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There aren’t many moments in NBA history that can top Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. The game lives forever in league lore and serves as a massive point for Bryant when thrown into the G.O.A.T. discussion. In continuing to keep the Nike Kobe collection active with new releases, […]

Team USA Basketball has one clear-cut goal every four years: Dominate the game on all levels and continue the tradition of the best basketball coming from the United States. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA did exactly that in heroic fashion as they brought home the 17th gold medal in the country’s history. In […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise star Ja Morant is looking forward to the upcoming season and another opportunity to showcase his one-of-a-kind skill on the basketball court. He’s been one of the biggest stars in the NBA since his arrival and he’s also made an impact on the sneaker landscape, already preparing for his third Nike Ja […]

With the inception of NIL and its introduction to the college sports landscape, university student-athletes have an opportunity to make more money throughout their college careers than some professional athletes make on a yearly basis. There’s arguably no bigger co-sign than a partnership with Nike and Alabama Football wide receiver Ryan Williams just made his […]

NBA superstars are using this offseason to reset, relax, ink their deals, and do some traveling around the globe. No one relishes the time off more than Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, taking the opportunity to go back home to Serbia and enjoy his hobby of horses. He recently went on his Chinese tour with sponsor […]

One year after signing a multi-year contract extension with Reebok, Angel Reese is about to release her first pair of signature shoes. Playing off the “mebounds” joke on social media, the Chicago Sky forward teased the release of the all-pink sneakers in the upcoming year. Reese initially signed with Reebok while still at LSU and […]

The Atlanta Dream are currently second in the Eastern Conference and contending with the New York Liberty for the East’s lead. This second half of the season will prove to be crucial for their playoff contention, but this weekend serves as a celebration for both Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray of the Dream. Jones actually […]

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is receiving a hero’s welcome at home in Indianapolis during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend festivities. Playing alongside teammates Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, Mitchell is an integral part of the three-headed monster the Fever are developing in Indy. In dressing for the occasion, Mitchell brought out an exclusive “All-Star” […]

Washington Mystics rookie and third overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft Sonia Citron is checking off another milestone in her young career as she attends her first All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. The budding guard will take in all the sights and sounds for the time being, but her team will need her for a […]

Just 18 games into her WNBA career and No. 1 overall pick of the Dallas Wings Paige Bueckers is already at her first WNBA All-Star Weekend. It didn’t take long for Bueckers to take the league by storm and if the first half of her first season is any indication of what’s to come, she […]

With the incoming 2025 Rookie draft class getting their first taste of action at NBA Summer League, it’s the perfect opportunity for players to showcase their skills and make their case for a prominent role on their respective squads. It’s also time for sponsors to notice an incoming crop of young talent, signing deals left […]

The Las Vegas Aces are currently fourth in the WNBA’s Western Conference, hoping to replicate their success from recent seasons and put their name in the hat during another playoffs. With reigning MVP A’ja Wilson leading the helm, starting guard Jackie Young will join her at 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend as a reserve. Young also […]

With the Rockets fan base anxiously awaiting the debut of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant, it’s officially scary hours in the city of Houston as they try to make their way back into the Playoffs. The Nike lifetime athlete will come into the season rocking his latest Nike KD 18, which was recently featured by Nike […]

Nike has been working to bring back the Air Jordan 5 through recent releases and collaborations on both new pairs and OG colorways. Pairs like the OG “Grape” and the newest crossovers with A Ma Maniere have the Jordan 5 fully in the spotlight and Nike will bring back yet another classic with this upcoming […]

Following a tough end to the 2024-25 NBA season, Charlotte Hornets All-Star Guard LaMelo Ball is anxiously waiting to return and prove himself once again on the biggest stage. He’s undoubtedly one of the more talented scorers in the game today and it will be interesting to see how this crop of incoming talent can […]

As the NBA Summer League continues from Las Vegas, teams are gauging their young talent and finding a competitive spark as they prepare for the upcoming season. Teams like the San Antonio Spurs have a lot to be excited about with the return of Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox after a brief taste last season. […]

Nike Basketball recently unveiled an entire slate of upcoming releases throughout the next year via their Nike SNKRS app. All their most popular performance models, include Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 18, will see a number of unique upcoming releases in terms of their colorways and themes. Up next for Durant, we’ll see yet another homage […]

New York Yankees franchise Outfielder Aaron Judge is heading to his seventh MLB All-Star Game and the former Home Run Derby Champion usually has a flair for heroics on this particular weekend of the season. With another accolade added to his already impressive resume, Judge will also bring his best style to the plate as […]

The Chicago Bulls will once again be a playoff hopeful team this season as they hope to restore glory to one of the NBA’s great basketball cities. Point Guard Josh Giddey broke through in his first season with the Bulls and is set to sign a large contract extension to call Chicago home. Giddey will […]

Caitlin Clark has become one of the WNBA’s biggest trendsetters for many reasons, and her sneaker game is definitely on that list. Clark’s association with sneakers has been front and center since Nike signed her to a signature shoe deal in 2024, and the Indiana Fever star has already rocked a player-exclusive edition of Kobes. […]

With another NBA Summer League fully underway, fans got a first-hand look at No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg as he debuted against the Los Angeles Lakers for his first action in a Mavericks’ uniform. However, it was Lakers’ Bronny James that made headlines following his smothering defense on Flagg and even putting a few […]

With Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant patiently waiting in the wings for another opportunity at making the Playoffs and contending for an NBA Championship, he’ll also take the offseason to relax and do some sightseeing around the world. In preparation for Morant’s “Make Them Watch Tour,” sponsor Nike will debut city-inspired Nike Ja 3 colorways […]

It’s been a long road for 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant to land back in Texas as the newest member of the Houston Rockets, but the Longhorn alumni always carries his Seattle roots close to his heart no matter the point in his career. Honoring his Rookie season with the SuperSonics, Kevin Durant’s upcoming Nike […]

Professional BMX rider and Air Jordan family member Nigel Sylvester has been one of the top sneaker collaborators in the world over the last few years. From humble beginnings with his signature Air Jordan 1 exclusives, Sylvester has expanded his Jordan catalogue even further with the Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick” and his own Jordan […]

The Houston Rockets have made massive moves this offseason, notably with their blockbuster signing of Kevin Durant with the simultaneous departure of young star Jalen Green. Still, the Rockets boast a young core of talented players, one of which has emerged as Kentucky standout Guard Reed Sheppard. Clearly, Nike has taken notice and gave Sheppard […]

Nike Skateboarding has been a steady presence in the sneaker landscape since its launch in 2002, but it’s served as an even more elusive club for diehard sneakerheads. Nike SB is known to have the best collaborative sneakers of all-time, partnering with everyone from world-famous musicians to mom-and-pop skate shops. The longstanding tradition continues as […]

The Dallas Wings are doing everything they can to remain competitive, but they’re beginning to see another season of growing pains for their young core. It’s sometimes the price you have to pay in order to lock up to No. 1 overall Draft pick in the first place, but rookie Paige Bueckers is confident in […]

New Balance has been pushing the boundaries of styles and trends since its inception, but the last few years has really seen them go all-in on some of their performance brands. While Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani headlines their best-selling baseball and lifestyle lines, incoming Dallas Maverick Cooper Flagg is also drawing eyes to NB in the […]

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese debuted her signature sneakers, the ‘Angel Reese 1,’ in her team’s recent 87-76 victory over the Dallas Wings. Reese, who returned from the game with 15 points and 11 rebounds, became the second-youngest player in franchise history to breach the 700-point mark. The fact that she did so wearing her signature […]

Angel Reese perfectly recreated her NBA 2K26 cover image during the Chicago Sky’s victory over the Dallas Wings. Reese produced her seventh consecutive double-double on the same day on which she debuted the Angel Reese 1 and was announced as the cover athlete for the WNBA Edition of NBA 2K26. Scoring 15 points and 11 […]

Fresh off making history as the fastest player to record 650 rebounds (51 games) in WNBA history, Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is looking forward to her second All-Star selection and a trip to Indianapolis. She made history once again, becoming the fourteenth player in WNBA history with her signature sneaker, as Reebok recently […]

No other footwear company was touching Nike during the 1990’s in terms of design and innovation and 30 years after the fact, those same designs are once again gaining popularity as fashion trends continue to cycle. Set for a 30th anniversary of their own, the people over at Nike will be bringing back the iconic […]

With NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put in Milwaukee with the Bucks, the window is set for the Greek Freak to bring his adopted city yet another championship ring. Antetokounmpo is also starting a new chapter with Nike after rumors back in March about a new addition to his signature sneaker line. Just a few […]

Always known as the main competitor to Nike, Adidas has officially branched off into a new stratosphere in terms of their influence on sports, culture, and lifestyle. Not only are they home to some of the biggest names in sports around the world, but they also have their own team of celebrities and influencers constantly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently lead the National League with 56 wins and they’re once again the favorites to emerge with the pennant and a run at back-to-back World Series titles. Generational talent Shohei Ohtani is at the forefront of their success and with his return to the mound, the sky could be the limit […]

No one is more excited for the upcoming NBA season than Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards as it marks a new opportunity for him to chase his first NBA Championship. With a number of deep playoff runs already under his belt, Edwards will be looking to reach a new level in terms of his game. […]

With the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game fast approaching from Indianapolis, it’ll be a momentous time to celebrate the newest heights of the WNBA and its players. Las Vegas Aces’ franchise Center A’ja Wilson will be making her seventh All-Star appearance as she hopes to bring her city yet another championship ring. To celebrate the occasion, […]

Thanks to the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks are equipped to go all-in on their future with number one overall pick Cooper Flagg as the cornerstone of their franchise. He’s already the upcoming face of the team and prior to even stepping onto an NBA court, New Balance Basketball has made Flagg their incoming […]

With the growing popularity of Major League Soccer year after year in the United States, growth and partnerships remain at the forefront of the league’s plans for expansion. From introducing new teams to bringing Lionel Messi to Miami, MLS is pulling out all the stops to draw fans to their sport. Next up, they’ll partner […]