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Pop Art: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Influence'
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Pop Art: Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Influence'

By Sandy DoverJune 18, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite 'Influence' Inspired by the wild designs of the Pop Art movement, the Kobe 9 Elite ‘Influence’ features one of the signature shoe’s boldest colorways ever....

Art of Brazil: Nike Kobe 9 EM 'Game Royal'
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Art of Brazil: Nike Kobe 9 EM 'Game Royal'

By Sandy DoverJune 18, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 'Game Royal' >> Inspired by the wild cacophony of South American street art, the newest color of the Kobe 9 a combination of Game Royal, white...

It's all about the Rings: The LeBron James title count
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It's all about the Rings: The LeBron James title count

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesJune 10, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Brought to you by our friends at Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues . During his first NBA Finals appearance in 2007, LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers were “le-broomed” by...

Smush Parker still not allowed to talk to Kobe
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Smush Parker still not allowed to talk to Kobe

By Frankie BucketsJune 05, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison . Smush Parker made an appearance on Highly Questionable with Dan Le Batard recently and was asked about Kobe. Although Smush was clearly tired of the subject, he did say...

Ninth Symphony: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Beethoven
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Ninth Symphony: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Beethoven

By Sandy DoverJune 04, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Beethoven >> Kobe Bryant demands provocative design innovation. Aesthetics aside, his appetite for the most revolutionary footwear technologies, materials and fit have fueled a...

Purple Rain Moonwalker: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Hyper Grape
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Purple Rain Moonwalker: Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Hyper Grape

By Sandy DoverJune 04, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low Hyper Grape Kobe Bryant demands provocative design innovation. Aesthetics aside, his appetite for the most revolutionary footwear technologies, materials and fit have fueled a...

The Aftermath: Nixed Chris Paul trade
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The Aftermath: Nixed Chris Paul trade

By Terra KohutMay 27, 2014

Image courtesy of Nicholas LA Photography/Flickr . I remember so clearly monitoring NBA-TV and ESPN on the eve of the Chris Paul trade back in 2011. Aside from watching the television programming, I was constantly...

Playoff Kicks | Nike Kobe 9 EM PRM 'Philippines'
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Playoff Kicks | Nike Kobe 9 EM PRM 'Philippines'

By Sandy DoverMay 23, 2014

Courtesy of Nike | featuring the Nike Kobe 9 EM Premium 'Philippines' >> Inspired by the basketball culture of parts of Southeast Asia, the Kobe 9 Premium features a distinct blue and red color pattern...

Lakers interview Mike Dunleavy, Byron Scott for head coach
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Lakers interview Mike Dunleavy, Byron Scott for head coach

By Aaron LantonMay 22, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories on the web mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it often and...

Top 5 Kevin Love Trade Scenarios for Minnesota Timberwolves
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Top 5 Kevin Love Trade Scenarios for Minnesota Timberwolves

By Fantasy Basketball Money LeaguesMay 20, 2014

Image courtesy of nikk_la/Flickr . Since Kevin Love has turned down the Minnesota Timberwolves' contract extension proposal, the T-Wolves are now left with no choice, but to start shopping their NBA All-Star player or risk...