Author: Brandon King

Angel Reese is an NBA 2K cover athlete

Brandon King

Angel Reese will grace the cover of the “WNBA Edition” of NBA 2K26. Reese,a two-time WNBA All-Star, is amongst the stable of athletes who will appears on the covers of various editon of the game.  However, the decision is not free from controversy as some fans are left incredulous that the Chicago Sky standout got the nod over Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.  However Reese is certainly a star in her own right and she should get some credit, along with Clark, in helping to bring the unprecedented level of…

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Caitlin Clark Set to Return Tonight vs. Golden State

Brandon King

After missing the previous four games due to a groin strain, Caitlin Clark is due to return tonight against the Golden State Valkyries.  At Tuesday’s Fever practice, Clark told reporters that she is not sure how many minutes she will play in her return.  “It’s just nice to get back out there and get into the flow of playing with my teammates again,” Clark said. “It’s going to be fun to get back out there hopefully and just feel things again. I don’t know what the type of minutes I’m…

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New heat for the summer ☀️👟 “Pink Diamond” LeBron XX drops 8/1

Brandon King

The sneaker that LeBron James wore when he pulled up to the ball at the Drew League in 2022 and worn by Bronny James in his 2025 Summer League debut is coming to retail later this summer.  They sport a pink upper with dual Swooshes on the lateral side with more conventional silver branding on the medial side. A LeBron signature is stamped on the tongue. A “XX” lace dubrae is present , completing an upper that sits atop a pink midsole and a matching rubber outsole.  The “Pink Diamond”…

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The Nike Book 2 Unveiled: Devin Booker’s Next Chapter

Brandon King

The signature line of Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker looks to continue with Book 2.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, a Zoom Spiridon-inspired colorway will be amongst the initial colorways. Predictive speculation assigns sports a grey mesh upper, similar to that of the Spiridon, with a black mudguard.  A large red Swoosh adorns the lateral side with black also taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a sculpted Cushlon 3.0 midsole that houses a forefoot Zoom Air unit as well as a ZoomX sockliner and…

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First Look at the “Bring the Heat” Nike Sabrina 3

Brandon King

After the wildly successful Sabrina 1 and 2, the next evolution in the signature line of New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, the Sabrina 3 has a lot to live up to.  Initial images of one of the initial colorways of the Sabrina 3 have come to light. Dubbed “Bring the Heat”, they sport a yellow and pink knit upper in tones reminiscent of what one might see at dawn or dusk.  Black Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while a Sabrina “S” logo is perched atop the tongue. Printed on…

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Kendrick Perkins: “There Are New Sheriffs in Town” as Klutch Era Ends in L.A.

Brandon King

SInce he first joined the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2018 offseason , the Lakers, to their own detriment, have capitulated to the every whim of LeBron James and Klutch Sports. James and his camp was seen as the driving force behind the hiring and firing of coaches and roster moves. However an ESPN personality says that time is coming to an end.  According to former NBA player and current ESPN talking head, Kendrick Perkins, there is a changing of the guard in Tinseltown.  “It’s a new sheriff in town,…

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Anthony Davis Undergoes Eye Procedure Ahead of New NBA Season

Brandon King

Anthony Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina, according to Shams Charania.  He adds that Davis suffered the injury during the season, as he was struck in the face multiple times over the course of the season. AD is expected to be ready to go when training camp begins in the fall.  Davis was traded from the Lakers to the Mavericks in the Luka Dončić trade that shocked the basketball world. He suffered an abductor stain in his Mavericks debut that limited him to just nine games post-trade.…

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Bradley Beal to Clippers Likely as Buyout Nears Completion

Brandon King

The Suns have wisely decided to transition from the failed era of the triumvirate of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Durant was moved to Houston in a massive 7-team trade late last month.  With Devin Booker agreeing to a $150 million extension, Bradley Beal is the other piece that the Suns are looking to ship out of town. However, Beal’s massive contract, Beal is owed $110 million over the next two seasons, as well as his no-trade clause, created stumbling blocks in constructing a suitable trade.  With the…

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“Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 coming back in 2026

Brandon King

News has emerged that the “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 will make another retail run in 2026.  Initially released in 2013, next year will mark its first return since its initial debut 13 years ago. At this juncture, there are no images but what we should be presented with is an Air Jordan 4 outfitted in a vibrant red upper with black and grey showing up in a complementary role backing the netting and appearing at the inner and tipping the lace tabs, respectively. Jumpman branding should appear perched atop…

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“Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 will not feature a slide-out box

Brandon King

Dating back over a decade, with few exceptions, the slide-out box has become a staple part of the Air Jordan 11 packaging experience.  However for the upcoming “Gamma” 11 that will not be the case. Although its progenitor featured such packaging, the 2025 iteration shall not, according to zsneakerheadz.  Initial images of the packaging for the 2025 pair, and it is black with gamma blue branding. Additionally, it appears to utilize the more traditional box and lid system.  The “Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 is slated to begin its second journey around the retail sun on December 13…

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