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.
Nike is back with its latest protro from Kobe Bryant’s line of sneakers, this time a special edition of the Kobe 4 Protro celebrating his role as a “girl dad” just in time for Father’s Day. The Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad” drops on Friday for a retail price of $190. Nike Kobe 4 Protro […]
June 6, 2024
JJ Redick is a man in demand. Not only is he about to call the NBA Finals, set to begin Thursday in Boston between the Celtics and Mavericks, but he’s also reportedly the top candidate to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers are zeroing in on JJ […]
June 5, 2024
The Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever was the WNBA’s marquee game over the weekend. But it wasn’t because of the anticipated latest chapter in the rivalry between Chicago’s Angel Reese and Indiana’s Caitlin Clark. No, it drew attention because of physical play from Chennedy Carter toward Clark in the third quarter of the eventual Indiana win. Chennedy […]
June 3, 2024
Charles Barkley has been on something of a media tour sharing his displeasure with how things have gone when it comes to the state of Turner Sports’ relationship with the NBA. Charles Barkley says morale sucks amid the uncertainty of “Inside the NBA” moving forward. And discusses the possibility of hiring the crew to his […]
May 30, 2024
Another month is racing to a close, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t sneaker releases to keep an eye out for. Jordan Brand is bringing back the Air Jordan 17 Low “Lightning” to select NBHD accounts on May 30, while on that same day New Balance will release it’s latest colorway on the Made in […]
May 29, 2024
The world was dealt a huge loss over the Memorial Day weekend, as NBA and college basketball legend Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Remembering the great Bill Walton. pic.twitter.com/Gd1vptULb1 — NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2024 The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz remembered the icon during […]
May 28, 2024
After debuting his first signature Jordan model last month with the Jumpman Jack, Travis Scott is back in familiar terrain with a new colorway of the Air Jordan 1 Low OG, set to release on Saturday for a retail price of $150. Loaded on SNKRS Lets goo Women’s Air Jordan 1 Low OG x Travis […]
May 24, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks went into Minnesota for Game 1 on Wednesday and emerged victorious, 108-105, to steal home-court advantage in the Western Conference Finals. Game 1 ✅ MAVS WIN!!!@Chime // #OneForDallas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/8ffTU4Hpmx — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 23, 2024 The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz shared their thoughts on the upset on Thursday’s […]
May 23, 2024
Dak Prescott was asked at Cowboys OTAs about how he has been able to remain so patient when it comes to a potential contract extension. His reply was simple. He doesn’t play for money. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he doesn’t play for money. But it’s goes without saying his agent has to do right […]
May 23, 2024
The Celtics won a nail-biter on Tuesday, as they rallied late to force overtime and defeated the Pacers, 133-128, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. WHAT. A. GAME. THE CELTICS WIN IT IN OVERTIME TO GO UP 1-0 IN THE SERIES!#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/2fbPz3taOC — DraftKings (@DraftKings) May 22, 2024 Drew Carter, the new voice […]
May 22, 2024
The Western Conference Finals get underway on Wednesday night and it will see Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks take on Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves. Action. Every. Night. Check out the #NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel schedule ahead of tipoff tomorrow night! IND/BOS Game 1: Tuesday at 8:00pm/et on ESPNDAL/MIN Game […]
May 21, 2024