Author: Brandon King

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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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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