Category: News

Mavericks to shut Cooper Flagg down for the remainder of summer league

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks have decided they have seen enough from Cooper Flagg, opting to park the former Duke forward for the rest of the summer league.  The number 1 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft struggled in his summer league debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting just 5-21from the floor for 10 points. Flagg bounced back in a big way in the Mavericks’ next summer league contest with 31 points against the San Antonio Spurs and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper.  “I think it’s a new environment, new setting,”…

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“White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 Reportedly Returning in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in “Remastered” form in 2015, the “White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 is reportedly in Jordan Brand’s 2026 release plans.  At this early juncture, there are no available images but predictions are that they will sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An embroidered Black Jumpman is perched atop the reflective tongue, while “AIR JORDAN” is seen at its back. Of note is the presence of “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel, which is a differentiating attribute from every other…

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First Look: “Off-Noir” PSG x Air Jordan Collab Unveiled

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The collaborative relationship between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Jordan continues to roll along, as evidenced by this upcoming Air Jordan 5.  Initial images of this collaborative Jordan 5 have come to light, and what we see is a black upper with interlocking PSG logos on the sides. A pink Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, with the same hue takes care of the inner and also breaking up the monochromatic aesthetic.  An additional Jumpman appears at the rear heel, rounding out an upper that sits atop a…

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“Black/Muslin” Air Jordan 15 23RE coming summer 2026

Brandon King

The first silhouette after Michael Jordan retired as a Chicago Bull, the Air Jordan 15 occupies a unique place as both a polarizing and overlooked model of the venerable Air Jordan line.  Next summer the 15 returns in 23RE form in a black and muslin colorway.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a muslin leather upper paired with black at the weave and tongue/inner bootie.  A bar on the muslin rear heel will likely read “23 6 15” , numerals…

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An additional look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 

Brandon King

A new set of images has emerged for the highly anticipated “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.  They sport starfish at the toe underlay, with black leather present at the toe, eye row and collar. Black Swooshes also adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also taking care of the Wings logo on the ankle. Starfish makes another appearances at the leather that wraps the heel and flanks the ankle.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a starfish rubber outsole.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1…

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Is That Klay Thompson? Social Media Photo Fuels Dating Rumors

Brandon King

A recent post to social media has kick-started a firestorm of dating speculation.  Megan the Stallion posted a picture of her posing poolside in a bikini. While that may have been eye-catching enough for many, it was the presence of a gentlemen in the background that caught the attention of many social media users. Many thought the man in question, who is relaxing poolside in a lounge chair, bears an uncanny resemblance to Klay Thompson.  TMZ reports that the 4-time NBA Champion and the rapper are an item. Thompson will…

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Angel Reese calls out WNBA officiating

Brandon King

Angel Reese was highly displeased, to say the least, following the Chicago Sky’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.  Reese lambasted the officials in the game in postgame comments saying: “It’s tough when you talk to officials, and I asked them, ‘Hey, we’ve only been to the free throw once twice up unto the fourth quarter’, and she tells me it’s not her job. So it’s frustrating because I know how hard we are battling inside, and I think that we came down and fought as hard as we could with what we…

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This KD 18 is inspired by the “Royal” Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

As we previously saw with the Air Bakin-inspired colorway, the aesthetics of classic Nike silhouettes, have found there way into come colorways of the KD 18 and this upcoming look for the KD 18 is inspired by another classic from Nike’s vault.  The “International Blue” iteration is inspired by the “Royal” Foamposite One. It sports an international blue upper paired with black at the underlays, tongue, and inner. An iridescent KD logo is seen perched atop the tongue, while the Swoosh on the lateral ankle shares the same aesthetic.  Underneath…

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Tennessee State Postpones Launch of Historic Hockey Program to 2026

Brandon King

In 2023 Tennessee State announced that it was planning to offer ice hockey, making TSU the first HBCU to feature the sport. Tiger hockey was initially set to drop the puck in the 2025-26 season, however, the historic inaugural season has now been pushed back to 2026-27. From Tennessee State Athletics: Tennessee State University announced today that the launch of its historic men’s hockey program will shift to the 2026-27 season. The decision, made in collaboration with the National Hockey League (NHL), the Nashville Predators, and College Hockey Inc., underscores…

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Angel Reese is an NBA 2K cover athlete

Brandon King

Angel Reese will grace the cover of the “WNBA Edition” of NBA 2K26. Reese,a two-time WNBA All-Star, is amongst the stable of athletes who will appears on the covers of various editon of the game.  However, the decision is not free from controversy as some fans are left incredulous that the Chicago Sky standout got the nod over Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.  However Reese is certainly a star in her own right and she should get some credit, along with Clark, in helping to bring the unprecedented level of…

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