NBC continues to build out its NBA coverage, now adding Reggie Miller to its lineup.
The league returns to NBC next season after a 23-year divorce, and the network has wasted no time adding talent. Two weeks ago they added former NBA player Jamal Crawford as a lead game analyst, and now they’re adding NBA veteran Miller as a lead color commentator according to Front Office Sports.
According to FOS, Miller will call games alongside play-by-play broadcasters Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle.
Miller was with Turner Sports for 20 years, but after the NBA chose Amazon Prime over their longtime partner, Turner was left out of the mix for live games (“Inside the NBA” with Shaq, Ernie, Kenny and Chuck will air on ESPN next season as part of a new deal between Turner and the NBA).
Miller will rotate with Crawford and work with both Tirico and Eagle.
While ESPN’s coverage is basically remaining the same except for Cassidy Hubbard (she’s moving to Amazon), Amazon Prime has added play-by-play broadcasters Ian Eagle and Kevin Harlan, the latter who called many games alongside Miller. Amazon will also have Taylor Rooks, Dirk Nowitzki, and Blake Griffin as part of its studio team.
ESPN, NBC and Amazon are preparing to broadcast NBA games when the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion deal kicks in later this year.
