Tag: News

Paul George to play in Drew League

Brandon King

For many years, the Drew League has drawn some of the biggest names in the world of basketball to its hallowed hardwoods; players such as Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, James Harden and LeBron James have all made appearances in the past. This year the summer pro-am has drawn the likes of DeMar DeRozan( who is a Drew League regular) , Atlanta Hawks teammates Trae Young and John Collins, as well as LeBron who returned for the first time in 11 years. The next notable NBA er player to lace them…

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U.S. and Russia strike deal over release of Brittney Griner

Brandon King

From the Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine. The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related…

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“Craft” Air Jordan 2 coming January 26

Brandon King

Next year will see the release of another “Craft” Air Jordan, with the Jordan 2 being pressed into service. At this early juncture, there are no images available, but what is known is this Jordan 2 will make of a sail, desert, sunset haze, muslin and light steel grey colour palette. Predictive speculation is of a leather-based build with an aged aesthetic coming into play. The “craft” Air Jordan 2 is scheduled to debut January 26 at Nike, com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 185 USD sticker…

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Eurohoops News: Croatian Basketball announces prelim EuroBasket roster

Brandon King

Wednesday the Croatian Basketball Federation released the preliminary list of 24 players rostered for the upcoming 2022 EuroBasket. Here is the list of the 24 players called up by senior national team head coach Damir Mulaomerovic: Dragan BenderBojan Bogdanovic (Utah Jazz)Dario Dreznjak (Zadar)Mateo Dreznjak (SC Derby)Goran Filipovic (Cedevita Olimpija)Lovro Gnjidic (Cedevita Olimpija)Mario Hezonja (Real Madrid)Pavle Marcinkovic (Zadar)Karlo Matkovic (Cedevita Olimpija)Dominik Mavra (Zadar)Toni Nakic (Rio Breogan)Toni Perkovic (Split)Roko Prkacin (Girona)Kresimir Radovcic (Cibona)Ivan Ramljak (Slask Wroclaw)Roko Rogic (Acqua S.Bernardo Cantu)Matej Rudan (Mega MIS)Zeljko Sakic (Lietkabelis)Dario Saric (Phoenix Suns)Krunoslav SimonSven Smailagic (Nevezis-OPTIBET)Jaleen Smith (Alba…

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They are already gearing up the Westbrook blame

Brandon King

Barring miraculous, sweeping changes to their roster, all indications are that the Los Angeles Lakers will once again be the worst pro basketball team in LA. Unlike last season the gas bags in the sports media have not to wait until the year tipped off to find a scapegoat, they are already planting those seeds in the hopes they will blossom into a Westbrook-Ham blame tree. When this season takes its inevitable nosedive, the sports media and Laker ”fans” new favorite whipping man Russell Westbrook and new head coach Darvin…

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“Blue Chill” Nike LeBron XIX Low coming August 6

Brandon King

With the Lebron XX on the horizon, Nike Basketball still is not done with the current model ( even if their namesake has been fur several months ), the Lebron XIX. This upcoming XIX low sports a majority blue chill upper composed of textiles and leather, with a multi-coloured tongue and crimson heel underlay providing additional visual variety. Below resides a two-tone midsole that is white with faint touches of blue up front with a blue-speckled red in the back with a visible Max Air unit and two-colour rubber outsole.…

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This Nike Blazer Mid is on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming women’s-specific Nike Blazer Mid sports a purple leather upper paired with a subdued yellow at the Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same Yellow also appears at the heel underlay as well as the inner, with purple suede present via an overlay at the toe and forefoot. Underneath resides a white midsole and matching rubber outsole. The debut of this Nike Blazer Mid is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Blazer Mid CZ1055-500 $TBA Soon in 2022

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“Black Multi” Air Jordan 1 Low: Official Images

Brandon King

This visually busy Air Jordan 1 Low sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with a plethora of colours, lending to its moniker. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with red patent Swooshes with the same hue present on the jump man logos on the top of the black nylon tongue and insole, respectively. A white midsole and black rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The release of this women’s Air Jordan 1 Low is anticipated over the course of the upcoming months at nike.com and select retail venues. Air…

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This Air Jordan 1 Mid is on the way soon

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 1 Mid sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with subdued french blue suede overlays at the toe, eye row and wrapping the rear foot. Light steel grey Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with five red showing up at the Jumpman on the tongue and the Wings logo on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a white midsole and grey-tinted semi-translucent rubber outsole. The release of this Air Jordan 1 Mid is imminently anticipated at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 135 USD…

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EuroHoops: Money may keep Bosnia out of EuroBasket

Brandon King

Via eurohoops.net Bosnia is one of the teams that is slated to participate in the EuroBasket tournament for this first time since 2015 but finances could prevent them from getting on the court. The Bosnian basketball federation recently announced they could not handle the costs of its national teams participation in the summer 2022 tourneys, the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers and the European championship. The organization says they have raised a portion of the the funds through sponsorships and institutions, but there is still gap that needs to be overcome.…

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