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Cementing your name in the history books. But you didn’t get called to the Olympics, when everybody knows you should have been in the Olympics. How did you feel? Did you feel any type of way? Did you not feel any type of way? Did you say, "It’s cool, I’ll be there next year. I’ll be there next time"? How did you take it? JAYLEN BROWN I’m gonna be honest with y’all. Gillie: Yes, that’s what we want! That’s why we needed you here—complete honesty. JAYLEN BROWN: Man, I had a great summer. I had a blast. I’m doing—I’m making—I’m in music videos, um, you know, I went to Mecca, I’m traveling the world. I mean, because online, you know, people perceive things a certain way. Because I was saying what I said. What I said—I meant what I said about, like, the shoe industry, etc. I meant what I said about, you know, everything. But that didn’t stop me from having a great-ass time this summer. So, like, to be honest, I was in great spirits. It was the best summer of my life, to be honest. So I didn’t miss out—to me. You know, even though it would have been great to be there, you know, amongst the greats—Steph, KD, LeBron, etc.—man, I had a great summer.

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Shares of apparel brands Nike, On Holding and Under Armour all plunged at the start of trading in New York Thursday as traders rushed to adjust to worldwide tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Nike fell 14%, sneaker maker On surrendered 16% and Under Armour plunged 20%.

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Dave McMenamin: Breaking: Nike is re-upping its partnership with the NBA & WNBA as their official global outfitter for an additional 12 years, sources told ESPN. Story to come.

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The deal will allow Nike to continue creating and manufacturing NBA and WNBA jerseys, as well the All-Star Game jerseys for both leagues. Nike will also make on-court and fan apparel for the leagues.

New York Times

And existing programs, including the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), Jr. NBA, Basketball Without Borders (BWB) and Her Time to Play will continue to be supported and expanded. While Nike has been an NBA partner since 1992, its relationship as the official uniform supplier of the league got off to an imperfect start when, in the early going of the 2017-18 season, players' jerseys were ripping on the court unintentionally.

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Ball Don't Lie: Nike honoring Kobe with their 2028 Summer Olympics signs in LA 🐍 (via @ESPNLosAngeles) pic.x.com/lnuxhk3p7h

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Lev Akabas: Nike's overall revenue disappoints, despite Jordan Brand hitting $7 billion ✍️ @kbadenhausen: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lz2eH Nike’s stock is down 13% year-to-date pic.twitter.com/OnJtxWsRAq

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Nick DePaula: Jordan VP Howard White on Luka & Tatum: “When we sign somebody, we are entrusting in them that they have ingredients that can bring hope.  That they can make people believe they can overcome their obstacles, fears and things that hold people back … They exemplify that.” pic.twitter.com/1n4Wzf3jfl

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Everyone was asking the same question: Which shoe company would land Caitlin Clark? Two months later, it turns out the answer is Nike. The biggest name in women’s basketball is set to sign an eight-year deal worth up to $28 million with the biggest name in sportswear, according to people familiar with the situation.

Wall Street Journal

As Clark was cooling off from that 49-point performance, her agents were turning up the temperature on the shoe-company reps. They informed the brands courting her—which included Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Puma—that winning her commitment would take a historic offer: $3 million a year at the very minimum. Some of the brand reps were shocked by the number. It was a huge sum for a women’s basketball player, few of whom ever receive deals worth more than six figures.

Wall Street Journal

Indiana Fever rookie phenom Caitlin Clark — the No. 1 pick in Monday’s WNBA draft — is nearing a lucrative, eight-figure endorsement deal with Nike, industry sources tell The Athletic.

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According to Sneaker Files, Nike is set to launch James' first signature training shoe, the Royalty TR, during Fall 2024. The site's source indicated that the shoe will resemble models from Nike's popular Metcon training line with co-branded elements visible throughout. Three colorways of the model have been confirmed, including pairs predominantly styled in "Light Smoke Grey," "Black," and "Volt."

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Clutch Points: Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pulled up to the Nike World Basketball Festival in New York to coach against Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama 😮 (via @overtime) pic.twitter.com/dyjdfghgKb

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Fresh off of Nike CEO John Donahoe confirming the relaunch of the Kobe brand last month, it appears that one of Bryant's PE-style Air Force 1 Low colorways is also set for a return to retail.

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