MarcJSpears
@marcjspears.bsky.social
Senior NBA writer for ESPN Andscape. Hoop
Hall of Famer. LSU Masters. SJSU BA. Kendall-Jackson Wines hoop-wine ambassador
Hall of Famer. LSU Masters. SJSU BA. Kendall-Jackson Wines hoop-wine ambassador
There was a funeral service for the late NBA great Michael Ray Richardson in Lawton, Okla., this morning and will be another in his hometown of Denver on 12/6. bit.ly/4nL73KZ
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
There was a funeral service for the late NBA great Michael Ray Richardson in Lawton, Okla., this morning and will be another in his hometown of Denver on 12/6. bit.ly/4nL73KZ
Check out myself and @GregMescall as we call the San Jose State Mens basketball game versus NIT finalist UC Irvine at 2 pm PST on @NBCSAuthentic.
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Check out myself and @GregMescall as we call the San Jose State Mens basketball game versus NIT finalist UC Irvine at 2 pm PST on @NBCSAuthentic.
NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Schedule
November 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Schedule
A @spidadmitchell Thanksgiving! Donovan Mitchell Season Diary Episode 2 bit.ly/4rtcf9p
November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A @spidadmitchell Thanksgiving! Donovan Mitchell Season Diary Episode 2 bit.ly/4rtcf9p
There is no bigger fan of singer @TheRealCocoJ music than #Cavaliers star @spidadmitchell who says his fiancée is “the best ever.” More from Donovan Mitchell on @ShedeurSanders, his Cavs, #Thanksgiving and the new All-Star format in his latest diary. bit.ly/4rtcf9p #NBA
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
There is no bigger fan of singer @TheRealCocoJ music than #Cavaliers star @spidadmitchell who says his fiancée is “the best ever.” More from Donovan Mitchell on @ShedeurSanders, his Cavs, #Thanksgiving and the new All-Star format in his latest diary. bit.ly/4rtcf9p #NBA
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.
October 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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.
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.
September 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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.
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
September 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
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.
August 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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.
Statement from Shawn Kemp’s attorney:
August 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Statement from Shawn Kemp’s attorney:
Statement from Steve Pagliuca on the Closing of the Celtics Transaction.
August 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Statement from Steve Pagliuca on the Closing of the Celtics Transaction.
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
August 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
The 20th Anniversary @NABJSports Jam is August 8 at House of Blues Cleveland. @jayshale_ Xavier @Robniceinc @DJDMILES @NABJ. Let’s Go! Tickets available of @eventbrite
July 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The 20th Anniversary @NABJSports Jam is August 8 at House of Blues Cleveland. @jayshale_ Xavier @Robniceinc @DJDMILES @NABJ. Let’s Go! Tickets available of @eventbrite
Legendary former #NBA head coach and executive Bernie Bickerstaff honored by @BCAWORLDWIDE for his influence on the game and his outstanding coaching tree. JB Bickerstaff, Mike Brown, David Fizdale, Phil Handy, JJ Outlaw and others spoke the praises of the NBA pioneer tonight.
July 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Legendary former #NBA head coach and executive Bernie Bickerstaff honored by @BCAWORLDWIDE for his influence on the game and his outstanding coaching tree. JB Bickerstaff, Mike Brown, David Fizdale, Phil Handy, JJ Outlaw and others spoke the praises of the NBA pioneer tonight.
The Atlanta Hawks have named Justin Lloyd their 2025 Sekou Smith Summer League Experience Intern. The Atlanta native is recent graduate of HBCU Florida A&M University. The late Smith was an NBA reporter for Turner Sports, the @ajc and @indystar and attended HBCU Jackson State.
July 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Atlanta Hawks have named Justin Lloyd their 2025 Sekou Smith Summer League Experience Intern. The Atlanta native is recent graduate of HBCU Florida A&M University. The late Smith was an NBA reporter for Turner Sports, the @ajc and @indystar and attended HBCU Jackson State.
What’s next for Dame?
July 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
What’s next for Dame?
More on Pacers legend Darnell Hillman in @andscape bit.ly/4l6J3kC
June 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
More on Pacers legend Darnell Hillman in @andscape bit.ly/4l6J3kC
Ex-Pacers forward Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman won the NBA’s first dunk contest in 1977 and also used to jump so high he could kick the backboard and land on his feet. The two-time ABA champ talks today’s Pacers, dunking, playing with Coach K and more. #NBA bit.ly/4l6J3kC
June 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Ex-Pacers forward Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman won the NBA’s first dunk contest in 1977 and also used to jump so high he could kick the backboard and land on his feet. The two-time ABA champ talks today’s Pacers, dunking, playing with Coach K and more. #NBA bit.ly/4l6J3kC
Tim Fuller to be named Missouri men’s basketball’s first general manager, @andscape source. The ex-Providence assistant coach has also worked with Nike & Overtime Elite. His focus is strategic planning, roster construction, alumni engagement, agent relations and NIL optimization.
June 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Tim Fuller to be named Missouri men’s basketball’s first general manager, @andscape source. The ex-Providence assistant coach has also worked with Nike & Overtime Elite. His focus is strategic planning, roster construction, alumni engagement, agent relations and NIL optimization.
Denver Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones will not be returning as a member of new head coach David Adelman’s staff next season, a source said. The former NBA forward was with the Nuggets for four seasons and has 18 years of coaching experience.
May 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Denver Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones will not be returning as a member of new head coach David Adelman’s staff next season, a source said. The former NBA forward was with the Nuggets for four seasons and has 18 years of coaching experience.
The final chapter of the @Pp_doesit Season Diary is coming soon in @andscape. @OrlandoMagic #nba #NBAPlayoffs
May 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The final chapter of the @Pp_doesit Season Diary is coming soon in @andscape. @OrlandoMagic #nba #NBAPlayoffs
Basketball Africa League president Amadou Fall seeing fruits of league’s growth in Final Four. As BAL tips off its fifth season, league alums Khaman Maluach from Duke and Rueben Chinyelu from Florida are thriving in the #NCAATournament. @theBAL bit.ly/3EbcVwf
April 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Basketball Africa League president Amadou Fall seeing fruits of league’s growth in Final Four. As BAL tips off its fifth season, league alums Khaman Maluach from Duke and Rueben Chinyelu from Florida are thriving in the #NCAATournament. @theBAL bit.ly/3EbcVwf
Cade Cunningham out tonight with calf injury.
March 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cade Cunningham out tonight with calf injury.
Grizzlies say Brandon Clarke will miss the rest of the season.
March 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Grizzlies say Brandon Clarke will miss the rest of the season.