MarcJSpears
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Senior NBA writer for ESPN Andscape. Hoop
Hall of Famer. LSU Masters. SJSU BA. Kendall-Jackson Wines hoop-wine ambassador
Hall of Famer. LSU Masters. SJSU BA. Kendall-Jackson Wines hoop-wine ambassador
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Inside Nae'Qwan Tomlin's unique path to the Cleveland Cavaliers - Andscape
CLEVELAND – Six years ago, NBA agent Torrell Harris met with a teenage street ball phenom of Rucker Park fame to offer words of wisdom at Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem. The father of Detroit Pistons f...
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Inside Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s unique path to the Cleveland #Cavaliers. From never playing high school ball to the Cavs’ rotation, Tomlin’s story is ‘unheard of and not normal.’ #NBA @andscape bit.ly/46iDIRU
Statement on Behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves Players
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Statement on Behalf of the Minnesota Timberwolves Players
Wizards say Tre Johnson (left ankle sprain) is out for the remainder of tonight's game.
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Wizards say Tre Johnson (left ankle sprain) is out for the remainder of tonight's game.
Hornets say guard Brandon Miller is available to play tonight in Dallas
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Hornets say guard Brandon Miller is available to play tonight in Dallas
Hawks say Onyeka Okongwu (facial contusion) will not return to tonight’s game.
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Hawks say Onyeka Okongwu (facial contusion) will not return to tonight’s game.
Dillon Brooks’ (PHX) technical foul at 0:27 in the 2nd quarter on 1/27/26 (vs. BKN) has been rescinded upon league office review.
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Dillon Brooks’ (PHX) technical foul at 0:27 in the 2nd quarter on 1/27/26 (vs. BKN) has been rescinded upon league office review.
Inside Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s unique path to the Cleveland #Cavaliers. From never playing high school ball to the Cavs’ rotation, Tomlin’s story is ‘unheard of and not normal.’ #NBA @andscape bit.ly/46iDIRU
Inside Nae'Qwan Tomlin's unique path to the Cleveland Cavaliers - Andscape
CLEVELAND – Six years ago, NBA agent Torrell Harris met with a teenage street ball phenom of Rucker Park fame to offer words of wisdom at Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem. The father of Detroit Pistons f...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Inside Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s unique path to the Cleveland #Cavaliers. From never playing high school ball to the Cavs’ rotation, Tomlin’s story is ‘unheard of and not normal.’ #NBA @andscape bit.ly/46iDIRU
Thunder say Cason Wallace (left groin soreness) will not return to tonight’s game against Toronto.
January 26, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Thunder say Cason Wallace (left groin soreness) will not return to tonight’s game against Toronto.
The start time for the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center on Monday has been moved to 3 p.m. EST due to current weather conditions in the Charlotte area.
January 25, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The start time for the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center on Monday has been moved to 3 p.m. EST due to current weather conditions in the Charlotte area.
The start time for the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center on Monday has been moved to 3 p.m. EST due to current weather conditions in the Charlotte area.
January 25, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The start time for the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center on Monday has been moved to 3 p.m. EST due to current weather conditions in the Charlotte area.
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
January 25, 2026 at 8:51 PM
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
Spurs say tonight’s Spurs-Pelicans game at the Frost Bank Center will be played as scheduled, tipping off at 6:00 pm CST.
January 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Spurs say tonight’s Spurs-Pelicans game at the Frost Bank Center will be played as scheduled, tipping off at 6:00 pm CST.
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points against Utah. bit.ly/3WFHTCl
Potential No. 1 NBA draft pick AJ Dybantsa and family have Jamaica in their hearts - Andscape
AJ Dybantsa made his debut for the BYU Cougars on Nov. 3, but Jamaica wasn't far from his mind.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points against Utah. bit.ly/3WFHTCl
Magic say Magic say guard Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) is available to play in tonight’s game vs Cleveland.
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Magic say Magic say guard Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) is available to play in tonight’s game vs Cleveland.
Andscape exclusive: @ATLHawks reflect on “Hoops, Hopes and Dreams” documentary on @hulu, what it would to hoop against #MLK and #Obama, Basketball and Legacy bit.ly/4jXW7Jz
Atlanta Hawks Reflect on MLK, Basketball, and Legacy | Andscape
Basketball has always been bigger than the game, and Hoops, Hopes & Dreams makes that clear. Following a screening of the documentary at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, members of the Atlanta Hawks sat down with Andscape’s Marc J. Spears for a wide-ranging conversation on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. history, and basketball’s cultural power. The discussion explored MLK Day in Atlanta, how basketball brings people together across backgrounds, and what it means for today’s NBA players to use their platforms responsibly. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://andscape.com SUBSCRIBE TO ANDSCAPE’S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Andscape_ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andscape/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andscape X: https://www.twitter.com/andscape Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andscape ABOUT ANDSCAPE Andscape is a Black-led media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of Black identity. Magnified by the power and reach of The Walt Disney Co., the Andscape umbrella includes an editorial division, book publishing arm, film and television division, and music publishing group, each united by the shared mission of illuminating the culture and experience of Blackness. Founded in 2022, Andscape is a reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Undefeated’s former platform.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Andscape exclusive: @ATLHawks reflect on “Hoops, Hopes and Dreams” documentary on @hulu, what it would to hoop against #MLK and #Obama, Basketball and Legacy bit.ly/4jXW7Jz
Thunder say guard Ajay Mitchell (right hip contusion) will not return.
January 22, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Thunder say guard Ajay Mitchell (right hip contusion) will not return.
“When I was younger I never had that type of excitement (on Xmas). It was always one or two things I got on a list of 15 things that I wanted. So, we’re able to give kids what they want. They might get a little extra,” Bam Adebayo to @andscape. #NBA #Heat bit.ly/45p1VWx
Bam Adebayo receives NBA Cares Community Assist Award - Andscape
Bam Adebayo’s basketball resume includes three NBA All-Star appearances, two Olympic gold medals, two NBA Finals appearances, an NBA All-Defensive first-team selection, three NBA Eastern Conference Pl...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:08 PM
“When I was younger I never had that type of excitement (on Xmas). It was always one or two things I got on a list of 15 things that I wanted. So, we’re able to give kids what they want. They might get a little extra,” Bam Adebayo to @andscape. #NBA #Heat bit.ly/45p1VWx
Pelicans say Herb Jones (right ankle sprain) is out for tonight’s game against Detroit.
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Pelicans say Herb Jones (right ankle sprain) is out for tonight’s game against Detroit.
Pelicans say Zion Williamson (illness) is questionable for tonight’s game.
January 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Pelicans say Zion Williamson (illness) is questionable for tonight’s game.
Jazz guard Keyonte George scores a career-high 43 points in win over Minneapolis. #Jazz head coach Will Hardy also earns his 100th win. #NBA More about George and Hardy’s growing bond in @andscape: bit.ly/4otT50e
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George is making the jump - Andscape
After a 'brutal' exit interview, the 22-year-old seized the opportunity for more responsibility, impressed coaches with work ethic
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January 21, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Jazz guard Keyonte George scores a career-high 43 points in win over Minneapolis. #Jazz head coach Will Hardy also earns his 100th win. #NBA More about George and Hardy’s growing bond in @andscape: bit.ly/4otT50e
For Khris Middleton, helping produce ‘Hoops, Hopes & Dreams’ (now available on @hulu) was a no-brainer
Documentary film on Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama’s using basketball to unify is the #NBA veteran’s first foray intofilm production. @andscape bit.ly/4qUV2Ey
Documentary film on Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama’s using basketball to unify is the #NBA veteran’s first foray intofilm production. @andscape bit.ly/4qUV2Ey
For Khris Middleton, helping produce 'Hoops, Hopes & Dreams' was a no-brainer - Andscape
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s common knowledge that President Barack Obama is a basketball fanatic with a nice jumper. But did you know that late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., could hoop, too?...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
For Khris Middleton, helping produce ‘Hoops, Hopes & Dreams’ (now available on @hulu) was a no-brainer
Documentary film on Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama’s using basketball to unify is the #NBA veteran’s first foray intofilm production. @andscape bit.ly/4qUV2Ey
Documentary film on Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama’s using basketball to unify is the #NBA veteran’s first foray intofilm production. @andscape bit.ly/4qUV2Ey
Hawks say Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Zaccharie Risacher (left knee bone contusion) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
January 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Hawks say Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Zaccharie Risacher (left knee bone contusion) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
Blazers say Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III are out for tonight’s game at Sacramento. Deni Avdija is AVAILABLE to play.
January 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Blazers say Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III are out for tonight’s game at Sacramento. Deni Avdija is AVAILABLE to play.
Blazers say Deni Avdija is OUT for tonight’s game vs. LAL. Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday have been upgraded to PROBABLE. Yang Hansen is AVAILABLE to play.
January 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Blazers say Deni Avdija is OUT for tonight’s game vs. LAL. Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday have been upgraded to PROBABLE. Yang Hansen is AVAILABLE to play.
Blazers say Deni Avdija is OUT for tonight’s game vs. ATL. Jerami Grant has been upgraded to PROBABLE.
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Blazers say Deni Avdija is OUT for tonight’s game vs. ATL. Jerami Grant has been upgraded to PROBABLE.