J.R. Smith and Cavaliers parting ways

It appears the now very strained relationship between J.R. Smith and the Cleveland Cavaliers will mercifully be put out of its misery. According to Joe Vardon, the guard will “no longer be actively” with the ballclub, as both side delve into his trade market. JR Smith will no longer be actively with the Cavs, a league source tells me. He is working with the team to trade him, and in the meantime will work out on his own — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) November 20, 2018 Vardon has stated the breakup…

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Nike Presto React first look

Coming in 2019, the Nike Air Presto will undergo a change. The foam midsole that contained Nike Air cushioning will be replaced with Nike React foam. The signature foam of the Presto will remains in place but will be bolstered by a new heel reinforcement and a midfoot cage. There will also be a more contemporary styled tongue with lace loops. The Nike React Presto will release at some point in 2019 at select Nike Sportswear retail locations. We will have more information regarding this shoe as it becomes available.

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Nike raffling off seven pairs of the “I Promise” LeBron 16

Last week we presented the “I Promise” Nike LeBron16, the colorway of his signature shoe inspired by his children and the I Promise school in Akron. As previously indicated, the sneakers release November 20th but there is another way to obtain a pair. Nike will be raffling seven pairs of the “I Promise” LeBron 16 that began yesterday in an online drawing. In addition to the shoes, each winner will receive a custom, hand-painted surfboard in celebration of LeBron’s first season in Los Angeles. Each of the boards are signed…

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