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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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Magic say guard Anthony Black will not play tonight vs Detroit due to a right quad contusion.

01.03.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Dominican Republic defeated @usabasketball 87-79 in Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window 2 tonight in Oceanside, Calif. USA’s roster includes several former NBA players.

27.02.2026 06:18 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Spurs say Keldon Johnson (left shoulder) is questionable to return to tonight’s Spurs-Raptors game.

26.02.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neemias Queta's NBA breakout big for Boston Celtics and Portugal - Andscape From one college offer to starter for NBA title contender, center's unique journey makes him Portugal's first and only NBA player.

Neemias Queta's #NBA breakout this season is big for the Boston #Celtics and Portugal. From one full college offer to starter for NBA title contender, center's unique journey makes him Portugal's first and only NBA player. bit.ly/4tSNnsI

25.02.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga had a season-high 27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in his debut. No Hawk had ever finished a debut with the team with 25+ points in fewer than 30 minutes. Kuminga played 24 minutes in tonight's win.

25.02.2026 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Thoughts on Kansas freshman phenom Darryn Peterson on NBA Today. He

24.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Pelicans say Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is available to make his season debut tomorrow night against Golden State.

23.02.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Blazers say Deni Avdija (Low Back) will not return to tonight’s game at Suns.

23.02.2026 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Magic say guard Jalen Suggs will not play today at LA Clippers due to back spasms.

23.02.2026 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pelicans say Trey Murphy III (Right Shoulder Contusion) is out for tonight’s game versus Bucks.

20.02.2026 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Darius Garland sees trade to Los Angeles Clippers as a 'good situation' - Andscape Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland was initially β€œkind of skeptical” when he learned he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. That mentality changed once he put it all in perspective and not...

After initial skepticism, Darius Garland is enjoying the sunshine in Los Angeles and sees trade to Los Angeles #Clippers as a β€˜good situation.’ Ex-Cleveland #Cavaliers guard ready to develop chemistry with Kawhi Leonard and expand his role on offense. #nba bit.ly/4b1swfi

20.02.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Jaylen Brown considering legal action against Beverly Hills Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown tells @espn he and his team will discuss this weekend whether to pursue legal action against the City of Beverly Hills. bit.ly/46KWSAg

20.02.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wizards say Trae Young, who has been sidelined by a right knee MCL sprain and quad contusion, was reevaluated following the All-Star break and has progressed positively. He will ramp up his on-court activities, and further updates will be provided in a week.

19.02.2026 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Wizards say Anthony Davis, who is out with ligament damage in his left hand, has not been cleared for basketball activity. Davis will be reevaluated in two weeks, and further updates will be provided as appropriate

19.02.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lakers name Lon Rosen president of business operations. Tim Harris, the Lakers longstanding President of Business Operations, announced this week in an email to colleagues that he planned to step down after more than three decades with the organization.

19.02.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lakers name Lon Rosen president of basketball operations

19.02.2026 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tyler Adams World Cup diary: 'This is where I need to be' - Andscape In the second episode of his player diary leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, United States men’s national team and AFC Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams talks about his work to recover from a knee i...

Tyler Adams World Cup diary: 'This is where I need to be',’ AFC Bournemouth midfielder and U.S. captain talks mom's support, injury recovery and Jesse Marsch's influence bit.ly/4c3Vigu

19.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has waived two-way guard Johnny Juzang.

18.02.2026 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Halle Berry and Holly Jeter’sΒ HalleHollyΒ have partnered with Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton’s Unanimous Media on a First-Look Unscripted Deal. The hope of the partnership is to empower women-led projects and championing stories rooted in authenticity, purpose and aspiration.

18.02.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hawks say forward Jonathan Kuminga, who sustained a left knee bone bruise while playing for Golden State at Dallas on Jan. 22, is progressing in his rehabilitation. He will be re-evaluated in approximately one week and an update will be provided at that time.

18.02.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can ⁦β€ͺ@spidadmitchell‬⁩ and ⁦β€ͺ@JHarden13‬⁩ co-exist? Donovan Mitchell discusses that question and much more in his latest ⁦β€ͺ@andscape‬⁩ diary. bit.ly/4aAJnnI

18.02.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Can ⁦β€ͺ@spidadmitchell‬⁩ and ⁦β€ͺ@JHarden13‬⁩ co-exist? Donovan Mitchell discusses that question and much more in his latest ⁦β€ͺ@andscape‬⁩ diary. bit.ly/4aAJnnI

18.02.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Dallas Mavericks say guard Kyrie Irving will not return to play during the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues his recovery from ACL reconstruction surgery performed in 2025.

18.02.2026 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Donovan Mitchell diary: 'This team is going to be special' with James Harden - Andscape INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell has an idea what’s on the mind of NBA fans and media when it comes to the new union between him and his future Hall of Fame teammate J...

Exclusive @andscape: @spidadmitchell Season Diary #5: β€˜This team is going to be special’ with James Harden. #Cavaliers star also talks about his fiancΓ©e’s Super Bowl performance, his Bad Bunny memento, Chris Paul, #NBAAllStar USA vs World and title hopes. bit.ly/4aAJnnI

17.02.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The February 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team includes Malcolm Hill, Tevian Jones, Taevion Kinsey, Brandon Knight, Dakota Mathias, Elfrid Payton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, David Roddy, Jaden Shackelford, Terry Taylor, Jeremiah Tilmon and James Wiseman.

17.02.2026 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Donovan Mitchell diary: 'This team is going to be special' with James Harden - Andscape INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell has an idea what’s on the mind of NBA fans and media when it comes to the new union between him and his future Hall of Fame teammate J...

Exclusive @andscape: @spidadmitchell Season Diary #5: β€˜This team is going to be special’ with James Harden. #Cavaliers star also talks about his fiancΓ©e’s Super Bowl performance, his Bad Bunny memento, Chris Paul, #NBAAllStar USA vs World and title hopes. bit.ly/4aAJnnI

17.02.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cade Cunningham's first NBA All-Star Game start a part of his plan - Andscape Detroit Pistons star Cunningham checks off goal as part of his rise to the NBA elite. Next up: The Olympics.

β€œBeing in an All-Star game in L.A., it ain’t no bigger stage than that. You can’t replicate that anywhere else. It’s like you practice, you have quizzes throughout the year and then this is the big test that passes the grade,” #NBAAllStar Cade Cunningham bit.ly/3MDXxg2

15.02.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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At NBA All-Star Game, J.B. Bickerstaff understands special opportunity to coach - Andscape LOS ANGELES – Bernie Bickerstaff coached in nearly 1,000 NBA games over 14 seasons and also served as an assistant coach. The only time he coached in the NBA All-Star Game was as an assistant coach ba...

At #NBAAllStar Game, J.B. Bickerstaff understands special opportunity to coach
Detroit #Pistons head coach talks Black coaches in #NBA, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Pistons expectations, his father’s influence, Black History Month and lessons & more. bit.ly/46bMzVD

15.02.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

The Raptors announced Friday they have waived guard Chris Paul.

13.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Cade Cunningham's first NBA All-Star Game start a part of his plan - Andscape Detroit Pistons star Cunningham checks off goal as part of his rise to the NBA elite. Next up: The Olympics.

Cade Cunningham's first #NBAAllStar Game start a part of his plan
Detroit #Pistons star checks off goal in his rise to the #NBA elite. Next up: Championship and the Olympics. bit.ly/3MDXxg2

13.02.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1