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3 days ago
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Dream's Brionna Jones wears new Nike KD 18 for All-Star Weekend
The post Dream's Brionna Jones wears new Nike KD 18 for All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Atlanta Dream are currently second in the Eastern Conference and contending with the New York Liberty for the East's lead. This second half of the season will prove to be crucial for their playoff contention, but this weekend serves as a celebration for both Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray of the Dream. Jones actually broke out an exclusive colorway of the Nike KD 18 during media events in Indianapolis. Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Brionna Jones makes the fourth All-Star appearance of her WNBA career, chosen as an injury replacement this year for Mercury's Satou Sabally. She's leading the Atlanta Dream in rebounding with 7.8 per game while adding 13.8 PPG as their active post player. Rocking the Nike KD 18 throughout the season, she debuts the 'All-Star' colorway for the first time. The Nike KD 18 is the latest signature sneaker from Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant and one of the more popular Nike Basketball models out at the moment. While the KD 18 begins the roll out to the public, this colorway will remain an exclusive to the All-Star participants for the time being. Brionna Jones' Nike KD 18 'All-Star' Per @SoleRetriever coverage, Brionna Jones laced up an unreleased colorway of the Nike KD 18. The shoes appear in a predominantly black look, based on the classic construction of the Nike Air Terra Humara. The shoes are black throughout the uppers with yellow-to-red gradient throughout the mesh underlayer. The back heel and the ankle collar feature a similar gradient complete with flames, the theme throughout Nike's WNBA All-Star sneakers. As for a public release, we're not sure whether Nike will drop the collection to the public, but previous All-Star releases in the NBA have suggested their could be a roll-out for this series. The Nike KD 18 is currently available for $160 as new colorways begin to arrive, but we'll have to keep these on the back burner for now. Related: Fever's Kelsey Mitchell debuts All-Star Nike Book 1 PE sneakers Related: Mystics' Sonia Citron rocks new Nike Ja 3 for WNBA All-Star
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4 days ago
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Wings' Paige Bueckers debuts new Nike sneakers at All-Star Weekend
The post Wings' Paige Bueckers debuts new Nike sneakers at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints. Just 18 games into her WNBA career and No. 1 overall pick of the Dallas Wings Paige Bueckers is already at her first WNBA All-Star Weekend. It didn't take long for Bueckers to take the league by storm and if the first half of her first season is any indication of what's to come, she could go down as one of the greats when it's all said and done. She's also been serving as Nike Basketball's latest poster child, officially unveiling the new Nike GT Cut 4 sneakers in Indianapolis. Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Paige Bueckers has been signed to Nike since her UConn playing days in 2023, becoming the brand's first NIL athlete with their own signature PE colorway of a sneaker. Given her multi-year endorsement deal and current trajectory as a budding star in the W, a signature sneaker model could be on the horizon sooner rather than later for Bueckers. Dating back to her senior season at UConn and now her rookie year in the WNBA, Bueckers has been rocking with the Nike GT Cut 3 on the court, one of Nike's most popular basketball silhouettes at the moment. Recently, the brand teased an upcoming sneaker silhouette with the cryptic caption, 'Buckets incoming.' Paige Bueckers and the Nike GT Cut 4 Fans immediately drew connections to Paige Bueckers given her 'Buckets' nickname, guessing that Nike was set to release her own signature model. While the inclinations were only partially true, Buckers stole the show with her footwear at the WNBA All-Star Game open practice session. It turns out Bueckers was tasked with debuting the all-new Nike GT Cut 4 silhouette for the first time ever to the public. The shoes appeared in a blue and purple gradient colorway, shocking with their futuristic and molded uppers. The shoes feature an aggressive look and are unlike anything Nike is putting out at the moment. While the shoes are expected to land sometime during the spring season of 2026, Paige Bueckers will undoubtedly be rocking these during the All-Star Game and perhaps the rest of the season. Keep it locked with our Sneakers news for updates on an official release. Related: Fever's Kelsey Mitchell debuts All-Star Nike Book 1 PE sneakers Related: Mystics' Sonia Citron rocks new Nike Ja 3 for WNBA All-Star
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5 days ago
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Kevin Durant's Nike KD 18 ‘International Blue' inspired by Nike Foamposite
The post Kevin Durant's Nike KD 18 'International Blue' inspired by Nike Foamposite appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nike Basketball recently unveiled an entire slate of upcoming releases throughout the next year via their Nike SNKRS app. All their most popular performance models, include Kevin Durant's Nike KD 18, will see a number of unique upcoming releases in terms of their colorways and themes. Up next for Durant, we'll see yet another homage to the DMV area with confirmation of an upcoming Nike KD 18 'International Blue.' Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant hails from the Washington D.C. area and he's always been active in showing support for the towns that brought him up. He reps a massive 'MARYLAND' tattoo across his back along with a Washington Nationals 'W' logo on his stomach, constantly showing love through his signature sneaker releases as well. There isn't another sneaker as iconic to the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area as the Nike Air Foamposite. The region adopted the trend as their own with celebrity sneakerheads like rapper Wale always putting the Foamposite above all else. Kevin Durant will now offer a new take on one of his all-time personal favorite pairs of sneakers. Nike KD 18 'International Blue' The Nike KD 18 will arrive in an International Blue/Multi-Color-Black in paying homage to the OG 'Royal' Nike Air Foamposite. The uppers of the sneaker, inspired by the Nike Terra Humara, will feature metallic foamposite material extending through the toebox, midsole, and heel. The shoes will also feature an icy translucent outsole and a mesh underlay, both characteristics of the Foamposite silhouette. Both the medial and lateral Nike logos along with the 'KD' tongue logo appear in an iridescent hue to further accent the contrasting black aspects. The laces will feature a blue speckle through the middle to finish the look for what is shaping up to be one of the more unique Nike KD 18 releases we've seen thus far. The release dates have been disputed between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, so we're still awaiting a solid drop date and official word from Nike. The pair will retail for $160, releasing on Nike SNKRS app and select Nike retailers in limited numbers. What do you think of this Foamposite look on the Nike KD 18? Related: LaMelo Ball unveils newest signature shoe, the PUMA MB.05 Related: Spurs' De'Aaron Fox debuts his newest Curry Fox 2
Hypebeast
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Caitlin Clark Wore a Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Cookie Monster" PE
Summary Caitlin Clarkmay have been slowed down by a groin injury earlier this season, but it didn't stop her from securing her second WNBA All-Star honor. The sharpshooter continues to dominate and has cemented herself as one of the faces of the league despite it only being her second season. Beyond that, her partnership withNike Basketballcontinues to blossom. After wearing various Nike Kobe PEs last season, she went on to drop her own Kobe 5 Protro'Indiana Fever'at the end of last month. While we await her inevitable signature shoe reveal, she's just debuted yet another PE. Clark stepped out in a newNike Kobe 6 ProtroPE this past weekend, revealing a 'Cookie Monster' colorway that is inspired by the belovedSesame Streetcharacter. The Muppet's rich blue fur is nodded to throughout the shoe while its special laces (not used during the game) favor a shaggy material. From there, the tongue nods to chocolate chip cookies with its brown-on-brown exterior. At the time of writing, neither Caitlin Clark nor Nike Basketball have indicated that this 'Cookie Monster' PE of the Kobe 6 Protro will ever hit retail shelves. However, stay tuned for updates, including more Caitlin Clark x Nike rumors, as it is possible that the shoe will eventually find its way onto shelves like some of her other PEs.
Hypebeast
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
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First Look at the Nike Kobe 3 Protro
Name:Nike Kobe 3 Protro 'Halo'Colorway:White/White/WhiteSKU:HM4351-100MSRP:$210 USDRelease Date:August 23Where to Buy:Nike Update:Nike Basketball has slowly but surely brought back Kobe Bryant's signature shoes in Protro form. One that has yet to see an upgrade is the Kobe 3, which was rumored late last year as the next model to be brought back. Now, a first look at the Kobe 3 Protro has leaked. While we lack any official details from the Swoosh, this early pair is accompanied by a pamphlet that outlines its various performance-oriented improvements. Its upper combines a revamped mesh package with new tongue padding. Meanwhile, the sole unit sees a full-length Zoom Air Strobel combine with Cushlon 3.0 foam and improved traction. As noted previously, it will debut as the third annual 'Halo' launch, arriving on shelves via Nike SNKRS and select retailers on August 23 at a price of $210 USD. Original Story:The complete return of the Nike Kobe franchise seems inevitable at this point. One after another,Nike Basketballhas been revisiting the line's classic silhouettes and colorways for the past few years since reigniting the partnership. With theKobe 9 Elite Protrohaving recently returned, a new report from sneaker insiders zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files indicates that theKobe 3 Protrois the next design to be brought back. The unique shoe is now said to be dropping as part of the brand's ongoing 'Halo' series of all-white colorways, with it donning three layers of 'White' per the early intel. While we don't have a first look at the sneaker just yet, the mock-up pictured above is likely to accurately represent the design. At the time of writing, Nike Basketball has not yet indicated that the Kobe 3 Protro will be returning in 2025 and the brand has yet to detail its future plans for the ongoing 'Halo' series of colorways. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look at this rumored pair, as we currently expect it to drop on August 23, 2025 — the late Kobe Bryant's birthday — via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $240 USD.
