2024 - 2025 NBA on ESPN/ABC Announcer Roster

The current logo that is used on NBA on ESPN broadcasts (2022-present). (Tamir Moore/Blogger)

Monday, October 14, 2024

• With just over one week until the 2024-25 NBA season begins, ESPN reveals their full on-air commentator lineup for the 2024-25 season.

• Analyst Jay Bilas, Analyst Tim Legler and Play-by-play commentator Michael Grady joins ESPN/ABC's game coverage this season.

• Five Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers are set to contribute to ESPN and ABC's game/studio coverage this year.

On Monday (October 14), ESPN disclosed their complete game and studio commentator roster, in addition to the reporters, for the upcoming 2024-25 season (which starts on Tuesday, October 22). This is the 23rd straight year that ESPN/ABC will be televising games, going back to the 2002-03 season. Among the expansive roster for ESPN/ABC this season is FIVE Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame media members, featuring broadcasters Mike Breen, Hubie Brown & Doris Burke, plus writers Michael Wilbon and Marc J. Spears.

Play-by-Play:

Veteran play-by-play announcer Mike Breen, who has called a record 19 NBA Finals, will resume his role as lead play-by-play announcer for ABC/ESPN in 2024-25. Joining Breen for regular play-by-play assignments are Ryan Ruocco, Dave Pasch and Mark Jones. A new addition to the play-by-play stable for the 2024-25 season is Michael Grady, who currently serves as the primary Minnesota Timberwolves play-by-play announcer. Grady has previously worked for ESPN in 2024, calling select Summer League games.

Analysts:

Doris Burke continues her groundbreaking media career as an analyst (and formerly a sideline reporter for many years). This past June, when Burke called the Mavericks vs. Celtics NBA Finals, Doris became the first woman to ever be a main analyst for a men's team sports championship event. In addition to Burke, other regular analysts include Hubie Brown, Stephanie White, Richard Jefferson, and Bob Myers. Furthermore, NBA on ESPN studio analyst Tim Legler and longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas receive expanded roles and will call NBA games for ESPN/ABC this season. Cory Alexander, who has worked Summer League games, college basketball games, and NBA games on ESPN Radio, is also getting an expanded slot to work regular season NBA games on ESPN.

Sideline reporters:

Veteran NBA on ESPN sideline reporters Lisa Salters and Cassidy Hubbarth return to cover the sport's biggest events via marquee games throughout the regular season and NBA Playoffs. Joining Salters and Hubbarth as reporters this season are Katie George, Jorge Sedano, Monica McNutt and Angel Gray, who have all joined the NBA on ESPN sideline reporting team over the past few seasons, continue in this position.

Studio teams (NBA Countdown and NBA Today):

NBA Countdown on ABC

Host Malika Andrews starts her second season as the lead NBA Countdown host on ABC. NBA Countdown on ABC will air generally prior to NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC, NBA Sunday Showcase, Christmas games, NBA Playoff games, and most importantly, NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV games. Malika is joined once again at the ABC NBA Countdown desk by Stephen A. Smith and Bob Myers. Kendrick Perkins expands his role to now include NBA Countdown on ABC appearances, to supplement Big Perk's ESPN Countdown work. Michael Wilbon and new ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania will appear often throughout the season. 

NBA Countdown on ESPN

To complement her NBA Countdown role on ABC, Malika Andrews will also host the ESPN editions of NBA Countdown. NBA Countdown will generally airs Wednesdays and Fridays on ESPN, features Andrews alongside a team of analysts. Regular analysts for the Wednesday and Friday versions of NBA Countdown include Chiney Ogwumike, Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins. Brian Windhorst and Tim Legler are expected to make regular contributions.

NBA Today on ESPN (weekday studio program)

NBA Today, ESPN's weekday NBA news and information program that launched in 2021, returns for the fourth straight season. Malika Andrews returns as the lead host once again (with Cassidy Hubbarth, Monica McNutt & Chiney Ogwumike all filling in for Andrews on select days), with returning "lead" analysts Kendrick Perkins, Chiney Ogwumike & Richard Jefferson. Reporters Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne, plus analysts Victor Oladipo and Tim Legler, are slated to join NBA Today on a regular basis. NBA Today airs from 3:00 PM (ET) to 4:00 PM (ET) Monday through Friday on ESPN (with the Monday show shifting to ESPN2 during football season).

Last week, ESPN officially welcomed Shams Charania as the network's new senior NBA Insider. Charania is expected to make regular appearances on ESPN NBA programming this season, including NBA Countdown and NBA Today. In addition, Shams will also make appearances on other ESPN news and information platforms, including First Take, Get Up and SportsCenter. For more information about Shams and his new role on ESPN, check this ESPN Press Room article from last week.

NBA on ESPN Insiders/Reporters for 2024-25 Season

Shams Charania joins a strong list of NBA on ESPN insiders/reporters reporting for ESPN.com and ESPN+, who are also slated to make select television appearances during the season. The fine reporting roster includes Kendra Andrews, Marc J. Spears, Tim Bontemps, Jamal Collier, Jonathan Givony, Chris Herring, Baxter Holmes, Tim MacMahon, Bobby Marks, Dave McMenamin, Kevin Pelton, Ramona Shelburne, Brian Windhorst, Jeremy Woo, Michael C. Wright, and Ohm Youngmisuk.

• 2024-2025 NBA on ESPN/ABC Announcer Roster Summary:

Game Commentators:

. Play-by-play: Mike Breen (lead), Ryan Ruocco, Dave Pasch, Mark Jones, Michael Grady (new!)

. Analysts: Doris Burke (lead), Richard Jefferson, Bob Myers, Stephanie White, Hubie Brown, Tim Legler (new!), Jay Bilas (new!), Cory Alexander (new!)

. Sideline reporters: Lisa Salters (lead), Cassidy Hubbarth, Katie George, Jorge Sedano, Monica McNutt, Angel Gray

Studio Commentators:

. NBA Countdown (ABC - NBA Saturday Primetime and NBA Sunday Showcase)

Malika Andrews (host), Stephen A. Smith (analyst), Bob Myers (analyst), Kendrick Perkins (analyst), Michael Wilbon (analyst) & Shams Charania (insider)

. NBA Countdown (ESPN - Wednesdays and Fridays)

Malika Andrews (host), Kendrick Perkins (analyst), Chiney Ogwumike (analyst), Richard Jefferson (analyst), Tim Legler (regular analyst) & Brian Windhorst (regular analyst/insider)

. NBA Today (ESPN - Mondays through Fridays, 3:00 PM ET to 4:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT to 1:00 PM PT)

Malika Andrews (host), Kendrick Perkins (analyst), Richard Jefferson (analyst), Chiney Ogwumike (analyst), Tim Legler (analyst), Brian Windhorst (reporter), Ramona Shelburne (reporter). Other contributors, including Shams Charania and Victor Oladipo, will also appear throughout the season.

Links 🖇 to ABC and ESPN 2024-25 NBA Schedule:

|| ABC: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2024/08/2024-2025-nba-on-abc-schedule.html

|| ESPN: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2024/08/2024-2025-nba-on-espn-schedule.html

. Sources 🛈: ESPN Press Room (talent announcement)

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NFL on FOX: Field Pass | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | 2024 Regular Season - Week 7: Sunday, October 20, 2024 (FOX Doubleheader)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (#9) smiles and uses his gloves to show off his smile. (Tamir Moore/Google Photos)

Monday, October 14, 2024

• A Super Bowl LVIII re-match highlights FOX's Week 7 doubleheader schedule as Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews & Tom Rinaldi will be in Santa Clara for Chiefs-49ers (Sunday, October 20 at 4:25 PM ET on FOX).

• Other games in the five-game Week 7 NFL on FOX lineup include Eagles vs. Giants, Seahawks vs. Falcons, Dolphins vs. Colts & Lions vs. Vikings.

• Two hours of pregame programming prior to Week 7 action on FOX with "FOX NFL Kickoff" (11:00 AM ET) and "FOX NFL Sunday" (12:00 PM ET). Following the Chiefs-49ers game, "The OT presented by Ford" (7:30 PM ET) recaps the doubleheader slate on FOX and the entire Week 7 afternoon schedule as a whole.

• Amon-Ra St. Brown and the high-octane Detroit Lions (4-1) travel to Minnesota for a NFC North showdown with Justin Jefferson and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (5-0). (Sunday, October 20 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX)

• Former Giants running back and now Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is set to return to MetLife Stadium for the first time as a Philadelphia Eagle as the Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) take on the New York Giants (2-4) in NFC East play. (Sunday, October 20 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX)

The Super Bowl 🏆 season on FOX continues with an exciting Week 7 doubleheader on Sunday, October 20. The centerpiece of this week's NFL on FOX coverage is the Super Bowl LVIII re-match as Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) match up with Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers (3-3) at 4:25 PM (ET) on Sunday afternoon. FOX's top crew of Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews & Tom Rinaldi will be on the broadcast call for this Super Bowl re-match.

In addition to that obvious Week 7 storyline, FOX will have four additional games for a grand total of five game broadcasts for Week 7. The remainder of FOX's Week 7 slate is set for 1:00 PM (ET) kickoffs: Eagles at Giants, Lions at Vikings, Seahawks at Falcons and Dolphins at Colts. You can find out more information about Sunday's NFL on FOX coverage in the paragraphs below.

Before the Week 7 games kick off, FOX hits the air with two hours of pregame programming. "FOX NFL Kickoff" begins FOX's doubleheader day at 11:00 AM (ET). As per usual, Charissa Thompson hosts the program with four-time Pro Bowler Michael Vick, three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman, reporter/insider Peter Schrager & Hall of Fame defensive back Charles Woodson. Furthermore, Cooper Manning and Colin Cowherd contribute segments for the program.

When "FOX NFL Kickoff" wraps up, the pregame fun on FOX continues with the iconic "FOX NFL Sunday" pregame show at 12:00 PM (ET). Longtime FOX Sports host Curt Menefee alongside co-host and Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw share anchoring duties for the program, flanked at the desk by a trio of Hall of Famers: Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Jimmy Johnson. Insider Jay Glazer joins the show to provide the latest news and information across the NFL world.

TBD (info about the 1:00 PM and 4:25 PM games set to be announced later this week)

After the conclusion of the Chiefs-49ers game, make sure you stick around for "The OT presented by Ford", starting at 7:30 PM (ET) on FOX. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long & Jay Glazer return to recap the doubleheader slate on FOX and offer their thoughts about the Week 7 schedule as a whole.

The Week #7 NFL on FOX broadcast schedule, announcer assignments and regionalization can be found below. As a reminder, this information is subject to change throughout the week.

• NFL on FOX: Field Pass | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | 2024 Regular Season - Week 7: Sunday, October 20, 2024 (FOX Doubleheader) | Subject to Change

- 11:00 AM (ET):

. Fox NFL Kickoff - Charissa Thompson, Julian Edelman, Michael Vick, Charles Woodson Peter Schrager; Colin Cowherd (Contributor), Cooper Manning (Contributor) - FOX

- 12:00 PM (ET):

. Fox NFL Sunday - Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, Jay Glazer - FOX

- 1:00 PM (ET):

 - vs. -

. Detroit Lions (4-1) at Minnesota Vikings (5-0) (Primary) - Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver - FOX

- % of Markets Include:

 - vs. -

. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) at New York Giants (2-4) - Chris Myers, Mark Sanchez, Kristina Pink - FOX

- % of Markets Include:

 - vs. -

. Seattle Seahawks (3-3) at Atlanta Falcons (4-2) - Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi - FOX

- % of Markets Include:

 - vs. -

. Miami Dolphins (2-3) at Indianapolis Colts (3-3) - Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Laura Okmin - FOX

- % of Markets Include:

- 4:25 PM (ET) (America's Game of the Week):

 - vs. -

. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) at San Francisco 49ers (3-3) (National) - Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi - FOX

- 100% of Markets Include: ALL

- 7:30 PM (ET):

. The OT presented by Ford - Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, Jay Glazer - FOX

. Sources 🛈: SportsLogos.Net (logos), 506 Sports (maps), FOX Sports Press Pass (regionalization)

Mandatory credit to Chris Creamer (SportsLogos.Net) for the NFL team logos deployed during the publication process of this week's NFL on FOX press release.

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NFL on CBS: Field Pass | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | 2024 Regular Season: Week 7 - Sunday, October 20, 2024 (CBS Singleheader)

Green Bay Packers cornerback and return specialist Keisean Nixon (#25) poses for a picture 📸. (Tamir Moore/Google Photos)

Sunday, October 13, 2024

• Regional action returns to CBS Sports in Week 7 (Sunday, October 20), as the NFL on CBS presents a regional singleheader for the second consecutive week.

• "The NFL Today" to preview Week 7 games on CBS, starting at 12:00 PM (ET), with James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, Matt Ryan, JJ Watt & Jonathan Jones.

• A Week 7 marquee matchup as CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans (5-1) visit Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (4-2) in a matchup of two of the brightest young signalcallers in football today (1:00 PM ET). CBS's top team of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo & Tracy Wolfson will head to Lambeau Field in Green Bay to cover the matchup.

• Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (4-2 or 3-3) host Tony Pollard and the Tennessee Titans (1-4) in a Week 7 AFC matchup. (Sunday, October 20 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS)

• Jayden Daniels and his Washington Commanders (4-2) look to bounce back from a Week 6 loss when they welcome in Dionate Johnson and the Carolina Panthers (1-5) on Sunday, October 20 at 4:05 PM (ET) on CBS.

The good folks at CBS Sports have another day filled with regional coverage in Week 7. CBS is set to carry regional coverage during Week #7 on Sunday, October 20. This marks the second consecutive week of regional coverage on CBS. CBS's Week 7 schedule is highlighted by a exciting interconference matchup from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, as CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans (5-1) take on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers (4-2) (1:00 PM ET) with CBS's top crew of Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) & Tracy Wolfson (reporter) broadcasting the matchup.

Besides the aforementioned Texans-Packers game, other games in CBS's Week #7 five-game lineup include Titans at Bills (1:00 PM ET), Bengals at Browns (1:00 PM ET), Panthers at Commanders (4:05 PM ET) & Raiders at Rams (4:05 PM ET). Additional details about this Sunday's NFL on CBS coverage will be shared with you very shortly.

As per usual, CBS's NFL coverage begins at 12:00 PM (ET) with "The NFL Today". James Brown hosts the show, with former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson, Hall of Famer Bill Cowher, and 2016 MVP Matt Ryan. Insider Jonathan Jones also appears on the show, with up-to-the-minute insight and information from around the NFL.

TBD (info about 1:00 PM ET and 4:05 PM ET games will be published later on this week).

Here is the Week #7 NFL on CBS broadcast schedule, announcer assignments and regionalization with information subject to change during the week.

• NFL on CBS: Field Pass | Broadcast Schedule and Distribution Breakdown | 2024 Regular Season Week 7 - Sunday, October 20, 2024 (Subject to Change)

- 12:00 PM (ET):

. The NFL Today - James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, Matt Ryan, JJ Watt, Jonathan Jones - CBS

- 1:00 PM (ET):

 - vs. -

. Houston Texans (5-1) at Green Bay Packers (4-2) (Primary) - Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson - CBS

- ??% of Markets Include:

 - vs. - 

. Tennessee Titans (1-4) at Buffalo Bills (4-2 or 3-3) - Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross - CBS

- ??% of Markets Include:

 - vs. -

. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) at Cleveland Browns (1-5) - Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala - CBS

- ?? % of Markets Include:

- 4:05 PM (ET):

 - vs. -

. Carolina Panthers (1-5) at Washington Commanders (4-2) - Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn - CBS

- ??% of Markets Include:

 - vs. -

. Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) at Los Angeles Rams (1-4) - Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins - CBS

- ?? % of Markets Include:

. 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net (logos), 506 Sports (maps)

Mandatory credit to Chris Creamer (SportsLogos.Net) for the NFL team logos used during the publication process of this week's NFL on CBS press release.

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