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Derrick Rose is one of eight players in NBA history to have at least 10 consecutive signature shoes with a brand. That’s what happens when you’re the youngest MVP in league history. Rose joins Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Allen Iverson and Kevin Durant as the only players to have […]

Soon-to-be No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Sabrina Ionescu is being heavily courted by one of her NBA idols to join Under Armour. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is hard at work, hoping to convince the University of Oregon star to join the UA family of athletes. Ionescu, who owns the NCAA record for […]

Earning a signature shoe deal is a right of passage for any NBA superstar. From a young age, players around the globe dream of signing that big contract, then lacing up in their own kicks. This holds true for some of the greatest of all time, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Michael […]

Nike had previously been prohibiting new shoe releases in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death. However, it appears the marquee brand just rolled out a new Kobe Bryant signature shoe called the “Mamba Fury” (via Pat Benson of Forbes): In a time when everyone needs some good news, Laker Nation just received something to cheer […]

The past year or so has been absolutely brutal for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. In last season’s Finals, the two-time NBA champion suffered a career-threatening Achilles injury prior to his former team, the Golden State Warriors, famously falling to the current defending champs, the Toronto Raptors. Fast forward some months later, and just when […]

Among his many accolades, Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has GQ cover to add to his list of achievements. The former NBA MVP shares the cover of the illustrious men’s fashion magazine with co-star and teammate James Harden. In an interview with the magazine, Westbrook boldly came out against the “signature sneaker” trend, […]

Like many others, Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie was saddened by the loss of Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. In light of this tragic loss, Dinwiddie has dropped a new signature shoe to honor the Lakers legend and his daughter, Gianna. According to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, 100 percent of net proceeds during […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the Lakers coaching staff will all wear Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers on the bench on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Friday is the first game the Lakers are playing since the tragic death of Bryant: Frank Vogel says the Lakers coaching staff will all wear Kobe […]

Sixers star center Joel Embiid will get a signature shoe with Under Armour which will be released in the Fall. Nick DePaula of ESPN has more: Joel Embiid just announced in Baltimore that his Under Armour Embiid 1 signature shoe will release in Fall 2020. He’ll become the 17th NBA player to have a Sig […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell plans to auction off his customized Adidas signature sneakers, with the proceeds going toward relief efforts for the Puerto Rico earthquake and Australia’s bushfires. Mitchell worked out a way to honor both countries along with the designers of his Adidas D.O.N. sneakers. The newly designed pair of sneakers features the […]

A few days before Christmas, Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo is already into the spirit of giving. The reigning NBA MVP certainly made a young fan’s day during the team’s 117-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on Sunday. After the Greek Freak dropped a near triple-double of 18 points, 19 boards, and nine […]

Mavs star Luka Doncic is on the verge of signing a shoe deal with Jordan Brand. Doncic’s contract with Jordan Brand is expected to be a five-year deal, according to Nick DePaula and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs’ floor general can earn a signature deal with Jordan Brand through bonus clauses: Doncic’s contract with […]

The ongoing bidding war for Luka Doncic’s shoe deal may soon come to an end as an established brand is reportedly close to signing the highly sought after Dallas Mavericks superstar. Will Cain of ESPN recently hinted that the Slovenian sensation will be signing with Jordan Brand. He announced the development by sharing a GIF […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA today. The 26-year old has already accomplished a lot in his seven seasons in the league, being named and All-Star six times and being part of the NBA All-Defensive Team thrice. Still, it’s quite baffling that a star of […]

Dennis Schröder had a rude awakening upon lacing up his Nike KDs after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, quickly catching on to the organization’s utter repugnance for anything with Kevin Durant’s name or brand. Former franchise star Russell Westbrook didn’t let it slip either during his lone year next to Schröder: “Even Russ […]

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker might be a sneaker hoarder, but he has no interest in actually having a signature shoe. He prefers to have flexibility in what he can wear. The 34-year-old sat down with Jarrel Harris of Sports Illustrated regarding his impending sneaker free agency and why he does not are about rocking the same […]

Under Armour is slated to release Stephen Curry’s signature sneaker, the Curry 7 in the “UNDRTD” colorway, which will launch on Nov. 1 for $140 retail at UA.com. Curry has been seen wearing this model before during his summer training sessions, but could debut the shoe as soon as Thursday’s season-opener, as the Golden State […]

It appears that Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson will not be a casualty of the ongoing feud between China and the NBA. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the Dubs sharpshooter’s deal with Chinese sportswear brand Anta will not be affected by what has become an all out offensive by the Chinese. […]

Lonzo Ball made his way into the NBA with a hype train unlike many others in the sport, spearheaded by his father, LaVar Ball, and the existence of his own brand of footwear and clothing in Big Baller Brand. Ball had interest from brands like Nike and Adidas when starting out his career, but they […]

Big Baller Brand failed to build a good reputation as a sports apparel company. Despite LaVar Ball’s efforts to keep it relevant, the constant negative reviews it received from customers was a major reason for its downfall. Now, New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, has made it clear that the BBB shoes he wore during […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first line of signature shoes have recently been introduced to the public, and when asked about his inspiration in creating the sneakers’ design, picking the colors, etc., the reigning MVP says it’s all about his family. In an interview with Slam Online’s Max Resetar, the Bucks forward said that his […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has his first signature shoe with Chinese sportswear brand Anta. The Anta GH 1 was revealed on Monday with several colorway options to the sneaker. .@gordonhayward kicked off his China tour with #ANTA & revealed his first signature sneaker: #AntaGH1 📰 | https://t.co/O1nRikXkYO pic.twitter.com/JOGwgtXHZt — Boardroom (@boardroom) August 7, 2019 […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving and the fine designers at Nike have come together for the release of a SpongeBob-inspired line of shoes, according to B/R Kicks. Nike’s SpongeBob SquarePants x Kyrie collection is scheduled to be released on Saturday and will feature colorways related to five characters on the popular show: SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, […]

After signing a lucrative endorsement deal with sneaker brand Jordan, under the Nike umbrella, New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson will be getting his own signature shoe sooner rather than later. The wait for Williamson’s signature pair of sneakers may be less than a year, with ESPN’s Nick DePaula reporting the Zion shoe could […]

Current NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has all the attributes of a superstar. The dominant dunks, highlight reel-worthy blocks, and superhero physique allowed him to check almost all the boxes. Now that the Greek Freak has his own shoe, he can confidently say that he has checked them all. Giannis spoke on actually holding his signature […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpos recently released his first signature shoe with Nike. Dubbed the Nike Air Zoom Freak 1, the shoes sleek and simplistic design have made it a popular seller already. Aaron Dodson of ‘Undefeated’ caught up with Giannis to allow him to explain the purpose of the design and what it meant […]

One of the most-highly anticipated films of the year has got to be “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” The film’s producers recently dropped another trailer, and it was a treat for Marvel and NBA fans alike, as it featured Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. Known by his moniker of “Spida,” it was only natural for the […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Jordan Brand, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula. The St. Louis-born star is coming off being the first NBA player to suit up in Nike’s auto-lacing Adapt BB model this past season, soon switching to one of the Swoosh’s subsidiaries with the iconic Jumpman […]

The fine designers at adidas have set an unveiling date for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s first signature shoe: the D.O.N. Issue 1. Via weartesters.com: Titled to embody Mitchell’s Determination Over Negativity and his nickname “Spida”, the shoe draws inspiration from a classic comic book character and single issue numbers. Initial reports seem to indicate […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will have his Nike signature shoe released on July 3, 2019. The Nike ‘Freak 1’ comes in a traditional black and white colorway (with more colorways), with the number 34 located at the back of the heel. The signature Nike swoosh appears backwards on the side of the shoe. “Building on […]

Zion Williamson’s shoe deal reportedly has potential to set records for a draftee, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. The New Orleans Pelicans won the Draft Lottery on Tuesday in Chicago and will select Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Draft is on June 20. He’s arguably the […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will release a “Friends”-inspired shoe line. According to #SneakerScouts’ official Twitter account, Nike has dubbed Irving’s new shoe as “Kyrie 5 Friends.” A pair costs $130. It has a release date of May 16. Release Date: Nike Kyrie 5 'Friends' – May 16, 2019 |$130| #SneakerScouts @KyrieIrving https://t.co/hcv4l4nitt […]

Ever since making a big comeback to the scene almost a year ago, Puma has continued to work its way up to the upper ranks in the highly-profitable basketball shoe market. One of their big-name signings was no less than the legendary God Shammgod — creator of the famed Shammgod crossover which continues to occasionally show […]

Kevin Durant is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is in the midst of another fantastic season. He will arguably be the most sought-after free agent this offseason. But Durant is more than just “good.” In fact, as he continues to rack up All-Star nods and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. They will head into the offseason filled with a lot of question marks once again, and one of them is the future of second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. For the past two seasons, Ball has been hit with injuries that would […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo announced his long-term agreement with Nike back in November of 2017. Now, after several months of planning and design, he’s set to debut his first signature shoe with the company during this season’s playoffs. According to a report from @djfolk on Twitter, Antetokounmpo’s signature kicks will be called the “Nike […]

Stephen Curry is stepping up in a huge way for youth students and athletes across the globe. And a lot of it is attributed to the courageous acts of a nine-year-old girl named Riley Morrison, via SC30, Inc. “Inspired by a nine year-old Riley Morrison, who had the courage to speak out against gender inequality, […]

It was just a little over three months ago when a letter from Riley Morrison made its way to Stephen Curry asking why his signature shoe wasn’t available in girl’s sizes or styles. The letter from the 9-year-old hooper had an impact on the two-time MVP, because he let her know right away that he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar small forward Paul George told local reporters on Thursday he talked with Nike to see what went wrong with Duke phenom Zion Williamson’s shoe on Wednesday night. Williamson was wearing the Nike PG 2.5 PE, which is a signature shoe of George’s. The six-time All-Star says he takes pride in having a good […]