Sneakers of the week: Devin Booker, Jimmy Butler, Cade Cunningham, more
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Feb 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of the shoes of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
A view of shoes worn by Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoes during warmups before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoes during warmups before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoes during warmups before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum.
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half against the Boston Celticsat the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 02: The shoes worn by Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers
Shoes worn by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets
Detailed view of the shoes worn by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) shoes during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoes during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers
Shoes worn by Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets
Detailed view of the shoes worn by New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Houston Rockets v New York Knicks
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: The shoes of Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks are seen in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Phoenix Suns v Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 03: The sneakers worn by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
New Orleans Pelicans v Denver Nuggets
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 03: Shoes worn by Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans in their game against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Ball Arena on February 03, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
New Orleans Pelicans v Denver Nuggets
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 03: Shoes worn by Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets while playing the New Orleans Pelicans in the third quarter at Ball Arena on February 03, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Sneakers of Slovenian basketball player Luka Doncic are pictured during his presentation as the new Los Angeles Lakers player at the UCLA Health Training Center, in El Segundo, California on February 4, 2025. Slovenian star Luka Doncic said February 2, 2025 he thought he'd spend his entire NBA career in Dallas, thanking fans in Texas for making it feel like home a day after the Mavericks abruptly traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Miami Heat v Chicago Bulls
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 04: A detailed view of the shoes of Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Atlanta Hawks
A detailed view of the shoes of San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena.
Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Detail of the sneakers worn by Bub Carrington #8 of the Washington Wizards during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 05, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Detail of the Nike sneakers worn by Corey Kispert #24 of the Washington Wizards during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 05, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Detail of the Nike sneakers worn by Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on February 05, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
New Orleans Pelicans v Denver Nuggets
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 05: Shoes worn by Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the first quarter February 05, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Washington Wizards v Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Detail of the Nike sneakers worn by Tyrese Martin #13 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on February 05, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Charlotte Hornets
San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) shoes during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Toronto Raptors at Oklahoma City Thunder
A close up view of the back of theToronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes' shoes during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) in the second half against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) in the second half against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the second half against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
A view of the shoes of Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half against the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
A view of the shoes of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
A view of the shoes of Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks
A view of the shoes of Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) during the second half of the game against the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls
A detail shot of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoes before s game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during a game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) during a game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during a game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Kia Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during a game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls
A detail shot of Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) shoes during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings
The shoes of New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
NBA: San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic
A detailed view of the shoes worn by Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Kia Center.
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