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Former Norfolk State women’s assistant coach named AD at Jackson State CC(TN)

Brandon King

Former Norfolk State assistant basketball coach Dr. Kelvin Lynum is taking on a new role as he was named the athletic director at Jackson State Community College (TN.)  Dr. Lynum spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach on Larry Vickers’s staff where his contributions helped the program compile a 53-13 overall record, 24-4 within the MEAC, winning back-to-back conference tournaments and NCAA appearances.  Before his time at NSU, he was the athletic director at Southeast High School in Bradenton, FL from 2020-22. In this role, he presided over…

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Klay Thompson is a Maverick, how does he helps Dallas?

Brandon King

The era of the Splash Brothers has come to an end. Klay Thompson intends to join the Dallas Mavericks, reportedly agreeing to a 3-year, $50 million deal, that is a component of a multi-team sign and trade. The deal would send shooting guard Josh Green to the Hornets and Thompson to the Mavericks. Although some outlets have reported as if it’s a done deal, that may not be the case. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports the Warriors have not yet agreed to their end of the three-team deal and…

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DeMar DeRozan may be ready to move on from Bulls

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Courtesy of Fansided Throughout the NBA season, the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan openly expressed mutual interest in continuing their partnership beyond the current campaign, as DeRozan approached free agency. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in sentiment. According to Chicago Sun-Times’ Bulls beat reporter Joe Cowley, DeRozan’s interest in a return to the Windy City has waned. Cowley’s report, citing an unidentified source late Sunday, suggests that the recent trade involving Alex Caruso and Josh Giddy was the tipping point for DeRozan’s decision to explore his options elsewhere.…

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”Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Air Max 95 coming this fall

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This upcoming color of the classic Air Max 95 sports a combination mesh , suede and leather upper with reflective detailing. Safety orange makes apprearences on the lace loops, lateral Swooshes, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and most of the “airmax” branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that is home to Air Max units in the forefoot and the heel as well as a black and orange rubber outsole. The “Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Nike Air Max 95 is coming this fall at Nike.com and select…

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An initial look at the 2024 “Black Cement” Air Jordan III OG

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Initial images of the 2024 iteration of the “Black Cement” Air Jordan III have finally come to light.  As to be expected, it features all the visual elements from the colorway so many have come to love- black leather upper, elephant print overlays, Jumpman on the tongue, and “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  It does appear that Jordan Brand was somewhat successful in its efforts to recreate the shape of the 1988 original, as this image depicts a slightly sleeker profile contrasting with the boxier outline of previous…

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Paul George, 76ers agree on 4-year, $212 million deal

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from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN Free agent forward Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN early Monday morning. George’s deal — which sources say includes a player option on the final season in 2027-28 — brings him back to the Eastern Conference to partner with MVP center Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of upending the NBA champion Boston Celtics. George and his agent, Aaron Mintz of CAA, met with a 76ers contingent that included owner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey,…

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Kings are potential suitor for Brandon Ingram

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For some reason, the New Orleans Pelicans seem dead set on trading Brandon Ingram. Ingram is entering the final year of his current contract, which will pay him $36,016,200. He is eligible for a 4-year extension that could pay him up to $52 million per season and the two sides have been at an impasse as it relates to hashing out a new deal for the forward. The Pelicans have never crossed into luxury tax territory and signing Ingram to close to what his talents would command will push them…

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Warriors waive Chris Paul, avoids big guarantee

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The Warriors have waived point guard Paul and Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.  Paul was acquired last offseason as part of the Jordan Poole trade. In a role that he nor basketball fans are accustomed to, the veteran guard came off the bench for the majority of the season and was unable to be the impactful player we have known him to be in this reduced capacity. Paul, 38, appeared in 58 games, with 18 starts, averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game.  Paul…

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The “Reimagined Black Metallic” Air Jordan V will be a GR

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title image via zsneakerheadz The “Black Metallic”’ Air Jordan V is the latest classic colorway to get the “Reimagined” treatment. According to zsneakerheadz, this different spin on the classic colorway features reflective detailing and white laces. They retain the other visual elements that we’ve come to know- black nubuck upper, side netting, reflective tongue with red Jumpman, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel, black midsole with black speckled metallic silver “teeth” and translucent rubber outsole.  These are set to debut February 15, 2025 during NBA All-Star Weekend. Zsneakerheadz adds…

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”Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 SP coming next Spring

Brandon King

With the success of the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 collaboration it comes as no surprise that the two entities would seek to capitalize with additonal releases.  To that end, Nike SB and Jordan Brand are once again are joining forces on another Air Jordan 4.  At this juncture, there are no available but what is known is they utilize a summit white, varsity red, neutral grey color palette. Initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a summit white leather upper overlaid with neutral grey suede at the toe and…

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