Author: Brandon King

“Royal” Nike Adapt BB 2.0: Official Images

Brandon King

This royal blue iteration of Nike’s Adapt BB 2.0 is on the brand’s summer release docket. It combination upper is constructed of royal blue mesh and leather. Only a medial side grey-bordered Swoosh breaks up the shades of blue that comprises the upper. The essentially monochromatic upper sits atop a grey midsole with light blue speckling and a translucent outsole. The release of this Nike Adapt BB 2.o is imminent at nike.com and select retails establishments and will carry a whopping $400 USD sticker price Nike Adapt BB 2.0 BQ5397-400…

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“Triple Black” Nike PG 4: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike PG4 features a black upper with accenting dark grey at specific locations. This upper sits atop a black midsole and a black and grey marbled outsole. The “Triple Black” Nike PG 4’s retail debut is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues and will carry $110 USD sticker price. Nike PG 4 CD5082-005 $110 Sooner rather than later Below are official images of the “Triple Black” Nike Pg 4 that have been released

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“University Gold” Air Jordan 12: Official Images

Brandon King

This summer will see the retail debut of the “University Gold” Air Jordan 12. Being visually similar to the PE version worn by Gary Payton during his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003-04, it sports a black leather upper overlaid with university gold and with accents of the same hue, This upper sits atop a black and university gold midsole and a university gold out soled with black branding and traction sections. As of the writing of this article , the “University Gold” Air Jordan 12 is scheduled…

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“Primary Color” Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 coming in September

Brandon King

This colorway of the third iteration of Russell Westbrook’s third signature shoe, is amongst several planned to make their retail debuts this coming fall. The blueprint style writing on the upper is derived from the red lines made by designers during the pattern trail process. In addition, according to the brand, each color on the shoe represents each professional team that Westbrook has suited up for ( OKC and Houston). The “Primary Colors” Jordan Why Not Zer0.3. Is , for the moment, scheduled to release September 17 at nike.com and…

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Nike announces layoffs amidst $790 million quarterly losses

Brandon King

From business insider: Nike is laying off some of its staff, the company confirmed to Business Insider. CEO John Donahoe announced the layoffs — expected to occur in phases, starting in July — in a companywide email on Thursday. The email, which Complex saw, did not specify how many employees and which departments would be affected but mentioned that workers at Nike’s retail stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities were not expected to be among those laid off. Donahoe said the layoffs were not related to the pandemic or costs but…

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An initial look at the “Lemon Wash” Nike Dunk Low

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This upcoming Nike Dunk Low makes use of a multi-color, midnight turquoise, cardinal red, and lemon wash color palette across an ecologically friendly build that makes use of material from the brand’s Space Hippie project including a Grind rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Lemon Wash” Nike Dunk Low is expected to release this fall at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Dunk Low SP Multi-Color/MIdnight Turquoise-Cardinal Red-Lemon Wash CZ9747-900 Fall 2020

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Another Air Jordan 1 Low is on the way

Brandon King

As difficult as it may be to believe, there is another Air Jordan 1 Low that will be coming to store shelves in 2020. This Air Jordan 1 Low sports a black leather upper overlaid by red nubuck. Silver Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. with a green pulse Wings logo on the heel and a tongue Jumpman of the same hue rounds out ther upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and black outsole. These are already available in China but a domestic release of the…

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The “Black Cement” Air Jordan 11 Low IE: Official Images

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This upcoming Air Jordan 11 Loe IE clearly draws its visual cues form the “Black Cement” Air Jordan 3. It sports a black upper overlaid by elephant print. A cement grey tongue and collar and a red Jumpman on the tongue rounds out the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a white midsole and a translucent rubber outsole. For now, the “Black Cement” Air Jordan 11 Loe IE is scheduled to release July 9 and will carry a $170 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 11 Loe IE Black/Fire Red-Cement Grey-White…

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The NBL’s tenth club will be in Tasmania

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from NBL.com.au : The people of Tasmania now have a team all of Tasmania can get behind after the league finalised its agreement with the Tasmanian Government to issue a licence to participate in the 2021/2022 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season. The agreement includes a new home for the team with the Tasmanian Government providing $68.5 million for the upgrade of the Derwent Entertainment Centre, including $20 million for a community four court multisport facility. Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said the milestone agreement paved the way for Tasmania to have a…

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Georgia mayor makes coded, racist comments

Brandon King

One of the ancillary benefits of the nationwide protests of anti-black racism that is that is flushed out covert handkerchief heads and suspected white supremacists. This story deals with the later. Bloomingdale, Georgia is a town that many people including residents of the state, are not familiar with but mayor of Bloomingdale is garnering attention for the town and for all the wrong reasons. Mayor Ben Rozier posted on the Gossip Bloomingdale GA Facebook page saying , “Privilege is wearing $200 sneakers when you’ve never had a job,” He then…

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