Day: August 25, 2022

Chet Holmgren out for the year, will the League limit player activities?

Brandon King

Unfortunately, for Oklahoma City Thunder, and possible basketball fans as a whole, the wait to see the triumvirate of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren share the court in an NBA game will have to wait one more year.  Holmgren, the no.2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, will miss the entire 2022-23 season with a lisfranc injury. Holmgren seems to have suffered the injury guarding Lebron at The Crawsover Pro-Am game last Saturday night. While not a career-ending injury anymore, and even with the youth Chet has…

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“Rookie Season” Air Jordan 1 Mid pays homage to Jordan’s rookie campaign

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid is inspired by Michael Jordan’s rookie year. Part of Jordan Brand’s “Sneaker School” series, it sports a white leather upper with red patent Swooshes adorning the lateral and medial sides. MJ’s signature appears on the forefoot overlays, while on the heels some of Michael’s measurables are listed. Red patent leather wraps the ankle and is home to ah iridescent jeweled Wings logo, while a graphical insole lists rookie MJ ‘s stats. Underneath resides a white midsole and a university red outsole. A special colorable…

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FIBA World Cup News: France blows out Czech Republic, 95-60

Brandon King

France tipped off their second stage of 2023 World Cup Qualifiers in resounding fashion by laying a 95-60 smack down on the Czech Republic. Despite being without Tomas Satoransky, Jaromir Bohacik and Vit Krejci, the Czech Republic carried a 42-38 lead into the half, but the French defense choked out the Czech offense in the second half, only allowing 18 points. The Czech Republic were outscored 60-20 in the painted area and shot a frigid 35.5% from the field. The second half was delayed due to an issue with one…

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“Sand” adidas Yeezy Foam Runner coming 26 August

Brandon King

This upcoming Yeezy Foam Runner is composed of a lightweight EVA foam blended with harvested algae with elliptic holes through out the upper to and with ventilation. Initially debuted in March 2021, the “Sand” Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner is restocking August 26 via the Confirmed application. They will carry a $90 sticker price. Adidas Yeezy Foam Runner Sand/Sand-Sand FY4567 $90 26 August 2022 (restock)

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Lakers and Jazz finalizing deal for Patrick Beverley

Brandon King

Patrick Beverley, the guy you want to have on your team, appears to be on the move again. The veteran guard who was part of the haul the Jazz got back in the Rudy Gobert trade, is returning to his old stumping grounds, but to the opposite locker room. According to reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a deal that would bring Beverley to the purple and gold in exchange for Talen Horton – Tucker and Stanley Johnson. Last season Beverley averaged 9.2…

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