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Thomas’ medical evaluation could put trade in jeopardy

August 26, 2017 Brandon King

It seems the hip injury that caused Isaiah Thomas to miss the last two games of the Eastern Conference Finals could be a potential roadblock in the completion of the recent trade that sent Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. Thomas was in Cleveland yesterday for his physical and there is some concern in regards to his health. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Cleveland is weighing its option after the aforementioned physical. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/901279114623102976 https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/901280075978600453 https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/901280704465694720 If Thomas is not cleared, this could result in the…

Cleveland Cavaliers’ offeseason proves winning does not cure all ails

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers are quite the oddity. Although they have been to three straight NBA Finals, winning one in 2016, (and with the current state of the Eastern Conference, they are in a prime position to make additional runs to at least the East Finals) the Cavaliers find themselves in what was termed "a peculiar place." Since losing the second of their three NBA Finals matchups with the Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers' offseason has been undergirded with disfunction. It began with allowing David Griffin, their General Manager who constructed…

Kyrie Irving shows new colorway of Kyrie 3 on his Instagram

July 11, 2017 Brandon King

Kyrie Irving recently hopped on Instagram to give the world a preview of an, to that time, unseen colorway of signature, the Nike Kyrie 3. This dark teal tonal model has been tentatively monikered “Tiffany”. They are inspired by empowering women ( though I am not sure how) and connected to the Tiffany&Co jewelry brand. As of yet, there is no official release date, but when and if that changes we will be on top of reporting that information https://www.instagram.com/p/BWQQ6E2Fsm5/

Kyrie 3 PE

June 9, 2017 Brandon King

This Kyrie Irving-exclusive made its debut in game 3 of this year’s NBA Finals. This PE is outfitted in yellow and black at the upper and midsole. The black Swoosh is bordered by team red. Lastly, a clear outsole with sections of yellow and black caps this shoe’s look.

Nike Basketball Presents the “Flip The Switch” Collection

April 17, 2017 Brandon King

The Nike Basketball Flip The Switch collection highlights the energy of the NBA playoffs. The collection is comprised of the LeBron XIV, KD9, Kyrie 3, and the PG1 and although common textural elements are shared amongst the four shoes, each one carries unique traits linked to each athletes. This four shoe collection will be available globally May 5 on Nike.com and select retailers.

Kyrie 3 PE

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 Brandon King

This Player Exclusive edition of the Kyrie 3 features a bright red upper with a white-to-black gradiented swoosh. The midsole also follows the same gradient pattern and also has red speckles throughout. A translucent outsole completes this sneaker’s aesthetic. Look for these on the feet of Kyrie Irving.

Kyrie 3 “Duke” to release next week

March 2, 2017 Brandon King

Continuing the trend set by its predecessors, this colorway of the Kyrie 3 shows love to the college Kyrie attended, Duke. This model, which debuted in the Blue Devils’ February 28th game against Florida State, is dressed completely in a royal blue with “DU” wrapping the left heel and “KE” on the right. Chenille, varsity-inspired Swooshes finish off the aesthetic of this shoe. For those of you who do not play for Coach K, you will have to wait until March 10 to get these, when they release. K

No All-Star Shoes This Year from Nike Basketball

February 16, 2017 Brandon King

Those of you who are fans of All-Star kicks will be a little disappointed. That is because there will be no All-Star collection from Nike Basketball this year. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving will be rocking their respective kicks from Nike’s recently releases Black History Month collection. Jordan Brand, however, will proceed forth with their All-Star collection.

Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teen Accused of Sticking Up Facebook Sneaker Seller

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 Brandon King

In our latest edition lowlighting the foolish things people take to get sneakers, we bring you the case of Javaris Platts. The 19-year old Jacksonville, Florida teen was accused of robbing a Facebook sneaker seller at gunpoint of a pair of Air Jordans. According to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and reported by WJXT-TV, the robbery victim posted an ad on a Facebook page where sneakers are bought and sold. The seller and Platts agreed to meet to conduct the sale at Billy Cobb Senior Park. The police report stated when they…

Been Affected By Sneaker Violence? OSD Wants to Talk with you

January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 Brandon King

With our regular segment, “Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers, we have outlined some of the unintelligent course of actions, often violent and illegal ones, people take to obtain sneakers, or moneys derived from them. If you have been affected by sneaker-related violence, our friends at OSD, Obsessive Sneaker Disorder want to speak with you. Hit them up at their Facebook page or you can send them an email at info@odslive.com.