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Malika Andrews Reportedly Named New Host of ‘NBA Countdown’
NBA Countdown will have a different look next season, as the network laid off Jalen Rose as part of several on-air talent losing their jobs.
Mark Jackson Grateful but ‘Shocked and Dismayed’ by ESPN Exit
"To the NBA, a heartfelt thank you for allowing a kid to continue to accomplish his dreams."
Mark Jackson Leaving ESPN in NBA Booth Shakeup
The calculus behind the decision to let go of Jackson is not known, as news of his exit was not divulged when ESPN talent were laid off earlier this month.
Doris Burke, Doc Rivers Joining Lead NBA on ESPN Booth
“Rivers and Burke will take over Van Gundy and Jackson’s roles alongside Mike Breen.”
Jeff Van Gundy Reportedly Looking at Coaching Roles, Not New Media Gig
As a fixture in this type of coverage, many viewers find it hard to believe that he will be out of the sports media industry altogether.
Kendrick Perkins Candidate To Replace Jalen Rose on NBA Countdown
Perkins has frequently appeared on ESPN studio programming, including Get Up with Mike Greenberg and First Take with Stephen A. Smith.
Ken Carman: NBA Draft Coverage Falls Short of NFL
"Imagine somebody in college who you have a big opinion on and yet [ESPN] can’t turn it into anything.”
Jay Bilas: NBA Draft Involves More Educating Fans Now
"So many of these players now are younger, and certainly younger than they used to be coming into the process.”
Ken Carman: You Don’t Have to Watch NBA Finals if You Aren’t Doing National Show
“I can go to bed; no big deal.”
Mike Evans: ESPN is Going To Have to Cover the Nuggets Next Week
“If they want to get anything out of their investment, they’ve got to do their best to pump this thing up.”