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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
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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
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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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 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
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
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
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
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.
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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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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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
Wizards say Bilal Coulibaly (left lower leg tightness) is OUT for the remainder of tonight's matchup.
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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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
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 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
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
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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
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
Les Bon Temps Roule. The Pelicans win their first game of the season.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The @trailblazers have recalled center Yang Hansen from the @ripcityremix.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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
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 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
Wizards say Khris Middleton (left elbow contusion) is now OUT for tonight's matchup.
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Pelicans injury report for Charlotte game tomorrow includes:
Yves Missi (illness) - Questionable
Zion Williamson (left hamstring soreness) - Questionable
November 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Spurs say Dylan Harper (left calf) will not return to tonight’s Spurs-Suns game.
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Trail Blazers have assigned center Yang Hansen to the @ripcityremix for scheduled practices.
November 1, 2025 at 5:33 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.
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM