Minnesota will not match Tyus Jones offer sheet

The Minnesota Timberwolves declined to match the offer sheet that guard Tyus Jones signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Duke product had agreed to a three year, $28 million offer sheet. Minnesota had 48 hours to match the offer to keep Jones, which they chose not to do. Over his fours years with the Timberwolves, Jones provided steady play at the backup one spot.

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Warriors waive Shaun Livingston

The Golden State Warriors waived guard Shaun Livingston Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As the Warriors try to reform and remain a force in the Western Conference in lieu of the departure of Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins and the injury to Klay Thompson, the team had to recently trade stalwart and jack of all trades Andre Iguodala and now Livingston is the latest fixture to be shown the door. Though Livingston is only 33, he did not resemble the player we have seen for Golde State over the…

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NBA allegedly approves challenge flags for the 2019-20

In a NBA season and offseason was not short on WTF moments, the league’ has given us another one, but not in a good way. The NBA thought it would be a good idea to institute the challenge flag rule from the NFL. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the NBA’s board of governors approved the change Tuesday and it will go into effect in the 2019-20 season. Per the AP’s Tim Reynolds, each coach will get one challenge per game and and can contest “a personal foul…

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Check out these Nite Joggers from hite Mountaineering and Adidas Originals

Tokyo-based streetwear brand White Mountaineering and Addias Originals adds this Nite Jogger to their catalogue of joint efforts with the brand. This Nite Jogger features green, orange, burgandy and grey hues spread accross its mesh, suede and nylon ripstop upper with reflective detailing. The aformentioned upper sits atop a white Boost midsole with heel White Mountaineering branding and an orange and green outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture there is no information when these will make their retail debut , but updates will be made as information on these…

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Kobe’s next signature shoe is coming

It has been a little over three years since Kobe Bryant graced an NBA court, his signature line has shown no signs of slowing down. The line will continue to march forward with the upcoming sneaker depicted below. It sports a translucent and mess upper with a large Swoosh on the lateral side. Like the Air Jordan 33, this sneaker uses the FastFit lacing system. A Kobe logo on the tongue, hints of orange underneath the top layer and a clear outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture, there is…

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Arizona Governor blasts Nike..then is seen in a pair

Last week Arizona govenor Doug Ducey publicly took it to Nike over his displeasure of the footwear giant deciding the pull the plug on an Air Max 1 that featured the so-called “Betsy Ross” Flag after it presence on the sneaker was called out by Mr. Colin Kaepernick. There was a plan for Nike to build a $184 million facility in Goodyear Arizona and Ducey, in his series of tweets let the Swoosh know that “Arizona economy is doing fine without Nike.” Well the red, white and blue hissy fit…

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“Snakeskin” Adidas Stan Smith releasing later this month

This version of the classic silhouette features a snakeskin pattern on the upper. Adidas and Stan Smith branding appears on the tongue and heel. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and outsole. The “Snakeskin” Stan Smith is scheduled to release July 19 at adidas.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $100 USD. Adidas Stan SmithCrystal White/Grey Four-Core Black EH0151$100July 19, 2019

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