New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams will not play Friday night against the Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury according to head coach Stan Van Gundy, per Jim Eichenhofer. Adams injured the ankle in the team’s game Wednesday night against Portland, causing him to leave the game in the third quarter.
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Ben Simmons out against the Bulls
According to Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN, Philadelphia Sixers point forward Ben Simmons will miss the team’s Friday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls due to an illness ( we don’t think COVID-19). This is the second straight game Simmons has missed.
Read MoreThis New Balance 997 is available in Japan
This New Balance 997 sports a multi-hued combination leather, suede and plaid upper. On the lateral and medial sides are yellow “N” logos. Below this upper resides a two-tone white and grey midsole, with the aesthetic completed with a black rubber outsole. These are already available in Japan , but there is no word on whether these will see a domestic release. New Balance 997 February 18, 2021 ¥33,000
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2021 NBA Recap
Who Got It Done pt rb ast Norman PowellTOR @ MIL 29 4 3 2 stl James HardenBRK @ LAL 23 5 11 2 stl Pascal SiakamTOR @ MIL 27 6 5 2 blk LeBron JamesLAL vs. BRK 32 8 7 Tyler HerroMIA @ SAC 27 4 3 Kelly OlynykMIA @ SAC 22 7 2 M. BagleySAC vs. MIA 19 10 2 Nemanja BjelicaSAC vs. MIA 25 8 3 2 stl Bam AdebayoMIA @ SAC 16 12 10 Triple-double Joe HarrisBRK @ LAL 21 5 1 6-7 3-pt Yesterday’s Scores…
Read MoreThis Adidas Rod Laver is now available
This Rod Laver sports a mesh upper overlaid with white leather at the eyerow , that of team collegiate gold at the heel and suede at the toe. Team collegiate gold takes care of the Adidas branding on the tongue, while white is used on the Rod Laver and Trefoil branding on the heel. Below this upper resides a yellow-tinged white midsole and a team collegiate gold rubber outsole. The “Team Collegiate Gold” Adidas Rod Laver is currently available at adidas.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $90…
Read More“Team Orange” Nike Daybreak coming soon
This upcoming Nike Daybreak features recycled materials. Part of the brand’s N.354 series, this Daybreak makes use of recycled materials in its construction. It sports a photon dust canvas upper overlaid with section of green and team orange. On the tongue is N.354 branding is found along with Nike Grind recycled material.on the heel, rounding out the upper. A white midsole and Nike Grind outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Team Orange” Nike Daybreak is scheduled to release February 25 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $90…
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021 NBA Recap
Who Got it Done Damian LillardPOR @ NOP 43 4 16 D. SabonisIND @ MIN 36 17 10 Triple-double Dāvis BertānsWAS vs. DEN 35 3 1 9-11 3-pt Zion WilliamsonNOP vs. POR 36 6 4 11-15 ft Trae YoungATL @ BOS 40 3 8 2 stl Jamal MurrayDEN @ WAS 35 9 6 5-10 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN @ WAS 33 7 9 2 stl Jayson TatumBOS vs. ATL 35 6 6 10-11 ft Zach LaVineCHI vs. DET 37 5 5 3 stl Rudy GobertUTA @ LAC 23 20 1 Yesterday’s…
Read MoreGrey and Black Air Jordan XXXV coming soon
This Air Jordan XXXV sports a black upper overlaid by grey suede with a quilted collar that adds a premium feel. Orange shows up for the Jumpman on the tongue, the “23” at the bottom of the lacing system and on the branded tags at the rear of the shoe. Below this upper resides a black midsole with a grey Eclipse Plate and a translucent rubber outsole. The release of this Air Jordan XXXV is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues ; they will carry a…
Read More“Space Hippie” Nike Cosmic Unity: Official Images
The Nike Cosmic Unity is part of the bran’s move to produce more sustainable footwear. It sports a breathable textile upper composed of a recycled cable yarn with orange accents. The laces , sock liner and lateral Swoosh are composed of recycled materials. Below this upper resides a chambray Crater Foam midsole made of a combination of proprietary foams and Nike Grind. The “Space Hippie” Nike Cosmic Unity is scheduled to released March 12 at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $150 USD sticker price. Nike Cosmic…
Read MoreThis Zoom Freak 2 is coming in March
This upcoming Nike Zoom Freak 2 sports a black denim upper on the lateral side that gives way to white leather on the medial side. A large black textured Swoosh occupies the lateral side , while bright mango branding is also seen seen on the medial side. Bright mango also shows on the Giannis logo on the lateral heel, stitching and the “FREAK” logo on the left tongue. Below this upper resides a white specked midsole and a black rubber outsole. March 18 marks the retail debut of this Nike…
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