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
LeBron James to Philadelphia #76ers presents challenges even for the King. Arguably the most talented roster of James' career comes with chemistry, health and fit questions. @andscape #nba tinyurl.com/yyeeeekb
LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers presents challenges even for the King - Andscape
LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers offers him challenges both on and off the court, but also likely his best chance at another ring.
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The Golden State Warriors defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 94-90 to win the NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas. Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 21 points, 10 rebounds and two steals.
“We can win a championship next year. But that’s internal,” Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet told @andscape tinyurl.com/bddscwkv
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet 'feels like a rookie again' in return from knee injury - Andscape
LAS VEGAS – The Houston Rockets have the 15th-best odds to win the 2027 NBA championship, according to Las Vegas oddsmakers. While those odds are long, veteran Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes his...
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Houston #Rockets guard Fred VanVleet 'feels like a rookie again' in return from knee injury. After missing all of 2025-26 season, the veteran guard feels team still has championship ceiling. #NBA tinyurl.com/bddscwkv
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet 'feels like a rookie again' in return from knee injury - Andscape
LAS VEGAS – The Houston Rockets have the 15th-best odds to win the 2027 NBA championship, according to Las Vegas oddsmakers. While those odds are long, veteran Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes his...
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NKSFB has hired Chrysa Chin, ex @TheNBPA Executive VP of Strategic Relations & Chief Player Engagement Officer, as Managing Director. She will drive the firm's athlete services practice, with a focus on development, client engagement and supporting pro basketball talent globally.
Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has 'thick skin' to succeed in NBA. After 'challenging' trade of LaMelo Ball, Peterson trusts his vision for franchise. #NBA tinyurl.com/yettawtz
Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has 'thick skin' to succeed in NBA - Andscape
Jeff Peterson, who is leading the Hornets' efforts to snap the NBA's longest playoff drought, discusses the LaMelo Ball trade and more.
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Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has 'thick skin' to succeed in NBA. After 'challenging' trade of LaMelo Ball, Peterson trusts his vision for franchise. #NBA tinyurl.com/yettawtz
Charlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson has 'thick skin' to succeed in NBA - Andscape
Jeff Peterson, who is leading the Hornets' efforts to snap the NBA's longest playoff drought, discusses the LaMelo Ball trade and more.
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Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is determined to be great. Ahead of summer league debut, the No. 4 pick in 2026 NBA draft has lofty goals that he is working hard to meet. tinyurl.com/48ufest9
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is determined to be great - Andscape
Falling to the No. 4 pick just added more fuel to very motivated Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson, who said he aims to be better than Michael Jordan.
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Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is determined to be great. Ahead of summer league debut, the No. 4 pick in 2026 NBA draft has lofty goals that he is working hard to meet. tinyurl.com/48ufest9
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is determined to be great - Andscape
Falling to the No. 4 pick just added more fuel to very motivated Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson, who said he aims to be better than Michael Jordan.
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Story from @andscape archives in 2016. Jaylen Brown: The 2016 NBA draft’s Renaissance man. tinyurl.com/zcub7sy3
Jaylen Brown: The 2016 NBA draft's Renaissance man - Andscape
This post has been updated to reflect additional reporting done the week of the NBA Draft. Jaylen Brown has been quite busy in his typical eccentric fashion since coming to New York City for the draft...
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Wizards say David Vanterpool transitions to a basketball operations role in the front office after serving as an assistant coach the past three seasons.
Congrats to @GTemp17 on 17 NBA seasons after going undrafted out of LSU. Temple tells @andscape he’s retiring and taking a coaching job with the Dallas Mavericks. tinyurl.com/4bdeheuh
In NBA Year 17, Garrett Temple is invaluable to Toronto Raptors - Andscape
Garrett Temple went undrafted in 2009 but is still in the NBA 17 years later with the Toronto Raptors. Here's what he credits his longevity to.
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Los Angeles #Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father’s footsteps to #NBA. First-round pick and son of former NBA guard Chris Carr looking to show ability in Summer League. @andscape tinyurl.com/mvtev2r5
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father's footsteps to NBA - Andscape
Lakers first-round pick Cameron Carr is motivated by being the 10th guard chosen in the draft, and by wanting to outdo his father, Chris.
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Los Angeles #Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father’s footsteps to #NBA. First-round pick and son of former NBA guard Chris Carr looking to show ability in Summer League. @andscape tinyurl.com/mvtev2r5
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr follows father's footsteps to NBA - Andscape
Lakers first-round pick Cameron Carr is motivated by being the 10th guard chosen in the draft, and by wanting to outdo his father, Chris.
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The Detroit Pistons have offered what the franchise believes is the most lucrative contract possible for their All-Star restricted free agent Jalen Duren, are not interested in any sign and trade deals and will match any potential offer sheet he signs, sources @espn @andscape.
The Washington Wizards are not interested in trading 10-time NBA All-Star forward Anthony Davis and are not listening to trade offers for him, a source told @espn @andscape. Another NBA team exec says Wizards GM Will Dawkins is a huge fan of AD.
Next chapter of Wizards and DC basketball has begun with the arrival of @AJ_Dybantsa. The storied history of Washington DC basketball and the long struggle of the suddenly rising Wizards told in @andscape with the help of AJ, @wale, @JohnWall and others. tinyurl.com/3h6aphy7
AJ Dybantsa a beacon of light for Wizards fans, next up in rich D.C. basketball tradition - Andscape
The Wizards have struggled to live up to D.C.'s rich basketball history. With AJ Dybantsa, their long-suffering fans can dream again.
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Next chapter of Wizards and DC basketball has begun with the arrival of @AJ_Dybantsa. The storied history of Washington DC basketball and the long struggle of the suddenly rising Wizards told in @andscape with the help of AJ, @wale, @JohnWall and others. tinyurl.com/3h6aphy7
AJ Dybantsa a beacon of light for Wizards fans, next up in rich D.C. basketball tradition - Andscape
The Wizards have struggled to live up to D.C.'s rich basketball history. With AJ Dybantsa, their long-suffering fans can dream again.
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The Washington Wizards select Brigham Young forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here is an exclusive on Dybantsa and his father in @andscape. tinyurl.com/mww7p8kj
AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad - Andscape
AJ Dybantsa admitted he sometimes tires of his father, Ace, but that his guidance helped make him the potential #1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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“I’m his dad, not his friend. Let’s make that clear.” Former #BYU star AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad. The 2026 #NBADraft projected No. 1 pick has a dedicated father who introduced him to basketball and guides life off the court. #NBA tinyurl.com/mww7p8kj
AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad - Andscape
AJ Dybantsa admitted he sometimes tires of his father, Ace, but that his guidance helped make him the potential #1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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“I’m his dad, not his friend. Let’s make that clear.” Former #BYU star AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad. The 2026 #NBADraft projected No. 1 pick has a dedicated father who introduced him to basketball and guides life off the court. #NBA tinyurl.com/mww7p8kj
AJ Dybantsa can focus on ball because of his dad - Andscape
AJ Dybantsa admitted he sometimes tires of his father, Ace, but that his guidance helped make him the potential #1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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Kingston Flemings ready to ‘constantly get better’ in the #NBA. Projected top-10 pick in tbr #NBADraft thinks he won’t reach his potential until years in the league. @andscape tinyurl.com/zufav5jk
Kingston Flemings ready to 'constantly get better' in NBA - Andscape
Kingston Flemings shares how his dad, a firefighter, helped prepare him for the NBA draft by displaying constant devotion to community.
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Top #NBA prospects AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown, Jr., Darius Acuff, Jr., and Kingston Flemings and their fathers talk about the #NBADraft, Father’s Day, life lessons, Black fatherhood and more exclusively with @andscape. tinyurl.com/yc6cs3bk
NBA Draft Prospects on Black Fatherhood | 2026 NBA Draft Preview | Andscape
Marc J. Spears sits down with top 2026 NBA Draft prospects and their fathers for a Father's Day conversation about presence, trust and the lessons that shape the next generation. AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr. reflect on family, NIL, discipline, faith and what it means to have fathers guiding them from youth basketball toward the NBA stage. Subscribe to Andscape for more sports culture documentaries, athlete stories, interviews, and original features exploring the intersection of sports, Black culture, and community. #Andscape #SportsCulture #BlackCulture #NBADraft #NBADraftPreview #FathersDay #BlackFatherhood #AJDybantsa #CamBoozer #DariusAcuffJrVISIT 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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Top #NBA prospects AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown, Jr., Darius Acuff, Jr., and Kingston Fleming and their fathers talk about the #NBADraft, Father’s Day, life lessons, Black fatherhood and more exclusively with @andscape. tinyurl.com/yc6cs3bk
NBA Draft Prospects on Black Fatherhood | 2026 NBA Draft Preview | Andscape
Marc J. Spears sits down with top 2026 NBA Draft prospects and their fathers for a Father's Day conversation about presence, trust and the lessons that shape the next generation. AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr. reflect on family, NIL, discipline, faith and what it means to have fathers guiding them from youth basketball toward the NBA stage. Subscribe to Andscape for more sports culture documentaries, athlete stories, interviews, and original features exploring the intersection of sports, Black culture, and community. #Andscape #SportsCulture #BlackCulture #NBADraft #NBADraftPreview #FathersDay #BlackFatherhood #AJDybantsa #CamBoozer #DariusAcuffJrVISIT 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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Former #Tennessee star forward Nate Ament believes he has ‘best upside’ in 2026 #NBADraft. Projected lottery pick taking lessons from father with him into pros: ‘whatever you’re doing, do to best of your ability.’ tinyurl.com/2vre7pbp
Nate Ament believes he has 'best upside' in 2026 NBA draft - Andscape
CHICAGO – In what is supposed to be one of the best NBA drafts in league history, there may not be a prospect with more potential and intrigue than former University of Tennessee forward Nate Ament. E...
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Next up on the @andscape Father-Son #NBADraft convos is former Louisville star @MikelBrownJr1 and his father. #NBA tinyurl.com/5836mb8t
For Mikel Brown Jr., his name means everything ahead of NBA draft - Andscape
When the NBA draft arrives, former University of Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. will learn what jersey his last name will be on.
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Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026–27 season to become a FA on Monday, sources. Washington remains the front runner for the four-time NBA All-Star as he loves the team and DC, but he still expects multiple team max interest.
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Former Arkansas star guard Darius Acuff Jr. accepts ‘tough love’ from father and turned into top #NBADraft prospect. Father and son talk about their relationship, Detroit, Black fatherhood, stone faced scoring and much more. #NBA tinyurl.com/3796s39y
Darius Acuff Jr. accepts 'tough love' from father, turns into top NBA draft prospect - Andscape
Darius Acuff Jr. and his father talk about their relationship, Detroit, Black fatherhood and more ahead of the NBA draft.
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“A lot of times when things happen, it’s time to change. I told him, ‘That door closed. Don’t look back. Look forward.The doors will open and you’ll walk through. You’ll never know what will be there when you walk through,’” Mike Brown’s mom Jean said after the Kings firing. tinyurl.com/ek7k4e5k
'He deserves it': Knicks coach Mike Brown's proud family celebrating his NBA Finals win - Andscape
Mike Brown's family saw his 20-year odyssey to this NBA championship. A stroke of luck meant they were courtside as he and the Knicks won it.
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