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Nike Removes Ja Morant 1 from their Website

by Angel Ortiz | May 19, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Nike has seemingly removed the Nike Ja Morant 1 off their website and apps. Morant was seen holding up a gun on Instagram live, when 2 months ago he held up a pistol on his Instagram live at a Denver NightClub.

Morant signed a multi-year deal with Nike in May 2019, but could potentially be in risk of losing his contract with Nike. The Ja Morant 1s were released on April 19, and have gained popularity in the basketball community. Nike does have the Ja 1 “Hunger” colorway set to release on May 25 which can be seen on the Nike SNKRS app.

If you’re still looking to purchase the Ja 1 there are Retail stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker and resell apps like StockX and Flight Club that still have Ja 1s for sale. As of right now Nike has yet to announce the situation with Ja Morant but if there are any updates we will keep you updated.

May 19, 2023 No Comments

SneakerReporter 2022-23 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals Prediction

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by Travis Singleton | May 16, 2023 | Featured, NBA

No. 1 Denver Nuggets Vs No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers

The Western Conference Finals will feature the Denver Nuggets taking on the Los Angeles Lakers for a chance to advance to the NBA Finals.

The Nuggets are coming into this series playing at an elite level after taking care of the Suns. Nikola Jokic has shown that he is still playing at a MVP level and he’s elevated his game this whole playoffs. Joker has been one of the best players in the playoffs if not the best. Now he will need to continue that against the Lakers who have length and have bolstered the bench during the season since they last played each other.

Jamal Murray has been a great robin to Joker and he’s been locked in. The last time these two teams played was in the bubble during Covid. Now Jamal Murray will have a chance to showcase that same bubble ball against the Lakers but now in 2023. The Nuggets have a lot of depth with their bench and they have players that have the experience to take down the Lakers. It’s going to take for the other guys like Bruce Brown, KCP, and Jeff Green to hold it down when Murray/Jokic need a break. This Nuggets team came into this playoffs disrespected and they feel like this will be the perfect time to put the league on notice.

The Lakers are deep and it’s crazy because LeBron James looks like he hasn’t lost a step at all in year 20. LeBron was able to coast at the end of the season because his teammates stepped their game up and now he’s well rested and coming off beating the Warriors. LeBron has been a complete player in these playoffs and this could be the series where he needs to put on an offense display. It helps LeBron because he has Anthony Davis by his side and it will be a great matchup with The Brow and Joker. Anthony Davis will be the key to this series for the Lakers and if he can average a double double this would be a great way to lead the Lakers to Banner 18. The Lakers have Schroder, Russell, and Reaves who need to step up for sure in this series.

This series will be about the other players and whose defense will show up in this game. It’s going to be tough to go against LeBron especially with the chip on his shoulder but this will be the Nuggets chance to show the league that they’re for real.

Series Prediction: Denver Win in 6 games (4-2)

May 16, 2023 No Comments

Air Jordan 3 X J Balvin Coming Fall 2023

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by Angel Ortiz | May 16, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Colombian Music Artist J Balvin is set to collaborate with Jordan brand yet again but this time on the Air Jordan 3. Balvin had collaborated with Jordan brand in previous years to give us an Air Jordan 1 and an Air Jordan 2.

This Air Jordan 3 is a lot less playful compared to his Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 2 collaborations. Balvin confirmed that this colorway is inspired by sunsets in his hometown of Medellín, Colombia, and the colors purple, orange and yellow gradient effect can be seen on heel tabs and the midsole. The Branding on the heel tabs are split; there is a Nike logo on the left side and Balvin’s signature smiley face logo on the right. There are also yellow accents surrounding the leather on the uppers of the sneakers in reference to the sun.

It is being rumored that these will be releasing on September 3rd for $250 USD which will probably be available on the Nike SNKRS app and select few retailers.

Photos Via: retro

May 16, 2023 No Comments

SneakerReporter 2022-23 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Prediction

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by Angel Ortiz | May 15, 2023 | Featured, NBA

No. 2 Boston Celtics Vs No. 8 Miami Heat

The Eastern Conference Finals will feature the Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics for a chance to advance to the NBA Finals.

The Miami Heat have been one of the most impressive teams in the playoffs this year as they are the number 8 seed in the East. They knocked out the number 1 seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and the New York Knicks in 6 games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jimmy Butler has single handedly put the Miami Heat on his back as the Heat are without Tyler Herro a reliable offensive player. The Heat have a difficult task at hand as they take on the Celtics who have a very well put together roster. If the Heat want any chance at winning this series they’ll have to play as a team like they did in the Knicks series and not just rely heavily on Butler.

The Celtics were on the brink of elimination in game 6 and 7 and found a way to win the series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Game 6 in the fourth quarter is where things really changed for the Celtics, the Celtics were having a tough game and Tatum was having one of his worst games of his playoff career that is until Tatum turned up the heat and forced a game 7 in which they had home court advantage. Though the 76ers are a tougher team than the Heat, the Celtics cannot underestimate this Miami Heat team as they’ve fought their way to the Eastern Conference finals and have not played like an eighth seed. The Celtics will have to rely on other players scoring the ball but Tatum and double team Butler to limit their biggest star.

Series Prediction: Boston Win in 6 games (4-2)

May 15, 2023 No Comments

Detailed Look at the Nike KD 15 “50 Years of Hip-Hop”

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by Angel Ortiz | May 14, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

A new colorway of the Nike KD 15 pays homage to 50 years of hip hop, Nike had collaborated with 9th wonder to release a KD 15 in 2022. Kevin Durant has made it known he’s obsessed with music and more specifically the genre of hip hop.

This Nike KD 15 “50 years of hip hop” resembles his KD 15 “Off-White” PE that he wore when he was still with the Brooklyn Nets. The heels come dressed in a nice black leather material, the upper is dressed in a black and gray mesh, and the TPU plate and midsole are dressed in a cream color. Also worth noting there is no KD branding on the tongues like usual instead there’s Hip-Hop tongue tags and it also comes with a microphone hang tag.

While no official release date has been announced these will be retailing for $150 USD and will be one of the final KD 15 colorways to release before the Nike KD 16 hits shelves. For now take a look down below at a detailed look.

May 14, 2023 No Comments

Best Look Yet At the Nike KD 16

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by Angel Ortiz | May 12, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

While Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in six games, Durant had been seen wearing his sixteenth signature sneaker against the Nuggets. While these aren’t official photos these are the best look yet at the Nike KD 16.

It seems like Nike kept the same material from the KD 15 on the upper of the shoes, but it is an entirely different look from the KD 15. The outsole pattern is quite a unique pattern as it looks like it’s from the inside of a watch that makes it move. The TPU plate takes up a good part of the lateral and medial sides. This colorway comes dressed in blue and purple with hints of aqua and white.

While no release information has been released yet it looks like the Nike KD 16 will be coming soon as Nike just released the KD 15 “What The” which for the most part means we’ve seen most of the colorways for the 15.

Photo Via: Kickspoint