Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Milwaukee Bucks issue statement following DA’s decision not to press charges in Jacob Blake shooting

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Brandon King

from nba.com: The Milwaukee Bucks have released a statement after Kenosha (WI) County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday he would not to bring charges against the police officer who shot and seriously wounded Jacob Blake in August. The shooting triggered a wave of protests, including the Bucks’ decision to boycott a first-round playoff game with the Orlando Magic on Aug. 26. The statement: The Bucks organization remains firmly against excessive use of force by law enforcement. This past year shed light on the ongoing racial injustices facing our African American and…

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Brandon King

Rememeber all the clamour for the “Volt” Foamposite Pro to make a return? Neither do I, but rather than bring back the Pearl or the all-black OG colourway, Nike decided that this was the Pro we needed. Just like its 20214 version it will feature a volt Foamposite upper with black accenting on the tongue and and the rear heel offering a slight bit of visual variety to this otherwise monochromatic aesthetic. The “Volt” Nike Air Foamposite Pro is slated to release January 27; they will carry a $230 USD…

National Title game could be postponed due to COVID-19 instances at Ohio State

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Brandon King

From Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk: Six days before Ohio State is slated to play Alabama for college football’s national championship, a COVID-19 outbreak may result in the Buckeyes seeking to delay the game. According to AL.com, Ohio State, Alabama, the Big Ten, the SEC and College Football Playoff officials have had discussions about possibly postponing the game by a week, from January 11 to January 18. The report says Ohio State could be without an entire position group because of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. Similar issues…

Positive COVID-19 cases postpones Memphis/UCF bball game

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Brandon King

Tuesday the American Athletic Conference (AAC) announced the game between Memphis and Central Florida due to positive COVID-19 cases. The conference released this brief statement: The American Athletic Conference has announced that the men’s basketball game between Memphis and UCF scheduled for Jan. 5 has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases and the ensuing contract tracing of student-athletes at UCF. Rescheduling information has yet to be determined

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Westchester duo arrested for sneaker robbery

January 5, 2021January 25, 2021 Brandon King

A pair of Westchester males were arrested for allegedly robbing a man of a pair of sneakers from the seller. According o Hudson Police Chief David Dosin, the incident occurred on Monday, December 21 at around 9 p.m. The Hudson PD received a call from a Brooklyn resident who indicated that he was in the parking lot of The Andrus Home completing the arranged meeting with two individuals regrading the sale of high-end sneaker valued at $4,000. Upon arrivals at the predetermined location, the seller allowed the individuals to take…

January 4, 2021 NCAA Basketball Recap

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast Oscar Da Silva*Stanford @ Oregon St. 31 10 4 Orlando Robinson*Fresno St. vs. Wyoming 33 13 1 12-16 fg Jordan Schakel*San Diego St. vs. Colorado St. 28 9 3 8-11 3-pt Trayce Jackson-Davis*Indiana vs. Maryland 22 15 1 2 stl Daman TateBoston U. @ Holy Cross 26 10 1 4 stl Dejuan Clayton*Coppin St. vs. Delaware St. 32 5 6 14-15 ft Cade CunninghamOklahoma St. vs. West Virginia 25 9 3 2 stl Derek CulverWest Virginia @ Oklahoma St. 22 19 0 2…

January 4, 2021 NBA Recap

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. DET 43 9 4 Jayson TatumBOS @ TOR 40 6 2 5-8 3-pt Fred VanVleetTOR vs. BOS 35 8 3 6-9 3-pt Stephen CurryGSW vs. SAC 30 9 8 T. HardawayDAL @ HOU 30 7 2 8-10 3-pt Julius RandleNYK @ ATL 28 17 9 Luka DončićDAL @ HOU 33 16 11 Triple-double RJ BarrettNYK @ ATL 26 11 5 2 stl Malcolm BrogdonIND @ NOP 21 7 11 3 stl N. VučevićORL vs. CLE 23 8 2 2 stl…

“Taupe Haze” Air Jordan 4: Official Images (GS)

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Brandon King

The “Taupe Haze” is a new colourway of the Air Jordan 4 that is planned to make its retail debut this later this month. It sports a taupe haze upper that is a wear away upper that conceals another pattern beneath. Black shows up at the lace tabs, back tabs and laces. On the tongue is found an infrared 23 Jumpman with the same branding showing up in white on the rear tab. Below this midsole is a white midsole and black rubber outsole with white and infrared 23 sections…

Kevin Durant to quarantine for 7 days, will likely miss 4 games

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Brandon King

from Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews of ESPN: After exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is facing a seven-day quarantine that will force him to miss the next four games, sources told ESPN. After losing four of five games to drop to under .500, the Nets will be without Durant for a run of games beginning on Tuesday against Utah and continuing through Thursday (Philadelphia), Friday (Memphis) and Sunday (Oklahoma City). As long as Durant continues to test negative for the coronavirus, the soonest he can return…

Marcus Smart out against Raptors

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Brandon King

From Scott Pollack of B/R: Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been ruled outfor Monday’s contest against the Toronto Raptorsbecause of a right thumb sprain. Coach Brad Stevens noted, per Celtics announcer Sean Grande, that Smart underwent a scan on his thumb. Although the thumb “didn’t look too bad,” the team has opted to take the safe route. Smart is just one of several Boston players who will miss Monday’s game. As a result, the Celtics’ depth will be put to the test on Monday, as Tim Bontemps of ESPN pointed out: Smart averaged 12.9 points, 4.9…