Andrew Marchand responds to Rick Carlisle criticism over Doris Burke reporting
"ESPN didn't want this story out there at that point right before the Finals, I get that."
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Mike Breen addresses Lisa Salters’ NBA Finals absence
"Although we've never met her mom, we owe her a debt of gratitude for giving us the gift of Lisa Salters, who is the teammate everyone in our business should strive to have."
Richard Jefferson: Doris Burke ‘has had to deal with so much bullsh*t’
"I always call her the godmother of basketball, because she has had to deal with so much bullsh*t for the past 30 years in this industry."
Richard Jefferson wears pro-Doris Burke shirt during interview
"My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke."
Doris Burke emotional after Rick Carlisle’s support: ‘Speaks to the human being he is’
"The man is about to coach Game 1 of the NBA Finals...But he took the time to check in on another human being to make sure I was okay."
Rick Carlisle rebuffs ‘sad’ leaks to The Athletic about potential Doris Burke demotion at ESPN
"It was just so sad to see the reports leaked, really unnecessarily, before such a celebrated event."
Richard Jefferson calls comparisons to Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson unfair
"It’s a little bit sad if you’re comparing a group that was there 15 years to a group that’s been together a few months"
Doris Burke defends coverage of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘free throw merchant’ storyline
"I can tell I feel like I'm doing a decent job when multiple fan bases are pissed off at me."
ESPN’s top NBA booth is still searching for its voice
Doris Burke’s spot in ESPN’s top NBA booth not guaranteed, per report
ESPN's lead NBA broadcast team of Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Richard Jefferson may not return next season.
Doris Burke left fans puzzled with Thunder-Timberwolves analysis
"That's why they call him the free-throw merchant."
Doris Burke taps into France-Germany rivalry during Thunder-Wolves: ‘Bonjour, Mr. Hartenstein!’
"What are you trying to start here?"
‘Free-throw merchant’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes heat from NBA media
"I feel like Shai is getting this whistle that no one else in the playoffs is getting."
Doris Burke, Mike Breen call out Draymond Green’s controversial actions
"Over the history of Draymond's career, it feels like there's been a double standard."
Announcers praise Cassidy Hubbarth during her final ESPN NBA game
"We're gonna miss her like crazy. But she is gonna be a slam dunk for their first-year coverage next year."
Doris Burke: Richard Jefferson is a ‘more natural broadcaster than JJ Redick and me’
"What I find so fascinating about Richard is he has, moreso than J.J. and I, this very natural understanding that TV broadcasting is an entertainment medium"
Doris Burke reacts to Mavericks fans chanting ‘Fire Nico’: ‘It’s a fanbase that feels cheated’
"And you can feel it in this arena, the love they've got for this guy."
JJ Redick applauds ESPN’s Richard Jefferson decision: ‘He was born to do television’
"I’m happy for him and I think that’s a great crew."
Dwyane Wade lauds Doris Burke’s Thunder-Timberwolves gameplay breakdown
"I have so much respect for the voices of our game."
Richard Jefferson to call NBA Finals as part of ESPN’s top broadcast team, per report
Jefferson's contract is reportedly up after this season.
Richard Jefferson reportedly joining ESPN’s top NBA booth for rest of season; ESPN still noncommittal on NBA Finals
Is ESPN's approach to this NBA season coming back to bite it?
Doris Burke misses NBA Cup Final for illness, not blackjack losses
"I think it's important to state that her absence has nothing to do with the amount of money she lost on the blackjack tables in recent days."
Mike Breen returned to MSG Network on Sunday after surprise absence last week
Breen is also scheduled to call Friday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics on ESPN.
ESPN selects Richard Jefferson to call NBA Cup Championship Game
The move could indicate that Jefferson is in pole position to call the NBA Finals.
Jamal Murray gifted Doris Burke a live fly for some odd reason
In the 4th quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks, Jamal Murray took a moment to deliver a fly to Doris Burke in the ESPN booth.