May 8, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is interviewed by TNT reporter Chris Haynes after game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Fans React To Chris Haynes News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 30, 2024 2:35 PM ET

Chris Haynes has become one of the most notable NBA reporters in the business.

In addition to breaking news, he does a lot of interviews and TV appearances.

According to Ryan Glasspiegel of The New York Post, Haynes will be leaving TNT.

Therefore, Haynes will be one of the biggest free agents in sports media.

Via Glasspiegel: "News at NY Post: Star NBA insider Chris Haynes is leaving TNT after five years"

News at NY Post: Star NBA insider Chris Haynes is leaving TNT after five yearshttps://t.co/sQaj4JuF6u
— Ryan Glasspiegel (@sportsrapport) August 29, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

Via @infamous04: "NBC should sign him and/or Shams ASAP"

NBC should sign him and/or Shams ASAP
— JT The Sports Master (@infamous04) August 29, 2024

Via @franklinisbored: "He’s gonna get scooped up very quickly"

He’s gonna get scooped up very quickly
— Franklin (@franklinisbored) August 29, 2024

Via Travonne Edwards: "get paid haynes"

get paid haynes https://t.co/j8eBiJBWaG
— Travonne Edwards (@Travonne) August 30, 2024

Via Awful Announcing: "Chris Haynes leaving TNT Sports after five years as network fights for NBA rights"

Chris Haynes leaving TNT Sports after five years as network fights for NBA rights https://t.co/MIkYwsuact pic.twitter.com/H23mjoxpPj
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 29, 2024

Via @JackmoveJohnny: "Where are we going to get our updates about Miami having a deal in place for Dame Lillard now?!"

Where are we going to get our updates about Miami having a deal in place for Dame Lillard now?!
— John Hartsfield (@JackmoveJohnny) August 30, 2024

Via @edgarwoo_: "He's about to get hired quick"

He's about to get hired quick
— Woo (@edgarwoo_) August 29, 2024

Via Landon Thomas: "Shams and Chris Haynes free agents??

So who’s going to NBC and who’s going to Amazon?"

Shams and Chris Haynes free agents??

So who’s going to NBC and who’s going to Amazon?
— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) August 30, 2024

One of the biggest stories that Haynes broke was when he was the first to report that superstar Kawhi Leonard was leaving the Toronto Raptors to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers (in the summer of 2019).

Via Haynes on July 6, 2019: "Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports."

Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 6, 2019

Considering how big his NBA coverage for fans, it will be worth watching where he lands for next season.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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