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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Projected NBA lottery pick Tounde Yessoufou wants to be a role model for African kids - Andscape
The West African country of Benin is known for being the birthplace of voodoo, the home of the all-female military regiment Dahomey Amazons featured in the movie “The Woman King” and as having been a ...
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Projected #NBA lottery pick Tounde Yessoufou wants to be a role model for African kids. #Baylor freshman from Benin fell in love with basketball before coming to America as a teen. bit.ly/486F6Zi @andscape
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Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens will never be forgotten by the #NBA community. Wilkens, who died at 88, was a pioneer and inspiration as a Black coach and player who was once was the all-time leader in coach wins. bit.ly/3LyyPNe
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens will never be forgotten by NBA community - Andscape
Lenny Wilkens, who died at 88, was a pioneer as a coach and player.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens will never be forgotten by the #NBA community. Wilkens, who died at 88, was a pioneer and inspiration as a Black coach and player who was once was the all-time leader in coach wins. bit.ly/3LyyPNe
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens will never be forgotten by the #NBA community. Wilkens, who died at 88, was a pioneer and inspiration as a Black coach and player who was once was the all-time leader in coach wins. bit.ly/3LyyPNe
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens will never be forgotten by NBA community - Andscape
Lenny Wilkens, who died at 88, was a pioneer as a coach and player.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens will never be forgotten by the #NBA community. Wilkens, who died at 88, was a pioneer and inspiration as a Black coach and player who was once was the all-time leader in coach wins. bit.ly/3LyyPNe
Projected #NBA lottery pick Tounde Yessoufou wants to be a role model for African kids. #Baylor freshman from Benin fell in love with basketball before coming to America as a teen. bit.ly/486F6Zi @andscape
Projected NBA lottery pick Tounde Yessoufou wants to be a role model for African kids - Andscape
The West African country of Benin is known for being the birthplace of voodoo, the home of the all-female military regiment Dahomey Amazons featured in the movie “The Woman King” and as having been a ...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Projected #NBA lottery pick Tounde Yessoufou wants to be a role model for African kids. #Baylor freshman from Benin fell in love with basketball before coming to America as a teen. bit.ly/486F6Zi @andscape
Hornets say LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton have both been downgraded to out for tonight’s game in Miami.
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Hornets say LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton have both been downgraded to out for tonight’s game in Miami.
Nets say guard Cam Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game at Indiana. Thomas will be reevaluated in approximately three to four weeks.
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Nets say guard Cam Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game at Indiana. Thomas will be reevaluated in approximately three to four weeks.
The Indiana Pacers announced Friday the team signed guard Monte Morris.
Morris will join the team in Denver and wear number 3.
In a subsequent move, the Pacers waived guard Mac McClung.
Morris will join the team in Denver and wear number 3.
In a subsequent move, the Pacers waived guard Mac McClung.
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Indiana Pacers announced Friday the team signed guard Monte Morris.
Morris will join the team in Denver and wear number 3.
In a subsequent move, the Pacers waived guard Mac McClung.
Morris will join the team in Denver and wear number 3.
In a subsequent move, the Pacers waived guard Mac McClung.
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Former #Spurs star Tony Parker tells @andscape agrees to become France Under-17 men’s basketball head coach. The Hall of Famer is motivated by his late father’s dream to see him get into coaching
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Tony Parker agrees to become France Under-17 men's basketball head coach - Andscape
Former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker was recently going through his late father’s belongings when he came across an interesting list. Tony Parker Sr. wrote a list of goals he hoped his three sons...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Former #Spurs star Tony Parker tells @andscape agrees to become France Under-17 men’s basketball head coach. The Hall of Famer is motivated by his late father’s dream to see him get into coaching
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Former #Spurs star Tony Parker tells @andscape agrees to become France Under-17 men’s basketball head coach. The Hall of Famer is motivated by his late father’s dream to see him get into coaching
bit.ly/47OAMfX
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Tony Parker agrees to become France Under-17 men's basketball head coach - Andscape
Former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker was recently going through his late father’s belongings when he came across an interesting list. Tony Parker Sr. wrote a list of goals he hoped his three sons...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Former #Spurs star Tony Parker tells @andscape agrees to become France Under-17 men’s basketball head coach. The Hall of Famer is motivated by his late father’s dream to see him get into coaching
bit.ly/47OAMfX
bit.ly/47OAMfX
Wizards say Bilal Coulibaly (left lower leg tightness) is OUT for the remainder of tonight's matchup.
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Wizards say Bilal Coulibaly (left lower leg tightness) is OUT for the remainder of tonight's matchup.
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San Antonio #Spurs guard Stephon Castle is ready for breakout season in Year 2. Amid Spurs’ sudden rise, the 2025 #NBA Rookie of the Year award winner isn’t dwelling on personal accolades while starring and winning with Victor Wembanyama. @andscape bit.ly/49msApR
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle ready for breakout in Year 2 - Andscape
Amid the San Antonio Spurs' rise, 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle isn't dwelling on personal accolades.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
San Antonio #Spurs guard Stephon Castle is ready for breakout season in Year 2. Amid Spurs’ sudden rise, the 2025 #NBA Rookie of the Year award winner isn’t dwelling on personal accolades while starring and winning with Victor Wembanyama. @andscape bit.ly/49msApR
Nets say Cam Thomas is out for the remainder of tonight’s game due to left hamstring tightness.
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Nets say Cam Thomas is out for the remainder of tonight’s game due to left hamstring tightness.
Kings update for Golden State:
Zach LaVine (Low Back Soreness) - OUT
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
Zach LaVine (Low Back Soreness) - OUT
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Kings update for Golden State:
Zach LaVine (Low Back Soreness) - OUT
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
Zach LaVine (Low Back Soreness) - OUT
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
San Antonio #Spurs guard Stephon Castle is ready for breakout season in Year 2. Amid Spurs’ sudden rise, the 2025 #NBA Rookie of the Year award winner isn’t dwelling on personal accolades while starring and winning with Victor Wembanyama. @andscape bit.ly/49msApR
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle ready for breakout in Year 2 - Andscape
Amid the San Antonio Spurs' rise, 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle isn't dwelling on personal accolades.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
San Antonio #Spurs guard Stephon Castle is ready for breakout season in Year 2. Amid Spurs’ sudden rise, the 2025 #NBA Rookie of the Year award winner isn’t dwelling on personal accolades while starring and winning with Victor Wembanyama. @andscape bit.ly/49msApR
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BYU freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa and family have Jamaica in their hearts. The potential No. 1 pick in 2026 #NBA draft makes college basketball debut while committed to hurricane relief efforts in mother's native country. @andscape #BYU bit.ly/3WFHTCl
BYU star 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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November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
BYU freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa and family have Jamaica in their hearts. The potential No. 1 pick in 2026 #NBA draft makes college basketball debut while committed to hurricane relief efforts in mother's native country. @andscape #BYU bit.ly/3WFHTCl
Former G League guard Thierry Darlan had 13 points, 13 rebounds and three 3-pointers in his college debut for Santa Clara tonight. More on Darlan in @andscape bit.ly/4odIDLa
How Thierry Darlan went from G League professional to Santa Clara - Andscape
From the NBA Africa Academy to the G League to ... college basketball, Thierry Darlan's everchanging hoop dream has been challenging.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Former G League guard Thierry Darlan had 13 points, 13 rebounds and three 3-pointers in his college debut for Santa Clara tonight. More on Darlan in @andscape bit.ly/4odIDLa
Les Bon Temps Roule. The Pelicans win their first game of the season.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Les Bon Temps Roule. The Pelicans win their first game of the season.
The @trailblazers have recalled center Yang Hansen from the @ripcityremix.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The @trailblazers have recalled center Yang Hansen from the @ripcityremix.
The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain. He will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. Winless Pels host the Hornets tonight.
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain. He will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. Winless Pels host the Hornets tonight.
BYU freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa and family have Jamaica in their hearts. The potential No. 1 pick in 2026 #NBA draft makes college basketball debut while committed to hurricane relief efforts in mother's native country. @andscape #BYU bit.ly/3WFHTCl
BYU star 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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November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
BYU freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa and family have Jamaica in their hearts. The potential No. 1 pick in 2026 #NBA draft makes college basketball debut while committed to hurricane relief efforts in mother's native country. @andscape #BYU bit.ly/3WFHTCl
BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa has 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in his college debut during a 71-66 win over Villanova in Las Vegas tonight.
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 AM
BYU freshman forward AJ Dybantsa has 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in his college debut during a 71-66 win over Villanova in Las Vegas tonight.
Wizards say Khris Middleton (left elbow contusion) is now OUT for tonight's matchup.
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Wizards say Khris Middleton (left elbow contusion) is now OUT for tonight's matchup.
Pelicans injury report for Charlotte game tomorrow includes:
Yves Missi (illness) - Questionable
Zion Williamson (left hamstring soreness) - Questionable
Yves Missi (illness) - Questionable
Zion Williamson (left hamstring soreness) - Questionable
November 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Pelicans injury report for Charlotte game tomorrow includes:
Yves Missi (illness) - Questionable
Zion Williamson (left hamstring soreness) - Questionable
Yves Missi (illness) - Questionable
Zion Williamson (left hamstring soreness) - Questionable
Spurs say Dylan Harper (left calf) will not return to tonight’s Spurs-Suns game.
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Spurs say Dylan Harper (left calf) will not return to tonight’s Spurs-Suns game.
The Trail Blazers have assigned center Yang Hansen to the @ripcityremix for scheduled practices.
November 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Trail Blazers have assigned center Yang Hansen to the @ripcityremix for scheduled practices.
The Thunder say Jalen Williams underwent a follow-up procedure on his right wrist to remove a screw that was creating irritation during the final stages of his return to play process. Williams will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days.
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Thunder say Jalen Williams underwent a follow-up procedure on his right wrist to remove a screw that was creating irritation during the final stages of his return to play process. Williams will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days.