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NBA

The NBA on TNT was way more than ‘Inside the NBA’

Marv Albert congratulating his son, Kenny Albert, for surpassing his record for the number of nationally televised broadcasts

Marv Albert congratulates his son Kenny Albert after passing him in nationally televised broadcasts

"Congratulations, you are the Cal Ripken of sports broadcasting history on the national level."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 28, 2025 0
Marv Albert Mike Breen

Mike Breen shouts out Marv Albert as greatest basketball play-by-play voice

During ESPN's broadcast of the Pistons-Knicks playoff game, Mike Breen had special praise for Marv Albert in the MSG crowd.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 20, 2025 0
Howie Rose, the voice of the Mets and past voice of both the Rangers and Islanders, will celebrate 50 years in radio on WFAN Monday. Photo Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Howie Rose will be on WFAN Monday to celebrate 50 years in radio

"Hope you can join me."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 22, 2024 1
Marv Albert

Marv Albert recalls screwing with O.J. Simpson during NFL broadcasts on NBC

Albert and Paul Maguire would plant made-up info in the Juice's mind during pregame rehearsals, knowing Simpson often stole it and took it to air.

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 17, 2024 5
Ian Eagle on Marv Albert

Ian Eagle on sportscasting idol Marv Albert: ‘He was the model for me’

"I just loved that you could pop him into any situation and it was still just going to be him."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 26, 2024 2
Marv Albert

Marv Albert talks retirement: ‘I miss it when I’m watching a great game’

"Mike Breen does a great job, though, and it’s a pleasure to listen to Mike and Clyde [Frazier]."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 1, 2023 4

Jeff Van Gundy discusses how ‘contentious’ relationship with Marv Albert led to broadcasting success

"It always centered around [Patrick] Ewing. I didn't think he was particularly fair to Ewing."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 15, 2021 2
Reggie Miller and Marv Albert on Albert's final game.

Marv Albert’s final game included an on-air sendoff from Reggie Miller, his own farewell, and a standing ovation from fans

"There's a lot of men and women who have sat next to you, and you've treated everyone with the utmost respect. You gifted the game of basketball with your voice. Thank you, Marv."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 4, 2021 0
Marv Albert before a March 5, 2020 NBA on TNT broadcast.

Marv Albert on final Knicks’ broadcast from MSG: “It brought back a lot of memories for me.”

"It brought back a lot of memories for me. It turned out what we hoped for in a telecast. A great game to do, a tremendous night."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 3, 2021 0

Marv Albert returns to on-site broadcasting this week, said last year was “rehearsal for retirement”

Albert will call TNT NBA telecasts through the end of the Eastern Conference Finals.

By Ian Casselberry OnJun 1, 2021 0
Marv Albert

Marv Albert will reportedly retire after the NBA playoffs, ending nearly 60 years at the mic

Albert began calling New York Knicks radio broadcasts in 1963.

By Ian Casselberry OnMay 15, 2021 10

Chris Webber reportedly out at TNT

Webber had been an NBA analyst with TNT since 2008.

By Matt Clapp OnMay 13, 2021 6

Chris Webber reportedly may be done at Turner after 2020-21 NBA season

Marv Albert's status for next season and beyond also hasn't been determined.

By Ian Casselberry OnMay 7, 2021 3
Marv Albert

Marv Albert plans to return to TNT’s NBA broadcasts, will call games remotely

Albert had opted out of calling games in the NBA bubble due to COVID-19 risks.

By Ian Casselberry OnDec 4, 2020 1
Marv Albert

Marv Albert looks ahead amid speculation on his future at TNT

At age 77, Albert wants to continue calling the NBA into his 80s

By Ken Fang OnNov 13, 2018 2
Darius Miller drilled this buzzer beater against the Warriors.

Darius Miller hits near-court-length first-half buzzer beater, gets called “Rajon Rondo” by Marv Albert

Miller's shot was one of the few things that went right for New Orleans in the first half.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 29, 2018 0

Notes on a Scandal: The Marv Albert sex trial is 20 years old

Albert built his career back more quickly than anyone would have imagined.

By Michael Grant OnSep 13, 2017 1

Watch: Steve Kerr impersonates Marv Albert, and it’s awesome

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was once one of Marv Albert’s many broadcast partners on TNT,...

By Matt Lichtenstadter OnJun 3, 2016 0

Marv Albert, Doug Collins and Craig Sager will call men’s Olympic basketball in Rio

NBC’s roster for the Rio Olympics continues to expand, with the network following up the announcement of Mary...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 14, 2016 57

REPORT: Marv Albert to call Olympic basketball for NBC in August

He hasn’t been at the Olympics since 2000 in Sydney. But coming in August, it appears Marv Albert will...

By Ken Fang OnApr 10, 2016 75

March Madness announcers hilariously imitate each other

On Thursday, the main crux of the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament begins with the field of 64...

By Matt Verderame OnMar 18, 2015 0

HBO Boxing extends Jim Lampley, Max Kellerman in a timely fashion

Just before the biggest fight in perhaps decades and with traditional boxing giant HBO surrounded on all sides...

By Tim Starks OnMar 4, 2015 5

Predicting The CBS/Turner Announcing Teams For The NCAA Tournament

It’s a new world for CBS and Turner Sports as they embark upon another March to Madness. Bill...

By Matt Zemek OnFeb 25, 2015 1

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