air Jordan 18 “Orange Suede”

Brandon King

This orange suede sneaker is part of the Air Jordan 18 lineup that will be coming to retail later this year. It features a bright orange suede upper with branding and embroidered “86V” of the same hue. The upper sits atop a milky translucent midsole with white rubber present at the heel and on the traction zones. Air Jordan 18 Campfire Orange/Campfire Orange- Sail AA2494-801 $225 September 15, 2018

Read More

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Update- Fat Joe’s former business partner sentenced to 35 months in prison

Brandon King

In a previous edition of Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers, we covered the story of Fat Joe’s former business partner Scott Spina, a.k.a. Scotty Kickz. Back in April, Spina pled guilty to one count of wire fraud. He got in hot water when, according to court documents, he used credit card information of customers not for their intended purposes of purchasing clients’ shoes but instead made personal purchases. Spina also falsely reported legitimate purchases made on his personal credit card as fraudulent. On July 23, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito…

Read More