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Check out this Air Jordan XXXVI Low

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The official unveiling ( and likely looming release) of the Air Jordan XXXVII does not quite mean the death knell for new release of the current model, as this Air Jordan XXXVI low is a testament to. Tis XXXVI Low sports multicolored Lenovo weave with a pattern that is reminscent of that seen on the “Bordeaux” Jordan 7. Black flanks both sides of this aforementioned colorful pattern ;red shows up on the tongue Jumpman, lace locks and the script ”Thirtysix” on the rear pull tab and bordeaux is present on…

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Play-In Tournament will be fixture in NBA season

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Whether you like it or not, it looks like the play-tournament is going to be in around for a while. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the league’s Board of Governors is expected tomorrow to finalize making the play-in tournament a permanent part of the season. The play-in concept was first instituted during the COVID-interrupted season in 2020 when played resumed in the Orlando bubble. It was revived with mixed results by fans, with some loving it , as it gave teams in the lower portion of each conference something to…

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Knicks complete trade with Pistons

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Monday morning the announced the completion of their trade with the Detroit Pistons. In the deal the Knicks sent guard Alec Burks, center Nerlens Noel, two future seconds and cash in exchange for the draft rights to Nikola Radicevic and a future second. Burks averaged 11.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists this past season and overall 12.2 points 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his two seasons as a Knickerbocker on .403/.408/.832 shooting splits. Injuries limited Nerlends Noel to just 25 games this season and as a result, Noel’s…

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“Pink Oxford” Nike Dunk High on the way

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Just like the Air Jordan 1, it seems a new dunk release is always just around the corner. This upcoming women’s-exclusive Nike Dunk High sports a phantom leather foundational layer overlaid with pink oxford. Pink Oxford Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also present at on the tongue branding, laces and inner. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a pink oxford rubber outsole. The release of this WMNS Dunk High is immensely expected at nike.com and select retail establishments. Once again, these…

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Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers: Counterfeit sneakers seized in South African raids

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Counterfeit sneakers was among the over R2.8 mllion (166,455.13 USD) in counterfeit goods that were seized in raids in Randburg, South Africa. The joint effort from Joburg District police and the Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service, Fidelity Reaction (South Africa’s largest security provider) and brand holders raided shops that were suspected of dealing in counterfeit products. According to Gauteng police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo local and international items that included sneakers , clothing, watches and handbags were seized. An additional operation 24.6 miles away in Vosloorus ,…

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“Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE: Official Images

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The Air Jordan VII turned 30 this year and in recognition of that milestone, Jordan Brand is releasing a plethora of colorways, one of them being the ”Afrobeats.” It sports a vachetta tan upper with debossed Jumpman on the lateral ankle and one on the heel similar to that seen on 2010’s Bin 23 Jordan 7. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides concord and taxi accented black midsole and multicolored rubber outsole. The ”Afrobeats” Air Jordan 7 SE is planned to debut this October. They will carry a 200 USD stocker…

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“Concord” Air Jordan 5: Official Images

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The ”Concord” Air Jordan 5 is a clean and well-executed new colorway of the 5 that is slated to debut this fall. Its white leather upper is accented with concord with the Jumpmen on the reflective tongue and rear heel, inner and lace locks. The aforementioned upper sits atop a concord-accented black midsole and a branded translucent and black rubber outsole. The ”Concord” Air Jordan 5 is set to debut August 13; official images of this upcoming Jordan 5 have been released and can be seen below.

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“Ginger” Air Jordan 14: Official Images

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The upcoming “Ginger” Air Jordan 14 is a mid-collared interpretation of the 1999 lowered collared original. The rationale for not simply releasing them in their original form is both confounding and mystifying ,which means its par for the course for Jordan Brand. This reimagined version of a long ignored original is planned to release August 17; they will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Official images of the “Ginger “ Air Jordan 14 can be seen below. Air Jordan 14 Light Ginger/Black-White 487471-701 $200 17 August 2022

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“Black Canvas” Air Jordan 4: Official Images

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The ”Black Canvas” is another retro Air Jordan that is in the brand’s fall release plans. Its black canvas upper sports a suede overlay of the same color at the toe, with the otherwise monochromatic presentation only broken upper with grey and red tongue branding and the same grey’s sole presence on the lace tabs and rear branding. Underneath resides a black and white midsole and red-branded grey, black, white and red rubber outsole. The ”Black Canvas” Air Jordan 4, as it currently stands, is planned to debut in October;…

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Donald Glover and New Balance unveil RC30

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Earlier this week, Donald Glover released a three-minute video (which can be seen below) on his Instagram that helped introduce their RC30 silhouette to the world. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donald Glover (@donaldglover) “With celebrity-endorsed sneakers coming out every weekend, we thought Donald was a good collaborator for New Balance to take a more considered approach. No loud colors or branding, just classic, easy-to-wear colorways of a new silhouette that fit Donald’s style.” Joe Grondin, Business Unit Manager – Global Collaborations & Energy Projects at…

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