Author: Brandon King

Check out these new images of the “Red Solar” CLOT x Air Max 1

Brandon King

Recently reported on a second collaborative Air Max 1 between streetwear brand CLOT and Nike. Unlike the initial offering , this iteration eschews the clear toe box opting for grey mesh which is overlaid by white and red suedes. Clot branding is seen on the lateral side with golden embroidery found on the rear. The aesthetic is completed by a light grey midsole and a translucent outsole. The “Red Solar” CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 is scheduled to drop July 20 exclusively at juicestore.com ,  JUICE locations, the JUICESTORE…

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An initial look at the “Yellow Acid Wash” Nike Dunk High

Brandon King

The “Yellow Acid Wash” will release with the “Red Acid Wash” and “Black Acid Wash”, forming a triumvirate of similarly themed Nike Dunks. It sports a black leather overlaid with yellow acid wash. Yellow Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the same hue showing up on the inner and tongue branding. Below this upper resides a gold midsole and a semi-muted yellow outsole. The “Yellow Wash” Nike Dunk High is expected to release later this year at nike.com and select retail establishments. Nike Dunk High DD9404-101 $TBA…

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Jordan Brand signs Vladimir Guerrero Jr

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Jordan Brand made a major addition to their baseball roster with the addition of Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The 22-year-old is the son of Baseball Hall of Famers and Montreal Expos legend Vladimir Guerrero, Sr was ranked as the top international free agent by Baseball America in 2015, at just the age of 16. He was signed by the Blue Jays on July 2, 2015 for $3.9 million and quickly progressed through the minor league ranks, and was called up to the big show on April 24,…

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Overseas Hoops: Monbus Obradoiro signs Viny Okouo

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Okouo has penned a two-year deal with Obradoiro By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net Monbus Obradoiro and Viny Okouo have reached a deal for the next two seasons, the club announced Monday, confirming earlier Eurohoops’ reports about the interest. The 24-year-old center arrives in Obradoiro from Acunsa GBC, where he averaged 9.8 points, 5.4 rebounds in 19.3 minutes across 36 games in the Spanish Liga Endesa this past season. Okouo was named 7DAYS EuroCup champion with Unicaja Malaga in 2019 and joined Nevezis for the 2019-20 season in the Lithuanian League. “With the signing of Viny,…

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Stephen A. Smith disrespects black people……again!

Brandon King

Stephen A. Smith has done it again. Rather than limiting is typical anti- black rhetoric to an individual at a time or perhaps a small group, Stephen A. Smith has decided to not only disrespect an entire country but in fact he has now drawn the ire of an entire continent. To bring you up to speed , the Nigerian national basketball team defeated Team USA 90-87 in a major upset , albeit in an exhibition game, on Saturday evening. Well Smith was all in his feelings about the loss…

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An initial look at the “K.O.D. Solar Red” CLOT x Nike Air Max 1

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max is the third incarnation of the collaborative relationship between streetwear brand CLOT. The grey mesh toe of this Air Max 1 is overlaid by white and solar red suedes. Red Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial side with grey leather present at the collar, along with Clot” embossing on the lateral side and and golden embroidery on the heel. Below this upper resides a light grey midsole and a translucent outsole with Chinese characters underneath. The “K.O.D. Solar Red” CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 is…

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July 11, 2021 NBA Recap: Giannis’ 41 keeps the Bucks in the series

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Giannis Antetokounmpo showed up big time with 41 points and 13 rebounds, and knocking down 13 of his 17 free throw attempts pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. PHO 41 13 6   13-17 ft Jrue HolidayMIL vs. PHO 21 5 9   5-10 3-pt Jae CrowderPHO @ MIL 18 6 1   6-7 3-pt Khris MiddletonMIL vs. PHO 18 7 6 Deandre AytonPHO @ MIL 18 9 0   2 stl Chris PaulPHO @ MIL 19 0 9 Pat ConnaughtonMIL vs. PHO 8 3 4 Cameron JohnsonPHO @ MIL…

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“Sunset” Nike KD14 inspired by KD’s legendary Rucker game

Brandon King

Back during the lockout summer of 2011, it was not out of the ordinary to see NBA players pulling up and taking parts in games and leagues across the country. Such was the case for Kevin Durant who electrified the crowd at Rucker Park with a 66-point explosion. This upcoming KD 14 is inspired that epic game. It sports an upper inspired by a sunset backdrop seen through the orange and peach that peeks throughout. The same fade is also seen on the heel counter. Hot Pink shows u on…

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July 11, 2021 NBA Injury Report

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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Jun 15 Out Hunter (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Brandon Goodwin PG May 18 Out Goodwin will miss the remainder of the season due to a minor respiratory condition that requires treatment, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Jun 2 Day-To-Day Jaylen Brown…

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July 10, 2021 WNBA Recap

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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Tina CharlesWAS vs. CHI 34 17 2   2 stl Candace ParkerCHI vs. WAS 17 13 6   2 stl , 2 blk Stefanie DolsonCHI vs. WAS 20 6 0 C. VanderslootCHI vs. WAS 13 4 15   4 stl Allie QuigleyCHI vs. WAS 16 2 3 Yesterday’s Scores  Washington Mystics (7-10) Chicago Sky (10-9)    PTS T.Charles-WAS – 34 TRB T.Charles-WAS – 17 Today’s On Court Docket Indiana Fever  (2-16) Atlanta Dream  (6-11) Las Vegas Aces  (14-5) Dallas Wings  (9-11) Minnesota Lynx  (10-7) Los Angeles Sparks  (6-12) Connecticut Sun  (12-6) New York Liberty  (10-9) Phoenix Mercury  (8-9) Seattle…

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