Day: June 15, 2019

Women’s “Aqua” Air Jordan 8 releasing in July

Brandon King

Twelve years after its original release, this women’s exclusive Air Jordan 8 will make its awaited return later this summer. The 2019 will do its best to stay true to its 2007 progenitor, as it also will sports a white leather upper with yellow, aqua and concord accents throughout. An aqua midsole and concord outsole completes this sneakers aesthetic. The women’s aqua Air Jordan will release July 12 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $190 Air Jordan 8 WMNSWhite/Varsity Red-Bright Concord CI1236-100$190July 12, 2019

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Celtics did not make Tatum available in Davis trade talks

Brandon King

According to the New York Times’ Marc Stein, the Boston Celtics “refused” to make Jayson Tatum in trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans. Earlier today it was initially reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, three first round picks, including the number 4 pick in this year’s NBA draft.

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Breaking News: Anthony Davis traded to Los Angeles Lakers

Brandon King

The long and protracted Anthony Davis trade saga has thankfully reached its end. Earlier this afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to send the suddenly disgruntled power forward to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh three first round picks, which includes this year’s no. 4 overall selection. It was speculated that newly hired Pelicans’ head of basketball operations David Griffin wanted to get the Davis deal prior to the draft, and with this move, that he did. The move stocks the Pelicans with young…

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Jerome Randle and Sydney Kings part ways for NBL20

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : After one and a half seasons in Sydney, Jerome Randle and the Kings will part ways heading into the 2019-20 NBL season. Randle has just finished the season with Lokomotive Kuban in Russia, and is exploring his options for next season. Randle averaged 17.9 points and 4.1 assists during the 2018-19 season, and took out Sydney’s club MVP honours in the 2017-18 season. Sydney Kings Chairman Paul Smith thanked Jerome for his time in Sydney. “Jerome made a significant impact on Sydney basketball during his time here.…

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Lebron James teases the Lebron 17

Brandon King

Friday on his Instagram, Lebron James provided a glimpse of the 17th model of his signature series.  The sneaker shown was black and grey and sporting what appears to be a knitted build. A reversed jeweled Swoosh is located along the bottom heel right above the midsole, which is gray and black.  At this point there are no release details, but they will be available here at sneakershoptalk when that changes. 

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