Day: August 21, 2023

“Malachite” Nike Gamma Force on the way

Brandon King

The Nike Gamma Force is an all-new women’s silhouette whose aesthoetic is inspired by that of classic basketball kicks from the 1980s ans 90s. It sports a white leather upper with light smoke grey peeking on the forefoot, showing up at the collar and wrapping the lower heel. Malachite shows up on the Swooshes that adorns the lateral and medial sides and the inner. The same hue is also present on the embroidered “NIKE” branding on the heel , with additonal light smoke greay branding found on the tongue. Underneath…

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An initial look at the “Yellow Ochre”Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The “Yellow Ochre” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 that is in Jordan Brand’s spring 2024 release plans. Images have emerged of this upcoming 6 and what we see is a perforated yellow ochre nubuck foundational layer overlaid with white leather that forms a stylized “23.” Black shows up on the tongue as well as the yellow ochre-striped rear spoiler, with a yellow ochre lace lock. Underneath resides a black and white midsole and a Jumpman branded white and translucent rubber outsole. The “Yellow Ochre” Air Jordan…

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“Green Suede” New Balance 9060 on the way

Brandon King

This iteration of the New Balance sports a combination green mesh and suede upper with grey underlays. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with “N” logos- a solid one on the lateral side and the one on the medial side features a motion effect. On the rear heel appears a “NB” logo , with additional branding on the tongue. Below resides a dual-density ABZORB and SBS foam midsole and a podded rubber outsole that is somewhat visually reminiscent of the Reebok DMX Run 10. The “Green Suede” New Balance…

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NBA launches inquiry into James Harden comments

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Courtesy of Gilbert MacGregor, The Sporting News The fallout from James Harden’s trade request made to the 76ers continues to send shockwaves through the basketball world. Days after Harden publicly denounced Daryl Morey by calling him a “liar,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the NBA has launched an inquiry into Harden’s comments. According to the report, the NBA’s inquiry has been launched in order to gain an understanding of the nature of Harden’s comments, including what prompted him to call the franchise’s president of basketball operations a “liar,” adding that he…

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Mike Bibby thinks the 2002 Sacramento Kings were better than the Lakers

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Courtesy of Lakers Nation The Los Angeles Lakers were the team to beat in the 2000s as the franchise was led by the superstar duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. O’Neal and Bryant were absolutely dominant during that period, leading the Lakers to a “three-peat” and cementing the organization’s status as the greatest in the NBA history. However, their road to the final title of that run was a difficult one as they ran into their rivals the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference Finals. Sacramento was considered by…

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“White Salt” Adidas Yeezy Slides likely on the way soon

Brandon King

When they debuted i 2018, the Yeezy Slides took off and became extremely popular, becoming the go-to comfort footwear for many. Adidas, wisely recognised this and even with the very public spat with Kanye West, decided to keep the Yeezy slides in rotation with multiple colours having already released and likely more in the chamber. One of the upcoming looks some in “White Salt.” It sports injection-moulded EVA seamless construction, with the only branding being an Adidas logo on the footbed. A grooved outsole completes the aesthetic. At this juncture…

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