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The sneaker industry has completely changed in the past half-century. In the 1980s, people were raving about the Converse Weapons that most NBA stars would wear. Michael Jordan then started his brand with Nike which made professional athletes crave their own stamps and twists on shoes. Everyone followed suit after with different companies signing various […]

NBA Media Days are officially upon us and it’s the first whiff fans are getting of their favorite players ahead of the upcoming season. It’s a great time for members of the media to ask those burning questions they’ve been sitting on all offseason and it’s also a fun opportunity for NBA stars to show […]

This year, for homecoming, Tuskegee alums are stepping back to campus in style after the release of the new Nike Terminator High sneakers. Popular sneaker blog Sneaker News published the first photos of the Tuskegee-inspired Nike shoes. The release of the image of the shoes comes before Tuskegee’s well-anticipated homecoming, which will occur the week […]

With Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant staying busy in the offseason, it comes as no surprise that Nike is continuing to roll out the colorways of their basketball models for the upcoming NBA season. With the growing popularity of the Nike KD 16, which debuted for Durant’s 16th year in the league, Nike will release […]

It’s been a busy summer for Nike building the Ja Morant sneaker line and they’re seemingly releasing a new colorway every few weeks. The inspirations for the shoes have been unique to say the least, but this upcoming colorway comes from one of Morant’s most viral moments off the court. Check out our Sneakers news […]

Before Deion “PrimeTime” Sanders brought the swag to the University of Colorado, the Oregon Ducks long held the title as the most dripped-out team in all of college sports. The hype surrounding this game was the biggest either school had seen in recent years, but the Oregon Ducks did not disappoint and played like a […]

San Antonio Spurs No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama will have the entire world watching when he steps onto an NBA floor for the league’s 2023-24 Opening Night. He’s one of the most anticipated draft prospects of all time and has already become the face of the Spurs franchise. Sneakerheads may be wondering what […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently announced the release of his 21st signature sneaker with Nike as he continues to be their most prominent athlete. His lifetime contract means that we’ll be seeing countless LeBron models release for years to come and Nike will keep it fresh with new concepts each time. Just recently, […]

San Diego Padres‘ star Fernando Tatis Jr. has been making waves this season with his eye-catching collection of custom cleats he’s worn this season. He remains a free agent in terms of a sneaker deal, but his odds-on favorites have been a cleat version of the Air Jordan 1. Now, Tatis Jr. is breaking out […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be entering his 21st season in the NBA and the lifetime Nike athlete just recently announced his 21st signature sneaker model with the footwear giant. Following a similar cadence to some of their previous releases, Nike will be re-releasing one of James’ most unique and recognizable sneakers. Follow […]

It seems as though another classic Kobe Bryant Nike sneaker will be coming back in 2023, just in time for the December holiday season. After 20 years in the NBA, Bryant earned the eternal nickname of “Black Mamba” for his killer style of play and assassin-like mental fortitude. Now, Nike will be honoring him by […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant had two new colorways for his Nike ‘KD16’ signature shoe released Friday in a “Pathways” pack, his company Boardroom announced. Durant wore each of the colorways in the 2023 NBA playoffs. Nike & Kevin Durant Unveil KD16 ‘Pathways’ Pack The first colorway is called “Pathway to Royalty” which show off […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has released a new teaser for his Nike “Book 1” signature shoe. The video shows Booker’s two revealed colorways for the shoe, black with a gold Nike “swoosh” and an all-orange pair, with several popular people seen. Booker’s video, which he captioned “BOOK IT” on X, includes rappers J Cole […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is set to have his first signature shoe released by Nike. He previewed the ‘Book 1’ Sunday in videos posted to Instagram and X. WEAR TEST @Nike pic.twitter.com/YMYPRzYiKe — Book (@DevinBook) September 3, 2023 In the video, Booker is seen scrolling on Instagram and liking comments from people who criticized […]

The NBA has entered a new era of superstars with massive influence. Time flew by since Magic Johnson endorsed Converse, Michael Jordan started his own brand with Nike, and LeBron James released his iconic shoe line. Being a superstar is synonymous with having one’s own kicks that fans could cop. Stars like Donovan Mitchell, Jayson […]

Kentucky basketball has had some down years recently as other programs have skyrocketed to elite status across college basketball. However, the Wildcats have made a major move to put themselves back into the limelight, as Kentucky basketball will be the first ever school to be sponsored by the Nike Kobe Bryant brand, reports Legion Hoops. […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is looking to take the NBA world by storm in his first season. As the NBA offseason progresses, Victor Wembanyama is taking care of his off the court opportunities while he can, as he and Nike basketball have teased his ‘Extraterrestrial’ campaign, via Nike Basketball. Who knew aliens wore […]

The NBA offseason gives superstars the chance to relax, spend time with family, and get their bodies right for the upcoming season. Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo is carving out some time to be an ambassador for the sport during Nike’s current basketball tour in China and even gave fans a sneak peek at his […]

Last season provided fans with all the evidence they needed to know that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is an NFL star. And his new partnership with Nike’s Jordan Brand is driving that fact home. The 25-year-old’s move to the iconic sports apparel behemoth has been made official, per Nice Kicks. He sported Jordan cleats […]

Nike’s iconic Kobe line is set to continue, with the sporting apparel giant officially confirming the release and unveiling date of its latest shoe after previously announcing their intentions to do so. Posting on Twitter on Wednesday, Nike said: “The newest shoe in the iconic Kobe line is almost here. Tune into SNKRS ‘Live From […]

Orlando Magic legend and Memphis Tigers Head Coach Penny Hardaway had one of the most unique Nike basketball shoe lines long before a new signature sneaker dropped every other week. To this day, sneakerheads still obsess over the Air Penny line and they’ll have a chance to grab an original colorway for the first time […]

Nike will continue its ongoing series of releases around Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and the newly minted Nike Ja 1 basketball sneakers. With the upcoming NBA season just around the corner, Ja Morant and fans will have a plethora of color combinations to rock in the hottest shoes in the league right now. Check […]

Nike continues to release retro versions of their athletes’ sneakers and it’s come with a heap of success. As Nike’s latest lifetime athlete, it’s no surprise that Kevin Durant and his brand are seeing a similar resurgence. Early August, fans will have a chance to grab one of the earliest models in his 16-shoe signature line. […]

Nike has been hard at work since announcing the continuation of the Kobe Bryant and Mamba brands. With the expected launch coming around August 8th, or 8/24 known as “Kobe Day”, the rumors of future releases have been stirring. Now, two more colorways are set to drop in Summer 2024 and sneaker fans are hyped. […]

We’re now getting some good news from LeBron James’ camp. This is after the son of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, Bronny James, suffered cardiac arrest during a USC practice session. Sneakerheads will be glad to know that the news comes in the form of a sneak peek of the highly anticipated Nike LeBron 21. […]

Kobe Bryant never shied away from his Philadelphia roots and where he came for. After announcing that they will continue the Nike Kobe line with new releases, Nike keeps it coming with releases of past Kobe models and classic colorways. Now, the Nike Kobe 4 will receive a Protro in the “Philly” colorway from 2009. […]

Nike continues pumping out the colorways for Grizzlies star Ja Morant and his first signature sneaker, the Nike Ja 1, as they’ve seen a massive increase in popularity for the shoe. Shortly after previewing a new “Halloween” iteration of the Ja 1, Nike released official images of the upcoming Ja 1 “EYBL”. Check out our […]

England goalkeeper Mary Earps is speaking out at Nike for refusing to sell her jersey as the Women’s World Cup begins. Nike does not sell the jerseys of women’s soccer goalkeepers, even though they sell jerseys for the other soccer positions and sell goalkeeper jerseys for men’s soccer. Mary Earps spoke out on the exclusion […]

Nike announced on Monday that it would permanently end its sponsor partnership with Hockey Canada after the way the corporation handled a high-profile sexual assault case last year. The sports apparel giant was one of several major partners that decided to pause its sponsorship deal with Canada’s governing body back in 2022 after heavy criticism […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 NBA season due to his actions from the infamous Instagram Live video, but that hasn’t stopped Nike from pumping out colorways of his popular Nike Ja 1 silhouette. This Halloween, shortly after the NBA season begins, Nike will release a […]

Nike announced in 2023 that they will be continuing the Nike Kobe Bryant brand and expanding releases, many based on classics from the legend’s playing days. Ahead of Christmas 2023, Nike will release the most iconic colorway of one of Bryant’s most popular sneakers – with a serious twist. Check out our Sneakers news for […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker announced in March that he would be the latest NBA superstar and Nike athlete to receive his own signature sneaker. Now, months later, exclusive photos have released of the samples to Booker’s shoe, titled the Nike Book 1. Check out the latest iteration for Nike’s Basketball line and follow our […]

In case you forgot, Kobe Bryant actually had a sponsorship deal with Adidas early on in his career. He was Adidas’ golden boy as the German athletic apparel giants poured a lot of time, effort, and money into building their basketball brand around the Los Angeles Lakers icon. It wasn’t long, however, before Kobe cut […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is teaming up with Nike for the newest iteration of his signature Nike Zoom Freak 5 sneaker. The brand new colorway, dubbed ‘Keep It a Buck’ pays homage to Giannis’ ties to Milwaukee and his genuine honesty both a player and person. Check out our Sneakers news for more upcoming […]

Florida A&M University must be one proud school as one of their alumnus just got one of the top positions in Nike. G. Scott Uzzell is set to take on the vice president and general manager role in North America after his role at Converse, per HBCU news. The sports businessman was a business graduate […]

The NBA’s 25-game suspension of Ja Morant does not just affect the Memphis Grizzlies. There are many dominoes that could fall from this public shaming, including the loss of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Morant’s most lucrative partnership might remain intact, however. Nike issued an official statement in response to the league’s punishment, standing behind one […]

Nike enthusiasts and basketball fans alike have reason to rejoice as the iconic sports brand gears up for the release of the highly anticipated Nike LeBron 7 ‘Florida A&M’ sneaker in ‘Gorge Green’ color. Regarded as one of LeBron James’ most beloved signature models, the Nike LeBron 7 has captivated sneakerheads for over a decade […]

LeBron James is known for his lavish vacations following any postseason run in the NBA and now Nike will give him a beach-themed colorway for his latest signature Nike LeBron 20. Set to release on June, 22nd, we’ll take a closer look at the “Message in a Bottle” LeBron 20. Check out our Sneaker news […]

EA Sports and Nike Virtual Studios announced on Thursday a new collaboration that will “enhance and personalize” sports experiences in the virtual realm globally. The partnership will implement Nike’s .Swoosh creations to be in EA sports games. The announcement comes at a time where the sports game tycoon is gearing up to unveil details on […]