June 21, 2019 | Sneaker Shop Talk

San Antonio Spurs release their summer league schedule

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

The San Antonio Spurs recently announced their summer league schedule. It will be fans’ first chance to see draftees Luka Samanic, Keldon Johnson, and Quinndary Weatherspoon on an NBA court. Amongst the team will also be Kenny Williams, who was undrafted out of North Carolina. The Spurs will also take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz in the Utah Summer League from July 1-3. When the Spurs head to Vegas, they will tip-off on July 5 against the Orlando Magic. Las Vegas Summer League Schedule (all times…

The Black and Red and the Royal Air Jordan is returning, but not how you think

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

Despite Jordan Brand’s actions, the Air Jordan I is cemented as one of the most iconic and influential sneakers ever. The black and red, mistakenly monikered “banned” , and the Royal are amongst the cream-of-the-crop colorways of this legendary silhouette and they will be making a return of sorts later this summer as the Sky Jordan, which is the air-less version of the shoe for children. They will feature their familiar black and red and black and royal color blocking, respectively, but instead of laces will feature a Velcro enclosure…

Jayson Tatum and Rui Hachimura signs with Jordan Brand

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

Earlier today Jordan Brand ,specifically Michael Jordan himself, announced the addition of Jayson Tatum to their ranks. Terms of the deal with the Celtics, budding young player were not disclosed. The Brand also added Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura, who was taken ninth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.

The “Knicks” Nike Air Foamposite Pro: A detailed look

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

This upcoming Foamposite Pro is a follow up to the 2014 Knicks themed Foamposite One. The black Foamposite upper sports leather on the heel and eyestays. Total orange shows up on the lateral swoosh and tongue detailing, with battle blue used on the lateral forefoot swoosh, striping on the tongue pull tab and the “FOAMPOSITE” spelled out on the rear pull tab. This upper sits atop a blue tinted translucent outsole with black traction sections and a total orange swoosh. The “Knicks” Nike Air Foamposite Pro is set to release…

“EYBL” Nike KD 12 could see a release this summer

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

Earlier this year we showed images of the EYBL Nike 12, which is made for the participants of the Elite Youth Basketball League. At the time of that article it was not known if a retail release would come to fruition, but it appears that is no longer the case. There are now rumblings that this shoe could see an August release. In line with the EYBL KD 11, this year’s version features bright and vibrant colors. It sports a grey base with blue, crimson peach and volt, all making…

A UNC Air Jordan 3 coming in 2020?

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

There could be a UNC inspired Air Jordan 3 on the horizon for next spring. Zsneakerheadz dropped hints earlier today that this could be a reality. At this point, there are no images of the shoe yet but the predictive speculation is that it will carry a similar aesthetic to the UNC PE shown below. As we march closer to the potential release of this shoe, and images avail themselves, check back at sneakershoptalk.com for updates.

Grambling wide receiver and his brother amongst three shot in New Orleans

June 21, 2019July 10, 2019 Brandon King

Tragedy touched the Grambling State Football program this week. Red-shirt senior wide receiver Darrell Clark and his younger brother Keyon, was amongst three people shot out a New Orleans gym. Clark and the other ,as of yet, unidentified victim were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Unfortunately Clark’s younger brother, Keyon was not as fortunate and was pronounced dead at the scene. Grambling State has issued the following press release: Fobbs Issues Statement on Clark Shooting GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University head football coach Broderick Fobbs issued…

Reverse White,Black, and Red Air Jordan 13 coming in 2020?

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

It seems that the potential sneaker lineup for 2020 is slowly filtering out. According to zsneakerheadz, the first colorway of the Air Jordan 13, the white,black and red is making a return but in a reversed look. It has been postulated by some that they could be the “Playoff” 13, but if that is the case, why not just refer to it as that? At this time there are no images of the shoe. However , we will provide updates as information becomes available.

Grambling State Football to appear on ESPN twice in 2019

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Brandon King

From Grambling State Sports Information: GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University football team will play two televised ESPN games during the 2019 season, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced on Thursday. In addition to the two ESPN broadcasts, Grambling State will be featured two more times throughout the upcoming season. The Tigers open the television slate on Sept. 7 at Louisiana Tech. That game will kickoff at 2:30 p.m.and be televised live on the NFL Network. Grambling State’s next televised game comes on Oct. 5 in Jackson, Miss. against Jackson State. The two teams will…