adidas encourages you to practice safe sport and wrap up before attempting any high-octane hoopin’ maneuvers with the introduction of their new Speedwrap Ankle Brace. The brace, worn by Derrick Rose, Marcus Jordan, and others features a TPU stability shell and elastic strap for maximum side-to-side support no matter the size of your foot.

The adidas Speedwrap ankle brace is available in black/black/silver, black/black, white/white and white/silver white now at: adidas’ Online Shop.

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If you know me, you know a good lowtop sneaker gets me all hot and bothered. And to speak with total candor, this Cut Creator Low from adidas in the Wizards colorway isn’t good, it’s dandy. I’m not sure what that claim means, but I feel compelled to make an inquiry about ‘em right now, nah mean?!

How are you feeling about the shoe?

I wrote this during Orlando’s run to the NBA Finals and my stance on the shoe’s design and technical specs hasn’t changed much. If you’re interested in copping a pair of the TS Commander LTs, hit up shopadidas.com. (They’ve got the illy team flavors, too!)

When Dwight Howard takes the court to do battle with the Boston Celtics this evening, he’ll be wearing the adidas TS Commander LT, Adi’s ’09-10 evolution of the reliable TS Commander. The LT was designed with the NBA’s finest “Commanders” in mind and will be sported by “Superman” Howard, Timmy D, and Kevin Garnett when the NBA season tips off next Fall.

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Adidas and Eastbay have linked up to host an online video chat with reigning rookie of the year, Derrick Rose, tonight at 7 p.m. EST/6 p.m. CST.

Fans will have the opportunity to drop DRose a line and hear his responses at Eastbay.com/adidas.

The conversation merges with the release of adidas’ TS Cut Creator Mid and TechFit apparel, Derrick’s go-to gear for the upcoming season.

adidas Basketball’s 2009-10 is headlined by this paradoxical “It on Me for We” tagline… Well, if anything, it’s a new take on the TEAM concept the Brand With 3 Stripes has been pushing for two seasons. In this debut commercial, you’ll see cameos by Timmy D, KG, Derrick Rose, Josh Smith, and Chauncey Billups.

Check back throughout the week for an in-depth look at adidas’ upcoming footwear and apparel offerings!

Did you know: Kevin Garnett loves soccer.

So, naturally, when the English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club toured the States this past summer to take part in some exhibition matches, “The Big Ticket” scored a front row seat and cheered his CFC cronies on. Read More »

The adidas Nations Camp concluded with USA 2010 edging Canada 85-83 in a thrilling championship game. The States held it down in the Bronze game, too, as USA 2011 squeaked by the formidable Europeans, 58-55. Hit the jump to look at images from the week!

For stats, blogs, and in-depth analysis on all of these future stars, hit adidasnations.com. Read More »

Dallas – The world’s most talented 18-and-under ballers have gathered in the Lonestar State for adidas Nations 2009.

Nations, which is in its third year, pulls prodigies from Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the United States. The camp has also been a springboard for new footwear – Josh Smith broke out the Mad Clima Mid and campers sported the Top Ten 2000 in black/gold/white last August. Today, the players and coaches will hit the ‘wood in this resonant gold patent/black TS Commander LT specially designated for the event. Read More »