Category: Nike

Lebron talks on his decision to leave the Cavaliers

Brandon King

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, LeBron James delved into what led to his decision to sign with the Lakers this offseason. It’s kind of a bittersweet moment right now. Sitting here in my school that I’m opening, around these kids, around this community. And then at the same time, making the switch to the other coast, being a part of the Lakers now. It’s always a tough decision when you leave home or you leave an organization that you’ve been with for multiple years. It was tough to…

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Pat Connaughton has agreed to deal with Bucks

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the former Trail Blazer has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Free agent forward Pat Connaughton has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 27, 2018 Connaughton appeared in all 82 games averaging 10.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per 36 minutes.

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Chris Paul and Melo work out together

Brandon King

A reading of the NBA tea leaves seems to have Carmelo Anthony being a part of the Houston Rockets in the not-to-distant future. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times: Carmelo Anthony is planning to sign with the Houston Rockets upon clearing waivers in coming days, according to two people with knowledge of his plans. Anthony is unlikely to become a free agent before next week, at the earliest, because his pending trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks could take several days to be…

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Making A Difference: Damian Lillard interview with Lamar Hurd

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Check out this interview Portland Trail Blazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd did with Damian Lillard regarding his work with children and the Portland community. “I wanna have my impact on it & really put my hands on the kids & interact with them & really help them improve.” @dame_lillard sits down with @L_Hurd to talk about his work with kids & the Portland community. FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/AzTebT6ib5pic.twitter.com/l7fJIiggo2 — Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 26, 2018 https://www.nba.com/blazers/video/2018/07/26/lillard

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Vince Carter agrees to 1-year deal with Hawks

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Vinsanity is not over just yet. That is because the Atlanta Hawks and the ageless Vince Carter agreed on a one year deal at the veteran’s minimum of $2.4 million Wednesday, according to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. Sources: Vince Carter’s deal with the Atlanta Hawks: one-year, $2.4M veteran minimum. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2018 Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks want the 41-year old Carter “around its young locker room, which has youngsters like John Collins and lottery pick Trae Young. Free agent Vince Carter has agreed to…

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Tuskegee football player Jabari Bailey has career tragically ended

Brandon King

Jabari Bailey was set to head to Tuskegee this summer for camp and begin to actualize his dream of playing college football. Sadly that dream was ended when Bailey was helping a friend who car had malfunctioned, leaving him stranded on the side of the road. A car struck Bailey, pinning him between the two vehicles and severing his leg. The entire university is heartbroken for Jabari, his family and for all of us who know him. There are no words to describe how it felt to hear this terrible news.…

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“College Navy” Air Max Uptempo ‘97 to release August 4th

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The Nike Basketball classic returns in an original colorway. It is outfitted in a white leather and mesh of the same color and complemented with black and navy overlays. The white midsole displays the metallic jewels and branding midfoot on the lateral side and at the heel. Directly underneath that is a full-length Air-Max unit and outsole. The Air Max Uptempo ’97 will release at select Nike Sportswear venues August 4th. The sticker price is set at $160 USD. Nike Air Max Uptempo ’97 White/Black-College Navy 399207-101 $160 August 4,…

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First Look: Black/Sport Royal Air Jordan 18 Retro

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Earlier we previewed new upcoming colorways of the Air Jordan 18, such as the Blue Suede, Yellow Suede, and Orange Suede, we now have the first look at an OG colorway included in this lineup, the Black and Sport Royal. Like its OG big brother from 2003, the retro version also makes use of a one piece black suede upper. The Jumpman at the bottom of the lace cover and the embroidered “23” at the top of the aforementioned cover are both silver. Metallic detailing on the top eyelets and…

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Noah Vonleh inks deal with New York Knicks

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According to ESPN’s Ian Begley, the former Trail Blazers and Bulls big man Noah Vonleh has agreed to terms on a deal with the New York Knicks. The Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Noah Vonleh, per ESPN sources. — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 24, 2018 The Knicks will have to make some moves to clear space for Vonleh With Noah Vonleh on board, the Knicks have 16 players on NBA contracts and two players on 2-way contracts. They will need to waive or trade a…

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Black/White Flyknit Trainer to release soon

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This version of the popular Nike Flyknit Trainer has a black Flyknit and Flywire upper with black medial and lateral side branding as well as that on the tongue. This tonal upper sits atop a white midsole and a black rubber outsole finishes off this simple, yet effective design. This Flyknit Trainer is expected to release soon at nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Nike Flyknit Trainer AH8396-007 $150

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