Basketball meets flavor in a fun new sneaker collab where Ja Morant has teamed up with Nike and Kool-Aid to launch a fresh and exciting shoe. The Grizzlies star already has a strong partnership with Nike, and this latest drop adds even more heat to his collection.
The new design is bold, colorful, and inspired by his favorite Kool-Aid flavors, making it perfect for fans who love both style and personality in their kicks.
Kool-Aid has been a favorite in homes for nearly 100 years. Known for its sweet, colorful drink mixes, it’s been part of many childhood memories. Now that NBA star Ja Morant is with them, the powdered drink brand is ready to make more memories for users.
It turns out they found the perfect partner—someone who’s been familiar with the brand since childhood. Ja shared that his grandma always had Kool-Aid in her fridge, bringing him special memories.
He shared, “I remember my grandma always having some Kool-Aid in the fridge, and that’s part of my special childhood memories.” So for him, this project is more than business—it’s nostalgia.
Nike has officially unveiled @JaMorant’s Kool-Aid x Nike Ja 2 🥤
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) April 14, 2025
The pair is inspired by his favorite flavors – Blue Raspberry and Cherry with Orange and Lemon Lime blending on the outsole 😋 https://t.co/5oI7Qz6ito pic.twitter.com/ppjfRCoOuC
However, the collab features four bold colorways of Morant’s favorite: Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Orange, and Lemon Lime. They’ve got fun gradient designs, Kool-Aid branding, and even glow-in-the-dark details.
The first release is set for May 2025, and a second drop will follow in July. Sneaker fans must act quickly to secure their Kool-Aid-inspired kicks before the limited number of pairs disappears.
While the collab brings color and excitement, things aren’t all bright for Ja Morant right now. He recently suffered a serious injury during a game against the Warriors, leaving fans worried about his recovery.
Ja Morant Suffers Scary Injury During Grizzlies vs Warriors Game
The Memphis Grizzlies guard suffered a scary injury during their important game against the Golden State Warriors. The stakes were high for both teams, but things took a turn for the worse when Morant landed awkwardly after attempting a shot. As he followed through on a jumper, he hurt his right leg and rolled his ankle, clearly in pain.
Ja Morant went down with an apparent ankle injury 🙏 pic.twitter.com/IPnUoMM9Fz
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2025
This happened in the third quarter, with Memphis leading 82-80. Morant went to the bench, but instead of heading to the locker room immediately, he stayed on the sidelines. In the fourth quarter, he returned to the game, but it was obvious he was limping from the injury.
But on the TNT broadcast, Reggie Miller commented that it “looks like Ja tweaked his ankle on his own,” and even speculated that it could have been caused on purpose.
