Author: Brandon King

This bird-winged KD14 is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming KD14 sports a multi-hued pattern across its upper, with a sculpted effect on the wing that gives it an appearance similar to that of a bird’s wing. Blue snows up on the heel counter and inner. A volt midsole and rubber outsole, resides below the aforementioned upper rounding out the aesthetic. The release of this KKK is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail establishments. They will carry a 150 USD sticker price. Nike KD14 DO6902-400 $150 2021

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Grambling football legend Melvin Lee passes away

Brandon King

From Grambling State athletics: Grambling State Mourns the Loss of Melvin Lee  GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University mourns the loss of former Tigers football legend, Melvin Lee, who passed away on Thursday.  “Coach Melvin Lee was a true Grambling legend,” Grambling State President Rick Gallot said. “His impact on Grambling State University football was immense and will continue to live on. Christy and I will keep his wife Pauline in our prayers.”  Lee, a 2010 Grambling Legends Hall of Famer, was a tri-captain of the 1955 undefeated National Championship team.…

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Lauri Markkanen headed to Cleveland in three-way swap

Brandon King

The Lauri Markkanen saga has finally come to an end. In a three-team trade between the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers, the Bulls sent the fourth year power forward to the Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade. The Markkanen deal is four years, $67 million. The Blazers will receive forward Larry Nance Jr and the Bulls will get wing Derrick Jones Jr and a lottery protected first round pick from the Blazers and a 2023 second round pick from the Cavs. The picks could be crucial for the Bulls…

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“Barely Volt” Nike ZoomX VaporFly NEXT% 2 on the way to the U.S. soon

Brandon King

This women’s exclusive look for the Nike ZoomX VaporFly NEXT% 2 sports a barely volt engineered mesh upper that the brand is touting as an upgrade to the Vaporweave utilised on its predecessor. A large black Swoosh on the toe box extends on to the medial side while identically smaller branding is found on the lateral side. Also on the lateral side is a checkered flag graphic and the text,”ENGINEERED TO THE EXACT SPECIFICATIONS OF WORLD CLASS ATHLETES” and ”NIKE RUNNING.” On the heels, a stopwatch inspired aesthetic is seen…

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An initial look at the “Dark Marina Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The Air Jordan 1 release train shows no sign of slowing down in 2022 (or ever for that matter ) and this is one of the planned colourways for the upcoming year. It sports a black tumbled leather foundational layer overlaid with dark marina blue leather at the toe box, eyerow and wrapping the heel and ankle. On the black tongue a marina blue label features “NIKE AIR” ,with a black wings logo on the lateral ankle rounding out the look of the upper. Below the aforementioned upper resides a…

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This navy and black Air Max Plus is coming soon

Brandon King

This latest look of the classic Air Max Plus sports a midnight navy mesh upper overlaid with black plastic. Small white Swooshes are present on the lateral and medial sides, along with Nike Air and Tuned Air branding found on the tongue and heel, respectively. Below the upper is a black midsole that houses forefoot and heel airbags and a Tuned Air branded black and white rubber outsole. The release of this Air Max plus is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a…

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Damian Lillard says he’s not leaving Rip City….for now

Brandon King

The name of Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard has been the subject of trade talks and rumors for months and they have continued even into the offseason. Despite the winds of trade speculation swirling about him, Lillard has consistently maintained his desire to remain a Blazer. He was asked the same question once again on a live and he quelled the speculation……sort of. While on said live, Lillard responded to a question from one of the chatters asking if he was leaving the PDX, to which Dame gave…

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This Kyrie 7 is inspired by Kyrie’s daughter

Brandon King

This Kyrie 7, along with the PG5 and Lebron 18 Low, is part of an upcoming “Daughters” pack from Nike Basketball that , as the name implies, will feature models inspired by the daughters of the signature athlete. Inspired by Kyrie’s daughter, Azurie, it sports a lavender upper with a floral pattern present at the mesh areas. On the heel is an embroidered flower and “AZ”, with the same floral design repeated on the lower pink outlets. Orange shows up on the border for the lateral and medial Swooshes and…

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Overseas Hoops: Thon Maker signs with Hapoel Jerusalem

Brandon King

Thon Maker has signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, the team announced Wednesday. Taken with the tenth overal pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, Maker never became the player that one would expect of a top ten pick, as he only averaged 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 13.8 minutes per contest. Maker was involved in a three team trade between the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans that most notable sent fellow former lottery pick Stanley Johnson to the Pelicans and Maker…

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Ron Baker retires at 28

Brandon King

Former Wichita State star Ron Baker has retired at the age of 28 due to injuries. Baker went undrafted in the NBA back in 2016 appeared in 96 games over three seasons with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards and he would average 3.1 points ,1.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his time in the Association. In 2019-20 Baker would suit up for CSKA Moscow and in 27 games he put up 2.6 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 11.1 minutes per contest. Baker has now been named…

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