Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

Albany State gets in done against Paine 80-63

January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 Brandon King

From asugoldenrams: 80 ALBM 63PAINE Team 1 2 F ALBM 38 42 80 PAINE 31 32 63 AUGUSTA, Ga. – Two first-half runs and a hot-shooting touch from 3-point range in the opening half from Albany State University were the difference on Saturday afternoon, as the Paine College men’s basketball team fell, 80-63, at home. Paine dropped to 1-13 and 1-8 in the SIAC, while Albany State improved to 10-8 and 7-2 in conference action. Senior Randy McClure paced the Golden Rams in scoring, with a double-double performance tallying 18 points and 12 rebounds…

Cairns beats up on Adelaide 108-91

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Brandon King

From nbl.com.au : The Cairns Taipans have taken another significant step towards what would be a remarkable NBL finals appearance after Saturday night’s 108-91 smackdown of the Adelaide 36ers at Cairns Convention Centre. The Snakes were in charge all night for a complete wire-to-wire masterclass of three-point shooting, as four Snakes drained three triples or more and the team went 16/35 from downtown, including an unconscious 7/9 third term. Cairns now holds a 13-10 record with a strong points percentage, but have just a single home game remaining – against…

“Paris” Air Jordan XXXIV limited to just 500 pairs

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Brandon King

In celebration of the NBA Paris Game 2020 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets, Jordan Brand is releasing a limited Air Jordan XXXIV. It sports muted pink and purple across its uppers with black showing up wrapping the heel. On that aforementioned heel is an iridescent Jumpman on the left heel and “75”, Paris’ area code, on the right. A pink Jumpman resides on the front of the tongue, while on the rear of the tongue is the number of the shoe ( x/500). The “Paris” Air Jordan…

Blazers send Bazemore, Tolliver and picks to Kings for Ariza, Swanigan and Gabriel

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Brandon King

from Katu news and blazers edge: PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers traded Kent Bazemore, Anthony Tolliver and two second-round pics to the Sacramento Kings Saturday in exchange for Trevor Ariza, Wenyen Gabriel, and Caleb Swanigan, a source tells ESPN. According to ESPN reporter, the trade will save the Trail Blazers $12.3 million and will cut the team’s luxury tax bill in half. The Portland Trail Blazers are ranked 10th in the West as they head into their game Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tolliver scored a season-high 16…

CJ McCollum out for game against Thunder

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Brandon King

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum will not be in the lineup tonight when the Blazers meet up with the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBC Sports Northwest’s Jamie Hudson reports that it is a right ankle sprain that will keep him out of tonight’s contest. McCollum suffered the sprain in the Blazers’ 120-112 loss to the Dallas Mavericks Friday night. With McCollum and his 21.5 ppg absent, the Blazers will need even more contributions from Carmelo Anthony, but this presents an opportunity for young guys like Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little…

January 17, 2019 NBA Recap

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Brandon King

Top Performances pt rb ast Trae YoungATL @ SAS 31 5 9 6-9 3-pt Luka DončićDAL vs. POR 35 8 7 8-12 3-pt Damian LillardPOR @ DAL 34 1 10 2 stl H. WhitesidePOR @ DAL 21 18 2 5 blk Norman PowellTOR vs. WAS 28 5 2 3 stl D. GallinariOKC vs. MIA 27 6 4 7-12 3-pt DeMar DeRozanSAS vs. ATL 25 9 9 2 stl T.J. WarrenIND vs. MIN 28 5 2 Troy Brown Jr.WAS @ TOR 22 8 1 3 stl T. HardawayDAL vs. POR…

Converse and Nike reveal 2020 Black History Month Collection

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Brandon King

In addition to the revently revealed Black History Month PEs , Nike and Converse has also unveiled some of the other silhouettes for Black History Month. The included styles are the Air Force 1 Low and the Air Max 95, while on the Converse side, the Chuck 70 and the Pro Leather. Like the previously referenced PE Collection, these styles will sport vibrant multi hued aesthetics inspired by early 1990’s street styles with “BHM” found on each tongue. At this juncture , no release date has been announced but it…

“Space Jam” Lebron 17 Pack coming NBA All-Star Weekend

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

Regrettably, Space Jam 2 is a thing, and in commemorating the movie, Nike Basketball is dropping a “Space Jam” Lebron 17 Pack during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. The pack will consist of a “Monstars” version of the 17 and a “Toon Squad” Lebron 17 Low. The “Monstars” colorway is scheduled to release on February 14 with the “Toon Squad” releasing the next day on the 15th. At this juncture there are no images available but updates on them will be provided as information avails itself. “Monstars” Lebron 17 CD5050-400February…

Nike Basketball unveils 2020 Black History Month PEs

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

Nike Basketball has unveiled several PE’s for Black History Month. The grouping consists of the KD 12, Kyrie 6 , Lebron 17, PG 4 and the Zoom Freak 1. Each shoe is inspired by the street styles of the early 1990’s and African culture ( whatever that means). As these are PEs, a retail release seems unlikely, but these shoes will grace NBA courts, beginning January 20.

Kristaps Porzingis to miss tenth straight game

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Kristaps Porzingis for a tenth consecutive game. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, right knee soreness is the culprit that is keeping the big man out of the Dallas lineup once more. Dallas has went 5-4 in his absence.