April 17, 2021 | Sneaker Shop Talk

An initial look at the “Sakura” atmos x Nike LeBron 18 Low

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Nike Basketball and Japanese brand atmos have joined forces to birth this collaborative edition of the Lebron 18 Low. The “Sakura” sports a gridded pastel upper with a floral Sakura Swoosh that is an homage to the cherry blossom season. Below this upper resides resides full-length Reax foam , a heel Max Air unit and a translucent outsole. The “Sakura” atmos x Nike Lebron 18 low is expected to release sometime in the coming months at nike.com and select retail establishments. Atmos x Nike Lebron 18 $TBA later in 2021

Raptors slapped with $250k fine

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The NBA fined the Toronto Raptors $250,000 for violations of rules pertaining to the rest of players and reporting of injuries. At this juncture no specifics have been offered on what rested player(s) and reporting triggered the fine.

“Winterised” Air Jordan 14 coming in October

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The Air Jordan 14 will be the latest silhouette to get the winterised treatment. At this early juncture there are no images available but what is known is that it will utilize a multi-hued colour palette that will prominently feature archeo brown across its winter ready build. The “Winterized” Air Jordan 14 , for the moment, are scheduled to make their debut October 30 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Winterized Air Jordan 14 Archeo Brown/Multi-Color-Multi-Color DO9406-200 $200 October 30, 2021 *A…

April 17, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Danilo Gallinari PF Apr 15 Out De’Andre Hunter SF Apr 14 Out Hunter (knee) is out Thursday against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Kris Dunn PG Apr 14 Out Dunn (ankle) is out Thursday against the Bucks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Tony Snell SF Apr 14 Out Snell (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Bucks. Cam Reddish SF Apr 13 Out Reddish (Achilles) will miss at least two more weeks as he recovers from a right Achilles injury, Mark…

Draymond Green was right

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In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act. I lead with Orwell’s quote because that has, unfortunately, bore itself out to be rather prophetic. Society has devolved to the depths of valuing feelings over facts, as people are allowed to wrap themselves in comforting truths rather than take the medicine of cold, hard facts. The latest example of this is Megan Rapinoe and her internet dust-up with Draymond Green. Last week, while speaking at the White House, the soccer star was the latest to…