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ESPN Will 'Consider' Drastic NBA Announcers Change
As ESPN's NBA broadcast team continues to come under fire, the network is reportedly eyeing drastic changes when it comes to its top announcers as well.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7
Richard Jefferson has strong public show of support for Doris Burke
Richard Jefferson is making sure to show solidarity with his partner in the broadcast booth. The retired former NBA forward Jefferson (who is now an analyst for ESPN) made a public appearance over the weekend at the Women’s College World Series game between Texas and Texas Tech.
ESPN Announcer Responds To Doris Burke Rumors
Before the 2025 NBA Finals even started, ESPN announcer Doris Burke found herself at the center of some unpleasant rumors. Burke has been covering the NBA for several years.
NBA Finals Coach Reveals If ESPN Should Fire Doris Burke
ESPN's Doris Burke hasn't been the most popular reporter among fans in the NBA playoffs this year and many may get their wish of this being the last time she covers the NBA Finals. But one NBA Finals coach isn't looking forward to the notion of Burke being ousted after this season.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 5
Pacers HC vouches for embattled ESPN broadcaster before NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has a lot on his mind going into his NBA Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He still made time to stick up for ESPN's Doris Burke.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 5
Finals Could Mark End Of Run For ESPN Trio Of Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, Doris Burke
ESPN and ABC may enter next season with yet another new top broadcasting trio for NBA games, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. That would mean no more play-by-play man Tim Breen paired with analysts Richard Jefferson and Doris Burke.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5
Doris Burke issues response to her critics
Doris Burke doesn’t seem to be especially bothered by the strong negative opinions that many viewers have of her. The longtime ESPN analyst Burke appeared
ESPN Replacement For Doris Burke Has Emerged
There's a very real chance ESPN will replace Doris Burke this offseason. Burke is currently the lead analyst for ESPN's coverage of the NBA. In 2024, she became the first woman to serve as a TV analyst for an American men's championship.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 27
Doris Burke Uses World War II Reference To Build Rivalry Between Rudy Gobert And Isaiah Hartenstein
Doris Burke’s unexpected World War II reference during Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals sparked a flurry of online reactions, ranging from amusement
NBA News / Bleacher Report / May 26
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Doris Burke’s Strong Statement on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Amid Playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves responded strongly in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals after losing the first two games to the Oklahoma City Thunder in lopsided fashion.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / May 21
Doris Burke Calls Out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Unexpected Way
Doris Burke made headlines during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves by referencing
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Doris Burke accidentally took shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1
Doris Burke on Tuesday appeared to throw shade at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander without realizing it. Burke was one of the announcers for the Western Conference Finals Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Golden State Warriors News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Doris Burke accuses NBA of ‘double standard’ regarding Draymond Green
ESPN’s Doris Burke was not pleased with how officials handled Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during Friday’s Warriors-Rockets game. Green picked up a Flagrant 1 foul within the first four minutes of Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series at Chase Center in San Francisco, Ca.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 6, 2024
Doris Burke discusses being the first woman analyst for a men's pro title game
On Thursday, Doris Burke of ESPN/ABC will call Game 1 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first woman to be the head television analyst for a men's professional championship game.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / January 24, 2024
Report reveals ESPN's plans after Doc Rivers' departure
Now that Doc Rivers is returning to an NBA sideline with the Milwaukee Bucks, there appears to be a void left in ESPN/ABC's splashy reboot of its "A" play-by-play team that's helmed by Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Mike Breen.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023
ESPN reportedly shaking up top NBA broadcast team
Weeks after Jeff Van Gundy was let go in ESPN's layoffs, the network is reportedly reshuffling its top NBA play-by-play team with a promotion and a hiring.
The best NBA announcers and analysts of all time
Trying to narrow down our top 25 NBA play-by-play announcers and color commentators was not easy, and we're sure some notables are missing. But we think we've compiled an overall sound list of NBA voices that are highly entertaining.
Best college basketball play-by-play announcers and analysts of all time
Trying to nail down the best college basketball play-by-play announcers, analysts and color commenters can be extremely daunting, but also subjective in may cases. Well, we gave it a shot anyway.
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