Our friends at adidas just hit us with this new release info on a special edition metallic/gold/purple Superstar from adidas Originals. The release is timed to honor the Lakers‘ ring ceremony tonight and celebration of their 15th NBA title.

The shoe will be available beginning on November 1st at the following spots: Read More »

We’ve been tight with AND 1 ever since the HoopsTV.com days years and years ago when our offices were located just down the street from one another. Those were good times - we’d run with those guys almost every single day during lunch and after work, so we’ll always have a soft spot for the brand.

When the AND 1 crew came through this morning, we were reminiscing about the good old days, from one of our favorite shoes ever, the Tai Chi (FYI: Making a comeback very soon), to one of the best basketball TV commercials of all-time, Latrell Sprewell’s “American Dream” spot. Check it out …

We caught this post today from our friends at We All Scheme - the Nike Zoom Kobe IV - 4 Rings. (more pics after the jump)

We All Scheme reports that they kicks will be available in a limited release. The shoes are hot, but we’re wondering if they’ll cause half the response/demand that this did. Read More »

We caught this brand new video of Brandon Jennings, thought it was pretty sick, and wanted to share it with our readers. It’s a spot called “Back :02 Practice” and was shot a few weeks ago at Rowley Park in Gardena, Calif. Brandon felt that it was important to shoot his inaugural commercial since officially joining the League at Rowley, because that’s where his basketball journey originally started. He believes that the lessons he took from running at Rowley about practice and hard work - the main themes of the spot - have been crucial to getting him to where he is today.

Check it out and let us know what you think …

Over the weekend Dwyane Wade was all over his Twitter page about the monster shipment of Jordan kicks that were waiting for him at his house when he got back from a trip.

Wade snapped the pic below and said that it’s only half of his Jordan collection: Read More »

Our friends over at SneakerFiles are recognizing the official comeback of the Air Jordan 12 and featuring the this original red and black colorway that is also know as the “Air Jordan 12 Flu Game” shoe.

The Jordan Brand is bringing these kicks back this year, with some subtle changes. For example, the Air Jordan 12 Flu Game will feature the year (97) and the points scored (38), and a cartoon sick face on the tongue. An exact release date has not been issued, but will hit retailers in November 2009. Check out some more pics after the jump and stay on SneakerFiles for all the latest info on these kicks and more. Read More »

I’ve always wanted to take a trip to Asia. Between the rich, ancient history, the unique cuisine and the chance to see Ron Artest perform live, I think I’d have a good time. Now thanks to my man Rahn Johnson I now have another reason to call my travel agent and book a flight. Feast your eyes on the Asia only exclusive adidas TS Lightning Creator Yin Yang x Rahn Johnson. Rahn took the already rugged TS Lightning Creator silhouette and added some very unique flavor. Read More »

(Photo. LA Times)

Our friends over at Sneaker Files put us on this story about a sneaker spot in L.A. called The Holy Grail that got hit in the “celebration” following the Lakers’ clinching Game 5 last night. The worst part? Read More »

Between the Raging Bulls Pack that dropped last month and the 60+ Pack that’s coming out in July, Jordan Brand is certainly doing their best to make sure it’s a hot summer. Read More »

Brandon Jennings is officially back from his stint in Italy and is home in L.A. until his workouts for NBA teams start up within the next week or so. He’ll be all over the country working out with and against guys like Jonny Flynn, Ty Lawson, Steph Curry, and Tyreke Evans for teams in the high Lottery range.

For all of his workouts, Jennings will be rocking his BB “Young Money” ProtoTypes by Under Armour. These are custom exclusives, not for sale to the public. Read More »