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'' is a presentation of

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(NBA) games produced by

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. In the United States, games had been broadcast by the cable network

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, with simulcasts and alternate broadcasts airing on

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and TBS. Games were also streaming on

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. The coverage also included the studio show '' Inside the NBA'', which aired before and after the game and during halftime. Coverage included Tuesday and Thursday night games, as well as playoff games for the majority of the first and second rounds, as well as one conference finals every year. In July 2024, TNT filed a lawsuit against the NBA, who rejected TNT's annual billion-dollar offer to match the deal made by future broadcaster

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. That November, both parties reached a settlement, allowing parent company WBD to continue operating NBA's digital properties and acquire broadcast rights in selected international territories. In addition, WBD also entered into a sub-licensing agreement with

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to broadcast ''Inside the NBA'' on

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and ABC, with TNT Sports continuing to produce the program with its existing personalities. The following lists the commentators and reporters for the ''NBA on TNT'' through the years, ending with the 2024–25 season.

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Full-time

Danny Ainge Daniel Ray Ainge ( ; born March 17, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and professional baseball player who serves as the chief executive officer for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NB ...

: game analyst; now CEO of

Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City. The Jazz compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. Since the 1991–92 season, the ...

Marv Albert Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American former sportscaster. Honored for his work by the Basketball Hall of Fame, he was commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball". From 1967 to 2004, he was also know ...

: lead play-by-play (1999–2021) * David Aldridge: lead sideline Reporter (2004–2025) * Brian Anderson: play-by-play (2019–2025) *

Greg Anthony Gregory Carlton Anthony (born November 15, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst for NBA TV and Turner Sports. He played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Anthony also co ...

: game analyst *

Charles Barkley Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst on NBA on TNT, TNT and CBS Sports. Nicknamed "Sir Charles", "the Bread Truck", and "the Round Mound of Rebound", ...

: studio analyst (2000–2025); now at

Rick Barry Richard Francis Dennis Barry III (born March 28, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player who starred at the NCAA, American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) levels. Barry ranks among the m ...

: game analyst * Gary Bender: alternate play-by-play (1992–1995, 2004, 2009) *

Mike Breen Michael Breen (born May 22, 1961) is an American play-by-play sports commentator. He has been the lead announcer for National Basketball Association, NBA games on NBA on ABC, ABC and NBA on ESPN, ESPN since 2006, including the NBA Finals. He is ...

: play-by-play (2002-2004); now at

/ ABC and MSG Network * Tim Brando: play-by-play and studio analyst (1994–1996); now at

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Hubie Brown Hubert Jude Brown (born September 25, 1933) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and analyst. Brown is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, the honors separated by 26 years. Brown was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Bas ...

: game analyst (1990–2002) * Bryan Burwell: sideline reporter (deceased) *

Kevin Calabro Kevin Paul Calabro (born June 27, 1956) is an American sportscaster based in Seattle, Washington. The longtime voice of the former Seattle SuperSonics NBA franchise, Calabro has primarily called NBA basketball but has also announced collegiate ...

: play-by-play; now lead play-by-play announcer for

Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers (colloquially known as the Blazers) are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. The Trail Blazers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (N ...

* Chip Caray: play-by-play, now at FanDuel Sports Network Midwest *

Skip Caray Harry Christopher "Skip" Caray Jr. (August 12, 1939 – August 3, 2008) was an American sportscaster, best known for his long career as a radio and television play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. He was the s ...

: play-by-play (1989–1990) (deceased) *

P. J. Carlesimo Peter John Carlesimo (born May 30, 1949) is an American former basketball coach who coached in both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and college basketball for nearly 40 years. He is also a television broadcaster and has worked with ESP ...

: alternate game analyst; now at

/ ABC and

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Vince Carter Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. (born January 26, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 22 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, b ...

: studio analyst (2024–2025), now studio analyst for

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* Vince Cellini: studio analyst * Rex Chapman: game analyst (2004–2005 NBA Playoffs) * Doug Collins: game analyst (1989–1994, 2003–2010); now senior advisor of basketball operations of

Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...

* Jamal Crawford: studio analyst (2022–2023); now game analyst for

Chuck Daly Charles Jerome Daly (July 20, 1930 – May 9, 2009) was an American basketball head coach. He led the Detroit Pistons to two consecutive National Basketball Association (NBA) championships in 1989 and 1990—during the team's "Bad Boys" era— ...

: game analyst (1994–1997) (deceased) * Charles Davis: sideline Reporter - NBA Playoffs * Spero Dedes: play-by-play *

Jim Durham Jim Durham (February 12, 1947 – November 4, 2012) was an American sportscaster. Durham was born in Chicago, IL, and graduated from Donovan High School in Donovan, Illinois, and later attended Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. ...

: play-by-play (deceased) * Ian Eagle: play-by-play (2011–2025); now lead play-by-play announcer for

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and

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. *

Marc Fein Marc Fein (born Marc Alan Fein; October 21, 1967 in Miami, Florida) is a sports journalist, sports news anchor, and television sports studio host, formerly one of the main studio hosts for the NBA TV show, '' NBA Gametime Live''. He is also the ...

: sideline reporter (NBA playoffs only) and substitute studio host *

Kevin Garnett Kevin Maurice Garnett ( ; born May 19, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Big Ticket," Garnett is considered one of the greatest power f ...

: studio analyst (2016–2018) * Ros Gold-Onwude: sideline reporter (2017–2019); now at

. * Jared Greenberg: sideline reporter and play-by-play (2020–2025) *

Kevin Harlan Kevin Robert Harlan (born June 21, 1960) is an American television and radio sports announcer, and a 3 time National Sportscaster of Year as voted by his peers. The son of former Green Bay Packers President and CEO Bob Harlan, he broadcasts NF ...

: play-by-play (1996–2021); lead play-by-play (2021–2025), now lead play-by-play announcer for

and

. * Rebecca Haarlow: sideline reporter- NBA Playoffs only * Fred Hickman: lead studio analyst (1989–1995) (deceased) * Todd Harris: sideline reporter - NBA Playoffs * Chris Haynes: sideline reporter *

Grant Hill Grant Henry Hill (born October 5, 1972) is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a part-owner of Orlando City SC of Major League ...

: studio analyst and game analyst (2015–2025) * Jim Jackson: alternative game analyst * Lauren Jbara: sideline reporter (2024–2025) * Ernie Johnson: lead studio analyst (1989–2025); now at

* Lewis Johnson: alternate sideline reporter (NBA Playoffs only) (2011–2017) *

Steve Kerr Stephen Douglas Kerr (born September 27, 1965) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the United States men's national ...

: lead analyst (2003–2007, 2010–2014); now head coach of

Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Founded in 1946 i ...

* Allie LaForce: lead sideline reporter (2018–2025) * Kristen Ledlow: sideline reporter (2019–2021) * Adam Lefkoe: studio analyst (2023–2025) *

Lisa Leslie Lisa Deshaun Leslie (born July 7, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. She is formerly the head coach for Triplets (basketball), Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando ...

: studio analyst *

Verne Lundquist Merton Laverne Lundquist Jr. (born July 17, 1940) is an American former sportscaster known for his long career with CBS Sports. Early life Lundquist was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in Austin, Texas, before ...

: play-by-play * Dei Lynam: sideline reporter (NBA Playoffs only) (2010–2015) * Kevin McHale: game analyst and studio analyst * Joel Meyers: game analyst (1st round of 2014, 2020 and 2021 NBA Playoffs) *

Cheryl Miller Cheryl Deann Miller (born January 3, 1964) is an American former basketball player. She was formerly a sideline reporter for NBA on TNT, NBA games on Turner Sports, TNT Sports and also works for NBA TV as a reporter and analyst, having worked ...

: sideline reporter, studio analyst (1997–2013) now women's basketball head coach at CSULA *

Reggie Miller Reginald Wayne Miller (born August 24, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who List of NBA players who have spent their entire career with one franchise, played his entire 18-year career in the National Basketball Assoc ...

: co-lead game analyst (2005–2025); now lead game analyst for

Steve Nash Stephen John Nash (born 7 February 1974) is a Canadian professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 18 seasons in the NBA, ...

: studio analyst * Bob Neal: play-by-play (1989–1999) * Rachel Nichols: sideline reporter (2013–2016) *

Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal ( ; born March 6, 1972), commonly known as Shaq ( ), is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program ''Inside the NBA''. He is a and Center (basketball), center ...

: studio analyst (2011–2025); now at

Pam Oliver Pam Oliver (born ) is an American sportscaster known for her work on the sidelines for various National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) games. Early life and education Oliver was born in Dallas, Texas. She att ...

: sideline reporter NBA playoffs (2004–2009); now at

Candace Parker Candace Nicole Parker (born April 19, 1986), nicknamed "Ace", is an American former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA dr ...

: studio analyst (2023–2025); now studio analyst for

Gary Payton Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. (born July 23, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, he is best know ...

: alternative studio analyst *

Mel Proctor Mel Proctor (born 1946) is an American television sportscaster, actor, and author. Biography A Denver, Colorado native, Proctor has called play-by-play for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Sa ...

: play-by-play * Stephanie Ready: sideline reporter (2018–2025) *

Doc Rivers Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers (born October 13, 1961) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). An NBA player for 14 seasons, he was an NB ...

: game analyst (1996–1999); now head coach of

Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...

* Taylor Rooks: sideline reporter (2023–2025); now studio analyst for

Jalen Rose Jalen Anthony Rose (born January 30, 1973) is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. In college, he was a member of the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines, Wolverines' "Fab Five (University of Michigan), Fa ...

: sideline reporter (2006 NBA playoffs only) and studio guest analyst (2023–2025) * Craig Sager: sideline reporter (1996–2016) (deceased) * Dennis Scott: game analyst and Sideline reporter- select Regular season and NBA Playoffs * Kenny Smith: studio analyst (1997–2025); now at

* Steve Smith: alternative game analyst * Casey Stern: studio analyst and sideline reporter - NBA Playoffs only * Marty Snider: sideline Reporter - NBA Playoffs * Dick Stockton: play-by-play (1995–2015) * Molly Sullivan: alternative sideline reporter (1st round of 2014 NBA playoffs) *

Reggie Theus Reginald Wayne Theus (born October 13, 1957) is an American basketball coach and former player. He played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was a two-time NBA All-Star. He is currently the men's basketball head co ...

: studio analyst * Ron Thulin: play-by-play; now play-by-play announcer for

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* John Thompson: game analyst (deceased) *

Jeff Van Gundy Jeffrey William Van Gundy (born January 19, 1962) is an American basketball coach and former commentator who is currently the lead assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. Van Gundy previously served as head coach of the New York Knicks and ...

: game analyst (2002–2003) - NBA playoffs only * Stan Van Gundy: co-lead game analyst (2021–2025), now game analyst for

Pete Van Wieren Peter Dirk Van Wieren (October 7, 1944 – August 2, 2014) was an American sportscaster best known for his long career calling play-by-play for Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves. Early career Van Wieren was born in Rochester, New York, an ...

: play-by-play (deceased) * Peter Vescey: studio analyst *

Dick Versace Richard Patrick Versace (; April 16, 1940 – February 25, 2022) was an American basketball coach and executive. He was also the first American of Puerto Rican descent to have coached a National Basketball Association (NBA) team. Early life Vers ...

: game analyst (1992–1997) (deceased) *

Dwyane Wade Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. ( or , born January 17, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who is currently the co-owner of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. He is also currently the host of the American a ...

: Tuesday studio analyst (2019–2022), now game analyst for

Chris Webber Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III (born March 1, 1973), nicknamed "C-Webb", is an American former professional basketball player. Webber played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the largest portion of his career sp ...

: co-lead analyst and fill-in studio analyst (2008–2021) * Matt Winer: alternative studio analyst and sideline reporter - NBA Playoffs only *

Tracy Wolfson Tracy Wolfson (born March 17, 1975) is an American sportscaster for CBS Sports. She is the lead sideline reporter for the NFL on CBS. Early life Wolfson grew up in Congers, New York, and attended Clarkstown High School North, in New City, New ...

: sideline reporter - alternate NBA regular season and NBA playoffs (2011–2016); now at

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Part-time

Chris Bosh Christopher Wesson Bosh (born March 24, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. A Texas Mr. Basketball in high school, he played one season of college basketball for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball, Georgia Tech ...

: studio analyst (2019) * Matt Devlin: alternative play-by-play (2025 - 1st round of NBA Playoffs only); now at TSN and

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Mike Dunleavy Sr. Michael Joseph Dunleavy Sr. (born March 21, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and former general manager of the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Clippers. He was most recently the head coach of the Tu ...

: alternative game analyst- Select NBA Playoff games (2008) *

Bob Fitzgerald Robert James Fitzgerald (born 1966) is an American sports broadcaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer for the NBA's Golden State Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area and was a co-host of the radio talk show ''Fitz and Brooks'' on K ...

: alternative play-by-play (2020 - 1st round of NBA Playoffs only) * Kevin Frazier: alternative studio analyst * Jack Givens: game analyst *

Draymond Green Draymond Jamal Green (born March 4, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Green, who plays primarily at the Power forward (basketball), power forward pos ...

: guest studio analyst (2024–2025) * Jen Hale: sideline reporter (1st round of NBA Playoffs) (2017) * Gus Johnson: Playoffs play-by-play (2022/2023 - 1st round of NBA Playoffs only); now at

Magic Johnson Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, Johnson List of NBA players who have spent their entire career w ...

: guest studio analyst (2002–2008) * Bob Lorenz: alternative studio analyst *

Flip Saunders Philip Daniel "Flip" Saunders (February 23, 1955 – October 25, 2015) was an American basketball player and coach. During his career, he coached the La Crosse Catbirds, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Washington Wizards. High schoo ...

: game analyst for NBA playoffs (2014) (deceased) *

Isiah Thomas Isiah Lord Thomas III ( ; born April 30, 1961), also known as "Zeke", is an American former professional basketball player who is head coach of the Saginaw Soul of the Basketball Super League, and also an analyst for NBA TV and Fox Sports. H ...

: alternative studio analyst *

Bill Walton William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024) was an American basketball player and television Sports commentator, sportscaster. He played college basketball, collegiately for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball, UCLA Bruins an ...

: game analyst (deceased)

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