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Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan revolutionized the sneaker industry with the release of the Air Jordan line. In fact, his shoes continue to set new records. A pair of game-worn, signed Nike Air Jordan 1s just went for $560,000 in an auction sponsored by Sotheby’s. Via Darren Rovell of The Action Network: A signed pair […]

Nike’s revolutionary entrance into the world of basketball came as a splash, but its popularity was greatly aided by the NBA, although unintentionally. David Falk, the longtime agent of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, recalled how the league banned the Air Jordan 1 shoe that is now infamously known as “The Banned” edition due to its […]

One of the hidden gems in “The Last Dance” was some of the tribulations Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had to go through before signing with a sneaker brand. Episode 5 of the series saw Converse and Adidas fumbling the bag with Jordan while an eager Nike was willing to offer a mega-contract for his […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

Nike is the biggest athletics brand right now on the global market, and there is no denying that it is thanks in large part to the great Michael Jordan. Nike was just an up-and-coming brand when they signed Jordan in the 1980s, and he almost single-handedly carried the brand to the top of the sneaker […]

Nike is without a doubt the biggest athletics brand in the world today, and they have Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan to thank for giving them a much-needed boost during the 80s. As it turns out, Jordan’s agent, David Falk, played a pivotal role in how his client’s marriage with Nike started, and how this […]

In 2003, the market strategists at Nike were searching for their next big star. The answer? LeBron James sneakers. Ultimately, the popular sports apparel company decided to take a chance on an 18-year-old phenom known as LeBron James. This move paid off in a big way, as “The Kid from Akron” would go on to […]

Even before he was selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson was already a household name. His global popularity was reminiscent of a young LeBron James during his days with St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Nonetheless, there are still probably a few things that […]

The history of Michael Jordan’s signature sneakers line dates all the way back to 1984, when Nike offered the young Bulls star a five-year deal worth $500,000 annually. Designed by Peter C. Moore, the original Air Jordan variant is still a hot item on markets around the globe, but you’d better bring your wallet. In […]

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was hoping to reclaim the rights to the famous ‘Klaw’ logo he helped design years ago. Unfortunately, he’s reportedly lost that battle against Nike. According to Maxine Bernstein of The Oregonian, U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman has rejected Leonard’s claims and in favor of the apparel company. “… the […]

Nike pulled a quick one on sneakerheads all over the world by doing a surprise release of a pair of retro Air Jordan sneakers moments before the debut of ESPN’s highly anticipated Chicago Bulls docuseries, “The Last Dance.” Nike dropped the Air Jordan 5 in the “Fire Red” colorway, which retailed at $200, and as […]

NBA legend Michael Jordan is a man of many nicknames, but “Air Jordan” is perhaps the most synonymous with Jordan’s colossal public persona and his empirical reign over the sneaker industry. Jordan’s longtime agent, David Falk, recounted the story of Jordan’s initial insistence on signing with Adidas over Nike. However, Falk was hoping Jordan eventually […]

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 […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard’s federal lawsuit against Nike is getting delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nike hasn’t turned over any of the documents Leonard’s lawyers requested as part of the discovery due to the closure of its campuses because of the coronavirus. Via Maxine Bernstein of Oregon Live: Nine months […]

LeBron James had a little something extra in his bag as the Los Angeles Lakers squared off against the crosstown rival Clippers on Sunday afternoon. James debuted his new “Lakers” LeBron 7 sneakers as the top-seeded Lakers battled the second-seeded Clippers for Hollywood supremacy: .@KingJames debuting new “Lakers” Nike LeBron 7s today 🟣🟡📸: @Lakers pic.twitter.com/YcKGHXtUTA […]

The fine designers at Nike released an epic new ad in honor of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles last month at the age of 41. The ad, which is title “Mamba Forever,” tells the story of Kobe’s rise to NBA greatness — from his days at […]

With the NBA world still reeling from the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his longtime sponsor and partner Nike has announced that it has pulled all Bryant-related merchandise from its website. I can confirm this. After talking to people at Nike, there is talk about the “Championship” Protro still releasing on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James achieved a tremendous milestone on Saturday by passing Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time scoring list. LeBron logged 29 points in a disappointing 108-91 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, but while it was a pretty forgettable performance for the Lakers all in all, it is undeniable that this […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will wear a unique pair of shoes from Nike for Milwaukee’s Christmas Day matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, The Greek Freak will lace up in Nike’s Zoom Freak 1 “Soul Glo,” which features a “Coming to America” theme: Here is a classic scene from Eddie […]

From the humble beginnings of the Springhill Apartment Complex in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James has risen to become one of the world’s most recognizable faces. Now in his 17th season of NBA service, the Lakers superstar serves as an inspiration to young athletes around the globe. On Thursday, Nike released a new video ad that […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of most recognizable athletes not only in the United States, but worldwide. As a result of his immense popularity and marketability, James has been paid a lot of money to appear in commercials or become a brand ambassador for various companies. We’ve already established the 34-year-old’s impressive […]

Looking for a fresh take on an old logo, the Milwaukee Brewers took to social media on Nov. 18 to announce that they would be making a special announcement that same evening, with no other details released at that time. Once 6:30 PM CT hit, fans of the Brewers everywhere were exposed to how they […]

Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker is close to signing a new endorsement deal with Nike, according to Jabari Young of CNBC. Tucker has been with Nike throughout his NBA career. His previous deal with Nike expired on Oct. 1. Tucker also received interest from Puma, Adidas and New Balance, his agent Andre Buck of Arete Sports Agency […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is featured on a new billboard on the corner of Madison Square Garden, according to a report from TickPick. The billboard from Nike features Irving gripping a basketball with a focused look on his face, as well as a message that reflects his decision to join his hometown team: […]

TMZ recently caught up with LaVar Ball for an impromptu interview. Amid their discussion, LaVar noted that his sons, Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball and 18-year-old LaMelo Ball, will not be signing an endorsement deal with Nike. Why? because they’re “BBB for life,” according to LaVar. Both Lonzo and LaMelo are being sought after for potential […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media on Tuesday morning to unveil a new “More Than An Athlete” variant of Nike’s Air Force 1. James has long been known as a connoisseur of basketball shoes, and his own line of footwear with Nike has grown exponentially over the course of his career […]

Nike is expected to decline matching the multi-year contract offer shoe company and sports outfitter Puma has made to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Puma extended an offer to the up-and-coming start two weeks ago, one that Nike, who has outfitted Kuzma for the first […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the basketball shoe industry. A recent report suggested Kuzma was closing in on a deal with Puma, but the latest from ESPN’s Nick DePaula says he’s still in negotiations with numerous companies: Kyle Kuzma is continuing to have ongoing shoe […]

Nike has named its newest campus building after Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. The LeBron James Building will be home to Nike’s Beaverton-based Advanced Innovation team. Inside the building is a state-of-the-art Sport Research Lab. The team will dabble into fields such as sports science which is aimed to help the athlete reach their […]

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen says Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo “earned” the honor of becoming the first international player to get a signature sneaker. The Nike Air Zoom Freak 1 was released on June 29. Antetokounmpo guided the Bucks to the best record in the NBA last season and won the MVP award: […]

Attorneys representing lawyer Michael Avenatti filed a court motion on Wednesday alleging that a Nike employee had at least approved under-the-table payments to former Duke star forward Zion Williamson and former Indiana guard Romeo Langford when the two were still in high school in February 2017, according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach. This motion alleged the […]

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, […]

Tyler Herro, the 13th overall pick by the Miami Heat in the 2019 NBA Draft, has just inked a multi-year deal with Nike as reported by Nike DePaula. Official: Miami Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike. pic.twitter.com/ezBe1sWV2Q — Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 6, 2019 The 19-year-old Herro hinted last […]

The war to gain the rights to the “Klaw” logo continues. After Leonard reportedly filed a federal lawsuit against Nike, claiming that the logo was actually his design, the giant sports apparel company has fired back, saying that they own the logo and that Kawhi should no longer be using it since their contract ended […]

Nike gave Giannis Antetokounmpo an epic tribute shortly after he was declared the 2018-19 Most Valuable Player, showing his trajectory from humble beginnings in Athens, Greece to his new reign with the Milwaukee Bucks, now atop the NBA world as the most pivotal player of this past regular season: https://twitter.com/nikebasketball/status/1143357606242635776 Nike seems to have cashed […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard sued Nike for copyrighting a logo he created without his consent. Kawhi Leonard claimed that he designed the “Klaw” logo and he wants to reclaim it through a legal process. According to Shannon Sharpe at Undisputed, Leonard should get his logo back without going through a legal process similar to […]

Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard says his federal lawsuit against Nike “happened a long time ago.” Per the lawsuit documents, Leonard claims he designed the logo that appeared on his Nike apparel and Nike copyrighted the logo without his consent. The Raptors star says the media just found out about it and he’s not […]

Murray State standout Ja Morant has a lot to be excited about. He’s projected to be a top-2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and now he’s just signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported news of Morant’s deal with Nike on Monday morning: Murray State’s Ja Morant — a […]