Day: July 3, 2019

Grizzlies send Korver and Carter to Suns for DeAnthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks

Brandon King

We have a trade to announce. The Memphis Grizzlies continue to reform their roster as they have moved into the post Mike Conley and Marc Gasol era, who were the last remaining vestiges of the “grit and grind” era. The team sent sharpshooter Kyle Korver and Javon Carter to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for DeAnthony Melton, Josh Jackson, a 2020 second round pick and a conditional second round pick. Josh Jackson has not lived up to expectations when he was taken number four overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.…

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“Lakers” Nike Lebron Soldier 13: Official Images

Brandon King

Nike has released images of its recently unveiled Lebron Soldier 13 in a Lakers themed colorway. It features a black textile upper accented with purple accenting on the dual straps and on the medial and lateral midfoot. White Lebron and Nike logos are found on the top of the foot and surrounding the heel respectively. The upper sits atop a white and gold midsole and a white and black herringbone outsole. The “Lakers” Lebron Soldier 13 is on track for an August 2019 release at nike.com and select retail establishments.…

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“Solar Orange” Adidas Ultra Boost coming soon

Brandon King

This black and orange version is the latest from Adidas originals’ Ultra Boost. It features a black Primeknit upper along with a textured black cage that features orange stripes. The heel counter is dressed in solar orange with a stitched finish. This upper sits atop a white Boost midsole and a black rubber outsole. The “Solar Orange” Adidas Ultra Boost’s release is imminent at select retail venues and Adidas.com. The sticker price is set at $180 USD. Adidas Ultra BoostCore Black/Solar Orange EH1423$180

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Nike releases official pictures of Yellow Nike Fear of God 1

Brandon King

Jerry Lorenzo had a recent sit-down with Complex, in which he revealed an, at the time, unseen colorway of his Fear of God. It sports an Amarillo upper with its toggle lacing system. On the lateral side of the lace cage, there is a white swoosh on the lateral side. The upper sits atop a white midsole and outsole that has “FEAR OF GOD” lettering on the rear of the shoe and also houses the visible heel Zoom Air unit. The “Amarillo” Nike Air Fear of God 1 is going to…

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Nike Alphadunk

Brandon King

The Nike Alphadunk is a brand new performance basketball silhouette from the orange-clad folks from Beaverton. It is built of a new knit, which the company calls AirKnit. This first look features a black blue and  white colorway . It features a black knit with blue woven in with what appears to be black nubuck wrapping the heel with a blue swoosh. The white and black midsole houses double-stacked heel Zoom Air units with the same setup in the forefoot, with it being visible there. A translucent outsole completes the look…

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Adidas NMD HU Trail in Volt

Brandon King

This volt colorway will be part of Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals’ upcoming NMD HU “Gum Pack.” As seen in the images below, this sneaker sports a bright volt upper. Running up the right and left shoe respectively is ‘KNOW” in English and “SOUL’ in Chinese characters. A white boost midsole and a gum rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. No release information is available at this juncture, but we will provide updates as the avail themselves.

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MEAC Announces ESPN schedule for 2019 Football Season

Brandon King

From meacsports.com : NORFOLK, Va., July 1, 2019—The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its ESPN football package for the 2019 season, which features nine regular-season match-ups on ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN3 and one postseason appearance on ABC. The nationally-televised games are a part of the MEAC’s ongoing partnership with ESPN. The 15th annual MEAC/SWAC Football Challenge kicks off the first full week of the 2019 season, featuring Bethune-Cookman against Jackson State of the SWAC, which will be televised live on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. Bethune-Cookman…

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July 2 NBA Free Agency Recap

Brandon King

Day two of the NBA’s second season featured more additions and roster moves , although certainly not at the magnitude of Sunday. Here is a recap of what went down on July 2. * Report: Clippers retain McGruder after late claim* Report: Nets add Chandler to big haul* Reports: Mudiay off to Utah* Report: Kornet, Bulls agree to deal* Report: Dudley leaves Brooklyn for L.A.* Report: Jazz add Green to busy revamp* Report: Timberwolves add Vonleh* Report: Robinson III reaches deal with Warriors* Report: Arcidiacono returning to Bulls* Report: Ennis returns to Philadelphia* Reports: Warriors add Cauley-Stein* Report: Celtics bring back Wanamaker* Report: Theis,…

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