Amazon announce broadcasting team for new NBA live TV coverage led by Taylor Rooks
The broadcasting crew for Amazon’s upcoming NBA studio coverage has been revealed.
Last year, the streaming behemoth and the NBA reached an agreement that grants Prime Video the right to broadcast live NBA games for the ensuing eleven years.
The historic agreement implies that beginning with the 2025–2026 season, Prime will broadcast 66 regular-season games annually.
The studio lineup for Amazon’s first season of streaming has officially been revealed.
Along with former NBA stars Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki, the squad will be led by journalist and anchor Taylor Rooks, it was revealed yesterday.
Rooks shared her delight about joining the squad on Instagram.
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“Today, a dream came true,” she wrote. Never in my life have I felt so proud.
“To co-host Amazon’s NBA coverage with NBA greats like Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki and create a show that is interesting, educational, entertaining, and most importantly, for the fan.”
“The NBA has been a community for me my entire career.”
“I’m really grateful for everything that has influenced me thus far,” she continued.
When I was eighteen, I worked hard at the University of Illinois, the Big Ten network, SNY, Bleacher Report, and TNT. This has taken more than ten years to develop.
“Only my steadfast dedication, experiences, and those who have supported me and my work have influenced my career.
“I will always be incredibly grateful to Amazon for this role and the ongoing culture of empowerment in our family.
“Prime’s Live Sports Coverage has so much more in store. Let’s hoop.
Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin stated: “My discussions with the team regarding the NBA collaboration have been equally motivating, and I have been tremendously impressed with Amazon sNFL programming for Thursday Night Football.
In a statement, MVP of 2006–07 Nowitzki said: “I am delighted to be a part of Amazon’s NBA coverage and thrilled to join the Amazon family.
“I’ve always wanted to stay close to the game I love, and I’m excited to work with this great team to create something fresh.
“I am incredibly grateful for the chance and am eager to begin.
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For their coverage, the three will operate out of a Los Angeles-based studio.
An opening-week doubleheader, a brand-new Black Friday NBA game, and every game from the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds—including the semifinals and finals of the in-season tournament—will all be covered by Amazon.
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