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Could Stephen Curry be on the way to Anta? 

Brandon King

Following his split with Under Armour in November 2025, after a 13-year run with the brand, Stephen Curry embarked on the most fascinating sneaker free agent journey since Kobe Bryant in 2003.  Curry wore everything from classic silhouettes to contemporary models. His stadium entrances and pregame warm-ups became notable sneaker events as people wanted to see what was on the feet of the 12-time NBA All-Star.  He was recently seen sporting a pair of Anta SV Eclosion Type 2 that features his logo. Could this be an indication that the…

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”Varsity Royal” Nike Air Griffey Max returning March 16

Brandon King

Five years after its most recent release and seventeen years after its 2009 debut, Nike is rolling the Varsity Royal” Air Griffey Max 1 out for another retail run in 2026. Just as with its predecessor, the 2026 iteration will feature a white leather foundational layer overlaid with an eye-catching varsity royal nubuck. A black Swoosh is present on the lateral toe box, with “NIKE” spelled out in large debossed letters on the ankle strap. Volt takes care of the Swooshes on the rear heel, front pull tab, on the…

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Tanking Is Back in the Spotlight, But the NBA’s Real Problem Runs Deeper

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written by Contributor Hodari P. T. Brown The NBA’s long-running battle with tanking is once again front and center. Recently, the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers were fined for sitting healthy players during critical fourth-quarter stretches of regular-season games before All-Star Weekend. The perception was clear: positioning for the draft lottery mattered more than winning that night. For Utah, the strategy worked in one game. In another, it backfired and the Jazz won anyway. That irony underscores the complicated nature of tanking. You can attempt to lose strategically, but outcomes are never guaranteed. Still, the issue forced…

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“Knicks” Air Jordan 8 coming in 2026

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This upcoming Air Jordan 8 is inspired by the New York Knicks and pays homage to the legendary face-off between Michael Jordan’s Bulls and the Knicks of Patrick Ewing.  Unfortunately at this junction, there are no available images of this upcoming eight however initial predictive speculation assigns in aesthetic of a black nubuck upper with orange and royal showing up on the support overlays that flank the heel.  A Jumpman would appear on the royal and orange chenille patch on the tongue along with a blue rear pull tab.  Underneath…

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”White/Red” Air Jordan XIII returning in March

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Next month, the “WhiteRed” Air Jordan XIII will make its first retail return in nearly a decade, having last been seen on store shelves ibn 2017. The 2026 iteration keeps in line with the aesthetic of its progenitor in that it will sport a white leather upper overlaid with dimpled side panels. Red suede flanks both sides of the foot as well as wraps the heel. The model’s signature hologram takes it place on the lateral ankle, while Jumpman is seen perched atop the tongue. A “JORDAN” tag seen at…

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”Camo” Converse SHAI 001 coming in early April

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The very-well received Conversae SHAI 001 is getting the camouflage treatment with this upcoming colorway. They sport a camoflage print spread across its molded upper with Converse’s classic Star and Chevron logo plastered at the rear heel, with Shai branding perched atop the padded tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides an army green midsole that houses forefoot Zoom Air cushioning as a rubber outsole that features a radial traction pattern. The “Camo” Converse SHAI 001 is slated to debut April 3, 2026 at select retail establishments, converse.com and , unfortunately,…

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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Debuts in April 2026

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Founded by Grace Ladoja in 2017 the HOMECOMING (Lagos) has grown into a premier, yearly, and multi day festival that takes place in Nigeria that celebrates African music, fashion and culture. In conjunction with the upcoming festival Nike is set to debut a duo of Air Max Plus colorways. Both kicks feature textured uppers, extra laces as well as elevated side wave structures. One pair utilizes utilizes the red, black and green of Pan Africanism, sporting a black upper with a green Swoosh on the lateral side. Tuned Air branding…

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“He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low No More

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News of the release of “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low was met with bemusement and bewilderment, but certainly not widespread anticipation.  These were initially scheduled to debut in April 2026 however they will not have the opportunity to become a longtime occupant of store shelves, as according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low has been scrapped. 

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“Light Aqua” Air Jordan 6 scrapped

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The “Light Aqua” was a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 that was slated to be part of Jordan Brand’s Fall 2026 release roster.  However, that appears to be the case no longer. According to reporting via zsneakerheadz, the “Light Aqua” 6 release has been scrapped.  The “Light Aqua” Air Jordan 6 joins the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low as recent upcoming releases that fell victim to the chopping block. 

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”Galaxy Aura” Nike GT Future coming March 2026

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Although this upcoming Nike GT Future may get its theme from the iconic “Galaxy” Air Foamposite One, it does not merely wear the aesthetic of that classic as its skin but makes it it’s own. its synthetic upper features an outer space pattern with a nebula prominently seen at heel and midfoot on both sides of the foot. A black Swoosh is seen on the lateral side ankles with additional branding seen perched atop the tongue. The double lasted design means the midsole is not visible , with a black…

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