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Doris Burke ESPN controversy, explained: What to know about analyst's future with top broadcast team
Reports ahead of the 2025 NBA Finals suggested that ESPN was considering benching Burke for future NBA coverage. This came as ...
Richard Jefferson: Doris Burke ‘has had to deal with so much bullsh*t’
Richard Jefferson defends Doris Burke, praising her resilience and addressing criticism of ESPN’s NBA broadcast team.
ESPN Announces Update on Sideline Reporter Lisa Salters
ESPN will be without its top sideline reporter for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. Lisa Salters, who is part of ...
The New York Times6d
Pacers coach backs Doris Burke amid report her place in ESPN’s NBA coverage is uncertain
OKLAHOMA CITY — Moments before the start of what could be Doris Burke’s last NBA Finals as a TV analyst for ESPN, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle offered his unsolicited, passionate support ...
The Indianapolis Star6d
Rick Carlisle defends Doris Burke amid ESPN demotion rumors, laments leaked reports ahead of NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rick Carlisle reserved the opening comments of his NBA Finals pre-Game 1 news conference Thursday to praise and support longtime ESPN basketball commentator Doris Burke ...
Mike Breen shares emotional Lisa Salters message during ESPN reporter’s NBA Finals absence
Prior to tipoff Sunday, reports emerged ESPN’s top NBA sideline reporter would miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals due to a ...
USA Today6d
Rick Carlisle shows support for Doris Burke: 'She has changed the game'
an hour-and-a-half before his team was set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, opened his pre-game news conference by offering support for ESPN analyst Doris Burke.
Reporter responds to Rick Cal
It may have been frustrating for the NBA community to see rumors that Doris Burke could be demoted right as the NBA Finals ...