It appears James Harden signing with Adidas is likely to become a reality. Although Nike has until the end of this week officially to match Adidas’ 13 year, $200 million offer but sources say the Swoosh is reticent about tying up that kind of jack with one player when they are looking at having to sign several other star players.
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Derrick Rose shows upcoming DRose 6 on Facebook
Earlier today Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose gave the world a look at the latest model in his signature line. The sneaker appears in a most black with red accenting on the tongue as well as the logo on the back. These are currently slated for a fall release. What are you thoughts on this upcoming sneaker?
Read MoreJames Harden offered massive contract with adidas
Houston Rockets’ all-star guard James Harden is square in Adidas’ crosshairs. The brand has reportedly offered Harden a 13 year deal worth $200 million in a major effort to pry him away from Nike. Harden’s deal with Nike expired recently and the brand has until the end of next week to match Adidas’ offer. Adidas spokesman Michael Ehrlich had this to say in s statement: “We’ve invited James Harden to join Adidas. We’re a brand of creators and he truly embodies what that means with his approach to the game,his…
Read MoreNike to become new outfitter for the NBA
Yesterday Nike and the NBA announced an eight-year global marketing and merchandising partnership that will make the Beaverton, OR based athletic company the official provider of oncourt apparel beginning in the 2017-18 season. This will also included an expanded WNBA presence at events around their All-Star game as well as throughout the season. In addition, Nike will also become a marketing partner of the NBA Development League (NBA D-League), engaging in seasonlong marketing activities with a major presence during the NBA D-League All-Star Game presented by Kumho Tire and the NBA…
Read MoreAdidas Debuts Crazylight Boost 2015 for NBA playoffs
Adidas has introduced the Crazylight Boost 2015. The shoe marks the first time a basketball shoe has made use of the company’s Primeknit technology. You will see the shoe in action this postseason on the feet of the Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry, Atlanta Hawks’ Jeff Teague, and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley.
Read MoreMan U to rock both the Swoosh and Three Stripes on Upcoming U.S. Tour
For a portion of Manchester United’s summer tour to the United States, the Red Devils kits will be branded with Nike’s swoosh, and the rest of they will have Adidas’ three stripes. United’s current kit providers, Nike, is in the last three months of a 303 million ( $453 million USD) deal. Adidas steps in after the current deal expires after coming to terms for a massive 10 year, 750 million which goes into effect August 1.
Read MoreUC ends relationship with Adidas, now with Under Armour
Thursday, Under Armour announced they have inked a deal with the University of Cincinnati to be the provider of the school’s athletic apparel and footwear for its sports teams. According a statement issued by Under Armour it will ” exclusively design and supply the footwear,apparel and equipment for training and game day uniforms for each [of] UC’s 19 men’s and women’s varsity athletic teams.” The Bearcats had been with Adidas prior to entering into this agreement, which goes into effect July 1.
Read MoreCould Michigan be leaving Adidas for Nike or Under Armour?
It has been eight years since the University of Michigan left the Swoosh for Adidas, and having the largest known brand contract in the nation, which is $8.8 million, the Wolverines are contemplating making a changes. Michigan athletic director Jim Hackett, in a sit down conversation with students Wednesday, said the department was conside: Going back to Nike going to Under Armour remaining with Adidas As reported by The Michigan Daily, in his efforts to make a quality decision Hackett has canvassed students, spoken to former Wolverine players now in…
Read MoreAdidas, The Boston Athletic Association, and Marathon Sports partner up to open the first Run Base in the U.S.
Yesterday Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), who organizes the Boston Marathon, announced the the launch of the Boston Marathon RunBase in conjunction with Marathon Sports, Inc. This Adidas exclusive location is the first of its kind and will open its doors in mid-April and it is just steps from the race finish line. The unique state-of-the-art running hub will celebrate the Boston Marathon all year long. It will feature displays created by the B.A.A. drawn up from its archives. It will be filled with exhibits and historic photos…
Read More90,000 workers strike at factories that produce Nike and Adidas Footwear
Workers at a Taiwanese factory in Ho Chi Minh City vowed to strike for a sixth day over a Vietnamese government pension-policy change as officials moved to quell the nation’s worst labor unrest since May’s anti-China riots. As many as 90,000 workers at the Vietnamese subsidiary of Pou Chen Corp. went on strike last week, VnExpress reported Tuesday. The company makes footwear for Nike Inc. and Adidas AG, according to its website. Read the rest at the Oregonlive.com
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