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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane the 'perfect match' for the franchise - Andscape Is the Desmond Bane addition the needed piece to vault the Orlando Magic into a position to win an NBA championship?

Orlando #Magic newcomer guard Desmond Bane is the “perfect match” for the franchise. After Bane’s trade from the #Grizzlies, teammates such as Paolo Banchero believe they can challenge for Eastern Conference title. Story and video in @andscape. #NBA bit.ly/4nEQuRv

Thunder Medical Update: Thunder guard Nikola Topić had a testicular procedure today. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks.

Excited for the #NBA world and music world (Coco Jones fans) to learn much more about @spidadmitchell in his revealing 2025-26 NBA Season Diary in @andscape. Episode 1 taped. Coming soon! Honored that the @cavs star is joining us this season as the aim for a title.

Norman Powell joins Miami Heat with chip on his shoulder MIAMI – Norman Powell was enjoying his NBA offseason while taking a gondola ride in Venice, Italy, with his girlfriend when suddenly an urgent phone call comple…

“I know a lot of people have said, ‘Oh, you got traded. Now you don’t have to deal with everything that just came out. Yeah, it’s a tough situation over there for them. But I am glad that I don’t have to deal with it,” Heat newcomer Norman Powell on his old Clippers. tinyurl.com/ara9bst6

Norman Powell joins Miami Heat with chip on his shoulder MIAMI – Norman Powell was enjoying his NBA offseason while taking a gondola ride in Venice, Italy, with his girlfriend when suddenly an urgent phone call comple…

Norman Powell joins Miami #Heat with a chip on his shoulder. After surprising trade from Los Angeles #Clippers and best pro season, veteran guard believes new team is “ready to prove people wrong' while he has a goal to become an #NBA All-Star back in LA. tinyurl.com/ara9bst6

In honor of the Pioneer trio, Cooper’s former Boston Celtics will play the Milwaukee Bucks to tip-off the arrival of Black History Month and celebrate NBA Pioneers Day in the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic on Feb. 1, 2026, in Boston on ESPN.

Inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic to celebrate Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, Nathaniel ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association will reveal plans today on how they will honor the 75th anniversary of three late NBA pioneers – Chuck C…

Inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic to celebrate Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton. Bucks at Celtics game on Feb. 1, 2026 will honor first African-Americans to play in the #NBA dating back to 1950. tinyurl.com/mtk2j5cs

Bruce Brown returns to his best fit with Denver Nuggets LITTLETON, Colo. – Inside an upscale barn on the Colorado Front Range, Denver Nuggets public address announcer Kyle Speller grabbed the microphone and howled to…

“As soon as I got to Toronto, I thought about coming back to Denver right away. Fast forward to getting traded to New Orleans... A lot of injuries there. And the whole time I was in New Orleans, I was thinking about the Nuggets,” Nuggets guard Bruce Brown. bit.ly/4pKXVIr

Bruce Brown returns to his best fit with Denver Nuggets LITTLETON, Colo. – Inside an upscale barn on the Colorado Front Range, Denver Nuggets public address announcer Kyle Speller grabbed the microphone and howled to…

Bruce Brown returns to his best fit and preferred destination with the #Nuggets. The veteran left for the money as a free agent after winning a title in 2023 with #Denver. Now the Cowboy hat and boot wearing guard is thrilled to be back. @andscape #nba bit.ly/4pKXVIr

The Portland Trail Blazers said former big man Brian Grant has rejoined the organization as a Basketball Liaison and will be tasked with mentoring players in an off-court capacity. Ex-Blazers star Terry Porter begins his first season as a Team Scout for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Warriors promote Ryan Atkinson promote to Senior Director of Basketball Operations. David Fatoki has been promoted to Vice President of Basketball Development. Nicholas Kerr has been promoted to Assistant Coach following two seasons as head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors.

The Jazz say forward Georges Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason training and conditioning. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.

Trail Blazers say guard Scoot Henderson sustained a left hamstring tear during an off-season workout this week. Henderson will begin rehabilitation and is expected to return to basketball activities in 4-8 weeks.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has basketball to thank for saving his life As Chicago Bulls guard Coby White recently discussed his vision to aid the lives and minds of challenged Black and brown youth, he reflected on what kept him fr…

Chicago #Bulls guard Coby White has basketball to thank for saving his life
White wouldn’t have chance to be face of the franchise if not for decisions made in North Carolina. #nba @andscape bit.ly/484umv6

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green seeing competitiveness in team heading into NBA preseason NEW ORLEANS – What impact has executive vice president Joe Dumars had on the New Orleans Pelicans so far? Can prized rookie guard Jeremiah Fears open the season…

“When he steps on the floor, he’s a competitor & the times that he is healthy, he’s one of the best players in the league & we win more games. So those are the things that he’s focusing on. He understands that,” Pels coach Willie Green on Zion Williamson. bit.ly/4pwxENL

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green seeing competitiveness in team heading into NBA preseason NEW ORLEANS – What impact has executive vice president Joe Dumars had on the New Orleans Pelicans so far? Can prized rookie guard Jeremiah Fears open the season…

“When he steps on the floor, he’s a competitor & the times that he is healthy, he’s one of the best players in the league & we win more games. So those are the things that he’s focusing on. He understands that,” Pels coach Willie Green on Zion Williamson. bit.ly/4pwxENL

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green seeing competitiveness in team heading into NBA preseason NEW ORLEANS – What impact has executive vice president Joe Dumars had on the New Orleans Pelicans so far? Can prized rookie guard Jeremiah Fears open the season…

“Keep watching and buckle your seatbelts up because we’re coming,” - #Pelicans head coach Willie Green. Green is optimistic that positive change is on the horizon for Zion Williamson and his young and injury-plagued #Pels in his beloved New Orleans. #NBA bit.ly/4pwxENL

Jazz coach Will Hardy is host his second-annual charity golf tournament, the “Show Love Shootout,” on Sept. 22 at Glenwild Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the Will Hardy Foundation and its mission to support families battling ALS and advance groundbreaking research to fight it.

Chrysa Chin is the ‘NBA mom’ to generations of players NBA auntie. Mama Chin. The Hat Lady. Black Ops. Secret Weapon. Pioneer. Chrysa Chin has respectfully earned several nicknames for her motherly role in the baske…

Chrysa Chin is the ‘NBA mom’ to generations of players. #NBPA exec helps players navigate life off the court: ‘They know that I’m going to fight for them and I’m going to hear them.’ #nba @andscape bit.ly/47Mx9c3

Golden State Group has named Woodie Dixon, Jr. as Chief Legal Officer. Dixon will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.

“I made a pretty bold statement about myself with the 20-10 stat line my 1st year. Not many guys had done that as rookies. And then I had a good 2nd year. … I thought I could be one of the best in the game for my period,”
@Hoophall inductee Clark Kellogg bit.ly/3JMkRGL

Carmelo Anthony put Denver Nuggets basketball back on the map. So why isn’t his jersey retired? The longtime freeze of Carmelo Anthony in the Rocky Mountains with the Denver Nuggets is thawing as he is officially entering the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fa…

The longtime freeze of @carmeloanthony in with the Nuggets is thawing as he enters the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. While a retired No. 15 jersey is TBD, Nuggets are finally honoring the new @Hoophall member long after his tough departure bit.ly/4mLBXTB

Hey Nuggets fan and Mile High City, you’re invited to “A Night Above the Rim” in Denver for a celebration of wine, food & basketball on Sept. 24 with Nuggets guard Bruce Brown, Chef Daniel Young, sommelier Michael Jordan & myself as host. @KJWines Tickets: bit.ly/4g4iCdI

Clark Kellogg makes Basketball Hall of Fame with same mentality he had as a player Clark Kellogg appeared to have been on the path to a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame career after one of the greatest rookie seasons in NBA history. That Hall …

Clark Kellogg makes the @Hoophall with same mentality he had as a star player. A promising #NBA career shortened by injuries hasn't stopped the college basketball analyst from a legendary broadcasting run. @andscape bit.ly/3JMkRGL

On the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, please watch the 2010 award winning documentary I co-produced Katrina Cop in the Superdome. It can be seen on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku and Tubi (free). Blessings and prayers to everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Warriors free agent guard Gary Payton II is a co-owner and investor in The Skate Board Association. The SBA will announce the launch of the world’s first co-ed, equal-pay professional skateboarding league on Monday in Big Bear.

Statement from Shawn Kemp’s attorney:

Statement from Steve Pagliuca on the Closing of the Celtics Transaction.

Warriors, NBA saddened by tragic death of rapper, friend and ‘icon’ Nipsey Hussle OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins played rapper Nipsey Hussle’s music before and during his trip to Oracle Arena to mentally prepa…

Happy Birthday to what would’ve been the 40th for late great @NipseyHussle. Throwback @andscape #NBA reaction story on the legend’s passing. bit.ly/2UadFJX

Cleveland this one’s for you. @NABJSports Party is 8/8 at House of Blues Cleveland. Old school VIP room. Today’s 🔥 in main room. Deejays @AtlantaDream deejay @jayshale_, former Pacers DJ Xavier, Vegas’ legend @DJDMILES & New Orleans’ own @Robniceinc. Tix: bit.ly/451k4dg