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An initial look at the “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Brandon King

The fall of 2021 will see the retail debut of the “Pine Green” Air Jordan 3. It sports a black upper underlaid by cement grey leather at the mid foot and overlaid by the iconic elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Pine Green is present at the gold-bordered Jumpman on the tongue, collar, eyelets and behind the tongue. On the rear tab, white Jumpman Brandon’s finds its home. Below the aforementioned upper resides a pine green abs white midsole and a cement grey, white and pine green…

This Zion 1 could have been worn in the Olympics

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Brandon King

Though Zion Williamson was one of the myriad of top-end NBA talent that declined to participate with Team USA, that didn’t stop Jordan Brand from release a colourway of his Zion 1 that Williamson might have taken to the hardwood had he been in Tokyo. Apparently inspired by Williamson’s juxtaposition of his humility and his otherworldly athleticism, it sports a white and blue upper with red accenting on the bottom two lace loops, Jumpman and the Zion logo on the rear heel. A metallic gold tongues with additional red Jumpman…

Orange and White Air Force 1 Low coming soon

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 Low sports a white leather upper with orange showing up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, tongue label and heel overlay. White laces and embroidered “NIKE AIR” present on the aforementioned tongue and heel overlay. Below the upper resides a white midsole and orange rubber outsole. This Air Force 1 Low’s release is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 90 USD sticker price. Air Force 1 Low DC2911-101 $90 Later in 2021

Report: Bradley Beal considering pre-draft trade request

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021 Staff

The Washington Wizards and teams considering him are waiting on Bradley Beal By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Bradley Beal has already been linked with several NBA teams looking to land an offensive powerhouse for the 2021-22 season. He is considering requesting a trade from the Washington Wizards prior to Thursday’s draft, according to Bleacher Report. Beal, 28, is on contract for the next season and holds a player option for the 2022-23 season. He has been expected to make a decision regarding his offseason intentions and seems to have gone back and…

Overseas Hoops: PAOK signs Vlado Jankovic and Dimitris Moraitis

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 Staff

PAOK and Peristeri get some reinforcements for the upcoming challenges By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Vlado Jankovic moved on from AEK but will continue his career in Greece, this time around with PAOK, as the club announced a one-year deal with the player who will compete in the Basketball Champions League as well as the Basket League next season. Meanwhile, Peristeri, which will have to get through the BCL qualifiers this year, announced that the team has reached an agreement with Dimitris Moraitis for the next two seasons. Per PAOK: PAOK OEM…

Overseas Hoops: Veteran guard Lorenzo Brown signs with UNICS Kazan

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Staff

Third season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague coming up for Lorenzo Brown By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net Lorenzo Brown has signed a one-year contract to join UNICS Kazan, the team announced Friday. Brown, 30 is heading to this third Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season. He logged 64 appearances between Crvena Zvezda mts and FenerbahceBeko averaging 10.7 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest the last two seasons. His 2020-21 campaign at Fener featured 9.6 points, 3.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per match over 37 appearances, including 12 starts in EuroLeague. He also put…

Overseas Hoops: Arnas Butkevicius remaining with Rytas

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Brandon King

Arnas Butkevicius remains with Rytas for the fifth season in a row By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net /info@eurohoops.net Rytas has re-signed Arnas Butkevicius for the 2021-22 season, the team announced. Butkevicius, 28, joined the Lithuanian side in 2017 and has since been named captain. Last season, he logged 7.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per Basketball Champions League match rising his total of BCL appearances to 14, including nine with Neptunas in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Ivan Buva has also penned a contract extension for the next season.…

Overseas Hoops: ERA Nymburk signs Gorjok Gak

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Staff

Gorjok Gak becomes the first Australian player to sign with ERA Nymburk By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net ERA Nymburk continues its rebuild ahead of the 2021-22 season with the addition of Gorjok Gak. The Australian center penned a one-year contract with an option for one more season, the team announced Friday. Gak, 24, will launch his pro career in the Czech Republic powering the Basketball Champions League outlet. He is fresh out of California Baptist averaging 13.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.7 blocks per NCAA match in his senior season.…

Overseas Hoops: Jarvis Williams signs with Rytas

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 Staff

Jarvis Williams will continue with Rytas By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net Rytas Vilnius announced that the team has penned another signing this summer by bringing in American power forward Jarvis Williams. Rytas Vilnius strengthened their frontcourt and signed a contract with explosive power forward. Next season, American Jarvis Williams will play in Vilnius. Williams (2.03 m, 28 years old) can play in power forward and center positions. Jarvin is happy to join Rytas and is looking forward coming to Lithuania. “Joining the Rytas team is a step forward in my career. I…

Overseas Hoops: Rio Breogan signs Dzanan Musa

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Staff

Rio Breogan is the next team for former NBA player Dzanan Musa By Johnny Askounis at eurohoops.net / info@eurohoops.net Dzanan Musa aims for a fresh start at Rio Breogan. The ACB newcomer announced his addition on Wednesday. The Bosnian forward inked a one-year contract. Musa, 22, following an uneventful run in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets, joined Anadolu Efes last January. He was limited to 12 appearances between the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and Turkey’s BSL and was released one month ago. He was selected with the 29th overall pick of the 2018…