Author: Brandon King

An initial look at Caitlin Clark’s Kobe VI Protro PE

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark introduced the world to this Kobe VI Protro last September when she took them to the hardwood for what was then a career outing, a 31-point, 12 assist outing in a 100-81 defeat of the Chicago Sky.  Now the one time subject of PE Corner, will be one of the few sneakers to make that transition from the rarified air of Player Exclusive footwear to available to the masses ( we hope) through a retail release.  They sport a light blue scaled upper adorned on the sides with…

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“Bloodline” Air Jordan 12 Set to Release Summer 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The “Bloodline” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 12 that is in the brand’s Summer 2026 release plans.  At this early juncture, there are no available images of the “Bloodline” 12, however initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black nubuck upper overlaid with black, lizard print leather mudguards at both lateral and medial sides. Red may be seen on the Jumpman and “TWO3” emblazoned on the tongue, top two eyelets, rear pull tab as well the “JUMPMAN” stamped on a lateral side tab. …

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“University Blue”’Air Jordan 11 Low to return in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting in 2001 and returning in 2017, the “University Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low is being primed for a third trip around the retail sun in 2026.  At this early juncture there are no available images but what we should be presented is a Jordan 11 Low that sports a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue patent leather rand. Traveling the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a JUMPMAN and “23” can be seen at the rear heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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Devin Booker, Suns Agree to $150 Million Contract Extension

Brandon King

Although the Suns have moved on from Kevin Durant, and likely soon Bradley Beal, Devin Booker is staying put. Per Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Phoenix Suns and the star guard have agreed on a two-year $150 million extension that will keep Booker in the Valley of the Sun through 2030.  In the coming 2025-26 season Booker will be entering into the second year of 4-year, $224 million deal that will pay him $53.1 million next season and $57 and $61 million in 2026-27 and 2027-28, respectively.  Though the Suns…

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“Blueprint” Nike Sabrina 3 coming July 26

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the Sabrina 3 sports a Flywire equipped knit upper with metallic gold Swooshes adorning the lateral sides. A golden Sabrina logo is perched atop the tongue, while the heel is wrapped in a blueprint pattern.  Underneath resides a pale blue midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Blueprint” Nike Sabrina 3 is slated to debut July 26; they will carry a 135 USD sticker price in adult sizing and 100 USD in grade school sizing.  Images via SneakerNews

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NBA Trade Alert: Clippers, Heat, and Jazz Involved in Multi-Team Swap 

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a trade. Here is the breakdown: Miami gets:  Los Angeles Receives: Utah receives: Norman Powell is coming off his best NBA season in which he averaged a career best 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals on .484/.418/.804 splits, in 60 appearances ( all starts) and should have garnered his first All-Star nod. The previous two seasons, Powell displayed his ability to provide consistent and efficient scoring off the bench , averaging…

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Former NBA Lottery pick found guilty of rape

Brandon King

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape. Thursday an Oregon jury ruled McLemore guilty for the rape of a 21-year-woman that took place in 2021 while he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.  The rape occurred at a party at the home of then teammate Robert Covington on October 3, 2021. According to prosecutors, the victim was “hammered unconscious drunk” and was having difficulty walking in addition to vomiting. The victim is said to have passed out on a living room couch at around 2…

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Did Caitlin Clark get sexually assaulted on camera?

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 to claim the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Following the win, the Fever, while reveling in their victory, went live on social media to bring the fans in on the celebration.  As Caitlin Clark was bent over to read comments from/ viewers teammate Sydney Colson came up behind her and dry humped her, which caused Clark to gasp and recoil in shock, saying, “Whoa bro!” and “absolutely not, no thank you” as she laughed.  Unsurprisingly, the mainstream sports media has been mum on…

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NBA Veteran Matt Barnes Slams Disrespect Toward Kobe Bryant

Brandon King

The disrespect of Kobe Bryant has reached an all-time high and Matt Barnes is not going to stand for it any longer. Speaking on his and Stephen Jackson’s All the Smoke podcast, Barnes said this:  “None of you guys were talking this s—t when he was here, and the would of, could of, should of, and the disrespect with the Pau should have won, its like come on man. Let’s really remember, let’s look at the numbers, to me Kobe is the 2nd best player of All Time, Period. For…

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Baron Davis Fires Back at Tracy McGrady Over Recent Comments

Brandon King

Tracy McGrady made waves in the basketball world with his recent comments in which he indicated that given a prime Shaquille O’Neal, he could have won a championship.  T-Mac’s comments drew the ire of many basketball fans, and Kobe Bryant fans in particular, who saw this as the latest example of the recent, cavalier disrespect of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  McGrady’s comments are a clear swipe at Bryant’s greatness and are laced with the sentiment that any reasonably talented two guard, at that time, could replace Kobe on the…

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