Tag: Upcoming Release

DeMar DeRozan sent to Kings in three-team sign and trade

Brandon King

Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a three-team sign-and-trade, inking a 3-year, $74 deal.  The deal sends forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs, while the Chicago Bulls receive guard Chris Duarte, two-second draft picks and cash.  Barnes, 32, appeared in and started, all 82 games for the Kings, averaging 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest. Along with recently acquired Chris Paul, the veteran forward can provide steady play for a very young San…

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”Aqua” Air Jordan VIII coming summer 2025

Brandon King

Next year is setting up to be a rip-snorter in terms of sneakers with several classics being positioned to make their anticipated returns.  The latest addition to that list is reportedly the “Aqua” Air Jordan VIII, which made its last retail run in 2015.  At this early juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what is known is they will utilize a black, true red, iron grey, bright concord, and aquatone color palette.  What should be presented is the classic colorway as we know it- black and…

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”Melo” Air Jordan 12 returning Summer 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz According to zsneakerheadz, the “Melo” Air Jordan 12 is in the works for a return in 2025.  Initially released in 2004, it derives its aesthetic from Carmelo Anthony, who then played for the Denver Nuggets. For some inextricable reason that continues to defy logic even two decades later, they were a women’s exclusive release. Thankfully Jordan Brand rectified this misstep with a men’s release on 15 May 2004.  They saw a release in 2016 but once again, lunacy unnecessarily entered the equation, with Jordan Brand pulling…

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An initial look at the “Aunt Pearl” Nike KD IV

Brandon King

The “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is an homage to KD’s beloved Aunt Pearl, who succumbed to lung cancer when Durant was just 11. Originally released in 2012, the “Aunt Pearl” KD IV is set to makes its return in the upcoming holiday season. It sports a pink fused upper with a mesh layer on the sides to aid in ventilation and breathability. A pearl graphic Adonis the overlay that wraps the heel, that also is home to Nike and KD branding ; the same pattern appears at the top of…

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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming back November 2

Brandon King

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is making its triumphant return this holiday season.  The Ferrari-inspired model sports a white leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe. Other Ferrari-styled visual elements include the presentation of the Jumpman logo, the air intake vents on the midsole, the shape and design of the midsole, and the high-performance tire look of the heel  The last model, not this colorway, that Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull will make its return on November 2. They will be available in Men’s and…

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An initial look at the “Black” Nike Air Flightposite

Brandon King

With its Foamposite upper and its futuristic aesthetic, when it debuted back in 1999 there was nothing like the Air Flightposite on the market. Though a bit heavier than the typically largely leather-constructed sneaker populace at that time, once broken in and conformed to the wearer’s foot through the heat of wear, they offered a nearly unrivaled fit and feel.   The Air Flightposite makes its long-anticipated retail return into of its original colorways – “Metallic Gold” in the upcoming holiday season and picture below, “Black” in 2025.  An initial image,…

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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