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“Halo” Kobe III Protro: An initial look

Brandon King

Worn by Kobe Bryant in the 2007-08 season, the Kobe III is the latest model to get the Protro (performance retro) treatment.  Initial images of the “Halo”, one of the reintroductory colorways have come to light. This monochromatic colorway sports an all white mesh upper with improvedpadding at the tongue. A white Swoosh is seen at the rear heel, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the iridescent tongue.  In addition to the extra padding at the tongue, other Protro performance upgrades includes a Zoom Air strobel as well as…

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“Black/Muslin” Air Jordan 15 23RE coming summer 2026

Brandon King

The first silhouette after Michael Jordan retired as a Chicago Bull, the Air Jordan 15 occupies a unique place as both a polarizing and overlooked model of the venerable Air Jordan line.  Next summer the 15 returns in 23RE form in a black and muslin colorway.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a muslin leather upper paired with black at the weave and tongue/inner bootie.  A bar on the muslin rear heel will likely read “23 6 15” , numerals…

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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 calls out WNBA officiating

Brandon King

Angel Reese was highly displeased, to say the least, following the Chicago Sky’s 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.  Reese lambasted the officials in the game in postgame comments saying: “It’s tough when you talk to officials, and I asked them, ‘Hey, we’ve only been to the free throw once twice up unto the fourth quarter’, and she tells me it’s not her job. So it’s frustrating because I know how hard we are battling inside, and I think that we came down and fought as hard as we could with what we…

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The Nike Book 2 Unveiled: Devin Booker’s Next Chapter

Brandon King

The signature line of Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker looks to continue with Book 2.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, a Zoom Spiridon-inspired colorway will be amongst the initial colorways. Predictive speculation assigns sports a grey mesh upper, similar to that of the Spiridon, with a black mudguard.  A large red Swoosh adorns the lateral side with black also taking care of the inner.  Underneath resides a sculpted Cushlon 3.0 midsole that houses a forefoot Zoom Air unit as well as a ZoomX sockliner and…

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“Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 will not feature a slide-out box

Brandon King

Dating back over a decade, with few exceptions, the slide-out box has become a staple part of the Air Jordan 11 packaging experience.  However for the upcoming “Gamma” 11 that will not be the case. Although its progenitor featured such packaging, the 2025 iteration shall not, according to zsneakerheadz.  Initial images of the packaging for the 2025 pair, and it is black with gamma blue branding. Additionally, it appears to utilize the more traditional box and lid system.  The “Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 is slated to begin its second journey around the retail sun on December 13…

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“University Blue”’Air Jordan 11 Low to return in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting in 2001 and returning in 2017, the “University Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low is being primed for a third trip around the retail sun in 2026.  At this early juncture there are no available images but what we should be presented is a Jordan 11 Low that sports a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue patent leather rand. Traveling the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a JUMPMAN and “23” can be seen at the rear heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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Devin Booker, Suns Agree to $150 Million Contract Extension

Brandon King

Although the Suns have moved on from Kevin Durant, and likely soon Bradley Beal, Devin Booker is staying put. Per Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Phoenix Suns and the star guard have agreed on a two-year $150 million extension that will keep Booker in the Valley of the Sun through 2030.  In the coming 2025-26 season Booker will be entering into the second year of 4-year, $224 million deal that will pay him $53.1 million next season and $57 and $61 million in 2026-27 and 2027-28, respectively.  Though the Suns…

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“Blueprint” Nike Sabrina 3 coming July 26

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of the Sabrina 3 sports a Flywire equipped knit upper with metallic gold Swooshes adorning the lateral sides. A golden Sabrina logo is perched atop the tongue, while the heel is wrapped in a blueprint pattern.  Underneath resides a pale blue midsole and a translucent rubber outsole.  The “Blueprint” Nike Sabrina 3 is slated to debut July 26; they will carry a 135 USD sticker price in adult sizing and 100 USD in grade school sizing.  Images via SneakerNews

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NBA Trade Alert: Clippers, Heat, and Jazz Involved in Multi-Team Swap 

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a trade. Here is the breakdown: Miami gets:  Los Angeles Receives: Utah receives: Norman Powell is coming off his best NBA season in which he averaged a career best 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals on .484/.418/.804 splits, in 60 appearances ( all starts) and should have garnered his first All-Star nod. The previous two seasons, Powell displayed his ability to provide consistent and efficient scoring off the bench , averaging…

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