Author: Brandon King

NBA reports no positive coronavirus test amongst players

Brandon King

From Mike Chiari of bleacher report : The NBA and NBPA announced Wednesday no players tested positive for COVID-19 for the second consecutive round of testing inside the NBA bubble near Orlando, Florida.  In a joint statement the two organizations reported none of the 344 players tested since July 20 yielded a positive result: The lack of positives is a sign that the bubble approach is working in terms of preventing the contraction and spread of COVID-19, and it suggests that all systems are go for the season restart Thursday when the New Orleans…

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“Quai 54” Jordan AJNT 23 on the way

Brandon King

The seemingly ever-expanding Quai 54 footwear lineup now has the Jordan Brand AJNT 23 amongst its ranks. This sneaker sports a no-sew overlay,black riptsop upper with a one-pull lacing system. On the strap that traverses the foot the multi-coloured Quai pattern with a Quai 54 logo present on the heel. Below this upper sits a white and black midsole and a two-piece lavender rubber outsole with a “Black Toe” Air Jordan I wearing Jumpman at the heel. As a final nice touch, the sneakers come in a black briefcase. The…

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This Nike Blazer Mid SB is coming soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Blazer Mid SB sports a white suede upper with green Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same hue also shows up on the on the tongue branding and at the heel. Below this upper is a white midsole and rubber outsole of the same colour. The release of this Nike Blazer Mid SB is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a $85 USD sticker price. Nike SB Blazer Mid 864349-106 $85

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Check out these images of the Union x Air Jordan 4

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Union and Jordan brand are continuing their collaborative relationship on this upcoming Air Jordan 4 There are two colorways – an off noir/brigade blue-dark smoke grey-light fusion red and guava ice/light bone-brigade blue-light fusion red. Both colorways drop August 15 and Union stores and select retail establishments. Both pair will carry a $250 USD sticker price. Union x Air Jordan 4 Off Noir/Brigade Blue-Dark Smoke Grey-Light Fusion Red DC9533-001 $250 August 15, 2020 Union x Air Jordan 4 Guava Ice/Light Bone-Brigade Blue-Light Fusion Red DC9533-100 $250 August 15, 2020 The…

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Nike shuttering AZ facility due to COVID-19

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From Kim Bhasin of bloomberg.com : Nike Inc. is winding down operations at a facility in Goodyear, Arizona, marking an abrupt turnabout for a project meant to become a state-of-the-art plant for its Nike Air shoe line. The company acquired the property in 2019 and set about turning it into the third so-called Air Manufacturing Innovation facility in the U.S. The $184 million investment was expected to generate more than 500 full-time jobs, the sportswear giant said in July of last year. “We are experiencing unprecedented times and due to the…

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Anthony Davis could miss season re-opener

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Anthony Davis left with 2:09 to go in the first quarter of the Lakers exhibition against the Orlando Magic when he was inadvertently hit across the face by the Magic’s Khmer Burch while battling for the rebound and did not return. Davis was re-evacuated Sunday and sat out the team’s next scrimmage against the Washington Wizards with eye discomfort. Mike Trudell reported that Lakers head coach has alluded to the possibility of Davis missing the team’s re-opener on Thursday. Per league rules, Davis’ status will have to be updated by…

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“White Cement” Nike Zoom Freak 2 coming in October

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Dubbed “White Cement” , this colorway of the Nike Zoom Freak 2 is inspired by the four miles that a young Giannis Antetokounmpo would have to walk to an Athens gym to practice. It sports a white mesh upper with a large black Swoosh on the lateral side. A Giannis logo appears on the lower lateral heel with Freak branding present on the tongue. Below this upper sits a cement midsole with black speakers and a marbled outsole, completing the aesthetic. The “White Cement” Nike Zoom Freak 2 is scheduled…

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This Air Jordan 1 can be worn multiple ways

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Wearers of this Air Jordan 1 can choose if they want to rock it as a high or a low. The Air Jordan 1 Switch feature a zippered ankle that gives the option of changing the collar height from a high look to that of a low. This debut colorway features earthy olive tones contrasted with a black underlay at the toebox and accented with blue. Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides and on the lateral toe , with a Wings logo on the ankle complete the look of…

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Check out these latest images of the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 1 High OG.JP

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After 19 years in the vault , the “Midnight Navy” Air Jordan 1 High CO.JP will make its return to retail and those outside of the Land of the Rising Sun will have a better chance ( theoretically) at getting their feet in these. They sport a white leather base overlaid by navy nubuck at the toe, eyerow and wrapping the heel, with silver Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. Unlike the original the tongue features “NIKE AIR” , while a jewelled Wings logo on the ankle completes the…

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Lou Williams responds to Kendrick Perkins

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The Clippers guard had time, literally as he quarantined, and shot back at Perkins, letting him he is with it when the two encounter each other. Kendrick Perkins and his hot takes have garnered him far more notoriety than any of his on court exploits. The latest subject of Perk’s latest take was Clippers guard Lou Williams, who choice of wing locations, has played a major part in an extended quarantine. He chased that with this: As of the writing of this, there has not been a response from Perkins.

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