Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Kevin Durant may miss multiple games because of COVID-19 contact tracing

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Brandon King

from Adam Wells of B/R:: Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant may be forced to miss more games because of the NBA‘s COVID-19 protocols. Per ESPN’s Malika Andrews and Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant won’t travel with the team for Saturday’s game at the Philadelphia 76ersand could miss “multiple games” while undergoing contact tracing. Durant was scratched from the starting lineup shortly before tipoff of Friday’s 123-117 loss to the Toronto Raptors, but he was cleared to enter the game in the first quarter. After playing 19 minutes, Durant was told he had to leave the bench area. NBA spokesman Tim Frank…

February 5, 2021 NBA Recap

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Vučević’s drops 43 in win Lowry and Siakam both 30-piece the Nets KD not happy with the league health protocols LaMelo Ball has best night of his young career pt rb ast N. VučevićORL vs. CHI 43 19 4 Pascal SiakamTOR @ BRK 33 11 6 3 stl B. BogdanovićUTA @ CHO 31 7 5 7-10 3-pt LaMelo BallCHO vs. UTA 34 4 8 2 stl G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ CLE 33 12 4 4 blk Al HorfordOKC vs. MIN 26 7 8 2 stl , 3…

MEAC connections present at Super Bowl LV

February 5, 2021February 6, 2021 Brandon King

from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference: A look at those with connections to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) who will be taking part in Super Bowl LV on Sunday (6:30 p.m. EST, CBS), when the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs square off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Antonio Hamilton, CB, Kansas City Chiefs (South Carolina State)Hamilton has played in 18 games this season, including limited action on special teams in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. For the season, Hamilton has 12 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defense.…

February 4, 2021 NBA Recap

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got It Done Career night for Oubre Jr Another big night for Embiid Lebron records another triple-double pt rb ast Kelly Oubre Jr.GSW @ DAL 40 8 2 7-10 3-pt Joel EmbiidPHI vs. POR 37 5 1 LeBron JamesLAL vs. DEN 27 10 10 Triple-double Stephen CurryGSW @ DAL 28 3 6 Carmelo AnthonyPOR @ PHI 22 4 5 2 blk K. PorziņģisDAL vs. GSW 25 5 3 5-8 3-pt Draymond GreenGSW @ DAL 11 6 15 Jae’Sean TateHOU @ MEM 19 7 2 2 blk Christian WoodHOU @…

Sports media has so little to say about Chad Wheeler

February 5, 2021July 28, 2022 Brandon King

It has been over a week since news broke of Chad Wheeler using his girlfriend’s face as a punching bag . Allegedly the former reserve offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks beat up his girlfriend for now bowing to him. If you are not that familiar with that the case you, are not alone and that was no accident because the media, and particularly the sports media, has had very little to say about the incident. People like Michelle Beadle, Jamele Hill, and Jenny Taft, to name a few ,…

Ivy Park x Adidas Ultra Boost coming in February

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Brandon King

The “White Gum” Ultra Boost OG will be the latest silhouette to carry the Ivy Park banner. It sports a white Primeknit upper with cream showing up at the lace cage and external heel counter, the later of which features”Ivy Park” in place of the usual “Ultra Boost” branding. On the tongue overlay Adidas triangular three stripes branding rounds out an upper that sits atop a white Boost midsole and gum Continental rubber outsole. The Ivy Park x Adidas Ultra Boost is scheduled to come to retail February 18 at…

“Red Flint” Air Jordan 13 release date postponed

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Brandon King

The “Red Flint” Air Jordan 13 is a new colourway of the 13 that will make its retail debut this spring. This aesthetic essentially takes the original “Flint” colourway and swaps out the blue for gym red. Initially scheduled to drop on May 1, this release has been pushed back a week to May 8. They will still carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 13 Gym Red / Flint Grey-White-Black DJ5982-600 $190 May 8, 2021

“Silver toe” Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS: Official Images

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Brandon King

The ” Silver Toe” Air Jordan I High OG is a women’s specific colourway that will make its retail debut later in February. Nike has released official images of this upcoming Air Jordan and can be seen below. Air Jordan 1 High OG WMNS Black / Metallic Silver-White-Black CD0461-001 $170 February 19, 2021

February 3, 2021 NBA Recap

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done Paul George continues on his mission to make us forget his play in the bubble Glannis puts up a triple-double Another monster game for Joel Embiid pt rb ast Paul GeorgeLAC @ CLE 36 4 6 8-9 3-pt Zion WilliamsonNOP vs. PHO 28 7 6 12-14 fg John CollinsATL vs. DAL 35 12 1 16-21 fg G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. IND 21 14 10 Triple-double Joel EmbiidPHI @ CHO 34 11 2 2 stl Luka DončićDAL @ ATL 27 8 14 10-10 ft D. SabonisIND @ MIL…

Otto Porter out against Knicks

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Brandon King

According to the team’s injury report, Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter is out for their Tuesday night game against the New York Knicks with back spasms. Porter has appeared in 16 of the Bulls 19 games and has averaged 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists.