Richard Jefferson Joins ESPN's Top NBA Broadcast Team

Richard Jefferson has been named to ESPN's top NBA broadcast team, joining Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Lisa Salters to call the 2025 NBA Finals and other playoff games. This comes after a tumultuous period for ESPN's NBA booth, which has seen multiple changes following the layoffs of longtime analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson in 2023. Initially, Doc Rivers took a spot on the team but left to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, leading to JJ Redick's brief tenure before he became the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jefferson has worked with Breen and Burke throughout the season, establishing rapport, but his future beyond this season remains uncertain due to an expiring contract and interest from Amazon Prime Video. Despite his recent promotion, there are indications that ESPN may continue to explore options for their NBA broadcast team. The evolving landscape of sports media rights is also influencing potential shifts in broadcast arrangements.