Tag: Basketball

“Christmas” Nike Ja 3 coming this December

Brandon King

This iteration of the Ja 3 features an upper that transitions from bright crimson to volt. A reversed, upended Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side, with more conventionally oriented branding present on the medial side.  A Ja logo resides atop the tongue, while “TWELVE” is seen on the rear heel.  Underneath this bright, high-energy upper resides a volt, Zoom X midsole and volt rubber outsole.  As it currently stands , the “Christmas” Nike Ja 3 is slated to debut December 26, 2025; they will carry a 140 USD…

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Crypto group claims responsibility for bizarre string of sex toy tossings at WNBA games

Brandon King

A cryptocurrency group has taken credit for a series of events that took place over more than a week in which green sex toys were tossed onto the court at multiple WNBA games.  A spokesperson for the group behind a meme coin called Green Dildo Coin, speaking to, USA Today on Thursday said the six events in question were called “pranks” by the group. The “sensitive nature of the issue”  That same day a pair of sex toys found their way onto the court at a game between the Atlanta…

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Marcus Morris Sr arrested for fraud

Brandon King

According to online booking records, Marcus Morris Sr was arrested in Broward County, Florida on Sunday. TMZ reports the 13-year NBA vet was arrested on a fraud charge, however, authorities have yet to release further information.  Marcus, along with his twin brother Marketh starred at the University of Kansas before being taken 14th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2011 NBA Draft. Although the 35-year old has been well traveled in his NBA career, suiting up for the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks,…

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Victor Wembanyama thinks Karl Malone should be in prison

Brandon King

Hall of Famer Karl Malone turned 62 on July 24 and the NBA History X account wished the third all-time leading scorer in NBA history a happy Birthday. Many comments on the post laid into Malone for severe personal indescetions and amongst the voices of critcisim was 2023 no.1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama , who was not on board with the account celebrating The Mailman’s birthday.  The 2023 Rookie of the Year overall reposted a tweet from X user J.Strand that featured a video of Lil Rodney Sion in which…

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Kendrick Perkins Calls Out Kobe Bryant Detractors in Fiery Rant

Brandon King

Lately, Kobe Bryant has been getting more disrespected than lemon and orange Starbursts in what can be described as no less than a coordinated smear campaign. While many prominent people in the mainstream media and even former athletes are the drum majors leading this band of basketball blasphemy, it has largely been the independent creators who have used their various platforms ( including this very one) to push back against this latest attempt at a perversion of basketball history. However, there have been some noteworthy individuals, such as Matt Barnes,…

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An intial look at the “Carbon Fiber” Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

The “Carbon Fiber” Air Foamposite One is a new look for the classic silhouette.  Initial images have emerged of the upcoming colorway and they sport a a Foamposite upper covered with a carbon fiber pattern, with black showing up at the eye row, tongue, and inner. A dark smoke grey Swoosh is seen on the lateral eye row, while One Cent logos are present via embroidered and jewelled presentations at the rear heel and tongue, respectively.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber support shank and blue tinted translucent rubber outsole.  As…

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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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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 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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Caitlin Clark Set to Return Tonight vs. Golden State

Brandon King

After missing the previous four games due to a groin strain, Caitlin Clark is due to return tonight against the Golden State Valkyries.  At Tuesday’s Fever practice, Clark told reporters that she is not sure how many minutes she will play in her return.  “It’s just nice to get back out there and get into the flow of playing with my teammates again,” Clark said. “It’s going to be fun to get back out there hopefully and just feel things again. I don’t know what the type of minutes I’m…

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