Tag: Basketball

DeMar DeRozan says he would “love” to return to the Bulls

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Courtesy of FanSided In the wake of Zach LaVine’s devastating season-ending injury during the 2023-24 NBA season, DeMar DeRozan stepped up as the Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer. Despite the team’s season concluding with another disappointing play-in tournament exit, DeRozan’s ability to deliver in crucial moments kept fans on the edge of their seats. As DeRozan’s contract comes to an end, the big question looms: Should the Bulls invest in keeping the 34-year-old star? With plans potentially shifting towards moving LaVine either this offseason or before the next trade deadline, the…

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A’Ja Wilson is getting her own signature sneaker

Brandon King

In a move that should have happened fat sooner, Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson will finally receive her own signature sneaker.  The Las Vegas Aces star made the announcement on her Instagram account, wearing a hoodie that reads, “Of Course I Have a Shoe Dot Com.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by A'ja Wilson (@aja22wilson) Her upcoming debut silhouette, the A’One is slated to debut in 2025.  Alexa Phillippou also reported that Wilson is also added to the ranks of the Nike signature athletes, joining the likes…

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Michael Wilbon has had enough of the LeExcuses

Brandon King

The recent, and to many the unjust, firing of former Lakers coach Darvin Ham has been a tipping point on breaking the gag hold that’s seemingly been in place as it relates to any degree of criticism directed at LeBron James. Over the past several days a multitude of media personages have gotten on James’ case for yet another one of his coaches getting broken off. Ham’s replacement will mark the Lakers’ fourth coach during the LeBron era in Tinseltown and the ninth coach of his career. One of those…

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Candace Parker named President of Adidas Women’s Basketball

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Courtesy of Sean Leahy, Yahoo Sports A little over a week after announcing her retirement from the WNBA, Candace Parker is moving into a new role as president of Adidas women’s basketball. According to Adidas, Parker will “collaborate with the brand to create a powerful platform aimed at influencing and elevating the future of women’s sports. She will drive innovative strategies and empowering initiatives to push the game further while inspiring the next generation of hoopers to dream bigger and reach higher under her guidance. “Parker’s role will also involve overseeing…

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PE Corner: ”FAMU PE” Nike LeBron XX NXT Gen

Brandon King

This LeBron XX NXXT Gen was made for the Florida A&M basketball program. The green of the upper peeks through the white open hole mesh. Dual -branded Green and orange Swooshes adorn the later side, while a large single Swoosh takes care of the branding on the medial side.  A Rattler logo has its home on the left tongue, while LeBron’s signature is perched atop the right. Both tongues sports “NIKE” and LBJ branding, with “XX” showing up on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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Former Laker Robert Horry spits facts on LeBron James

Brandon King

On the Lakers postgame show following Game 2 of the Nuggets/Lakers series, former player Robert Horry offered something rarely heard in modern sports media-an honest accessment or Lebron James and his play. Although it will place him squarely in the crosshairs of the LeMedia and the Lesychophants, “Big Shot Bob” laid some ly the culpability at the feet of the supposed “King.”

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Quentin Richardson shows the “Lightning” Air Jordan XVII

Brandon King

The “Lightning” Air Jordan XVII Low is making its long-awaited return later this year, albeit with a ridiculously inflated 300 USD sticker price attached to them.  Long-time Team Jordan member and former NBA player Quentin Richardson gave the world the best look yet at the “Lightning” lows via a post to his Instagram account.  They appear to be a faithful recreation of the original, sporting a white leather upper paired with black at the tongue that is integrated into the inner boot. Jumpman branding appears at the rear heel. Yellow…

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Caitlyn Clark’s offer from the BIG3 was bigger than we thought

Brandon King

It has already been widely reported that former Iowa star Caitlin Clark was offered $5 million to take part in Ice Cube’s BIG3. The $5 million greatly dwarfs anything she would make in the WNBA, but news has emerged that the offer was even more lucrative than originally appeared.  According to reporting from TMZ Sports and OutKick, the offer included a $10 million salary over 2 years, a percentage of team ownership, 50% of merchandise revenue as well as a stake in an upcoming BIG3 documentary that comes with a…

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PE Corner: KD breaks out another one

Brandon King

title image via hkd_35 Earlier this week against the New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant took to the court in yet another PE of his KD 16 sneaker.  This multi-color sneaker sports a purple weave upper overlaid with orange. Red support wings are present on both the lateral and medial sides, with a blue tongue and inner adding to the multi-hued aesthetic.  KD logos sit on each tongue, completing an upper that resides atop a fuschia-speckled bone midsole and rubber outsole.  As with so many Player Exclusives,…

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PE Corner: Tyrese Halliburton’s Kobe V Protro

Brandon King

title image via nbakicks Tyres Haliburton took these striking Kobe V Protro PEs to the court in a recent Pacers game.  As can be seen they sport a grey synthetic upper tipped in yellow at the toe. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with yellow showing up at the tongue as well as the exteranl heel cup. Light blue shows up at the inner, completing an upper that sits atop a yellow and white midsole as well as a translucent rubber outsole.  Although there is no doubt these…

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