Category: News

A detailed look at the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11

Brandon King

This women’s specific iteration of the Air Jordan 11 sports a white leather upper overlaid with a pearl grey patent leather rand. A metallic Jumpman appears at the lateral ankle, a “23” appears at the rear heel, while “JUMPMAN JORDAN” reads on a sash that crosses the ballistic mesh tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a semi-milky translucent rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Grand Finale” Air Jordan 11 is scheduled to debut November 11 at nike.com and select retail establlshments. Pricing information will be reported as it…

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The ”Flight Club” Air Jordan 4 coming February 2026

Brandon King

Sneaker enthusiasts of a certain age, or with a historical perspective, are familiar with the Air Jordan Flight Club. It was a popular membership club in the late 80s into the early 90s that offered members benefits including newsletters, posters and limited edition products.  This upcoming colorway of the classic Air Jordan 4 is inspired by the membership cards that were placed in the boxes. At this time, there are no images available; however, what is known is that they sport a sail, black, and university red color palette. Initial…

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“It was like he was levitating” Shannon Sharpe describes meeting Michael Jordan

Brandon King

On that classic episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Charles Barkley said of Michael Jordan, “I hang out with a lot of famous people, and he is the only person, like even when I’m with Tiger Woods, they go crazy over this man.” This is also true of even NBA superstars, with Damian Lillard, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, Allen Iverson and even LeBron James are amongst the players that experienced wonderment upon meeting Michael Jordan for the first time.  Shannon Sharpe, the head drum major of the Lebron James pep…

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Aaron Gordon is in doubt for Game 7 vs Thunder with strained left hamstring

Brandon King

The Denver Nuggets’ aspirations of knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder took a major blow.  Per reporting from Shams Charania, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain, placing his status in doubt for Sunday’s Game 7.  With under 2 minutes to go in Game 6, Gordon was called for a kick ball while chasing a loose ball. Immediately following the play, Gordon grabbed his left hamstring and seemed to be in a degree of discomfort.  Gordon has shown up the biggest when is has mattered…

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”I want to be here forever”, Buddy Hield talks on playing with Warriors

Brandon King

Buddy Hield was by and large a productive contributor, averaging 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, while appearing in all 82 games.  Hield is a player who can thrive in the Warriors’ offense, which is predicated on ball and player movement.  When asked about his future with the Warriors, Hield said  “It’s the happiest I’ve ever been playing basketball.”  Hield added : “I’m gonna keep it real, you see the value of spacing with this team.” With all that space and open shots, created by the gravity of Stephen…

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PE Corner: the “UNC” Air Jordan 9 PE

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 9 was made specifically for the UNC basketball program.  Another well-executed UNC PE, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue rand that also wraps the heel and extends up to the collar. A navy “23” appears beneath the global Jumpman logo, while “UNC” is perched atop each respective tongue. Navy lace loops are complemented beautifully by the university blue laces.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a Jumpman-branded white rubber outsole.  These will remain in the realm of Player Exclusive, well…

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Austin Rivers blasts reporters and “anonymous sources”

Brandon King

Former NBA player and son of championship coach Doc Rivers, Austin Rivers, has had enough of “anonymous sources” and emphatically let that be known in a recent video posted to social media. “Y’all kill me with this anonymous sh*t. Seriously. No more of that. I don’t want anymore people talking about they heard such and such about a player due to an anonymous source, or I heard ‘this guy wants out’ or ‘he wants to be traded’, ‘he wants to be signed here’, ‘he’s unhappy, or ‘I heard that guy…

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”Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 release date postponed

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Even in a year chock full of anticipated sneaker returns, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 stood out as one scores of sneaker enthusiasts had at or near the top of their must have list.  Released originally in 2015, the Shattereds are returning for their tenth anniversary and the 40th for the AJ I. Initially set to release July 12, they have been postponed, with the new release date now set for August 23, per reporting from zsneakerheadz.  They will carry a 180 USD sticker price.  Air…

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The “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan VI has a release date

Brandon King

The Air Jordan VI turns 35 in 2026 and this color way is one of the to be released in honor of that milestone.  Based on salesman samples back in 2000, they sport the majority of the visual elements of the classic “Infrared” color way , however they tag out black for infrared at the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, but most notably at the midsole.  Infrared can also be seen on the lace lock as well as a stripe on the rear spoiler/pull tab, while a translucent…

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”White/Red” Air Jordan XIII coming March 2026

Brandon King

image via zneakerheadz Though we are more than six months from turning the calendar to the upcoming year, news continues to emerge of what is to come from Jordan Brand in 2026, and it is potentially setting up to be another expensive year for enthusiasts.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII is in the works to return in 2026. At this very early juncture there are no available images but zsneakerheads adds the 2026 iteration should be true to the original, meaning the shape, and look…

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