Author: Brandon King

Miami suspends Jimmy Butler, will now entertain trade offers

Brandon King

Courtesy of Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports The Jimmy Butler situation isn’t getting much better in Miami. The Miami Heat announced Friday they have suspended the six-time All-Star for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team” over the course of the season, a day after he held a surreal news conference in which he loudly signaled he wants to be traded. While taking action against Butler’s conduct, they also added they will listen to trade offers for him. The Heat’s full statement: We have suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis rocks these LeBron XXIIs

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In their first matchup of the season against the Detroit Pistons, a 115-103 defeat, the Lakers’ best player took the court in this Player-Exclusive iteration of the LeBron XXII.  It sports a golden upper separated by textured black that forms the Swoosh on the lateral side and also extends around to the medial side.  Black also takes care of the LeBron signature that wraps the rear heel, while purple shows up for the small Swoosh on the medial toe and the branding on the tongue.  A purple jeweled Swoosh occupies the lateral…

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The Air Max CB 94 returning Summer 2025

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If you read and reread the title and thought to yourself “Didn’t these drop not too long ago?”, you’d be right, as this colorway made its most recent retail run in 2023. Nonetheless, this brief interim is proving not to be a deterrent for Nike deciding to green-light another release for this classic sneaker.  The presentation should be that of a white, perforated leather upper overlaid with black nubuck. An embroidered “NIKE” is present on the lateral side, while “ NIKE AIR” branding is present on the rear heel.  Purple is present on the tongue,…

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PE Corner: The “UNC” Air Jordan XXXIX PE

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This iteration of the Air Jordan XXXIX was made specifically for the North Carolina basketball program. They sport a white mesh foundational layer overlaid with leather of the same hue at the forefoot and wrapping the heel. University Blue shows up on the Jumpman perched atop the tongue, while a UNC logo at the rear heel provides a team-exclusive touch.  University blue makes another appearance on the medial and lateral sides, while the aesthetic is completed by a translucent rubber outsole,  All indications at this juncture point to these Air…

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PE Corner: “Missouri PE” Nike Book 1

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This iteration of the Nike Book 1 is made specifically for the members of the University of Missouri basketball program. One features a white base and the other a gold one.The white based look sports black-bordered gold Swooshes on the sides, along with a smaller embroidered Swoosh located on the lateral forefoot. A Missouri logo is prominently displayed on the lateral heel, Book branding can be seen on the tongue , while “CHAPTER ONE” appears on th  “spine”/ rear pull tab. A white midsole and yellow and black rubber ousole. …

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Future Albany State Basketball player killed in Christmas Eve Shooing

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The family and friends of Sekya Smith are dismayed and looking for answers after a tragic shooting on Christmas Eve. According to Atlanta police, 18-year-old Sakya Smith was killed when someone started shooting at her friend’s home, located on the 1100 block of Smith Street in Southwest Atlanta.  Smith, a basketball standout at Carver High School was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where, sadly, doctors pronounced her deceased.  Smith planned on attending Albany State University and majoring in criminal justice.  Police have been tight-lipped on the incident, not offering details…

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Hampton’s Daniel Johnson named CAA Rookie of the Week

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title image via Hampton Athletics For his recent exploits on the hardwood, Hampton freshman guard Daniel Johnson was named CAA Rookie of the Week. In the Pirates’ 83-67 win over Howard in the “Battle of the Real HU”, Johnson came off the pine to score 9 points on 3-5 FG, including 2-4 from downtown, adding 1 rebound, 1 assist and a steal in just 17 minutes of action. On the season, the Chicago native is posting per game averages of 6.7 points and 2.2 boards.  This marks the second consecutive…

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French Blue” Air Jordan 12 coming summer 2025

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Since its debut in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 quickly ascended to among the most well-received colorways of 12. They returned in 2016 to much fanfare and the “French Blues” are being primed for a return as part of a star-studded 2025 release lineup.  They should sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with French Blue mudguards at the lateral and medial sides. Silver plastic tabs present on the aforementioned overlays read “JUMPMAN” on the lateral side. On the rear heel should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY…

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“Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 scrapped

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The “White/Navy” was not the only planned joint effort Nike SB x Jordan Brand Air Jordan 4. There were plans for a “Varsity Red” iteration as well, but those plans have reportedly been scrapped.  They apparently would have sported a while upper with netting of the same hue on the sides and tongue. A grey overlay wraps the toe, while red shoes up on the ends of the lace tabs and the “Nike SB” branded rear heel.  A two-tone white and varsity red midsole, along with a Nike-branded gum and…

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An initial look at the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

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After the resounding success of their previous collaborative Air Jordan 4, it stood to reason that Nike SB and Jordan Brand would seek to recapture that magic once more.  Initial looks have emerged on the next chapter in the Nike SB/ Jordan Brand and the canvas once again is the Air Jordan 4.  It sports a white upper overlaid with grey that wraps the toe. Navy shoes up at the ends of the lace tabs as well as the “Nike SB” branded rear heel tab. A red Jumpman can be…

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