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Kyrie Irving in a jersey

Kyrie Irving could land another major shoe endorsement after Nike split?

Kyrie Irving might not be a sneaker free agent for very long. Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Bally Sports is reporting this week that New Balance could potentially be in the mix to sign the Brooklyn Nets star Irving to an endorsement deal. …

Kyrie Irving looks on during a game

Nike makes decision on Kyrie Irving’s future

Nike suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving last month amid the latest drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets star, and the company has now decided to sever ties altogether. A Nike spokesperson said Monday that Irving is no longer associated with …

Odell Beckham Jr. in a blue jersey

Odell Beckham files lawsuit against Nike

Odell Beckham Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Nike, claiming the company worked against him to try to prevent him from leaving the brand for more money. According to TMZ Sports, the lawsuit alleges that Nike put together a contract designed to …

Kyrie Irving wearing his Nets uniform

Nike makes major Kyrie Irving announcement

Another domino has fallen in the Kyrie Irving saga. Nike released a statement on Friday to announce that they are suspending their relationship with the Brooklyn Nets guard Irving. The company also revealed that they no longer plan to launch …

Kawhi Leonard in a warmup shirt

Kawhi Leonard’s new magazine cover contains hilarious detail

It is safe to say that Kawhi Leonard, The Fun Guy, is officially back. The LA Clippers forward appeared on the cover of SLAM Magazine’s new Nov. 2022 edition along with fellow co-star Paul George. Check it out. Coming to NBA arenas this fall, …

Bronny James in a jersey

Bronny James following in father LeBron’s footsteps with 1 big business move

Bronny James is carrying on the family legacy in a major way. Nick DePaula of ESPN reported on Monday that the Sierra Canyon High School guard Bronny has signed an NIL endorsement deal with Nike. “For as long as I can remember, Nike’s been a …

Vanessa Bryant smiles

Vanessa Bryant takes issue with tweet about DeMar DeRozan

Vanessa Bryant had some issues with Nike after her late husband Kobe died in a tragic helicopter accident, but the two sides eventually worked out an agreement. With Nike still manufacturing Kobe sneakers, Vanessa wants to make sure it is clear that …

Kyrie Irving wearing his Nets uniform

Kyrie Irving could reportedly lose major endorsement deal

Kyrie Irving has not always made basketball his top priority over the past two seasons, and that could cost the Brooklyn Nets star one of his biggest endorsement deals in the near future. Irving’s signature shoe deal with Nike is set to expire …

Magic Johnson looking on

Magic Johnson shares his 1 massive business regret

Magic Johnson remains the gold standard for professional athletes turned businessmen. But even he has made decisions he would like to have back. During a promotional appearance this week for McDonald’s, the retired Los Angeles Lakers great …

Kobe Bryant in a Lakers jersey

Kobe Bryant estate to continue partnership with Nike

Nike will be able to continue manufacturing new Kobe Bryant gear thanks to a new agreement between the apparel company and the estate of the late basketball star. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow, shared a statement on her Instagram account …

Vanessa Bryant smiles

Vanessa Bryant furious over apparent Nike ‘Mambacita’ shoe leak

A Nike shoe that was designed to honor Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna has recently somehow leaked, and Vanessa Bryant is extremely upset over the situation. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Vanessa explained that she designed the shoe in honor …

Kobe Bryant

Report: Vanessa Bryant not renewing Kobe’s Nike contract

Kobe Bryant’s long-standing association with Nike appears to be over. According to ESPN’s NBA sneaker expert Nick DePaula, Bryant’s wife Vanessa, who controls Kobe’s Trust, decided not to renew her late husband’s …

Deshaun Watson in pads

Nike suspends endorsement deal with Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson has been sued by 22 women who claim they were sexually assaulted by him, and the Houston Texans star is now facing his first major consequence from the allegations. Nike announced on Wednesday that it has suspended its endorsement of …

Kobe Bryant

Report: Kobe Bryant was planning to leave Nike, start his own shoe brand

Kobe Bryant appeared to have quite the ace up his sleeve before his untimely passing this year. Venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar, a co-founder of Sherpa Capital who has invested in such companies as Airbnb and Uber, revealed a bombshell about …

Charles Robinson, Jemele Hill smear NFL with factual inaccuracy about Nike statement

The Colin Kaepernick workout situation has split many fans, observers and media members into factions. There are those who believe Kaepernick was wronged by the NFL and that the NFL’s workout was just a P.R. stunt. There are those who believe …

Mike Scott ninja headband

Mike Scott suggests Nike will not allow players to wear ninja-style headbands

One of the NBA’s budding new on-court fashion trends appears to be no more. In a series of tweets this past weekend, Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott hinted that players were now banned from wearing the ninja-style headbands that …

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