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Zion Williamson Allegedly Accused of Rape in Lawsuit: What We Know So Far

Brandon King

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been accused of rape as well as abuse in a lawsuit filed by a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend.  The suit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, the plantiff, listed as Jane Doe said she and Williamson began dating in 2018, when he was in his lone year at Duke, and remained an item until 2023.  ‘We and our client do not want to litigate this case in the press,’ the statement from the Lanier Law Firm’s Sam Taylor…

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Is LeBron James Really Hurt? MCL Concerns Rise After Dance Clip Surfaces

Brandon King

Following the Lakers’ 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, a Grade 2 MCL sprain, which has a recovery time of 3-5 weeks, was blamed as the cause for the elimination.  The injury, which allegedly happened in a third-quarter collision with Donte DiVincenzo, was presented to the world by LeBron media fanboy, ESPN’s Dave McMeniman as the reason that James and the Lakers were bounced in the postseason’s opening round. James, ever the ham, was seen hobbling after the…

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Nike Kobe VI Protro ‘Statue of Liberty’ Worn by Jalen Brunson Set for Holiday 2025 Release

Brandon King

In our most recent segment of PE Corner, we highlighted the “ Statue of Liberty” player-exclusive iteration of the Kobe VI Protro, which Jalen Brunson wore in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.  The subjects PE Corner normally remain in the realm of Player Exclusive footwear, a space that is largely inaccesible to the to the rank and file sneaker enthisiast. However in a atyoical turn of events, these will see a retail release.  This upcoming Kobe VI Protro features a Hyper Turquoise upper with Metallic Copper accents, paying…

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Official Look: Nike Kobe 4 Protro ‘CHBL’ Honors China’s High School Basketball Legacy

Brandon King

The “CHBL” Nike Kobe IV Protro was made in homage to the Chinese High School Basketball League and its players who don’t take shortcuts.  This morning Nike officially unveiled this upcoming colorway of the Kobe IV Protro in a video posted to their various social media outlets.  As it currently stands, these are planned to debut this summer at Nike.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price.  Nike Kobe IV Protro Lightening/ Black/Soft Yellow/Dusty CactusIH0587-700$190Summer 2025 Images via Nike Basketball 

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Gillie keeps it real with Paul George

Brandon King

image via NewsBreak On a recent appearance on Podcast P, rapper, podcaster, and Philadelphia Eagles superfan Gillie pulled no punches with host Paul George.  Expressing his frustration with George and Joel Embiid spending more time as spectators rather than participants in the Sixers game, Gillie had this to say in addressing George:  I hate to be harsh, but I gotta speak with the real on how we’re feeling. Bro, you played in damn near as many games as you didn’t.  Gillie’s assessment is accurate as George appeared in just 41…

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NBA All-Star does not believe Cooper Flagg should be the no.1 pick

Brandon King

For at least a year, the consensus no.1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has been Cooper Flagg, however, a former NBA All-Star does not think the Duke forward should be the first player to have his name called on draft night.  DeMarcus Cousins believes that Rutgers guard Ace Bailey is the true no.1 pick. The four-time NBA All-Star said this on FanDuel’s “Run it Back” show : To me, Ace Bailey is the no.1 pick. I think Ace Bailey’s the no.1 pick. I think he is the closest…

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player

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Courtesy of Sam Quinn, CBS Sports Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA’s 2024-25 MVP award, the NBA announced Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander is now the seventh straight MVP winner to be born outside of the United States, joining Nikola Jokić (2024, 2022, 2021), Joel Embiid (2023) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (2020, 2019). He is the first Thunder player to win the award since Russell Westbrook did so in 2016, and with Kevin Durantin 2014, three Thunder players have been named MVP.  SGA got 71 of 100 first-place votes. Nikola Jokić finished second and got the other 29 first-place votes. Antetokounmpo finished third, and 12…

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“Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

These Kobe V Protros were made for the Aces of Lower Merion High, the alma mater of the late, great Kobe Bryant.  At this juncture there are images of the 2026 iteration, however wha we should see is a metallic silver and team red Flywire-equipped upper. Team red Swooshes should adorn the sides with a Kobe logo. of the same hue perched atop the tongue.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a team red rubber outsole.  The “Lower Merion Away” Kobe V Protro is planned to make its second retail…

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Did Shaq just hint that the NBA Draft Lottery is rigged?

Brandon King

The NBA lottery has always been point of reference from fans who accused the league of guiding things towards a desired outcome.  The 2025 Draft Lottery won by the Dallas Mavericks has refueled the speculation amongst many fans that something is rotten in Denmark with the Draft Lottery.  The 85 draft lottery that the Knicks won, enabling them to draft Patrick Ewing with the No. 1 overall pick, is the most prominent example that detractors point to as a clear-cut example of league-initiated lottery chicanery. Other examples that are looked…

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An on-foot look at the Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz This Air Jordan 5 is one two colorways that was birthed out of a collaborative relationship between Jordan Brand and streetwear brand Awake NY.  The black iteration sports a black leather upper with white stitching. Black netting can be seen on the sides, while the traditional clear netting present on the tongue. The co-branded tongues features Jumpman and Awake logos, with additional Awake branding seen via the “A” that adorns the sides and the “NY” that appears on the lower lateral heel on the right sneaker. Nike…

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