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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 10h

The Pelicans say Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee. Looney will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks and further updates will be provided as appropriate.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 13h

The Oklahoma City Thunder has waived guard Buddy Boeheim.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 14h

The Golden State Warriors have waived center Marques Bolden and guard Taevion Kinsey.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 1d

Cavs say De'Andre Hunter has a right knee contusion and will not return to play tonight vs Detroit.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 3d

Big injury news for Kings as they Keegan Murray has a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the left thumb. Murray will undergo surgery and be reevaluated in approximately 4-6 weeks.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 5d

“I spoke to Buddy. I spoke to Draymond. I spoke to Jimmy. I spoke to Steph. All of them. I had a 20-plus type of conversations of how contracts work, how to feel about certain things. They were teaching me certain things (business-wise),” -Jonathan Kuminga bit.ly/471UOmP

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga 'at peace' despite free-agency saga - Andscape

Jonathan Kuminga on how he handled free agency with the help of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Buddy Hield.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 6d

Golden State #Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga ‘at peace’ despite his free-agency saga. Despite an uncertain future with franchise this season, the 23-year-old father of two is moving forward thanks to confidence and guidance from his vet teammates. #nba bit.ly/471UOmP

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga 'at peace' despite free-agency saga - Andscape

Jonathan Kuminga on how he handled free agency with the help of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Buddy Hield.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 8d

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

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?

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 9d

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

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 15d

“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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 15d

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

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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 15d

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

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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 16d

“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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 16d

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

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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 19d

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

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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 22d

“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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 22d

“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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 22d

“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

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…

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MarcJSpears @marcjspears.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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