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Patrick Beverley wouldn’t answer Max Kellerman’s Zion Williamson question, leading to Kellerman facepalming with his notes
Beverley certainly brought a different approach here with his repeated claims not to understand Kellerman's question.
Cassidy Hubbarth talks ESPN NBA digital coverage with Hoop Streams: “It’s like a dream come true.”
"I'm just very fortunate that I'm not only getting to do this job that I dreamed of doing since middle school, which is sports broadcasting, but that I get to cover the exact sport that I've always held as my favorite sport."
Supposed “anti-media star” Patrick Beverley may be “not in line waiting,” but he sure seems to be angling for a media role
"If they ask me, I might do it, but I’m not in line waiting like a lot of these guys."
Lisa Salters signs extension with ESPN, will continue on Monday Night Football and NBA broadcasts
Salters will provide some continuity for MNF alongside a new broadcast booth.
Jeff Van Gundy and Adrian Wojnarowski to miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Celtics and Warriors after positive COVID tests
Van Gundy’s absence was almost predictable considering how sick he sounded during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
ESPN’s NBA lead Dave Roberts talks their NBA changes and a big week, from draft lottery to combine to conference finals
"You have all these marquee events showcasing the NBA and one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, because you just have the kind of parity and interesting storylines and games and series to build just great programming around."
ESPN reportedly spiked a 2016 ESPN The Magazine article on the Warriors over “incendiary” Mark Jackson content
"The problem with the feature was simple: the Mark Jackson content was just too incendiary."
Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka calls Woj’s “sources tell ESPN” report on Frank Vogel firing “unsourced,” says Vogel heard “in an in-person meeting”
"We don't respond to unsourced media reports." But this was not unsourced.
Rachel Nichols has officially left ESPN after reaching a settlement with the network over the year left on her contract
Nichols' show was canceled in August. She's now reached a settlement with ESPN over the time that was left on her contract.
Michelle Beadle interviews Paul Pierce about leaving ESPN, reveals LeBron tried to get her fired
"He did try to do that. I was like, 'Wow, I'm honored that I'm even on your mind. Thank you very much.'"
ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin signs multi-year extension with network
Will McMenamin cover another Lakers championship team?
Stephen A. Smith reportedly wants to team with Magic Johnson and Michael Wilbon for an ESPN “Big 3,” but many questions remain
It sounds like Stephen A. Smith wants to pair with Magic Johnson and Michael Wilbon for some sort of ESPN NBA coverage, possibly NBA Countdown. Whether he'll get that wish is to be determined.
