Andy Silva has been with DraftKings since 2018. A 2006 graduate of the University of Connecticut, Andy worked as a copy editor for North of Boston Media Group and then the Boston Herald prior to joining DraftKings. He is a lifelong sneakerhead going back to the heyday of Michael Jordan in the 1990s. His all-time favorites are the Air Jordan 11 and the Air Max Penny 1. Follow him on Twitter at @ByAndySilva and on BlueSky at @byandysilva.bsky.social.
The NBA Playoffs are here, and of course, All The Smoke is your home for the best talk about basketball, culture and more. And we’ve got a three-pointer sure to get you leaping off your couch — a 4/20 Best From the Stash marathon, a new DKN Play Call and a new All The Smoke […]
April 16, 2025
It’s time to pick a side. Or at least that’s what we’ve been told in the lead-up to season 2 of Andor. We’ll find out soon enough for ourselves as the first three episodes of the prequel series to Rogue One drop on Tuesday. Mark your calendars. Andor returns for its final season. Don’t miss […]
April 14, 2025
Nike is set to celebrate Mamba Day in style, as the Kobe 8 Protro “What the Kobe” is set to drop on Sunday, April 13, for a retail price of $180. Nike Kobe 8 Protro “What The” 🤙 🗓️ Release Date: April 13th, 2025ℹ️ Adult + GS Sizes pic.twitter.com/I5pTQRTtQ5 — Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) April 10, […]
April 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the then-DKNation.com in April 2023 around the release of the movie Air. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of the Air Jordan 1 in April 1985, it is being republished in its entirety, with minor edits including updated StockX prices. Air, the movie about Nike’s quest […]
April 10, 2025
The sneaker world celebrated an important milestone on Tuesday, as April 1 marked the 40th anniversary of the iconic Air Jordan 1. 40 years ago, the iconic Air Jordan 1s were released for $65. pic.twitter.com/I3gZxj8miW — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 1, 2025 The Air Jordan 1 has been worn by basketball players, skateboarders, baseball players, […]
April 2, 2025
Two controversial, but currently legal, weapons in the world of sports are the topic of a lot of conversation with potential bans looming. Of course, I’m talking about the Eagles’ famed Tush Push and the suddenly-in-the-limelight torpedo bats utilized by the Yankees. But which could go first? DraftKings Sportsbook provided some HYPOTHETICAL odds on the […]
March 31, 2025
They say April showers bring May flowers, but it’s going to be raining kicks as another busy month in the sneaker world is about to get underway. We’ve got Kobe Protros, Action Bronson New Balances and more on deck, but the likely biggest release of the month will be the Nike Air Max 95 OG […]
March 29, 2025
Marvel had a major announcement on Wednesday, revealing the cast of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which is now in production and scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026. Throughout the day, Marvel began revealing names on the back of director’s chairs as part of a five-plus-hour live stream. Luckily for those who don’t have […]
March 26, 2025
News came out on Wednesday — Happy Air Max Day, y’all — that Nike will reportedly release two pairs of Caitlin Clark Kobe Protro PEs later this year. Nike is set to drop Caitlin Clark’s Nike Kobe 5 and 6 Protro PEs later this year, per @brandon1an 👀 The releases are currently slated for June […]
March 26, 2025
Is your bracket busted? Does the JuJu Watkins’ injury have you second-guessing your picks? Well, we’ve got good news for you! DraftKings is teaming up with the Women’s Sports Foundation to offer a free-to-play Women’s March Madness second-chance bracket! And for every entry, DraftKings will donate $1 to the Women’s Sports Foundation up to $25,000! […]
March 25, 2025
The brackets are set, it’s time to dance. The women’s NCAA tournament gets underway this week and DraftKings is offering a special free-to-play tournament bracket! That’s right, enter your picks in the DraftKings free-to-play tournament bracket at draftkings.com/womensbracket for your opportunity to win a share of $50K! DraftKings will also be teaming with the Women’s […]
March 17, 2025