Author: Brandon King

Making A Difference: Brooks to donate 10,000 pair of sneakers to Healthcare Workers

Brandon King

Brooks is doing its part to aid in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the threats posed by COVID-19. On April 2, the Seattle, Washington-based athletic footwear and apparel company provided 10,000 pairs of shoes to health-care worker from across the U.S. Health-care professionals who signed into Brooks’ website needed to enter their name, address, shoe size, and their employer’s name to receive a pair.             View this post on Instagram                     If you’re part of the…

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“Solar Orange” Air Jordan 5 slated to release Fall/Winter 2020

Brandon King

Dubbed “Solar Orange” , this is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 5 that is slated to release sometime during 2020’s fall/winter season. At this point no images have come to light, but what is known in that this Air Jordan 5 will utilize a varsity maize, solar orange and court purple color palette. This Air Jordan is scheduled to release at some point during the fall and winter of 2020, barring any delays, at nike.com and select retail venues. It will carry a $190 USD sticker price. Air…

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This Penny V is available

Brandon King

When we reported on a second version of the “Dolphins” Nike Air Penny 5, I thought that this was a one-off and surely there were not additional colorways of this model. The Air Penny 5, while not a steaming pile of leather and rubber, certainly does not have the prominence of some of the other models in the Air Penny line. However in a manner similar to Vince MacMahon in the WWE in which they tell their fans( the ones they still have left) , the orange people out in…

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COVID-19 pandemic halts Taipans’ free agency

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : Cairns coach Mike Kelly has revealed the COVID-19 situation has numerous Taipans locked down across the world, as the club’s free agency and offseason plans come to an unexpected halt. With a majority of Cairns’ playing group already settled in different cities globally to begin their winter programs, the COVID-19 lockdown has thrown a spanner in the works and forced the Taipans to adjust their methods. After a stunning NBL20 campaign, where Cairns fell one win shy of qualifying for the Grand Final, Kelly wants his side…

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An initial look at the “Orange Laser” Nike Dunk Low SB

Brandon King

This “Laser Orange” look for the Nike Dunk Low SB is one that will ,hopefully , make its retail debut this summer. At its upper, Laser Orange suede overlays the white leather base. Navy patent leather finds a home for the lateral and medial , with the same hue also present on the tongue labeling, rear tab and the inner. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and milky outsole. At this juncture, these are planned to be a May release at nike.com and select skate shops. Nike Dunk…

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This Jordan Westbrook One is on the way

Brandon King

This colorway is an upcoming look of the latest performance silhouette from Jordan Brand and Russell Westbrook and Jordan Brand, the Westbrook One Take. It sports an all-black upper that only broken up by a white lateral Jumpman and Westbrook branding located there and on the tongue. This upper sits atop a black midsole and a black outsole with a white Jumpman near the tip. The release of this Jordan Westbrook One Take is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. Jordan Westbrook One Take CJ0781-002

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“Question” Adidas Harden Vol. 4 is available now

Brandon King

This special-edition Adidas Harden Vol. 4 is inspired by the Reebok Question. It sports a mostly white upper with red accents, particularly at the toe, that is reminiscent of the Question. This upper sits atop a white Lightstrike midsole and a blue outsole meant to mimic that of the Question. The “Question” Adidas Harden vol. 4 is available at adidas.com and select retail venues with $130 USD sticker price. Adidas Harden Vol. 4 Cloud White/Red-Team Royal Blue FV5598 $130

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This Dame 6 is now available

Brandon King

The NBA season being on hiatus has not stopped adidas from dropping this brand new colorway of the Dame 6. The black mesh upper on the lateral side gives way to vibrant greens and orange on the medial side. A purple tongue with with a matching rear pull tab completes the look of the upper. The aesthetic is rounded out by a white midsole and outsole with volt traction section and purple Dame logo. This Dame 4 is available at adidas.com and select retail venues and will carry a sticker…

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NBL releases second statement regarding Illawarra Hawks’ ownership situation

Brandon King

The NBL has released a follow-up statement to the seemingly developing situation surrounding the ownership of the Illawarra Hawks. An initial statement released by the league somewhat downplayed the initial reports of LaMelo Ball and his manager buying the club, it was quite easy to decipher the tea leaves and grasp that something may be afoot Below is the latest from the league: The NBL has taken back the licence for the Illawarra Hawks after the club was placed into voluntary administration. Hungry Jack’s NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry…

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Illawarra Hawks release statement regarding ownership

Brandon King

Thursday it was reported by ESPN and multiple outlets, including this one, that the youngest of the Ball brothers, LaMelo, along with his manager Jermaine Jackson, had purchased the Illawarra Hawks, the NBL Melo played for this past season. However in the words of the great Lee Corso, “not so fast my friend”, as this statement released by the Hawks , while not refuting those initial reports, it ,at the very least ,indicates there is something happening with Illawarra’s ownership status: The NBL would like to clarify the current situation…

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