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This includes is a list of '' NBA on ABC'' commentators, sideline reporters, and analysts, through the years. The list covers current and former personnel, and their job function. In addition to the
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broadcasts on SAP using ESPN Deportes audio that began in 2015.


Current


In-game


Play-by-play

* Mike Breen (2006–present) * Ryan Ruocco (2013–present) * Mark Jones (2016–present) *
Dave Pasch Dave Pasch (born August 11, 1972) is an ESPN announcer, covering the NBA, college football, and college basketball. He is also the radio play-by-play voice of the Arizona Cardinals. Personal life Pasch grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, to parents ...
(2015–present)


Analysts

* Doris Burke (2017-present) * Doc Rivers (2023–present) * Hubie Brown (2004–present) * Richard Jefferson (2018–present) * JJ Redick (2021–present) *
Bob Myers Robert Michael Myers (born March 31, 1975) is a basketball executive who is the president of basketball operations and general manager for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a former sports agent with W ...
(2023–present)


Reporters

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Israel Gutierrez Israel Gutierrez (born June 26, 1977) is a sports reporter for ESPN. Before joining the staff at ESPN, he worked for the ''Miami Herald'' as well as ''The Palm Beach Post''. He has covered the Miami Heat for both newspapers. A South Florida nat ...
(2015–present) * Lisa Salters (2004–present) *
Cassidy Hubbarth Cassidy Hubbarth (born September 19, 1984) is an American television anchor. Hubbarth formerly hosts ESPN2's ''NBA Tonight'' and also anchors ESPN's ''SportsCenter and College Football Live.'' Early life Hubbarth was born in the Chicago area to E ...
(2016-present)


Rules Analyst

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Steve Javie Steve Javie (; born January 17, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball referee who refereed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from the 1986–87 NBA season to the 2010–11 season. Javie officiated 1,514 regular season, 2 ...
(2012–present)


Studio


Hosts

* Malika Andrews (2023–present)


Analysts

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Stephen A. Smith Stephen Anthony Smith (born ) is an American sports television personality, sports radio host, and sports journalist. He is a commentator on ESPN's ''First Take'', where he appears with Molly Qerim. He also makes frequent appearances as an N ...
(2020–present) * Michael Wilbon (2005–2013; 2016–2017; 2021–present) *
Bob Myers Robert Michael Myers (born March 31, 1975) is a basketball executive who is the president of basketball operations and general manager for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a former sports agent with W ...
(2023–present) * Adrian Wojnarowski (2019–present)


Former


Play-by-play

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Jim Durham Jim Durham (February 12, 1947 – November 4, 2012) was an American sportscaster. Durham was born in Chicago, IL, and graduated from Donovan High School in Donovan, IL, and later attended Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Career Durham s ...
(2005–2006) * Al Michaels (2003–2005) *
Brent Musburger Brent Woody Musburger (born May 26, 1939) is an American sportscaster, currently the lead broadcaster and managing editor at Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN). With CBS Sports from 1973 until 1990, he was one of the original members ...
(2002–2006) * Brad Nessler (2002–2004) * John Saunders (2005–2006) *
Mike Tirico Mike Tirico (; born December 13, 1966) is an American sportscaster. He is currently the NFL play-by-play announcer on NBC's '' Sunday Night Football'', having replaced Al Michaels in 2022. From 2006 to 2015, Tirico served as a play-by-play an ...
(2006–2016)


Analysts

* Vince Carter (2020–2023) * Sean Elliott (2002–2004) * Len Elmore (alternate game analyst, 2004–2006) *
Mark Jackson Mark A. Jackson (born April 1, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. A point guard from St. John's University, he played for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah ...
(2007–2011, 2014–2023) *
Steve Jones Steve or Steven Jones may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Steve Jones (English presenter) (born 1945), English musician, disk jockey, television presenter, and voice-over artist *Steve Jones (musician) (born 1955), English rock and roll guita ...
(2005–2006) *
Tim Legler Timothy Eugene Legler (born December 26, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently an ESPN basketball analyst and co-host/analyst on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Co ...
(2006) * Dan Majerle (2003–2004) *
Jack Ramsay John Travilla Ramsay (February 21, 1925 – April 28, 2014) was an American basketball coach, commonly known as "Dr. Jack" (as he held an earned doctorate). He was best known for leading the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA championship, a ...
(2005) * Doc Rivers (2003–2004) * Tom Tolbert (2002–2003) * Bill Walton (2002–2003, 2005–2006) *
Jeff Van Gundy Jeffrey William Van Gundy (born January 19, 1962) is an American commentator for ESPN and former basketball coach. He served as head coach of the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his ten ...
(2007–2023)


Reporters

* David Aldridge (2002–2003) * Doris Burke (2008–2019) *
Heather Cox Heather Cox (born Heather Schoeny on June 3, 1970) is an American sportscaster who is a sports reporter for NBC. As Heather Schoeny, she played college volleyball at University of the Pacific. Biography High school Cox attended Capistrano ...
(2008–2016) * Mark Jones (2005–2007) * Sal Masekela (2002–2003) * Rachel Nichols (2020–2021) * Tom Rinaldi (2017–2020) * Michele Tafoya (2002–2008)


Studio hosts

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Dan Patrick Dan Patrick may refer to: * Dan Patrick (ice hockey) (born 1938), Canadian ice hockey player * Dan Patrick (politician) (born 1950), Lieutenant Governor of Texas and political and sports radio journalist * Dan Patrick (sportscaster) (born 1956), Ame ...
(2006–2007) * John Saunders (substitute studio host from 2003–2005) * Stuart Scott (2007–2011) * Sage Steele (2013–2016) *
Hannah Storm Hannah Lynn Storen Hicks (born June 13, 1962), known professionally as Hannah Storm, is an American television sports journalist, serving as the anchor of ESPN's ''SportsCenter'' Face to Face. She was also host of the ''NBA Countdown'' pregame s ...
(2011) *
Mike Tirico Mike Tirico (; born December 13, 1966) is an American sportscaster. He is currently the NFL play-by-play announcer on NBC's '' Sunday Night Football'', having replaced Al Michaels in 2022. From 2006 to 2015, Tirico served as a play-by-play an ...
(studio host, 2002–2006) * Michelle Beadle (2016–2019) *
Maria Taylor Maria Taylor may refer to: * Maria Taylor (sportscaster) (born 1987), American sportscaster * Maria Taylor (musician) (born 1976), American musician * Maria Jane Taylor (1837–1870), British missionary to China * Maria Madeline Taylor Maria Made ...
(2019–2021) * Rachel Nichols (2018–2021) * Mike Greenberg (2021–2023)


Studio analysts

* Avery Johnson (2008–2010) * Doug Collins (2013–2016) * Richard Jefferson (2019–2021) *
Magic Johnson Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player. He is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all-time and has been compared with Stephen Curry. Johnson played 13 seasons in the ...
(2008–2013; 2016–2017; 2021–2022) *
Steve Jones Steve or Steven Jones may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Steve Jones (English presenter) (born 1945), English musician, disk jockey, television presenter, and voice-over artist *Steve Jones (musician) (born 1955), English rock and roll guita ...
(2004–2005) * George Karl (2003–2004) * Paul Pierce (2017–2021) * Scottie Pippen (2005–2006) * Jalen Rose (2012–2023) * Byron Scott (2004) *
Bill Simmons William John Simmons III (born September 25, 1969) is an American sports analyst, author, podcaster, and former sports writer who is the founder and CEO of the sports and pop culture website '' The Ringer''. Simmons first gained attention with ...
(2012–2014) * Tom Tolbert (2002–2004) * Bill Walton (2002–2003, 2004–2005, 2007–2008) * Jay Williams (2019–2021)


1962–1973 version

* Marv Albert (game analyst) * Howard Cosell (game analyst; sideline reporter) * Bob Cousy (game analyst) *
Dave Diles David L. Diles (October 14, 1931 – December 29, 2009) was an American sports broadcaster and journalist, as well as an author. He was a broadcaster for ABC Sports and hosted the “Prudential College Football Scoreboard Show”. Early life Dav ...
(sideline reporter) * Bill Flemming (play-by-play) *
Chet Forte Fulvio Chester "Chet" Forte Jr. (August 7, 1935 – May 18, 1996) was an American television director and sports radio talk show host. He was also a standout college basketball player for Columbia and was the UPI Player of the Year in 1956–57. ...
(play-by-play) * Jim Gordon (play-by-play) * Curt Gowdy (play-by-play) * Jerry Gross (play-by-play) * Chuck Howard (game analyst) *
Keith Jackson Keith Max Jackson (October 18, 1928 – January 12, 2018) was an American sports commentator, journalist, author, and radio personality, known for his career with ABC Sports (1966–2006). While he covered a variety of sports over his career ...
(play-by-play) * Johnny Kerr (game analyst) * Jim McKay (play-by-play) * Bill Russell (game analyst) *
Chris Schenkel Christopher Eugene Schenkel (August 21, 1923 – September 11, 2005) was an American sportscaster. Over the course of five decades he called play-by-play for numerous sports on television and radio, becoming known for his smooth delivery and bar ...
(play-by-play) *
Jack Twyman John Kennedy Twyman (May 21, 1934 – May 30, 2012) was an American professional basketball player and sports broadcaster. Twyman is a namesake of the NBA's Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. Twyman was inducted into the Naismith Basketb ...
(game analyst) * Jerry West (game analyst)


Playoffs


Spanish

Since 2015, games are available in Spanish on SAP using ESPN Deportes audio. Until 2014, the games had a Spanish version on SAP with different commentators from the ESPN Deportes telecast.ABC & ESPN Combine to Present All Five NBA Christmas Day Games
- Kristen Hudak, ESPN, 17 December 2012 * Álvaro Martín *Carlos Morales *Jerry Olaya *Roberto Abramowitz *Fernando Álvarez *Pablo Viruega *Manu Martín *Sebastián Martínez Christensen *Leopoldo González *Robert Sierra


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