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Amazon is expanding its sports footprint this year, broadcasting NBA games for the first time.
The streaming service is part of the league’s new media deal, adding basketball to a lineup that already includes weekly “Thursday Night Football” broadcasts. To support the launch, Amazon assembled a star-studded team of announcers and analysts—some from TNT and ESPN, others making their debut on national basketball coverage.
During the 2025-26 season, Amazon will air games on Fridays before adding Thursday and Saturday contests once the NFL and college football seasons conclude. As a result, the company hired several big names to cover its robust schedule of games this year.
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Amazon NBA announcers 2025-26
- Ian Eagle, Stan Van Gundy, Cassidy Hubbarth
Amazon is likely to mix and match its play-by-play announcers and analysts depending on availability, but Eagle, Van Gundy, and Hubbarth are expected to serve as the streaming service’s lead team.
Here’s a look at Amazon’s full media roster for its inaugural NBA season:
Ian Eagle, play-by-play announcer
Ian Eagle joins Amazon after 15 years at TNT and will serve as the streaming service’s lead play-by-play announcer. He also calls college basketball and NFL games for CBS and remains the primary voice of the Brooklyn Nets.
Kevin Harlan, play-by-play announcer
Kevin Harlan also joins Amazon after three decades with the network, including as the top voice since Marv Albert retired. However, Harlan is expected to take a reduced role as the 65-year-old also works for CBS.
Michael Grady, play-by-play announcer
Michael Grady has been a fast riser in the industry over the past decade. He went from a sideline reporter to a play-by-play announcer for TNT, ESPN, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Liberty, all since 2021.
Eric Collins, play-by-play announcer
The 56-year-old Eric Collins has been the voice of the Charlotte Hornets since 2015. He is known for his loud and enthusiastic calls, which has made him a favorite of both Hornets' fans and basketball fans everywhere.
Stan Van Gundy, game analyst
Stan Van Gandy is expected to join Eagle on Amazon's top team, as the two had chemistry when they worked together on TNT. Van Gundy is a former NBA coach who led the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons.
Brent Barry, game analyst
After an NBA career that included two championships in 14 years with six teams, Brent Barry got into broadcasting with TNT and NBA TV. Last year, Barry worked as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns, but now returns to TV as a game analyst for Amazon.
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Dwyane Wade, game and studio analyst
Wade joins Amazon after a successful 16-year NBA career that included 13 All-Star selections and three championships with the Heat, earning him a spot in the Hall of Fame. He is also currently a minority owner of the Utah Jazz, but this marks his first full-time media role since retirement.
Steve Nash, game and studio analyst
Steve Nash was one of the best point guards in league history, winning two MVPs in 10 years with the Phoenix Suns as part of his 16-year, hall-of-fame career. Nash also served as the Brooklyn Nets head coach from 2020 to 2022.
Candace Parker, game and studio analyst
One of the best players in WNBA history, Candace Parker won two MVPs, a Rookie of the Year, a Defensive Player of the Year and three championships. She worked for TNT on the network's NBA and college basketball coverage in recent years.
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Dell Curry, game analyst
The father of Stephen Curry, Dell Curry was a solid NBA player himself before becoming a TV analyst for the Charlotte Hornets, where he typically works with Eric Collins. While he doesn't have much experience on national TV, Curry has been broadcasting Hornets games for almost two decades.
Jim Jackson game analyst
Another veteran of the announcing game, Jim Jackson has worked for CBS, Fox and TNT, among others in his career. Jackson is a former NBA veteran who also works as a TV analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Cassidy Hubbarth, sideline reporter
Cassidy Hubbarth spent 15 years at ESPN as a studio host and sideline reporter for college football, college basketball and the NBA. She joins Amazon as the service's sideline reporter on its top team, mainly working with Eagle and Van Gundy.
Kristina Pink, sideline reporter
Kristina Pink is most known for her work as a sideline reporter for NFL games on Fox, and now she adds Amazon basketball coverage to her résumé. In the past few years, Pink also worked on the Clippers' TV broadcast team.
Allie Clifton, sideline reporter
Allie Clifton played at the University of Toledo from 2006-10 before making the move to sports broadcasting. In her career, Clifton has worked for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers TV broadcasts, and she is a co-host of the "Road Trippin'" podcast.
JayDee Dyer, sideline reporter
Dyer is the newest name among sideline reporters, but he has experience working for both Sky Sports and TNT Sports in his broadcasting career.
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NBA on Amazon studio crew
Taylor Rooks, host
Taylor Rooks is a host who has worked for Big Ten Network, SNY, CBS Sports Network, and Bleacher Report, but Amazon marks her biggest platform to date. The 33-year-old will anchor the streaming service’s studio coverage for NBA games.
Dirk Nowitzki, studio analyst
The former Dallas MAvericks star forward will make his media debut with Amazon. Nowitzki was a 14-time All-Star, one-time MVP, one-time NBA champion, and made the Hall of Fame after averaging over 20 points in his career while shooting 38 percent from three.
Blake Griffin, studio analyst
Blake Griffin was a star with the Los Angeles Clippers in his prime, averaging over 21 points with the team, but injuries cut his career short. The former power forward played 13 years in the league for four different teams and is known for his entertaining personality.
John Wall, studio analyst
John Wall recently retired after an 11-season career, nine of which came as the franchise player for the Washington Wizards. Wall averaged 18.7 points and 8.9 assists in his career, but injuries forced him to miss two full seasons and retire early.
Udonis Haslem, studio analyst
A Miami Heat legend, Haslem spent 20 years in the NBA, all with the one team, primarily as a backup center and veteran presence. He has worked for ESPN since his retirement in 2023, but will take a more prominent role with Amazon.
Swin Cash, studio contributor and front office insider
Swin Cash is also a WNBA legend, as she won three championships and made four All-Star games in 15 seasons. From 2019-2025, Cash was the vice president of basketball operations and team development for the New Orleans Pelicans, giving her unique front office insight.
Rudy Gay, studio analyst
Rudy Gay spent 17 years in the NBA, retiring in 2024 after time with five different teams. He averaged 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in his career, and now moves to the media in post-retirement.
Kyle Lowry, studio analyst
Kyle Lowry is still an active player. He is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but he will begin his transition to the media as a contributor to Amazon's coverage.
Chris Haynes, NBA insider
Chris Haynes is an NBA insider who will bring insider information to Amazon's coverage. Haynes used to fill a similar role with TNT, along with serving a role as a sideline reporter.
Marcus Thompson, NBA insider
Marcus Thompson is a columnist for The Athletic who used to cover the Golden State Warriors, and he now joins Haynes as an NBA insider onforAmazon.
Marc Stein, editorial contributor
An NBA insider, Stein will help Amazon off the air to make sure all the information said on-air is correct. Stein used to work for ESPN and The New York Times, but currently works independently.
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