Malika Andrews Denies Bias in NBA Reporting

Malika Andrews, host of ESPN's NBA Today and NBA Countdown, addressed criticism regarding perceived racial bias in her reporting against Black athletes. During an appearance on DeMar DeRozan's show, Dinners with DeMar, Andrews denied allegations that she targets Black basketball figures, describing such claims as unfounded and hurtful. The criticism intensified following her coverage of Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka's scandal and the contrasting coverage of Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller and Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey. Andrews emphasized her commitment to accuracy and fairness, asserting that her family background as a person of mixed race is used unfairly against her. Despite acknowledging her journalistic imperfections, Andrews highlighted her efforts to approach stories with empathy while fulfilling her reporting duties. The ongoing criticism underscores the challenges faced by journalists in navigating sensitive narratives, particularly concerning race.