This includes a list of NBA on ABC commentators, sideline reporters, and analysts, through the years. The list covers current and former personnel, and their job function. In addition to the English-language broadcasts, ABC (also airs on ESPN) also has Spanish-language broadcasts on SAP using ESPN Deportes audio that began in 2015.
Current In-game Play-by-play Mike Breen (2003, 2006–present) Ryan Ruocco (2013–present) Dave Pasch (2006–present) Marc Kestecher (2024–present)
Analysts Doris Burke (2017–present) Richard Jefferson (co-lead) (2018–present) Stephanie White (2023–present) Tim Legler (co-lead) (2024–present) Jay Bilas (2024–present) Cory Alexander (2024–present) P. J. Carlesimo (2025–present)
Reporters Lisa Salters (lead) (2004–present) Jorge Sedano (2017–present) Katie George (2022–present) Angel Gray (2022–present) Alyssa Lang (2025–present) Malika Andrews (2025–present) Vanessa Richardson (2026–present) Tim MacMahon (2026–present) Taylor McGregor (2026–present)
Rules Analyst Steve Javie (2012–present)
Studio Hosts Malika Andrews (2023–present) Ernie Johnson (2025–present)
Analysts Kendrick Perkins (2019–present) Shams Charania (2024–present) Brian Windhorst (2025–present) Shaquille O'Neal (2025–present) Kenny Smith (2025–present) Charles Barkley (2025–present)
Broadcast team Season Broadcasters 2026–27
Former
Play-by-play Adam Amin (2016–2020) Brian Custer (2021–2022) Jim Durham (2005–2006) Terry Gannon (2010–2013) Michael Grady (2024–2025) Mark Jones (2005–2026) Al Michaels (2003–2006) Beth Mowins (2021–2024) Brent Musburger (2002–2006) Brad Nessler (2002–2004) John Saunders (2005–2006) Mike Tirico (2006–2016) Bob Wischusen (2021)
Color analysts Hubie Brown (2004–2025) Rick Carlisle (2007–2008) Vince Carter (2020–2023) Doug Collins (basketball analyst, 2014–2017) Sean Elliott (2002–2004) Len Elmore (alternate game analyst, 2004–2006) Mark Jackson (2007–2011, 2014–2023) Steve Jones (2005–2006) Tim Legler (2006) Dan Majerle (2003–2004) Michael Malone (2026) Bob Myers (2023–2025) Jack Ramsay (2005) JJ Redick (2021–2024) Doc Rivers (2003–2004, 2023–2024) Tom Tolbert (2002–2003) Bill Walton (2002–2003, 2005–2006) Jeff Van Gundy (2007–2023) Stan Van Gundy (2018–2019)
Reporters David Aldridge (2002–2003) Kris Budden Doris Burke (2008–2019) Heather Cox (2008–2016) Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (2021–2025) Israel Gutierrez (2017–2022) Ariel Helwani (2019–2021) Cassidy Hubbarth (2016–2025) Mark Jones (2005–2007) Sal Masekela (2002–2003) Rachel Nichols (2020–2021) Tom Rinaldi (2017–2020) Michele Tafoya (2002–2008)
Studio hosts Michelle Beadle (2016–2019) Mike Greenberg (2021–2023) Rachel Nichols (2018–2021) Dan Patrick (2006–2007) John Saunders (substitute studio host from 2003 to 2005) Stuart Scott (2007–2011) Sage Steele (2013–2016) Hannah Storm (2011) Maria Taylor (2019–2021) Mike Tirico (studio host, 2002–2006)
Studio analysts Chauncey Billups (2018–2020) Doug Collins (2013–2016) Richard Jefferson (2019–2021) Avery Johnson (2008–2010) Magic Johnson (2008–2013; 2016–2017; 2021–2022) Steve Jones (2004–2005) George Karl (2003–2004) Michael Malone (2025–2026) Bob Myers (2023–2025) Paul Pierce (2017–2021) Scottie Pippen (2005–2006) Jalen Rose (2012–2023) Byron Scott (2004) Bill Simmons (2012–2014) Stephen A. Smith (2012–2025) Tom Tolbert (2002–2004) Bill Walton (2002–2003, 2004–2005, 2007–2008) Michael Wilbon (2005–2013; 2016–2017; 2021–2024) Jay Williams (2019–2021) Adrian Wojnarowski (2019–2024)
1962–1973 version Marv Albert (game analyst) Howard Cosell (game analyst; sideline reporter) Bob Cousy (game analyst) Dave Diles (sideline reporter) Bill Flemming (play-by-play) Chet Forte (play-by-play) Jim Gordon (play-by-play) Curt Gowdy (play-by-play) Jerry Gross (play-by-play) Chuck Howard (game analyst) Keith Jackson (play-by-play) Johnny Kerr (game analyst) Jim McKay (play-by-play) Bill Russell (game analyst) Chris Schenkel (play-by-play) Jack Twyman (game analyst) Jerry West (game analyst)
Playoffs Day Date Teams Game Time (EST) Play-by-play Color commentator(s)Sun3/28/6576ers @ RoyalsGame 32 p.m.Chris SchenkelBob Cousy4/4/6576ers @ CelticsGame 14/11/6576ers @ CelticsGame 54/18/65Lakers @ CelticsGame 1Bob Cousy and Wilt Chamberlain 4/25/65Lakers @ CelticsGame 5Bob Cousy3/27/66Royals @ CelticsGame 34/3/66Celtics @ 76ersGame 14/10/6676ers @ CelticsGame 44/17/66Lakers @ CelticsGame 1Merle Harmon4/24/66 Lakers @ CelticsGame 5Chris Schenkel3/26/67Lakers @ WarriorsGame 3Curt GowdyJack Twyman 4/2/67 76ers @ CelticsGame 2Chet ForteJohn Kerr 4/9/6776ers @ CelticsGame 4Chuck Howard4/16/67Warriors @ 76ersGame 2Bill FlemmingJack Twyman4/23/67 Warriors @ 76ersGame 5Chris Schenkel3/24/68Pistons @ CelticsGame 13/31/68Knicks @ 76ersGame 54/14/6876ers @ CelticsGame 4Jerry Gross4/21/68Lakers @ CelticsGame 13/30/69Knicks @ BulletsGame 3Chris Schenkel4/6/69Celtics @ KnicksGame 14/13/69 Knicks @ CelticsGame 4Jim Gordon4/20/69 Hawks @ LakersGame 53:30 p.m.Jerry Gross4/27/69Lakers @ CelticsGame 32 p.m.Chris SchenkelJack TwymanSat 5/3/69Lakers @ CelticsGame 65 p.m.Mon 5/5/69Celtics @ LakersGame 710 p.m.Sun4/5/70Knicks @ BulletsSuns @ LakersSun4/12/70Lakers @ Hawks Fri5/1/70Knicks @ Lakers Game 48 p.m.Chris SchenkelJack Twyman5/8/70Lakers @ KnicksGame 7Sun3/28/7176ers @ BulletsGame 32 p.m. (regional)Chris SchenkelJack Twyman Lakers @ BullsKeith JacksonJerry WestSun4/4/7176ers @ BulletsGame 72 p.m. (regional)Chris SchenkelJack TwymanLakers @ BullsGame 6Keith JacksonJerry WestFri 4/9/71 Lakers @ BucksGame 19 pmSun 4/11/71 Knicks @ BulletsGame 32 pmChris SchenkelJack TwymanFri 4/16/71Bullets @ KnicksGame 57:30 p.m.Sun4/18/71Knicks @ BulletsGame 62 p.m. (regional)Chris SchenkelJack TwymanLakers @ BucksGame 5Keith JacksonJerry WestMon 4/19/71 Bullets @ KnicksGame 77:30 p.m.Chris SchenkelJack TwymanWed 4/21/71 Bullets @ BucksGame 19 p.m.Chris SchenkelSun 4/25/71Bucks @ BulletsGame 22 p.m.Keith JacksonWed 4/28/71Bullets @ BucksGame 39 p.m.Chris SchenkelFri 4/30/71Bucks @ BulletsGame 48:30 p.m.Sun4/2/72Lakers @ BullsGame 32 p.m.Bill Russell4/9/72Knicks @ BulletsGame 5Bucks @ LakersGame 14:30 p.m.Keith JacksonWed 4/12/72 Bucks @ LakersGame 210 p.m.Bill RussellThu 4/13/72 Knicks @ CelticsGame 17:30 p.m.Fri 4/14/72 Lakers @ BucksGame 39 p.m.Chris SchenkelBill RussellSun4/16/72Celtics @ KnicksGame 22 p.m.Lakers @ BucksGame 45 p.m.Keith JacksonBill RussellTue 4/18/72 Bucks @ LakersGame 510 p.m.Chris SchenkelFri 4/21/72Celtics @ KnicksGame 4 8 p.m.Keith JacksonSat 4/22/72 Lakers @ BucksGame 64:30 pmSun 4/23/72 Knicks @ Celtics, Game 51 p.m.Wed 4/26/72Knicks @ LakersGame 110 p.m.Sun 4/30/72 Knicks @ LakersGame 24:30 p.m.Wed 5/3/72 Lakers @ KnicksGame 38:30 p.m.Fri 5/5/72 Lakers @ KnicksGame 4Sun5/7/72Knicks @ LakersGame 510 p.m.4/1/73 Bullets @ KnicksGame 22 p.m.Chris Schenkel4/8/73Bullets @ KnicksGame 54/8/73Lakers @ BullsGame 44:15 p.m.Keith JacksonFri 4/13/73 Lakers @ BullsGame 68:30 p.m.Bill RussellSun 4/15/73 Knicks @ CelticsGame 12 p.m.Chris SchenkelFri 4/20/73 Knicks @ CelticsGame 38 p.m.Keith JacksonSun 4/22/73 Celtics @ KnicksGame 42 p.m.Wed 4/25/73 Knicks @ CelticsGame 58 p.m.Chris SchenkelFri 4/27/73 Celtics @ KnicksGame 69 p.m.Keith JacksonSun 4/29/73 Knicks @ CelticsGame 72 p.m.Thu 5/3/73 Knicks @ LakersGame 210:30 pmSun 5/6/73 Lakers @ KnicksGame 32 p.m.Chris SchenkelTue 5/8/73 Lakers @ KnicksGame 48:30 p.m.Keith JacksonThu 5/10/73 Knicks @ LakersGame 510:30 p.m.
Spanish Since 2015, games are available in Spanish on SAP using ESPN Deportes audio. Until 2014, the games had a Spanish version on SAP with different commentators from the ESPN Deportes telecast.ABC & ESPN Combine to Present All Five NBA Christmas Day Games - Kristen Hudak, ESPN, 17 December 2012 Álvaro Martín Carlos Morales Jerry Olaya Roberto Abramowitz Fernando Álvarez Pablo Viruega Manu Martín Sebastián Martínez Christensen Leopoldo González Robert Sierra
All-time broadcast teams
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