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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

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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 

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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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Former NBA Lottery pick found guilty of rape

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Former NBA guard Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape. Thursday an Oregon jury ruled McLemore guilty for the rape of a 21-year-woman that took place in 2021 while he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.  The rape occurred at a party at the home of then teammate Robert Covington on October 3, 2021. According to prosecutors, the victim was “hammered unconscious drunk” and was having difficulty walking in addition to vomiting. The victim is said to have passed out on a living room couch at around 2…

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Baron Davis Fires Back at Tracy McGrady Over Recent Comments

Brandon King

Tracy McGrady made waves in the basketball world with his recent comments in which he indicated that given a prime Shaquille O’Neal, he could have won a championship.  T-Mac’s comments drew the ire of many basketball fans, and Kobe Bryant fans in particular, who saw this as the latest example of the recent, cavalier disrespect of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  McGrady’s comments are a clear swipe at Bryant’s greatness and are laced with the sentiment that any reasonably talented two guard, at that time, could replace Kobe on the…

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Jaren Jackson Jr. Agrees to Massive New Contract Extension

Brandon King

When the Memphis Grizzlies jettisoned guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic earlier this season speculation began to swirl that the move was the opening salvo in a teardown and rebuild for the franchise.  However, the Grizzlies and the 2-time All-Star big man have agreed on a five-year, $240 million max-level extension with a player option for the year of the deal in 2029-30. Much to the delight of Grizzlies fans, the deal keeps their 25-year-old big man out of unrestricted free agency, which he was set to enter after…

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‘All-Star’ Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 Reportedly Returning in Spring 2026

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Originally debuting in 2004 and last seen in 2016, the “All-Star” Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 is returning in 2026, according to KicksFinder At this juncture there are no available images of the 2025 iteration, however what we should be presented with is a white upper overlaid with red red-bordered blue nubuck at the toe. Royal blue Swooshes adorn the lateral side, while the medial is home to a field of perforations. Ovoid cut-outs on the ankle allow for additional comfort and ventilation.  The ankle strap should read “HUARACHE 2K4”…

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NBA Insider says there is no LeBron James trade market

Brandon King

Despite LeBron James deciding to exercise his $52.6 million player option , his agent Rich Paul’s semi noncommittal comments appeared to raise the possibility that James may look to enact an exit strategy should he deem the team’s offseason moves to be insufficient. As James is under contract, the only way for the 4-time NBA champion to put the Lakers in his career rear-view mirror is via a trade. However constructing a LeBron James trade will be a tall order for a variety of reasons, his age, salary, what a…

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Is Rich Paul Hinting LeBron James Could Leave the Lakers?

Brandon King

To the chagrin, but not the shock, of more than a few Lakers fans, LeBron James will opt in to his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season. However, James’ decision to opt-in may not be indicative that he is ten toes down for the theif purple and gold and this is hinted at by LeBron’s agent and Klutch Sports Director of Misinformation and Propaganda, Rich Paul.  “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at…

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