MarcJSpears
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero wants a win for his birthday - Andscape
As he turns 23, Paolo Banchero isn't overreacting to the Orlando Magic's slow start.
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For a young man who has everything and a nearly quarter billion dollar contract in hand, Orlando #Magic star Paolo Banchero just wants a win for his birthday vs the Knicks. As he turns 23 tomorrow, dreaming big Banchero isn't overreacting to slow start. bit.ly/4p2UonB
The Pistons (13-2) have won 11 games in the row.
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The Pistons (13-2) have won 11 games in the row.
Blazers say Jrue Holiday is out for tonight’s game vs. Suns.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Blazers say Jrue Holiday is out for tonight’s game vs. Suns.
The Kings recalled Keegan Murray from the Stockton Kings.
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Kings recalled Keegan Murray from the Stockton Kings.
Grizzlies say Ja Morant (calf) will be reevaluated in two weeks.
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Grizzlies say Ja Morant (calf) will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Draymond Green got face to face with a Pelicans fan sitting on the baseline. Fan wasn’t ejected but was given a red card warning.
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Draymond Green got face to face with a Pelicans fan sitting on the baseline. Fan wasn’t ejected but was given a red card warning.
Warriors guard Moses Moody has seven threes in the first quarter in New Orleans with 2:09 still left. Yes, first quarter.
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Warriors guard Moses Moody has seven threes in the first quarter in New Orleans with 2:09 still left. Yes, first quarter.
Portland says Jrue Holiday (right calf soreness) is out tonight in Dallas.
November 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Portland says Jrue Holiday (right calf soreness) is out tonight in Dallas.
Mavs say Anthony Davis, who has missed the last eight games due to a left calf strain, will be re-assessed in 7-10 days.
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Mavs say Anthony Davis, who has missed the last eight games due to a left calf strain, will be re-assessed in 7-10 days.
It took a while for AJ Dybantsa to get comfortable back home, but he’s been special and lived up to his mammoth billing in the second half against storied UConn. 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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November 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
It took a while for AJ Dybantsa to get comfortable back home, but he’s been special and lived up to his mammoth billing in the second half against storied UConn. bit.ly/3WFHTCl
Thunder say Alex Caruso (right hand soreness) will not return to tonight’s game at Charlotte.
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Thunder say Alex Caruso (right hand soreness) will not return to tonight’s game at Charlotte.
Pelicans say Zion Williamson, who was diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain on November 4, “continues to progress well through his rehabilitation and has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.”
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Pelicans say Zion Williamson, who was diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain on November 4, “continues to progress well through his rehabilitation and has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.”
Warriors say Jonathan Kuminga (knee soreness) will not return to tonight’s game.
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Warriors say Jonathan Kuminga (knee soreness) will not return to tonight’s game.
Magic say Paolo Banchero will not return tonight at New York due to a left groin strain.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Magic say Paolo Banchero will not return tonight at New York due to a left groin strain.
Magic say Paolo Banchero has a left groin strain. He is questionable to return.
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Magic say Paolo Banchero has a left groin strain. He is questionable to return.
Orlando #Magic forward Paolo Banchero wants a win against the Knicks for his birthday and one more gift from his grandma. As he turns 23 this week, Banchero isn’t overreacting to the team’s slow start and has #NBA championship dreams. @andscape video here bit.ly/4i0oiXi
Paolo Banchero on Pressure, Legacy & The Magic’s Future | Andscape
What does a $239 million NBA star do to celebrate his new deal? For Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, it wasn’t champagne or red carpets: it was a quiet night at the gym. Banchero opens up about his 23rd birthday, his bond with his grandma, and why Desmond Bane’s arrival in Orlando could change everything for the Magic. 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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November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Orlando #Magic forward Paolo Banchero wants a win against the Knicks for his birthday and one more gift from his grandma. As he turns 23 this week, Banchero isn’t overreacting to the team’s slow start and has #NBA championship dreams. @andscape video here bit.ly/4i0oiXi
Grizzlies say Ja Morant and Zach Edey are out tonight at Boston.
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Grizzlies say Ja Morant and Zach Edey are out tonight at Boston.
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For a young man who has everything and a nearly quarter billion dollar contract in hand, Orlando #Magic star Paolo Banchero just wants a win for his birthday vs the Knicks. As he turns 23 tomorrow, dreaming big Banchero isn't overreacting to slow start. bit.ly/4p2UonB
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero wants a win for his birthday - Andscape
As he turns 23, Paolo Banchero isn't overreacting to the Orlando Magic's slow start.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
For a young man who has everything and a nearly quarter billion dollar contract in hand, Orlando #Magic star Paolo Banchero just wants a win for his birthday vs the Knicks. As he turns 23 tomorrow, dreaming big Banchero isn't overreacting to slow start. bit.ly/4p2UonB
For a young man who has everything and a nearly quarter billion dollar contract in hand, Orlando #Magic star Paolo Banchero just wants a win for his birthday vs the Knicks. As he turns 23 tomorrow, dreaming big Banchero isn't overreacting to slow start. bit.ly/4p2UonB
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero wants a win for his birthday - Andscape
As he turns 23, Paolo Banchero isn't overreacting to the Orlando Magic's slow start.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
For a young man who has everything and a nearly quarter billion dollar contract in hand, Orlando #Magic star Paolo Banchero just wants a win for his birthday vs the Knicks. As he turns 23 tomorrow, dreaming big Banchero isn't overreacting to slow start. bit.ly/4p2UonB
BREAKING: Four-time #NBA All-Star and European basketball legend Micheal Ray Richardson passed away this morning in Lawton, Okla., at the age of 70, ESPN Andscape has learned. More details in ESPN: bit.ly/4nL73KZ
Richardson, NBA star before ban, dies at age 70
Four-time NBA All-Star Micheal Ray Richardson, who was once banned from the NBA for drug use, died after a short battle with prostate cancer at the age of 70.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
BREAKING: Four-time #NBA All-Star and European basketball legend Micheal Ray Richardson passed away this morning in Lawton, Okla., at the age of 70, ESPN Andscape has learned. More details in ESPN: bit.ly/4nL73KZ
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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.