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How Mike Breen’s honesty and Knicks fandom elevate broadcasts
"I wouldn’t want anything but honesty from the Knick announcers when I was watching as a fan—and I think that’s what the fans want."
Mike Breen opens up on why chemistry with Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier was ‘immediate’
"There was never a fight for airtime, there was zero ego involved. It just clicked from day one."
ESPN experiences severe technical difficulties during Lakers-Nuggets telecast
ESPN suffered multiple minutes of silence as the mics went out in their NBA broadcast booth thanks to technical difficulties.
JJ Redick grateful after ESPN NBA promotion: ‘Wow, what an honor.’
ESPN's JJ Redick expressed gratitude and honor after learning that he would be promoted to the network's top NBA announcing team.
Even Mike Breen was stunned by NBA ref’s brutal call against Knicks
"I don’t see how you call a foul on that shot."
JJ Redick has reportedly ‘emerged as the favorite’ to join Doris Burke and Mike Breen in top ESPN/ABC NBA booth
Andrew Marchand has Redick as "the leading candidate" now.
Knicks stars thrill broadcasters Mike Breen, Walt Frazier with gifts
"Just wanted to say congratulations for 25 years, guys."
Mike Breen, Clyde Frazier reflect on their ‘uncanny chemistry’ ahead of 25th on-air anniversary
"Our whole thing has been about respect."
Zach Lowe adds recent New York Knicks call to Mike Breen pantheon
"Jalen Brunson, born to play basketball!"
Mike Breen roasted Collin Sexton for trash talking Jalen Brunson
"Lot of talk for a 1-10 game last night."
JJ Redick reportedly could join Doris Burke and Mike Breen on lead ESPN/ABC NBA team after All-Star Break
Andrew Marchand reports that ESPN might add JJ Redick to their lead NBA team, but that move wouldn't come until after the All-Star Break.
Michael Kay blasts ESPN for Doc Rivers debacle: ‘They have egg on their face.’
"You broke up Van Gundy, Jackson and Breen. You put together this group which still hasn’t gelled, and now he’s gone. So, what do you do?"
Mike Breen on Doc Rivers: ‘We thank him for all his many weeks of service’
Breen and Doris Burke are "heartbroken" but excited for Rivers.
ESPN/ABC reportedly ‘leaning towards’ Doris Burke as lone lead NBA analyst following Doc Rivers’ exit
Per Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, ESPN is "leaning towards" a two-person top team of Mike Breen and Doris Burke.
Mike Breen fawns over NBA In-Season Tournament: ‘It’s fun to broadcast.’
"I can’t believe having these excitable calls with a 20-point game with three to go."
ESPN’s Mike Breen admits Victor Wembanyama’s name stumps him
"Last night, I'm saying almost like 'Wem-ban-yam-a,' and I think I said it wrong a few times, too."
Mike Breen signs contract extension with ESPN/ABC
Breen still had two years left on his current deal, but has now signed an extension for two more years.
Everybody had the same reaction to Doc Rivers’ ESPN announcing return
"Doc Rivers voice is hard to listen to."
ESPN’s Doc Rivers vows to give unvarnished NBA analysis
'I’m going to be honest. Sometimes that can be critical.'
The 5 biggest media questions for the 2023-2024 NBA season
From new voices to new tournaments to new rights deals, there are plenty of questions for the new NBA season from the media angle.
Young Lakers fan earns a ‘Bang!’ from Mike Breen after contest buzzer-beater
"That would be the highlight of this young man's life."
Mark Jackson could fill in for Walt Frazier on Knicks broadcasts, Jeff Van Gundy unlikely
Jackson looks likely to get some MSG work, but he probably won't be joined by Van Gundy.
MSG Network reportedly considering Jeff Van Gundy & Mark Jackson for fill-in work
"Watching both Jax and JVG, in a combo or singularly, reunite with their former ESPN partner Mike Breen, would not only be great TV but tremendous theater as well."
ESPN reveals Ryan Ruocco, JJ Redick and Richard Jefferson in line to become lead NBA broadcast crew
ESPN is ultimately planning to see Ruocco, Redick and Jefferson become their lead NBA broadcast team.