Rashad Grove

Rashad Grove

Rashad Grove is a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated's FanNation and a sneakerhead based in Princeton, New Jersey. His work has appeared on BET.com, Ebony Magazine, MTV.com, Forbes, Billboard, HipHopDX, and Philadelphia Inquirer. You can follow him on all social media platforms at @thegroveness, and he can be reached at rgrove319@gmail.com

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade's 11th signature sneaker has dropped in the "Statue" colorway.
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Dwyane Wade's "Statue" Sneakers Drop This Saturday

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade's signature basketball shoes drop in the "Statue" colorway for $225 on November 2.

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Adidas played a major role in Hoosier Hysteria at Indiana.
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Adidas Heats Up Hoosier Hysteria at Indiana University

Adidas Basketball helped host the Indiana Hoosiers' midnight hoops event to tip off the new college basketball season.

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The Curry 12 in the 'Gravity' colorway.
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Stephen Curry's 12th Sneaker is Going to Outer Space

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry's 12th signature sneaker is dropping in the 'Gravity' colorway as part of the 'Galaxy' pack.

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Scenes from the adidas Creator Camp.
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Adidas Empowers Entrepreneurs at 5th Annual Black Footwear Forum

Adidas hosted multiple events in Detroit for the 2024 Black Footwear Forum.

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A sneaker from the Reebok x Universal Monsters Unveil "Boktober" Collection.
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Reebok & Universal Monsters Unveil Spooky Halloween Sneakers

Reebok and Universal Monsters are dropping a sneaker collaboration celebrating icons of horror for Halloween.

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Sep 30, 2024; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during media day at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Ja Morant Wears Nike Ja 2 "Induction" at Grizzlies Media Day

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant wore the Nike Ja 2 "Induction" colorway at NBA Media Day.

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The Alcorn State colorway of the adidas Crazy 8 Low.
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Adidas Honors HBCUs With 'Crazy 8 Low' Sneaker Pack

Adidas honored five HBCU schools with player-exclusive colorways of the Crazy 8 Low basketball shoe.

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The Nike Ja 2 in five upcoming colorways.
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The Nike Ja 2 Arrives in Several Highly Anticipated Colorways

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's second signature basketball shoe, the Nike Ja 2, arrives in five colorways.

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Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) smiles during the first half of a basketball game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Kelsey Plum's New Shoes Champion Mental Health Awareness

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum has teamed up with Under Armour on sneakers that spotlight mental health awareness.

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid wears the The Skechers SKX FLOAT basketball shoes.
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NBA 2K25 Makes Announcement About Joel Embiid's Skechers

NBA 2K25 has confirmed that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's Skechers basketball shoes have been added to the game.

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February 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Stephen Curry's New Sneaker Collection Celebrates China Tour

Stephen Curry's “Curry Tour” sneaker collection launches in limited quantities in North America starting on September 13.

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Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Justin Fields Unveils His Reebok Sneakers For The NFL Season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has launched his first footwear collection with Reebok ahead of the NFL season.

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