Category: News

Former NBA Lottery pick found guilty of rape

Brandon King

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape. Thursday an Oregon jury ruled McLemore guilty for the rape of a 21-year-woman that took place in 2021 while he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.  The rape occurred at a party at the home of then teammate Robert Covington on October 3, 2021. According to prosecutors, the victim was “hammered unconscious drunk” and was having difficulty walking in addition to vomiting. The victim is said to have passed out on a living room couch at around 2…

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NBA Veteran Matt Barnes Slams Disrespect Toward Kobe Bryant

Brandon King

The disrespect of Kobe Bryant has reached an all-time high and Matt Barnes is not going to stand for it any longer. Speaking on his and Stephen Jackson’s All the Smoke podcast, Barnes said this:  “None of you guys were talking this s—t when he was here, and the would of, could of, should of, and the disrespect with the Pau should have won, its like come on man. Let’s really remember, let’s look at the numbers, to me Kobe is the 2nd best player of All Time, Period. For…

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Baron Davis Fires Back at Tracy McGrady Over Recent Comments

Brandon King

Tracy McGrady made waves in the basketball world with his recent comments in which he indicated that given a prime Shaquille O’Neal, he could have won a championship.  T-Mac’s comments drew the ire of many basketball fans, and Kobe Bryant fans in particular, who saw this as the latest example of the recent, cavalier disrespect of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  McGrady’s comments are a clear swipe at Bryant’s greatness and are laced with the sentiment that any reasonably talented two guard, at that time, could replace Kobe on the…

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Tennessee State’s Brian ‘Penny’ Collins Departs for NBA Opportunity

Brandon King

Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has stepped down, effective immediately, to accept a coaching position with the Memphis Grizzlies.  “On behalf of Tennessee State University, I wish Coach Collins and his family the very best as they begin this exciting new chapter,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “We are proud to congratulate Coach Collins on this significant opportunity, which reflects the meaningful work he has done here over the past seven years.” “Coach Collins built a family-oriented culture and a competitive program that earned…

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Jaren Jackson Jr. Agrees to Massive New Contract Extension

Brandon King

When the Memphis Grizzlies jettisoned guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic earlier this season speculation began to swirl that the move was the opening salvo in a teardown and rebuild for the franchise.  However, the Grizzlies and the 2-time All-Star big man have agreed on a five-year, $240 million max-level extension with a player option for the year of the deal in 2029-30. Much to the delight of Grizzlies fans, the deal keeps their 25-year-old big man out of unrestricted free agency, which he was set to enter after…

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‘All-Star’ Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 Reportedly Returning in Spring 2026

Brandon King

Originally debuting in 2004 and last seen in 2016, the “All-Star” Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 is returning in 2026, according to KicksFinder At this juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration, however what we should be presented with is a white upper overlaid with red red-bordered blue nubuck at the toe. Royal blue Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while the medial is home to a field of perforations. Ovoid cut-outs on the ankle allow for additional comfort and ventilation.  The ankle strap should read “HUARACHE 2K4”…

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NBA Insider says there is no LeBron James trade market

Brandon King

Despite LeBron James deciding to exercise his $52.6 million player option , his agent Rich Paul’s semi noncommittal comments appeared to raise the possibility that James may look to enact an exit strategy should he deem the team’s offseason moves to be insufficient. As James is under contract, the only way for the 4-time NBA champion to put the Lakers in his career rear-view mirror is via a trade. However constructing a LeBron James trade will be a tall order for a variety of reasons, his age, salary, what a…

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First Look: Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low Collab Surfaces in New Colorway

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An image of another iteration of a collaborative Air Jordan 17 Low from Jordan Brand and Infinite Archives. They sport a white leather upper paired with black at the collar and inner bootie, which features an Infinite Archive tag. The topmost eyelets read “JORDA17, with a Jumpman seen on the rear heel.  Underneath a blue Jumpman branded TPU shell covers the midsole , with a white and black rubber outsole completing the aesthetic.  More information to come on these as it avails itself. 

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An initial look at the “Aqua” Air Jordan VIII OG

Brandon King

Last seen in 2015, the “Aqua” Air Jordan VIII is primed to make its third return in 2025.  Initial images of the 2025 iteration of the classic colorway have emerged and they are a fairly faithful recreation of its progenitor. They sport a black nubuck upper overlaid with grey suede that wraps the heel. The top of the silhouette’s signature cross straps is stamped with “23, while “AIR JORDAN” appears on the strap loops that flank the ankle. A red Jumpman appears in the center of a chenille patch that…

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Is Rich Paul Hinting LeBron James Could Leave the Lakers?

Brandon King

To the chagrin, but not the shock, of more than a few Lakers fans, LeBron James will opt in to his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season. However, James’ decision to opt-in may not be indicative that he is ten toes down for the theif purple and gold and this is hinted at by LeBron’s agent and Klutch Sports Director of Misinformation and Propaganda, Rich Paul.  “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at…

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