Author: Brandon King

“Game Royal” Nike Air Alpha Force 88 coming this summer

Brandon King

This iteration of the Nike Alpha Force 88 will make its anticipated return this summer. It sports a white leather upper underlaid with perforations at the toe box and additional perforations at the ankle extending up to the collar. Game royal can be seem on the eyelets, at the aforementioned collar, as well as on the Swooshes that adorns the lateral and medial sides and on the “NIKE” branding on the black forefoot strap. A NIke “Force” logo is seen on the tongue with additional Nike branding on the rear…

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“Love Letter” Air Jordan 14 Low now available

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This Air Jordan 14 Low is indicative of the Brand’s continued focus on women’s-specific colorways. It sports iridescent upper with black suede showing up at the tongue, collar , inner and rear heel. It’s signature, Ferrari-inspired jumpman logo is seen on the lateral heel , with additional such branding also found on the toe, insoles and aglets. “JORDAN” nd “XIV” appears on the front and back of the tongue, respectively, while an additional “JORDAN” is seen on the rear heel, this one in white. Underneath resides a black midsole and…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: January 23, 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Trae Young PG Jan 24 Day-To-Day Jan 23: Young suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to Cleveland and will not play Monday against Sacramento, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Vit Krejci G Jan 24 Out Jan 21: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play in Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Wesley Matthews SG Jan 24 Out Jan 21: Matthews (calf) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L.…

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22 January 2024 NBA StatCap

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Player Spotlight – Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns In outstanding individual performances two players scored more than 60 points last night. Joel Embiid dropped 70 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in just 37 minutes in the Sixers 133-123 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Embiid is averaging 36.1 points , 11.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists on the season. Karl-Anthony also had himself a game, torching the Hornets for 62 points and 8 rebounds in a losing effort, as the Timberwolves went in defeat 128-125 to the Hornets of Charlotte, Jan…

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Heat acquire Terry Rozier in trade with Hornets

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title image via NBA Los Angeles The Miami Heat acquired guard Terry Rozier in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets per reporting from Shams Charania. The Heat sent veteran guard Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick. Lowry, a six-time NBA All-Star, was acquired in a sign-and-trade deal with the Toronto Raptors in 2021. However since then it has become more evident that his best days are in the rear view mirror. In 37 appearance, including 35 starts this season Lowry is averaging 8.2 points, 4.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 24 January 2024 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Vit Krejci G Jan 24 Out Jan 21: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play in Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Wesley Matthews SG Jan 24 Out Jan 21: Matthews (calf) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Jan 24 Out Jan 21: Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution…

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”Triple Pink” Jordan Zion 3 coming this spring

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This monochromatic look for Zion WIllaimson’s latest signature shoe sports a completely pink upper, with the only visual variety being the Jumpman branding contained in a black box on the rear heel at the outsole. The pink Formula 23 midsole and pink outsole completes this single-hued aesthetic. One of the more visual appealing colours of the Zion 3, the “Triple Pink” is planned to debut this spring at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 140 USD sticker price. Jordan Zion 3 Pinksicle/Pink Spell-Pink Glow DR0675-600 $140 Spring…

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Former Jackson State DB Herman Smith transfers to Colorado

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title image via BuffZone Courtesy of Brian Howell, BuffZone Former Jackson State defensive back Herman Smith III is reuniting with some old friends in Boulder. Smith, who played last season at Idaho State, is transferring to Colorado for his final season of eligibility. He’ll get a chance to play once again for CU head coach Deion Sanders, who was his head coach at JSU. Smith will also be reunited with several JSU staff members and players who came to CU with Sanders last year. That group includes fellow defensive backs…

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”Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG coming this holiday season

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The “Black Toe” is the latest classic Air Jordan colourway to get the reimagined treatment. At this juncture, there are no images available but at minimum, what can be expected is an Air Jordan 1 that retains the most recognisable visible elements of the “Black Toe” – red wrapping the heel and flanking the ankles, “NIKE AIR” branding, black side Swooshes, and of course, the black toes, a white midsole and red rubber outsole. It is unclear how this classic colorway will be reinterpreted. The “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan…

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“Black/White” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming this February

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG is a Jordan Brand’s play to cash in on the severally overhyped and saturated ‘Panda” craze. It sports a largely black leather upper underlaid with that of white and toe, with the same material wrapping the heel and flanking the black collar. White also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, as well as the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue labels. Black stands in on the nylon tongue, inner and Wings logo. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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