I’m not sure if NBA fines can be written off on one’s taxes but that is now a topic of discussion between Jalen Smith ans his accountant. That’s because the NBA handed the Pacers’ forward/center a $20,000 for ”directing profane language toward a game official” for an incident that occurred in the third quarter of the Pacers February 28 game against the Orlando Magic.
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Sneakmart, a French start-up with a mobile application focused on streetwear, has launched Metakicks, the first collection of NFT sneakers, available via mystery boxes, meaning the customer is ignorant of which pair is in the “box” at the time of purchase. There are 15 unique animated sneaker designs with 3D backgrounds. According to a media release from the brand, there will be an initial drop of 6,250 Metakicks that will be available for purchase. The aforementioned designs will be randomly distributed amongst the Metakicks boxes and are classifed by rarity…
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After reporting on, and reposting, the initial images of the” Desert Sand” Air Jordan III last week a new set of pictures have emerged of this upcoming Air Jordan III. In these new images allow for a better view of the various textures of the black leather, tumbled and smooth, and the cork-like desert sand of the overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Underneath the sail and black midsole is a cement grey, red and white rubber outsole. Initially planned to release April 30 but per zsneakerheadz, they…
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This upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG sports a sail foundational layer overlaid with volt at the toe, eyerow, wrapping the ankle and heel. Black shows up with an aged, cracked look at the collar, with the same hue present on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, Wings logo, as well as the laces. The nylon tongue sports a vintage look and a ”NIKE AIR” branded volt tongue label. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail midsole and a black rubber outsole. The ”Volt” Air Jordan I…
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There is developing news out of the Big Apple that gives Nets fans hope and could put the Eastern Conference , and possibly the rest of the Association, on notice. As had been previously speculated but now reported by The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, NYC will get rid of their widely criticized vaccine mandate over the course of the next few weeks, meaning Kyrie Irving would be able to participate in home games. Irving exercised that body autonomy that we are supposed to have ( but some how was…
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Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT John Collins PF Feb 12 Out Collins (heel) will not play again until after the All-Star break, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Robert Williams III C Feb 16 Day-To-Day Marcus Smart PG Feb 16 Day-To-Day Brooklyn Nets NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Ben Simmons PG Feb 22 Out Simmons (conditioning) may not be cleared make his Brooklyn debut for “weeks,” Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports. “Ben Simmons, from what I’m told, is going to really ramp…
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It goes without saying ( even though I am saying it) that the “Playoff” Air Jordan XII is one of 2022’s most anticipated releases. Initially they were scheduled to release February 19, as we all know that did not happen as the “Cardinal” Air Jordan III released on that day with the date for the “Playoff” moved to some point in March. There could finally be a day for this returning classic, for according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the postponement is potentially set to end March 11. We will continue…
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Via Bulls.com The Chicago Bulls announced that the team has released forward Alfonzo McKinnie. Chicago also announced that it has signed veteran big man Tristan Thompson. In accordance with team policy, terms of Thompson’s contract were not disclosed. In his eleventh season in the NBA, Thompson (6-9, 254 pounds) owns career averages of 9.1 ppg (.518 from the field), 8.5 rpg (3.3 orpg) and 1.0 apg in 27.1 mpg. For his career, he has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers. This season, he has…
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Though he will always be most closely associated with the Clevaland Cavalers, with the multitude of stops along his basketball professional basketball journey, LeBron James could be described as an NBA rolling stone. Could he be laiyng his sneakers somewhere else? Discussing a potential retutn to the the Cavaliers with The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd, the Lakers superstar said, “I’m not saying I’m coming back and playing, I don’t know. I don’t know what my future holds. I don’t even know when I’m free.” LeBron was drafted no.1 overall in 2003…
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Who Got it Done Player Spotlight: DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan turned in another spectacular performance. Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings, DeRozan ws clicking again, scoring 38 points on an efficient 16/27 FG in leading the Chicago Bulls to a 125-118 win. This marked the seventh consecutive game DeRozan has poured in at least 35 points, tying a feat by the GOAT, Michael Jordan in 1988. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast Ja MorantMEM vs. POR 44 5 11 21-25 ft D. MitchellUTA @ LAL 37 3 5 4…
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