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The Phoenix Suns finished the 2016-17 campaign at the bottom of the Western Conference with a pathetic record of 24-58 — second worst in the NBA. Notwithstanding the different aesthetic tastes of their fans, it’s probably safe to say that the Suns’ faithful would find it more appealing to stare at the team’s new uniform […]

All 30 teams in the NBA will be sporting a different look during the 2017-18 campaign. The league has made a change with Nike now making their jerseys and leaks of these changes have been spreading around social media. The Los Angeles Lakers are the latest team to have their new-look jerseys leak. Rookie guard […]

With a number of teams having already released some of their new jersey designs for next season, the San Antonio Spurs are taking their time before unveiling their own. The team is not scheduled to reveal them until Friday, but managed to tease their fans with a throwback video in a tweet. The 33-second clip […]

NBA teams’ new jerseys for next season have continued to be released since last week, with some including the logos of their corporate sponsors. The Minnesota Timberwolves are now the latest ones to have their new uniforms revealed – although not according to plan — no thanks to a Karl-Anthony Towns NBA 2K18 screengrab courtesy […]

It’s throwback season for eight NBA teams this coming 2017-18 campaign with the league greenlighting the use of vintage threads for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns. This was earlier noted by Conrad Burry of Sportslogo.net, which also stated that the […]

Next season will be the first one for the NBA’s partnership with Nike as their new official jersey providers, after signing both parties agreed last year on a deal for eight seasons. Some teams have already unveiled the designs their players will be wearing starting in October, and now the Washington Wizards have followed suit. […]

After 11 years with the apparel company Adidas, the NBA will be taking it’s jerseys to Nike on a new eight-year deal. Teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers have already released previews of what next season’s jerseys will look like, but they’ve done so without a date for fans to purchase them. […]

After the release of other NBA teams’ new uniforms, the Philadelphia 76ers have followed suit, as they recently revealed what their jerseys will look like next season. The team unveiled the designs via their Twitter account, that also comes with a video where this year’s first overall pick, Markelle Fultz, starred in. The jerseys include […]

The Charlotte Hornets will set themselves apart from the rest of the league by being the only team to sport the Jordan Brand logo from head to toe. The team announced the change on Monday morning, along with an introductory video featuring All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wearing the new uniforms […]

The NBA has been steadily releasing the latest line of game jerseys around the league for the 2017-18 season that are sponsored by Nike. The Indiana Pacers are the latest team to unveil their uniforms for the upcoming year. In light of that, veteran forward Lance Stephenson had an intriguing quote on how he initially felt […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers had leaked a photo of their new, striking all-red uniform courtesy of the NBA’s new endorsement deal with Nike, the Oklahoma City Thunder have now taken to social media for a sneak peek of two of their own uniforms for the 2017-18 season. Here are a couple of images of the Thunder’s new […]

Back in August 2015, Houston Rockets star guard James Harden inked a 13-year, $200 million shoe endorsement deal with Adidas, effectively making him a spokesperson for the company. During a recent Drew League game in Los Angeles, Harden went to the far extent of hiding the fact that he’s wearing a Nike brand uniform. https://twitter.com/ezbutton11/status/889711161444257793 […]

With Nike releasing new designs of jerseys for NBA teams, it has inspired one fan to come up with his own layouts. Instagram user Brian Begley designed some interesting jerseys that is based from the teams’ old color schemes, as well as pop culture fads that were made famous in the city or state the […]

With Nike taking over as the manufacturer of the NBA’s uniforms for the start of the 2017-18 regular season, there were expected to be numerous changes for the majority of NBA franchises. Some teams expected to have a new look going into next season are the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves. But, unlike Cleveland and […]

Now that Nike is soon to become the official outfitter of the NBA, the speculation about the new-look jerseys along with the shedding of the storied “home” and “away” jerseys, now known as the “icon” and “association” jerseys, are all in full go. While there is no trail of the original reel, Houston Rockets guard James Harden […]

Since trading DeMarcus Cousins last February, the Sacramento Kings have made it known that they are trying to have a fresh start. The addition of De’Aaron Fox and three veterans this summer has added to the excitement their fans have for the team next season, and now, another change for them has been revealed. The […]

Stepping into the 2017-18 season, Nike is rolling out a lighter, more efficient jersey design, putting an end to home and road jerseys as it’s been customary since the NBA‘s early days. The known worldwide outfitter will present a modified version of the jerseys Team USA wore at the Rio 2016 Olympics, sporting a much-lighter and flexible […]

The Big Baller Brand has once again taken center stage in the media after Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball decided to wear some Kobe A.D. shoes in Wednesday’s Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This has put forth several questions about what the 19-year-old’s long-term future with the company his father, LaVar Ball, has created. […]

Former UCLA and now Lakers guard Lonzo Ball is the main topic of conversation during summer league. Ball has really divided the opinion around the league. Some people dislike him because of his dad, LaVar Ball, but some look past his parent and enjoy watching this talented kid on the court. One specific thing about […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has chosen to ditch his Big Baller Brand sneakers for some Nikes, as the No. 2 overall selection rolled out a pair of Kobe A.D.’s in proper purple against the Philadelphia 76ers in tonight’s Summer League matchup. Lonzo Ball dodges basketball to the head in warmups pic.twitter.com/xLzjYTzyfo — […]

Being the consensus top pick heading into this year’s draft, it was expected that Markelle Fultz will be pursued by some of the biggest shoe and apparel manufacturers to endorse their brand. When he eventually signed with Nike, it did not come as a surprise to many, especially with them having a long list of […]

Shortly after the Golden State Warriors clinched their second NBA title in the last three seasons, Nike fittingly played an ad starring 2017 NBA Finals MVP, Kevin Durant, detailing his 10-year legacy as a player coming into the league and all the criticism he’s faced throughout his career. “Debate This” sums up Durant in a […]

While many high-profile point guards now have a signature shoe in the NBA, expected lottery pick De’Aaron Fox isn’t wearing Russell Westbrook‘s Jordans, James Harden‘s adidas, or even Stephen Curry‘s Under Armour sneakers — rather opting for a player who no longer graces the hardwood, but has left his legacy on his shoes — Kobe Bryant. […]

Kentucky freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike, according to Nick DePaula of The Vertical. Fox was the top target for the major brands out in the market, making this yet another big name in the regalia of athletes that sport the iconic swoosh across their sneakers. The 19-year-old has […]

Nike has been known to be one of most popular sports shoes and apparel brands in the world today. They have under contract some of the best athletes in different sports, with one of them being Kevin Durant, who is undoubtedly an elite player in the NBA. With the recent announcement of the release of […]

The NBA Draft is under a month away, and for Los Angeles Lakers fans hoping their favorite team drafts UCLA star Lonzo Ball, it can’t come quickly enough. While many do want Ball, others don’t want to deal with the headache that is his outspoken and seemingly crazed father, LaVar Ball. According to Darren Rovell, […]

Kevin Durant received a timely gift from Nike, as his latest signature shoe, the KD10, has officially been released. The announcement for the latest sneakers of the former MVP and four-time scoring champion, comes exactly 10 years after his first signature shoe was released in 2007. A video was also made where Durant talked about […]

After getting shut down by the trinity of basketball shoe retailers — Nike, adidas, and Under Armour — Lonzo Ball has revealed his own signature sneaker line from his family’s brand “Big Baller Brand.” This new line features three different models, starting with the ZO2 Prime, retailing at $495, then the ZO2 Wet at $995, which includes […]

Essentially from their birth, LaVar Ball has been hyping up his sons: potential 2017 top draft pick Lonzo, and his brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo. LaVar’s endless hype machine is built on outlandish claims and exaggerations, but while his plan has its merits, it also has received plenty of criticism. One of those critics is George […]

Nike‘s perhaps premier athlete, LeBron James has one of the best and most coveted sneakers on the market. But having said that, it doesn’t seem like sneakerheads and even impassioned LeBron fans are in love with his latest sneaker, the Nike LeBron Soldier 11. Sole Collector posted Sneakersspy’s leaked photo of the sneaker and their mentions […]

The Ball family will look to take the branding of their kids to unprecedented heights. Following Lonzo Ball‘s dynamic freshman season with the UCLA Bruins that came to an end with a loss to Kentucky in the Sweet 16, his newly-hired agent, Harrison Gaines, plans to seek a shoe deal with one of the top sneaker […]

Anno Domini. A reference to the year of the Lord put to work in the world of fashion. Nike has just unveiled the new Kobe AD, the first Kobe Bryant signature pairs released after his retirement. After much deliberation, the shoes were announced on Twitter, first by Nike’s PR director (showing the shoes themselves). Followed by the […]

Less than a week away from the official release of NBA 2k17 and 2k Sports has released their “Momentous” trailer combining their previous area-focused trailers. The short video features a closer look at player textures, players that have changed teams, rookies and second-year pros along with all the improvements from the previous iteration. Everything from signature dribble moves to players’ […]

Russell Westbrook, now the sole leader in Oklahoma City, may have just taken a subtle shot at former Thunder co-star Kevin Durant. In the new advertisement for Jordan Brand for the Jordan XXXI shoe, the tagline sounds like a mention to KD’s decision. “Some run, some make runways,” exclaims the Jordan Brand ad. Is Kevin the “runner” for […]

Isaiah Thomas has been pretty successful the past two seasons while playing for the Boston Celtics. The guard seems to be having a pretty good offseason, as well. Thomas was just married to his girlfriend, Kayla Wallace. At the wedding, Thomas sported a gray suit jacket, black pants, a black bow tie, and of course, […]

Carmelo Anthony is the most storied men’s basketball player in Olympic history. His accolades include being the only American men’s basketball player to play in four Olympic Games, being the only men’s basketball player to win three Olympic gold medals, and being Team USA‘s all-time leading Olympic scorer. To honor his legendary international career, his […]

Kobe Bryant has a had a lot of great signature shoes over the years and he has a new one on the way. But this time around, you probably won’t be able to get your hands on them – ever. Unless you’re a friend or family of Kobe, that is. The new kicks are a […]

Well that didn’t take long. Nike wasted no time releasing KD 9s in blue and gold just days after Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors. Releasing KD 9s in Warriors colors while the hype of Durant’s arrival to the Bay Area is still at dizzy heights will open up a whole new, big, motivated market for […]

Kevin Durant is one of Nike’s most prominent NBA athletes. It’s for that reason that he is able to take part in the design of his very own signature sneaker line. As technology advances, and sports demands of athletes rise, so does the quality of shoe performance. Not only does an athlete need a good […]