Everything We’ve Seen From the NBA’s New Nike Uniforms (So Far)
Ever since it was announced that Nike would be taking over for adidas as the NBA’s official provider of jerseys and apparel, fans have been itching to see what their team’s new uniforms would look like.
While the degree of difference from last year’s adidas jerseys in terms of design will vary from team to team, Nike has announced two main changes to the jerseys that will be universal.
First, the jerseys will each features Nike’s signature “Swoosh” logo (except for the Charlotte Hornets, who are owned by Michael Jordan and will feature his Nike-affiliated “Jumpman” logo). The addition of the logo will add a new element to each jersey as adidas did not feature their logo on the previous uniforms.
Additionally, instead of each team having the traditional, “Home” and “Road” jersey designations, teams will now have four core uniforms or “editions.” Before each game the home team will pick one of their uniforms to wear, while the away team will choose a contrasting style.
These two elements and Nike’s new designs (not to mention the ads that will be featured on each jersey for the first time in league history) will give NBA teams a new look going into the 2017-2018 season.
So whether it was an official release or a leaked image, here is everything that we have seen from the new uniforms so far:
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
. @cavs new uni for the 2017-2018 season pic.twitter.com/xzL428Uz4c
— Tommy Flaminio (@tommy_2step) July 25, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: The Cavs Nike wine uni leaked earlier today, & I had previous info on the white uni. Both full mockups ? https://t.co/1NrTYx3Inc pic.twitter.com/IsCgcQOpJ9
— Conrad Burry ??? (@conradburry) July 25, 2017
Oklahoma City Thunder
What’s new with the new Association and Icon uniforms? Lots of innovation from @nike. pic.twitter.com/wk83VvYlzY
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 26, 2017
An eye on tradition + new technology = the new Thunder Association and Icon edition uniforms by @Nike. https://t.co/lrprIwGbOm pic.twitter.com/NOheP7frhd
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 26, 2017
Chicago Bulls
FIRST LOOK: Say hello to the Chicago Bulls @Nike Association jersey, which will serve as our primary road uniform this upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/Q2c0bqDNcj
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 2, 2017
FIRST LOOK: Introducing the official Chicago Bulls @Nike Icon jersey, which will serve as our primary home uniform this season. pic.twitter.com/OtMRZww8Mu
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 2, 2017
Sacramento Kings
It’s all about the details ? » https://t.co/NqEV2zfEIL pic.twitter.com/v1LRO9bqRM
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 18, 2017
The Kings have partnered with @BlueDiamond to showcase California growers & inspire health and wellness ? pic.twitter.com/6eB9gpaUxr
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 18, 2017
Indiana Pacers
Introducing the new look of Pacers basketball.#WeGrowBasketballHerehttps://t.co/nq0ocBgCTb pic.twitter.com/hs431HC1gf
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 28, 2017
The surprise guests at the River West StreetFest in their new unis. #WeGrowBasketballHere pic.twitter.com/qjZOeB3Yim
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 28, 2017
Houston Rockets
Could this be one of the #Rockets new Nike jerseys? (H/t @breylon_reed) pic.twitter.com/lz1mC4hODe
— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) July 19, 2017
Portland Trail Blazers
Got a sneak peek at the Blazers’ new @Nike uniforms this week. Here’s a gallery: https://t.co/RFssdQIUbb pic.twitter.com/Gy6xVybNTo
— Sean Michael Meagher (@sean2m) July 29, 2017
Philadelphia 76ers
2️⃣5️⃣ & 2️⃣0️⃣
? | https://t.co/3OsQg5dk7B pic.twitter.com/z448Nxg3LU
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2017
.@MarkelleF taking the new unis out for a test run.
? | https://t.co/3OsQg5dk7B pic.twitter.com/8Ltqf2CvE3
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2017
Detroit Pistons
They’re here!
Introducing our new jerseys – engineered by @Nike and featuring our first jersey partner @flagstar #DetroitProud pic.twitter.com/qK5v9huS2M
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) July 26, 2017
Charlotte Hornets
Logo status.
The Jumpman has a permanent home on the @hornets jersey. pic.twitter.com/3Tckr4xDfW
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) July 31, 2017
Washington Wizards
The Association Edition. #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/8b9cxixrPA
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 3, 2017
The Icon Edition. #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/jQDE7w1BuN
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 3, 2017
Phoenix Suns
New images have leaked that show a potential new jersey for the Phoenix #Suns: https://t.co/p2bzx9aqIU
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) July 6, 2017
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Everything We’ve Seen From the NBA’s New Nike Uniforms (So Far)
Ever since it was announced that Nike would be taking over for adidas as the NBA’s official provider of jerseys and apparel, fans have been itching to see what their team’s new uniforms would look like.
While the degree of difference from last year’s adidas jerseys in terms of design will vary from team to team, Nike has announced two main changes to the jerseys that will be universal.
First, the jerseys will each features Nike’s signature “Swoosh” logo (except for the Charlotte Hornets, who are owned by Michael Jordan and will feature his Nike-affiliated “Jumpman” logo). The addition of the logo will add a new element to each jersey as adidas did not feature their logo on the previous uniforms.
Additionally, instead of each team having the traditional, “Home” and “Road” jersey designations, teams will now have four core uniforms or “editions.” Before each game the home team will pick one of their uniforms to wear, while the away team will choose a contrasting style.
These two elements and Nike’s new designs (not to mention the ads that will be featured on each jersey for the first time in league history) will give NBA teams a new look going into the 2017-2018 season.
So whether it was an official release or a leaked image, here is everything that we have seen from the new uniforms so far:
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
. @cavs new uni for the 2017-2018 season pic.twitter.com/xzL428Uz4c
— Tommy Flaminio (@tommy_2step) July 25, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: The Cavs Nike wine uni leaked earlier today, & I had previous info on the white uni. Both full mockups ? https://t.co/1NrTYx3Inc pic.twitter.com/IsCgcQOpJ9
— Conrad Burry ??? (@conradburry) July 25, 2017
Oklahoma City Thunder
What’s new with the new Association and Icon uniforms? Lots of innovation from @nike. pic.twitter.com/wk83VvYlzY
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 26, 2017
An eye on tradition + new technology = the new Thunder Association and Icon edition uniforms by @Nike. https://t.co/lrprIwGbOm pic.twitter.com/NOheP7frhd
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 26, 2017
Chicago Bulls
FIRST LOOK: Say hello to the Chicago Bulls @Nike Association jersey, which will serve as our primary road uniform this upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/Q2c0bqDNcj
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 2, 2017
FIRST LOOK: Introducing the official Chicago Bulls @Nike Icon jersey, which will serve as our primary home uniform this season. pic.twitter.com/OtMRZww8Mu
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 2, 2017
Sacramento Kings
It’s all about the details ? » https://t.co/NqEV2zfEIL pic.twitter.com/v1LRO9bqRM
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 18, 2017
The Kings have partnered with @BlueDiamond to showcase California growers & inspire health and wellness ? pic.twitter.com/6eB9gpaUxr
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) July 18, 2017
Indiana Pacers
Introducing the new look of Pacers basketball.#WeGrowBasketballHerehttps://t.co/nq0ocBgCTb pic.twitter.com/hs431HC1gf
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 28, 2017
The surprise guests at the River West StreetFest in their new unis. #WeGrowBasketballHere pic.twitter.com/qjZOeB3Yim
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 28, 2017
Houston Rockets
Could this be one of the #Rockets new Nike jerseys? (H/t @breylon_reed) pic.twitter.com/lz1mC4hODe
— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) July 19, 2017
Portland Trail Blazers
Got a sneak peek at the Blazers’ new @Nike uniforms this week. Here’s a gallery: https://t.co/RFssdQIUbb pic.twitter.com/Gy6xVybNTo
— Sean Michael Meagher (@sean2m) July 29, 2017
Philadelphia 76ers
2️⃣5️⃣ & 2️⃣0️⃣
? | https://t.co/3OsQg5dk7B pic.twitter.com/z448Nxg3LU
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2017
.@MarkelleF taking the new unis out for a test run.
? | https://t.co/3OsQg5dk7B pic.twitter.com/8Ltqf2CvE3
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2017
Detroit Pistons
They’re here!
Introducing our new jerseys – engineered by @Nike and featuring our first jersey partner @flagstar #DetroitProud pic.twitter.com/qK5v9huS2M
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) July 26, 2017
Charlotte Hornets
Logo status.
The Jumpman has a permanent home on the @hornets jersey. pic.twitter.com/3Tckr4xDfW
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) July 31, 2017
Washington Wizards
The Association Edition. #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/8b9cxixrPA
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 3, 2017
The Icon Edition. #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/jQDE7w1BuN
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 3, 2017
Phoenix Suns
New images have leaked that show a potential new jersey for the Phoenix #Suns: https://t.co/p2bzx9aqIU
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) July 6, 2017
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