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NBA All-Star weighs in on Andrew Wiggins jersey number

Brandon King

The No. 22 has been synonymous with Andrew Wiggins since the Toronto, Canada native gained national prominence in 2013 as the top-ranked high school player in the nation while playing for Huntington Prep in West Virginia. Though he has worn No. 22 throughout his NBA journey, as he has begun the latest chapter of his NBA career in Miami, wearing his longtime number seemed to ruffle some feathers amongst Heat faithful. Wiggins, who was involved in the four-team trade that sent the disgruntled Butler to the Golden State Warriors, the…

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“Black History Month” Nike Dunk SB Low coming February 2025

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After phoning it in with half-assed offerings or outright ignoring the occasion altogether in recent years, Nike seems to have remembered that Black History Month still exists with this upcoming Dunk SB Low. Reportedly the inspiration behind the design of this Dunk Low is African Tourmaline gemstones and African culture. It sports a tourmaline green suede upper with the edges of each panel bordered with monarch. Black Swooshes adorn the sides with embroidery that wraps the heel and includes a star emblem. Baroque Brown shows up at the collar and…

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“Sundial” Nike Dunk Low releasing this spring

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This well-executed colorway of the iconic Dunk Low sports a sundial leather foundational layer overlaid with anthracite at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles, and wrapping the lower heel. Anthracite Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with white “NIKE” branding appearing perched atop the tongue and embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and an anthracite rubber outsole.  The “Sundial” Nike Dunk Low is planned to debut this spring at nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 115 USD sticker price. Nike…

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Nate Robinson gets life saving operation

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Former NBA guard Nate Robinson underwent a successful kidney transplant Friday morning at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. An ESPN chronicle of Robinson’s ordeal revealed that the three-time slam dunk champion (2006, 2009, and 2010) learned during his rookie year with the New York Knicks that his kidneys were it. In 2021 Robinson learned his kidneys were failing; he subsequently began dialysis treatment thrice per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) at a Seattle clinic from 5:30 am to 9:30 am as toxins, waste products, and excess fluids…

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KD does not want a Golden State return

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It was speculated earlier in the week that the Suns were reportedly listening to offers on all-world forward Kevin Durant. Additionally, it was rumored that the Golden State Warriors were allegedly quite interested in adding Durant to their tanks once more. However, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhordst on the network’s “NBA Today” show, ”understanding scenarios can change, Kevin Durant will likely either remain on the Phoenix Suns or be traded to the Miami Heat by tomorrow afternoon and added there is only one untouchable player in Phoenix. “Everyone on the Phoenix [Suns roster], multiple people have…

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Monmouth’s Madison Durr earns Oscar Robinson National Player of the Week honors

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Courtesy of the CAA CAA Player of the Week Madison Durr of Monmouth has been selected as one of five Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honorees by the USBWA (U.S. Basketball Writers Association) on Tuesday. Durr became the second Monmouth player this season to earn national recognition, joining teammate Abdi Bashir Jr., who garnered the accolade on Nov. 19. The Hawks’ guard is also the third CAA player and second in as many weeks to secure the USBWA’s weekly honor as UNCW’s Bo Montgomery captured the award on Jan. 29. The Atlanta…

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“Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 coming October 1

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With all of the year-end Air Jordan 11 attention going to the return of the “Gamma Blue”, it is not the only 11 released in the latter part of the year. The “Rare Air” Jordan 11 is a new colorway of the iconic silhouette dropping in October.  At this moment there are no available images, however initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with “JORDAN” spelled down the lace loops A navy patent leather rand overlays said upper with a red Jumpman present on the lateral ankle.…

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All-Pro Defensive End Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland

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courtesy of Kari Anderson, Yahoo Sports  Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade, according to multiple reports. In a statement shared by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and others, Garrett said that his desire to win a Super Bowl was driving his decision to leave. “As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl — and that goal fuels me today more than ever. My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland…

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Jackson State downs Grambling 65-50

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image via Jackson State Basketball s Daeshun Ruffin led four players in double figures for Jackson State as the Tigers picked up a 65-50 road Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory over Grambling State at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on Saturday. Ruffin led the way with 20 for Jackson State (6-14, 6-2 SWAC) hitting 7-of-12 shots from the floor and knocked down 5-of-7 from the free throw line. Romelle Mansel added 10 points and eight rebounds, while Shannon Grant added 10 points and five rebounds. Keiveon Hunt chipped in 10 points.  The two teams traded the lead…

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PE Corner: Oregon hoops debuted “Think Pink” Kobe IX EM

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The University of Oregon women’s basketball team played their Stomp Out Cancer game this weekend. In the game, a 54-47 win over Indiana, the Ducks broke out the “Think Pink” Kobe IX Low.  They sport a pink engineered mesh upper adorned on the sides with white Swooshes. White also appears on the Kobe logos that are perched atop each tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a light pink midsole with an external heel counter that features a Kobe logo as well as a translucent rubber out.  As much as we,…

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