What in the world happened to Aaron Gordon?

In a recent interview, Aaron Gordon did not look like himself. Specifically the Nuggets forward and uncrowned slam dunk champion looked like he had been in a street fight, with hints of a shiner around his left eye and some degree of swelling around his mouth on the right side.  Gordon did not divulge if he had been involved in any fisticuffs. 

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“University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite Pro returning in 2026

Originally debuting back in 2003, the “University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One is being primed for another retail run in 2026.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, the visual that should be presented is one of a university blue Foamposite upper with white leather appearing at the eye rows as well as the collar. A white Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller branding present on the lateral forefoot of the aforementioned eye row. Additional branding of the jeweled and embroidered variety is present on the…

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“Texas” Nike KD IV returning this holiday season

image via Sole Retriver The “Texas” is but one of several colorways of the still very popular KD IV that has been a part of Nike’s recent release plans.  As could be gleaned from its moniker, this KD IV is inspired by the University of Texas where Durant enjoyed a short, he was one-and-done, but a wildly successful collegiate career that propelled him to being the no.2 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. They sport a burnt orange fused upper with white wrapping the rear heel. Longhorn logos on…

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3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming in 2026

image via mambakixx According to reporting from zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, this “3-D Hollywood” Nike Kobe VI is making its return in Protron form in 2026.  They originally released February 2011 as a set of Kobe VI colorways in conjunction with the 2011 NBA All-Star game. At this juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a faithful recreation of its 2011 progenitor, dark scales are present on the upper with chlorine blue Swooshes on the lateral and daring red branding on the medial side.  The Kobe…

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Memphis Grizzlies part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins

Courtesy of Fox Sports The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that they’ve “parted ways” with head coach Taylor Jenkins after five-plus seasons. “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons. This was a difficult decision, given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership. I wish Taylor the very best moving forward,” Grizzlies president and general manager Zach Kleiman said in a statement. An interim head coach has not been named. The Grizzlies are 44-29 this season, good…

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“Easter” Nike KD IV coming April 18

The “Easter” colorway of the very popular Nike KD Iv is making its very anticipated return next month.  Official images of the upcoming version have emerged and what we see is a mint green fused upper with a more intense version of the hue standing at the ankle strap. A white Swoosh is prominently displayed on the strap with additional such branding seen on the medial ankle. Darker mint green stands in on the KD branding on the rear heel, the “35” perched atop the tongue, and the small Swoosh…

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An initial look at the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

The “Psychic Blue” is one of several colorways of the classic Foamposite One silhouette that is in Nike’s 2025 release plans.  Initial images of one of the upcoming colorways, “Psychic Blue have emerged. They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black nubuck at the eye rows, collar, and rear heel. A One Cent logo is seen on the rear heel with psychic blue present on the striped pull tabs at the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber shank and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Nike…

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An initial look at the “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro features a university blue engineered mesh upper with large, robustly embroidered Swooshes on the lateral side. With smaller such branding present on the medial side. A Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a much larger iteration of the logo appears on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a university blue midsole and white rubber outsole.  The “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII is planned to debut later this year. More information on these to come as it avails itself.  Images via FKZSNKRS

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Take a look at these images of the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

The “White/Navy” is the latest colorway in the very fruitful collaboration between Jordan Brand and Nike Skateboarding, with the Air Jordan 4 once again serving as the canvas.  As was the case with the white/green color, this Air Jordan 4 offers an improved shape as these are meant to be skated in.  They sport a white leather upper with a grey suede overlay at the toe. Navy shows up at the tip of the “Wings”, backing the tongue as well on the “NIKE SB” branded rear heel tab.  White netting…

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L.A. Dodgers-inspired Kobe slides coming this spring

Following in the vein of the “L.A. Dodgers” Kobe VI Protro, Nike is preparing to release similarly themed Kobe slides.  They sport an all-Dodger blue look with a snake-scaled overstrap that features a silver Kobe logo. A cushy branded midsole/footbed and blue rubber outsole round things out.  They are set to debut this spring.

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