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| Subject: | ESPN reportedly demotes Doris Burke from NBA Finals broadcast promotes Tim Legle |
| From: | CanaryFan98   |
| Date: | Thu, 28-Aug-2025 9:15:18 AM PDT |
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| In reply to: | 📺 Week of Aug 25th TV Post posted by Leia |
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ESPN reportedly demotes Doris Burke from NBA Finals broadcast team in favor of Tim Legler
When ESPN airs the NBA Finals next season, Doris Burke won't be a part of the broadcast. The network is reportedly demoting Burke from its NBA Finals broadcast team in favor of Tim Legler, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.
Burke served in the role for two seasons. This past year, she worked with long-time play-by-play announcer Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson during the NBA Finals. Both Breen and Jefferson are expected to be back on ESPN's No. 1 broadcast team.
When Burke was promoted into the role in 2023, she became the first woman to be a game analyst during a championship series in one of the four major sports in North America.
Burke's contract with ESPN reportedly expires after next season. The network has discussed a contract extension with Burke, per Marchand.
This story will be updated.
- I'm sorry to hear that. I think both broadcasters are good but - Wahoo - 31-Aug-2025 5:05 PM
