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ESPN reveals its No. 2 NBA announcing team

ESPN on Monday revealed its broadcasting plans for the 2023-2024 NBA season, which included the announcement of its No. 2 NBA announcing team. ESPN made waves when they fired Jeff Van Gundy and later let go of Mark Jackson from their No. 1 announcing …

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Kenny Smith criticizes ESPN over Jeff Van Gundy-Mark Jackson layoffs

Kenny Smith does not like what he is seeing on the other end of the dial. The veteran sports host (and former NBA guard) Smith spoke this week with Andrew Cohen of Front Office Sports. During the interview, Smith was critical of ESPN over their …

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Top NFL reporter leaving ESPN for The Athletic

ESPN is losing another major talent, but the latest departure is not the result of a layoff. Longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini is leaving ESPN to become the top NFL insider at The Athletic, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. ESPN …

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Bob Myers reportedly set for interesting new job

Bob Myers is about to trade in the Excel spreadsheets for a microphone. Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported Thursday that the former Golden State Warriors general manager Myers is nearing a deal with ESPN. Myers is expected to join …

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ESPN reportedly chooses new NBA Finals host

ESPN has made yet another major change to its NBA coverage. Malika Andrews will replace Mike Greenberg as the lead host of ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage, according Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Greenberg has hosted the show for the past …

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Report reveals 89-year-old Hubie Brown’s job status at ESPN

While Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson are both out at ESPN, another former NBA head coach is still going strong with the network. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported on Monday that ESPN is retaining legendary basketball figure Hubie Brown for …

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Colin Cowherd could make unexpected career move?

After nearly a decade away, the door may just be open for Colin Cowherd to return to The Worldwide Leader. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reported Tuesday that ESPN is “very interested” in reuniting with Cowherd. McCarthy notes …

JJ Redick warms up before a game

JJ Redick reportedly getting promoted at ESPN

The game of musical chairs at ESPN continues. Rob Tornoe of the Philly Inquirer reported Monday that JJ Redick will see an increased role in ESPN’s NBA coverage this coming season. Redick will reportedly be calling more NBA games for the …

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Mark Jackson leaving ESPN after big demotion

Mark Jackson lost his spot on ESPN’s NBA broadcast team, and now he is out at the network entirely. Jackson confirmed to NBA insider Peter Vecsey that he has been let go by ESPN. Jackson had two years remaining on his contract. This just in: …

Mike Breen calls a game

ESPN reportedly sets new NBA broadcast team

ESPN has reportedly decided on its new top NBA broadcast crew, and there will be two new faces in the booth. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported on Monday that ESPN is finalizing agreements to promote Doris Burke and hire former NBA head …

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Alex Rodriguez makes big decision on his future with ESPN

Alex Rodriguez has made a big decision about his media future, particularly his work involving ESPN. Rodriguez is closing in on a lucrative contract extension with FOX Sports, according to Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter. Notably, the deal is …

James Harden dribbles

James Harden calls out ESPN over social media post

James Harden was not a fan of The Worldwide Leader’s content this weekend. ESPN reposted a video to their social media pages of the Philadelphia 76ers guard Harden loading up on some burgers at a music festival. The video was originally posted …

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Report: ESPN could bring back former Pro Bowl player as analyst

ESPN recently laid off more than a dozen of its on-air personalities, but it is possible that one who left for a different job could be returning to the network. Jeff Saturday left his position as an NFL analyst for ESPN last year when he was …

Stephen A Smith reports from the sideline

Stephen A. Smith makes his stance clear on possible Shannon Sharpe partnership

Stephen A. Smith is not hiding his desire to bring Shannon Sharpe to ESPN with him. Smith opened “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on Friday by confirming that he would love to work with Sharpe. He added that ESPN executives are in discussions …

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Scott Van Pelt reportedly getting major new gig at ESPN

ESPN has settled on a familiar face to replace Suzy Kolber as host of “Monday Night Countdown.” Scott Van Pelt will take over as the host of “Monday Night Countdown,” according to Richard Deitsch of The Athletic. The choice …

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Report: Shannon Sharpe has had discussions with ESPN about notable role

A new report suggests that Shannon Sharpe may be poised to land on his feet at ESPN. According to Michael McCarthy and AJ Perez of Front Office Sports, Sharpe has held talks about a high-profile “contributor” role at ESPN. As a …

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