Day: January 22, 2021

Kevin Durant to sit out Friday tilt with Cleveland Cavaliers

Brandon King

The basketball world, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, will get a chance to see how Nets stars James Harden and Kyrie Irving will co-exist sans Kevin Durant. After logging over 50 minutes and putting up 38, 12 rebounds and 8 assist Wednesday in the team’s 147-135, Durant will sit out Friday’s return match with the Cavaliers to rest his Achilles’ tendon. From Malika Andrews of ESPN: Brooklyn Nets’ star Kevin Durant has been ruled out of Friday night’s game at the Cleveland Cavaliers for Achilles injury rehab. Durant played more than…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Arrest made in November robbery

Brandon King

Police in Howard County Maryland have made an arrest stemming from a robbery that happened in late November. On November 28, 2020 the adult male victim told police he was approached on the 7000 block of Montgomery Road in Elkridge by five male suspects whose faces were partially covered. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and the victim was relieved of his cellular phone and sneakers before exiting the area. Investigators identified and arrested one of the suspects Edwin Espinoza Sanabria ,17. He was charged as adult with armed…

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This Nike Dunk High SB features vegan leather

Brandon King

In the past we have covered smaller brands that make use of more eco-friendly materials in their footwear. The larger brands have been somewhat slower to come around to the concept of sustainable footwear, but it is happening, albeit white. Nike Dunk SBs have been known for some of their unconventional materials and this upcoming Dunk High SB follows in that precedent. It sports a tonal baroque brown vegan leather upper, with the green present on the colouration on the tongue offering some visual diversity. The aesthetic is completed by…

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January 21, 2021 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Who Got It Done pt rb ast D. MitchellUTA vs. NOP 36 7 5   6-8 3-pt LeBron JamesLAL @ MIL 34 6 8   6-10 3-pt Zion WilliamsonNOP @ UTA 27 3 2 Stephen CurryGSW vs. NYK 30 3 4   2 stl RJ BarrettNYK @ GSW 28 2 5 Julius RandleNYK @ GSW 16 17 9 Jrue HolidayMIL vs. LAL 22 5 7 M. RobinsonNYK @ GSW 18 8 1   2 blk K. Caldwell-PopeLAL @ MIL 23 3 0   7-10 3-pt Mike ConleyUTA vs. NOP 20 2 6   3 stl Yesterday’s…

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Cleveland Cavaliers trade Kevin Porter Jr to Houston Rockets

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded former first round draft pick to the Houston Rockets, according to reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers actually moved up , sending the Pistons a package of Utah’s 2020 second round pick, Portland’s 2021 and 2023 second round picks, Miami’s 2024 second round pick (protected) and cash considerations in order to be able to take Porter with 30th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Reportedly, instances of negative interactions with the coaching staff during his season…

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