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Mike Breen calls a game

Report: ESPN likely to add 2 big names to NBA broadcast team

ESPN appears set for a total overhaul of its top NBA broadcast crew next season, adding two new names after Jeff Van Gundy’s departure from the network. According to Chad Finn of the Boston Globe, ESPN is likely to add Doc Rivers and Doris …

Jalen Rose reporting on the court

Jalen Rose shares interesting post after being laid off by ESPN

Jalen Rose is apparently feeling good enough to joke a little bit about his recent layoff from ESPN. The retired former NBA forward Rose went viral on Friday for a post on Instagram about being dropped by The Worldwide Leader. Rose turned himself …

Jeff Van Gundy with a headset on

Chris Russo offers interesting theory on Jeff Van Gundy firing

Jeff Van Gundy was one of the most surprising names included in ESPN’s latest round of layoffs, and longtime media personality Chris “Mad Dog” Russo believes the decision may have been a result of outside pressure. During the latest …

Kendrick Perkins in a blazer

Report: Kendrick Perkins could be in line for big promotion at ESPN

Kendrick Perkins has quickly become one of the most visible faces on ESPN’s NBA coverage, and he could be about to get a much bigger role going forward. Perkins is seen as a “strong contender” to become a full-time member of …

Jeff Van Gundy with a headset on

Reporter makes bold prediction about new NBA Finals announcer

ESPN has a big void in its NBA coverage after Jeff Van Gundy was let go, and one media insider has a prediction for who will fill it. Van Gundy was one of more than a dozen on-air personalities who were part of ESPN’s latest round of layoffs. The …

Andre Ward wearing a hat

Top name in boxing is latest to be let go by ESPN

Even the boxing world is now feeling the impact of ESPN’s job-cutting wave. Retired former boxing champion Andre Ward announced to Twitter over the weekend that he is the latest to have been let go by ESPN. “Tonight’s show was the …

Jalen Rose reporting on the court

Awkward Jalen Rose-ESPN moment surfaces amid layoff news

ESPN appears to have had an uncomfortable moment with Jalen Rose prior to the news of his layoff becoming public. A very awkward clip aired on ESPN during Friday’s episode of “Get Up.” The program announced that Jalen Rose would be …

Jeff Van Gundy with a headset on

Surprise NBA name emerging as option to replace Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN?

Jeff Van Gundy might end up being replaced by a fellow member of the NBA coaching fraternity. Andrew Marchand and Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported over the weekend that longtime NBA head coach Doc Rivers could be an option to succeed …

Keyshawn Johnson wearing a headset

Keyshawn Johnson linked to big new job after getting laid off by ESPN

Keyshawn Johnson might not be out of work for very long at all. The former NFL receiver-turned-commentator was among several major layoffs announced at ESPN on Friday. Johnson had worked at the network since 2007 (shortly after he retired) and had …

Stephen A Smith reports from the sideline

Stephen A. Smith’s job status at ESPN revealed amid mass layoffs

With ESPN dropping the hammer this week on a number of big-name talents, we now know where Stephen A. Smith stands in all of this. ESPN just made the dramatic decision to lay off around 20 of their most well-known personalities amid a continued …

JJ Redick warms up before a game

Report reveals 3 top candidates to replace Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN

One of the most prominent positions at ESPN has opened up after longtime NBA game analyst Jeff Van Gundy was let go, and there are reportedly three leading internal candidates to land the job. According to a report from Andrew Marchand and Ryan …

Jeff Van Gundy with a headset on

Jeff Van Gundy, top analyst included in latest ESPN layoffs

ESPN on Friday laid off around 20 on-air personalities in an effort to reduce costs, and some big names were included in the cuts. Jeff Van Gundy has been let go by ESPN, according to a report from Andrew Marchand and Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York …

Rob Ninkovich in his Patriots helmet

Ex-Patriots Super Bowl champion dropped by ESPN

A multi-time Super Bowl winner is the latest to get axed by The Worldwide Leader. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reports this week that retired ex-New England Patriots defender Rob Ninkovich will not be brought back by ESPN. …

Max Kellerman looks ahead

ESPN cancelling Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Johnson morning show

ESPN is making a big change to its national radio programming. The network is cancelling the morning radio show hosted by Max Kellerman, Jay Williams and Keyshawn Johnson, the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand reported on Wednesday. Marchand says …

Scott Van Pelt in an interview

Scott Van Pelt shares ominous comments about his ‘SportsCenter’ future

Scott Van Pelt is one of the most recognizable on-air talents remaining at ESPN, but his lengthy run with one particular show may soon come to an end. Van Pelt discussed his future at ESPN during a recent appearance on Jimmy Traina’s “SI …

A blue and white ESPN logo

Well-known ESPN anchor leaving network amid budget cuts

Disney is preparing for a new round of budget cuts at ESPN, and several on-camera figures are expected to be let go. On Thursday, one high-profile name was revealed to be among the first to go. Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Neil Everett …

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