This 80’s football staple is retuning for the summer

When they initially debuted back in 1982, the Nike Field General 82 quickly cemented itself as the preferred gridiron performance option for football players across the nation. Forty-two years after its original release, Nike is bringing the Field General 82 back, with a few contemporary alterations.  It sports a white upper spread across a mesh foundational layer overlaid with tumbled leather. Suede Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same material present on the branded rear heel; additional Nike logos are seen on the tongue and insoles.  The…

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This holiday-themed LeBron XXI hits next month

This upcoming iteration of the LeBron XXI is inspired by Easter.  It sports a segmented barely grape upper with jeweled light armory blue Swooshes on the lateral sides and bordered such branding on the medial sides. Lebron’s signature is seen on the tongues, and “XXI” is present on the lace dubraes as well as on the suede rear heel.  Underneath resides a springy lilac bloom and summit white midsole paired with Zoom Air bags at the heel and forefoot, as well as a light armory blue rubber outsole.  The “Easter”…

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“Copper” Nike Air Foamposite One is the latest addition to the Holiday lineup

Last seen in 2017, the “Copper” is joining the “Eggplant” as re-released Foamposite Ones from that year set to make their third retail run this year.  At this juncture, there are no available images of the 2024 iteration, but what we should see is a Foam One that sports a copper Foamposite upper paired with black at the eye rows, tongue, collar, and inner. Copper should also be seen in branding on the forefoot, as well as the One Cent logos on the tongue and rear heel.  Striped tongue and…

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This KD IV is returning after 13 years on the shelf

There is more than a credible argument to be made that the q“Nerf” KD IV is the most memorable colorway that has ever come out of the Kevin Durant signature line.  The collaborative sneaker was released in limited quantities back in 2011 and was and continues to be highly sought after.  For the myriad of sneaker enthusiasts who whiffed on acquiring these good news looms on the horizon in that the “Nerf” KD IV will make its long-awaited retail return this summer.  Like its 2011 progenitor, it will feature a Concord…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 11 March 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Saddiq Bey SF Oct 1 Out Mar 11: Bey suffered a torn left ACL and is out for the remainder of the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Jalen Johnson SF Mar 13 Day-To-Day Mar 10: Johnson (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans. Seth Lundy G Mar 13 Out Mar 10: Lundy (back) didn’t play in Friday’s G League 120-112 overtime loss to Osceola. Onyeka Okongwu PF Mar 21 Out Mar 7: Okongwu (toe) has shed his walking boot and…

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DeMar DeRozan named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Courtesy of bulls.com The NBA announced today that Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan was selected as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from March 4 to March 10. DeRozan captured his 15th career Player of the Week Award and his fourth with Chicago, which is tied for the fourth-most weekly honors in Bulls history. DeRozan, 6-6, 220, posted averages of 29.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 39.4 minutes through four games last week, leading Chicago to a 3-1 mark with road victories over the Sacramento Kings (March…

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Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 9 March 2024 NBA Report

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT Jalen Johnson SF Mar 10 Out Mar 7: Johnson (ankle) is considered day-to-day with a right ankle sprain, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Onyeka Okongwu PF Mar 21 Out Mar 7: Okongwu (toe) has shed his walking boot and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Kobe Bufkin G Mar 21 Out Mar 7: The Hawks announced Thursday that Bufkin (toe) has been diagnosed with a left big toe sprain…

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8 March 2024 NBA StatCap: No LeBron, No Problem

Player Spotlight : D’Angelo Russell Russell had 44 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds last night, as the “help” that is claimed as nauseum that LeBron James does not have, got an impressive 123-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. On the season Russell is averaging 18.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game on .472/.424./.805 splits, and over his last 20 outings, he has picked up more, putting up 21.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per contest. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA…

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7 March 2024 StatCap: Anthony Edwards is ridiculous

Player Spotlight- Anthony Edwards The ascension of Anthony Edwards to superstar status continues to play out right before the world’s eyes. Edwards torched the Pacers for 44 points, but he sealed the game for the T’Wolves with a jaw-dropping block, in which he hit his head on the rim, of Aaron Nesmith’s in the waning seconds. Edwards has cemented himself as Minnesota’s best player and is playing at an All-NBA level, averaging 26.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contests on .467/.379/.838 splits. Top Performers Rk Player Tm  …

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NBA All-Star 2027 headed to the dessert

Courtesy of the NBA PHOENIX – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Phoenix has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2027.  The 76th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027.  NBA All-Star 2027 will mark the city’s fourth NBA All-Star, having hosted the event in 1975, 1995 and 2009. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement today during a press conference at Footprint Center, where he was joined by Suns Chairman Mat Ishbia and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs,…

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