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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

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.”

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.”

Charles Barkley ‘Was so Mad’ at ESPN Coverage of LeBron James

"We all love LeBron, [but] he didn’t say he was retired yet. It should’ve been all about the Denver Nuggets.”

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.