Diana Taurasi x Nike LeBron 9 PE Set for First Public Release in 2027

The rare black and purple player exclusive is expected to launch during NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix.

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Nike is releasing the Diana Taurasi LeBron 9 PE to the public for the first time

The black and purple colorway honors Taurasi’s career with the Phoenix Mercury following her jersey retirement

The sneaker is expected to drop on February 19 2027 during NBA All-Star Weekend for $250 USD

Name: Diana Taurasi x Nike LeBron 9 PE
Colorway: Black/Court Purple-Starfish
SKU: JF7374-001
MSRP: $130 USD
Release Date: February 19, 2027
Where to Buy: Nike

Nike is digging back into its archives to officially release the LeBron 9 PE “Diana Taurasi” to the public for the first time. The player-exclusive colorway originally created for WNBA icon Diana Taurasi is set to make its retail debut during NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix.

Dressed in a predominantly black upper, the silhouette incorporates purple accents across the construction to align with Taurasi’s tenure with the Phoenix Mercury. While Taurasi regularly received specialized player-exclusive LeBron models throughout her career, this specific pair was never made available to the public. The release comes after Phoenix retired her No. 3 jersey, adding another chapter to her long relationship with Nike and LeBron James’ signature line.

The upcoming drop also marks a notable return for the LeBron 9 silhouette. Nike last reissued the ninth signature model in 2022, making this release the first new LeBron 9 iteration in nearly five years.

The Diana Taurasi Nike LeBron 9 PE is expected to release on February 19, 2027, for a retail price of $250 USD during NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix.

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