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It wasn’t just the Brooklyn Nets who suspended Kyrie Irving over his antisemitic scandal. On Friday, Nike announced that it was cutting ties with the embattled point guard and that they will no longer release his upcoming Kyrie 8 sneaker. NBA big man Ener Freedom was all for it. The outspoken center came out to […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is learning firsthand that while he could freely say or put his name behind whatever cause aligns with his view of the world, he is not free from the consequences of his actions. The Nets suspended Irving for five games after his staunch refusal to give an apology for his […]

The game of basketball has brought so much joy to Kelsey Plum. Now, the Las Vegas Aces guard wants to return the favor by investing in the future of the sport. Under Armour announced today the company has agreed to a deal with Plum after she spent the last five years with Nike. The 2022 […]

In a move that will make New Balance proud, Kawhi Leonard really peeled off the Nike logo on his Los Angeles Clippers uniform. As eagle-eyed fans noticed on the latest Slam Magazine cover featuring Leonard and his Clippers teammate Paul George, the Nike logo was missing on Kawhi’s uniform. Upon closer look, what’s left was […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to release a brand new sneaker this fall called the LeBron 20s, which makes sense since it’s his 20th year in the league. On Monday, The King posted a hilarious video on IG not only showcasing his new kicks but also providing us all with a bit […]

Bronny James is already a popular figure in the basketball world because of his father LeBron James, but he’s starting to make his own mark in the sport. Bronny is now officially a Nike athlete as well, signing an endorsement deal with the company on Monday. Huge move for the youngster. Via Nick DePaula: BREAKING: […]

Drake dropped some friendly fire towards Nike’s way on Thursday after the unveiling of the new LeBron James Innovation center… during a company event of all days! As the apparel giant held its Nike Maxim Awards at its headquarters in Oregon on Thursday, Drake spoke to the crowd and tried his hand on stand-up comedy […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has done so many things in his career. He’s received all sorts of honors throughout what has been an illustrious 19-year NBA tenure. However, there’s no denying that having a whole building named after you by the biggest sportswear company on the entire planet has to go down as […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, entering his 20th season in the NBA, has yet another milestone to add to his name. The four-time NBA champion recently went to the Nike global headquarters in Oregon, where a newly-minted 750,000 square-foot building named after the 37-year old NBA Greatest of All Time candidate was finally opened. […]

It was announced on Sunday that Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan had just agreed to a new deal with Nike. In the report, NBA insider Shams Charania noted that DeRozan will now become the new face of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s iconic sneaker line. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife, has now completely refuted this […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has long idolized the late Kobe Bryant and he’ll now continue to be the face of the Nike franchise in place of The Black Mamba. DeRozan has signed a new four-year deal with the company. Via Shams: Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has found himself in trade rumors for most of the offseason, particularly after Kevin Durant expressed a desire to play elsewhere. The talks have slowed down now though, with a growing belief the duo might end up staying with the Nets after all because teams aren’t meeting the team’s asking […]

LeBron James has been with Nike throughout his entire NBA career. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been an endorser even before he got drafted into the league nearly two decades ago. At this point, it’s safe to say that he has unwavering loyalty to the brand and vice versa. […]

Hall of Famer Ray Allen is without a doubt one of the most prominent members of the Jordan Brand family. As a matter of fact, Allen was the very first player to endorse MJ’s brand, which at that time, was just in its infancy stage. As it turns out, however, Allen nearly spurned Nike/Jordan Brand […]

Is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James working on a documentary with Nike? That is the question of most NBA fans after the star forward hinted on Instagram that there could be a project related to it. James posted a photo on his IG stories detailing how Reebok tried to give him a $10 million […]

Kyrie Irving and Nike have gone together like peanut butter and jelly over the years. They have worked together since 2014 and have created some of the most profitable and enticing shoes on the market. People from all over have worn Kyrie sneakers ever since the first pair was released. But their partnership may soon […]

The NBA and the entire world misses Kobe Bryant. However, he and Gianna Bryant will live on through the Nike brand. The popular sports company has continued making and selling Kobe’s brand since his death and it sounds like that will continue happening all thanks to Vanessa Bryant. According to Darren Rovell, Vanessa Bryant, and […]

Sneaker culture around the world really boomed with the rise of social media. Two benefactors of that boom are Qias Omar and Dillon Droppz. Omar has a huge YouTube channel, with over 1.4 million subscribers, centered around the whole phenomenon of sneaker culture. They decided to join forces in opening a completely new sneaker shop […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is already a part-owner of Premier League giants Liverpool, but it appears he’s taking that relationship to the next level. Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Merseysiders and the Boston Red Sox, has announced that James will collab with the football club to produce a Nike line that will […]

It’s a widely known fact that the late Kobe Bryant influenced countless NBA players. The almost maniacal approach of the Los Angeles Lakers star has been truly embraced by a multitude of guys, especially those who grew up watching him. One such person is Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey. The guard from Australia got […]

After Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoe deal with Nike came to an end, his wife Vanessa Bryant and the shoe brand announced that they would part ways last spring. This immediately led to a shortage in supply of Kobe sneakers as production on them slowed down drastically. In the basketball community, Bryant’s sneakers are one […]

Ja Morant has a massive KD IV collection that could go up against any sneaker afficionado’s stash. So much so, that even Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant himself had to shout out the Grizzlies stud for his eye-popping stack. Durant took to Twitter to give his four-word reaction to a bunch of photos showcasing Morant’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just keeps winning in life. It was recently unveiled that LeBron now has his own building in the main headquarters of Nike in Oregon and it looks absolutely AMAZING. The King was super proud of his latest achievement, posting a series of pictures on his Instagram showing the wonderful […]

LeBron James has a building named and inspired after him at the Nike HQ in Oregon, and even the Los Angeles Lakers star himself couldn’t believe it. Nike recently opened the LeBron James Innovation Center in its World Headquarters, and it was undoubtedly a dream place for any NBA and hoops fan. The state-of-the-art facility […]

Nike recently opened its newest building in its World Headquarters in Oregon, and it’s absolutely mind-blowing. The sportswear giant decided to name the state-of-the-art building after none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, and there’s no denying that it has lived up to the lofty expectations. When you name anything after one of […]

Shaquille O’Neal is definitely one of the most savage people you’ll ever come across in your life. A clear testament to this fact is how Shaq sabotaged his own meeting with Nike just to be able to sign with Reebok instead. This was early in Shaq’s legendary career. He was at a crossroads as he […]

One of the faces of the United States Men’s National Team is making a big endorsement change. Christian Pulisic is jumping ship from Nike to go to Puma. Courtesy of Complex, Christian Pulisic talked about what went into the decision for him. “I mean one of their biggest points and another massive reason why that […]

A week after ripping apart Nike for planning to release Kyrie 8 without his approval, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving appears to be doing some damage control. In a statement shared by Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving explained the reason for his angry reaction and the status of his relationship with the sports apparel […]

Puma invested a lot of money in Charlotte Hornets teenage sensation LaMelo Ball. The 6-foot-6 point guard took the league by storm in his debut season, and it is clear that Puma has been reaping the benefits of their decision to put their eggs on the LaMelo basket. As it turns out, not only is […]

Cade Cunningham is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Before that takes place, the sensational guard has inked a big time deal with Nike, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Cade Cunningham — the expected No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft — has […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had many signature shoes over the years, and it seems Vanessa Bryant worked on a special Kobe shoe in honor of Gianna that was going to be released by Nike. However, Vanessa recently didn’t re-sign the contract with Nike, so this Mambacita shoe wasn’t supposed to see the light […]

Nike announced Thursday night it terminated its sponsorship with Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar after he refused to participate in the investigation of a sexual assault allegation made by a company employee. The company issued a statement saying the investigation did not yield any conclusion as to whether an assault occurred, but the company ended its […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoes are going to be worn forever it seems like. Even with the rumors regarding the next step for the company, they aren’t done pumping out new colorways and limited editions. Milwaukee Bucks reserve PJ Tucker sported these rare, never-before-seen Kobe colorways that the Bucks rocked for the […]

Back in 2013, Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry almost single-handedly shifted the landscape of the shoe game when he decided to sign with Under Armour over giants such as Nike and Adidas. As it turns out, Steph’s eldest daughter Riley had a lot to do with that momentous decision. Steph had already gone through the […]

Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion gymnast Simone Biles made waves Friday by breaking away from Nike. Biles announced (via Instagram) she was beginning a new partnership with Gap’s Athleta. She explained her appreciation for how the brand has supported women and girls, also emphasizing the importance of Athleta’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward and Nike athlete Anthony Davis laments the fact the late Kobe Bryant’s partnership with the “Swoosh” has come to an end. Bryant’s contract with Nike ended last week. Recent trademark filings suggest his estate could be preparing for in independent launch. Davis said it was hard learning time ran out […]

Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate reportedly elected not to renew its partnership with Nike after their contract expired last April 13. Yup, this will likely signal the end of Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature line. Previous reports indicated that Kobe was no longer happy with his Nike deal and was leaning towards making his […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, and he did it all with signature sneakers on his feet. Given the most recent news of the icon’s estate and Nike cutting ties, though, this specific post is about Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. Bryant entered the NBA in […]

Nike may soon stop its release of the Kobe Bryant signature line. The late NBA icon’s estate has reportedly not renewed its contract with the sporting giant which expired last April 13, per Brendan Dunne of COMPLEX.  This could mark an end of an era for the Nike-Bryant partnership, which began in 2003 and continued […]