Author: Brandon King

DeMar DeRozan to Sacramento in the works?

Brandon King

In our recent video “Where DeMar DeRozan should NOT sign”, Sacramento was raised, albeit briefly as a potential landing spot for DeRozan. It appears that video may prove to be prophetic.  According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, DeRozan is headed to Sacramento to meet with the Kings’ brass. Charania adds the Kings have been in hot pursuit of the six-time All-Star and that discussions have begun between the two sides.  A sign and trade between the Bulls and Kings seems to be a real possibility.  As this is a…

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”Aqua” Air Jordan VIII coming summer 2025

Brandon King

Next year is setting up to be a rip-snorter in terms of sneakers with several classics being positioned to make their anticipated returns.  The latest addition to that list is reportedly the “Aqua” Air Jordan VIII, which made its last retail run in 2015.  At this early juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what is known is they will utilize a black, true red, iron grey, bright concord, and aquatone color palette.  What should be presented is the classic colorway as we know it- black and…

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”Melo” Air Jordan 12 returning Summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to zsneakerheadz, the “Melo” Air Jordan 12 is in the works for a return in 2025.  Initially released in 2004, it derives its aesthetic from Carmelo Anthony, who then played for the Denver Nuggets. For some inextricable reason that continues to defy logic even two decades later, they were a women’s exclusive release. Thankfully Jordan Brand rectified this misstep with a men’s release on 15 May 2004.  They saw a release in 2016 but once again, lunacy unnecessarily entered the equation, with Jordan Brand pulling…

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Donald Trump’s sneaker company files lawsuit over counterfeit goods

Brandon King

The sneaker line of former President Donald Trump, 45 Footwear LLC, took legal action against a host of individuals and businesses accused of selling knock-off versions of their products. According NBC News, the suit, filed in federal court in Arizona, alleges trademarks and copyright claims. The defendants have not been named, however the plaintiffs indicated they will be revealed in upcoming sealed document. However the lawsuit does state the defendants consisted of individuals, unincorporated business associations and business entities largely located outside the United States operating through domestically hosted wesbites.…

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Tennessee State Basketball adds three new players

Brandon King

Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins announced the addition of three new players to the program- Maddox Bodenhamer, JC Brooks, and Josh Ogundele. Maddox Bodenhamer Bodenhamer is a 6-1 guard out of Nashville, TN. As a senior he averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists, garnering 1st Team All-District honors and helping Antioch High School to a 21-9 record. He was a 1,000-point scorer at Riverdale High School ( Murfreesboro, TN) before attending AHS. JC Brooks “JC is a versatile forward with a high basketball IQ…

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Shun Brown promoted to Lane College offensive coordinator

Brandon King

title image via Lane Athletics Lane College announced that wide receivers and tight ends coach/ passing game coordinator Shun Brown has been promoted to the Dragons’ offensive coordinator.  Before coming to Lane, Coach Brown spent a season at Louisiana-Monroe, where he served as an offensive analyst under Rich Rodriguez. His contributions helped head coach Terry Bowden improve a Warhawks team that failed to get in the win column one time the previous season by 4 victories.  Coach Brown played his collegiate football at the University of Arizona where he was…

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Florida A&M gets commitment from former ACC Player and three-star prospect

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Former three-star defensive back Bralyn Oliver has committed to Florida A&M. Oliver, announcing the latest chapter in his collegiate career in a post to his X account.  He didn’t take part in any games last season for the Orange; Emily Leiker of syracuse.com reports that he was not halfway through the season and entered the transfer portal in December. Leiker adds that then-coach Dino Babers was asked why Oliver, who appeared in 9 games in 2022, was noticeably absent on the field, with the coach saying it was not related…

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”Vapor Green” Air Max 1 ‘87 now available

Brandon King

Thisviteration of the timeless Air Max 1 features a mesh foundational layer overlaid suede at the mid foot and heel, as well as a vapor green rand. Vapor green also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongu, insole and rear foot branding as well as the top eyelets. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a barely volt midsole that is the home to Air Max cushioning in the heel to a tri-color rubber outsole. This striking Air Max 1 is currently available at Nike.com; they…

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An initial look at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD IV

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The “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is an homage to KD’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who succumbed to lung cancer when Durant was just 11. Originally released in 2012, the “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is set to makes its return in the upcoming holiday season. It sports a pink fused upper with a mesh layer on the sides to aid in ventilation and breathability. A pearl graphic Adonis the overlay that wraps the heel, that also is home to Nike and KD branding ; the same pattern appears at the top of…

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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

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The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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