Author: Brandon King

February 4, 2019 NBA Recap

Brandon King

In a 4-team trade: The Houston Rockets will receive Robert Covington, Jordan Bell and Golden State’s 2nd-round draft pick (via Atlanta).The Atlanta Hawks will receive Clint Capela and Nene.The Minnesota Timberwolves will receive Mailk Beasley, Juan Hernangomez, Evan Turner, Jarred Vanderbilt and Brooklyn’s 1st-round draft pick (via Atlanta).The Denver Nuggets will receive Gerald Green, Shabazz Napier, Keita Bates-Diop, Noah Vonleh and Houston’s 1st-round draft pick. Who Got it Done Pts Reb Ast James HardenHOU vs. CHO 40 9 12   14-15 ft LeBron JamesLAL vs. SAS 36 7 9   6-9 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. POR…

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Kevin Durant seen running at Nets practice

Brandon King

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant was seen running at Nets practice. Durant is eight months out from surgery to repair his torn right Achilles’ tendon that occurred in Game Six of the most recent NBA Finals. Could we see Durant on an NBA court before the season comes to a close? Although KD has ruled it out, it does remain a tantalizing possibility for both Nets and Durant fans. video via Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News :

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RJ Hampton returns to the States

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Rather than pad the NCAA coffers for a year or two, highly touted high school prospect RJ Hampton took his talents to Oceania and plied his craft in the National Basketball League this year. Unfortunately for both Hampton and the New Zealand Breakers, the ride ended prematurely, as an injured hip cut his season short and in lieu of that injury, Hampton has returned to the U.S. from nbl.com.au : New Zealand Breakers Next Star RJ Hampton is returning home to the United States to continue rehabilitation on his injured hip and preparation for…

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February 3, NBA Recap

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Top Performances pt rb ast Jimmy ButlerMIA vs. PHI 38 7 2   3 stl Bradley BealWAS vs. GSW 43 2 6   10-10 ft K. PorziņģisDAL @ IND 38 12 0   12-12 ft Kevin LoveCLE vs. NYK 33 13 6    J. ValančiūnasMEM vs. DET 26 17 2   4 blk D. SabonisIND vs. DAL 26 12 9    Joel EmbiidPHI @ MIA 29 12 2    L. AldridgeSAS @ LAC 27 9 5   2 blk Goran DragićMIA vs. PHI 24 3 6    Alec BurksGSW @ WAS 30 3 2   5-10…

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“Valentine’s Day” Air Max 90

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This women’s Air Max 90 is designed with Valentine’s Day in mind. It sports a white leather upper with a pattern formed by miniature Swooshes on the the that surrounds the foot on both medial and lateral sides. On the tongue is a heart graphic, with the same graphic present on the insole with the words “U Complete Me”. The ‘NIKE AIR” branding on the heel of one of the shoes and outsoles are reversed. This Air Max 90 is scheduled to drop February 8 at select overseas retail establishments…

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“Floral” Air Jordan 6 GS : Official Images

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This brightly hued Air Jordan 6 is a GS exclusive that will see a retail debut in February. It sports a yellow upper complimented with darker yellow shades on the tongue, rear spoiler and lace locks. At the inner and at the top of the collar a floral pattern finds its home. This upper sits atop a white midsole accented by yellow at specific points. That aesthetic is rounded out by a clear and white rubber outsole with a yellow Jumpman at the midfoot. The “Floral” Air Jordan 6 is…

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Check out these images of the Silver Tongue Fire Red Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “Silver Tongue” Fire Red Air Jordan 5 is one of the most anticipated releases of 2020. Slated to release in March, this incarnation of the classic colorway will aim to stay as true as possible to its original progenitor. It will sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the medial and lateral sides and on the tongue. Fire Red shows up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel, tongue Jumpman, lace locks and inner. A black midsole with fire red “teeth” on the lateral side with…

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This Air Jordan 4 is on the way this August

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Jordan Brand has a few colorways of the Air Jordan 4 planned for 2020 and this pine green colorway is one of the upcoming looks. There are no images at this juncture, but it is known this Air Jordan 4 will make use of a summit white, pine green, neutral grey and muslin color palette. This Air Jordan 4 is scheduled to release August 4 and will be available at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $225. Air Jordan Retro 4 SPSummit White/Pine Green-Neutral Grey-MuslinCK6630-100$225August…

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New images of this upcoming Air Jordan 11 Low

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This polarizing Air Jordan 11 Low is on Jordan Brand’s mid-spring release docket. At first glance, it looks like a combination of the “concord” and black/red lows but there are a few subtle differences, primarily the upper. On both of the previously referenced colorways, a ballistic mesh upper was utilized, while this one makes use of a leather build. This one also seems to incorporate a streamlined patent leather rand and red shoes up for the Jumpman on the mid foot branding and the “23” on the heel. This Air…

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Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 “L.A. Born” : Official Images

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Should Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook make his ninth NBA All-Star Game, these Why Not Zer0.3s will be on his feet. As the nickname implies, these are a nod to Westbrook’s hometown of Los Angeles. Its vibrant hued upper is inspired by the fashion of the 1990’s. Other aspects include its green translucent midfoot strap and its pink rear pull tab emblazoned with “WHY NOT”. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and a translucent volt outsole. The “LA Boen” Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 is scheduled to release February…

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