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---- ''NBA Gametime'' is the flagship program of
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. The show began airing on October 30, 2008.


Background

The show has a studio host and various studio analysts. It airs live and provides the viewer live look-ins at
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games, during which it shows a team's actual broadcast while providing analysis, interviews, and breaking news. The show airs live six days a week at different times and lengths, not airing on Thursdays due to the NBA's commitment to '' The NBA on TNT''. The postgame edition, exclusive to
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coverage, airs daily and covers all playoff games. During TNT's playoff coverage, Gametime Live: Postgame airs around the same time as
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. During the offseason, Gametime airs on a semi-daily basis, mostly to give results of WNBA and
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competitions.


Format

The show airs "live look-ins" throughout the night, in which they air some footage of a game currently airing on local broadcasts. The only games NBA TV is not allowed to look in are games broadcast by
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. The studio team also provides analysis on any sort of news, or questions provided by the fans. After some of the games, the crew interviews players on winning teams. The crew also sometimes has phone interviews with former players of the game. An edited one hour/thirty minute version of the broadcast is repeated throughout the late night/early morning hours.


Tuesday Fan Night / Players Only

On Tuesday broadcasts, the channel will air either a single or double-header, as listed on the NBA's official website. Ernie Johnson, Kevin McHale,
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, along with a rotating host/analysts should one or none of the regulars appear due to other obligations, provide the analysis, pre-game, halftime and postgame, which ever games are shown on the air. After every game, the crew will interview a player via satellite (video call). In addition, fans can interact with the host and analysts via
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users will be displayed in between breaks for the game(s) that's shown. Fans also have the opportunity to win two tickets to an upcoming game of their choice, in which a question is posted on the official NBA TV Twitter account, shown during the pre-game show. The winner, chosen at random if they have the correct answer, is announced at the end of the halftime show (although sometimes the winner is announced on NBA TV's Twitter page, before halftime) with the correct answer displayed. On October 24, 2017, the channel replaced Fan Night with ''Players Only.'' Making its debut on TNT in February 2017, it shows live games on NBA TV every Tuesday. Webber hosts, while
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& McHale give analysis of the games that are shown on the air that night. Play-by-Play is done by
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, with Steve Smith doing color commentary. Dennis Scott does sideline reporting at the game's site. The hosts and analysts encourage fans to tweet and ask questions to the crew during the games that are shown on the air. They even answer some fan questions while the games are in progress and the analysts will give their takes on the questions that are being asked. In addition, some fans get to interact with the crew at the end of the night, via
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, where they can comment or ask any question they want to the hosts and analysts. At the end of each game, a random viewer is chosen to win a customized game ball for the player of the game. On July 24, 2019, it was announced that TNT would no longer air games or content under the Players Only branding starting in the 2019-2020 NBA Season.


Personalities

The studio host and analysts of NBA Gametime vary every night.


Studio hosts

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Jared Greenberg Jared Greenberg (born December 12, 1984) is an American sports television personality. He is a basketball sideline reporter and fill-in play-by-play commentator for the ''NBA on TNT''. Jared Greenberg worked as a play-by play man with Brendan Hayw ...
(2011–present) *
Rick Kamla Rick Kamla (born July 19, 1969) is a television personality for NBA TV and CBS Sports. Early life Kamla graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1992 with a degree in history and a minor in Speech-Communication. While attending the Universit ...
(2008–present) *
Allie LaForce Alexandra Leigh LaForce (born December 11, 1988) is an American journalist, model and beauty queen who won Miss Teen USA 2005. She is a reporter for TNT Sports, covering the ''NBA on TNT''. She was previously the lead reporter for SEC college ...
(2018–present) *
Kristen Ledlow Kristen Melissa Ledlow (born January 18, 1988) is an American sports anchor. She previously worked as a courtside reporter for the NBA on TNT from 2019 to 2023, and for NBA TV as the host of ''NBA Inside Stuff'' from 2013 to 2016. She has also se ...
(2016–present) *Chris Miles (2017–present) *
Casey Stern Casey Stern (born October 17, 1978, in Massapequa, New York) is an American television personality and radio host who currently works for Turner Sports and Sirius XM Radio. Career Stern departed MLB.com's BaseballChannel.tv, formerly MLB Rad ...
(2015–present) *
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 ...
(2017–present); Only on Monday nights for ''Players Only'' *
Matt Winer Matt Winer is an American television personality who is currently working for TNT Sports. Career Turner Sports signed Winer in 2010 to contribute to coverage of sports across its networks. He became the primary studio host for '' Major Leagu ...
(2009–present)


Studio analysts

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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 ...
(2010–present; play-by-play (''Players Only'') 2017–present); *
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 ...
(2018–present); Studio Analyst (''Players Only'') 2018–present) *
Vinny Del Negro Vincent Joseph Del Negro (born August 9, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He was the head coach of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls from 2008 to 2010, and the Los Angeles Clippers from 2010 to 2013. ...
(2013–present) *
Mike Fratello Michael Robert Fratello (born February 24, 1947), nicknamed "the Czar", is an American sports broadcasting, sports broadcaster and former professional basketball coach. He is currently a part-time Color commentator, analyst for FanDuel Sports Net ...
(2008–present) * David Griffin (2017–present) *
Brendan Haywood Brendan Todd Haywood (born November 27, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who was a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. Following his playin ...
(2016–present) *
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 ...
(2016–present) *
Stu Jackson Stuart Wayne Jackson (born December 11, 1955) is an American basketball executive and former basketball coach. He is currently the Commissioner of the West Coast Conference since April 24, 2023 and a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Baske ...
(2016–present) * Kevin McHale (2009–2011; 2016–present) *
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 ...
(2011–present) * Tom Penn (2018–present) * Dennis Scott (2009–present; Sideline reporter (''Players Only'') 2017–present) *
Kenny Smith Kenneth Smith (born March 8, 1965) is an American sports commentator and former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Jet", he played in the NBA from 1987 to 1997 as a member of the Sacramen ...
(2008–present) * Steve Smith (2008–present; Color Commentator (''Players Only'') 2017–present) *
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 ...
(2012–present);


Guest Analysts

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Tony Delk Tony Lorenzo Delk (born January 28, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player and college assistant coach. He last served as an assistant coach for the New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball team. During his playing days, he w ...
* Mike Dunleavy *
Danny Granger Danny Granger Jr. (born April 20, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player who played ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2005 after a two-year college stint at New ...
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Jarvis Hayes Jarvis James Hayes (born August 9, 1981) is an American-Qatari college basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach for the Georgia State Panthers and is a former professional player. Hayes was selected by the Washington Wizards with the ...
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Lionel Hollins Lionel Eugene Hollins (born October 19, 1953) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A point guard, Holli ...
* Milt Newton *
Jason Terry Jason Eugene Terry (born September 15, 1977) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 19 seasons in the NBA as a combo guar ...


Former hosts and analysts

* Andre Aldridge (2008–2009) *
David Aldridge David Aldridge (born ) is an American sports journalist who works as a writer for ''The Athletic''. He was previously a reporter for Turner Sports, contributing to their NBA and MLB coverage. Other outlets that Aldridge has written and contribu ...
(2008–2018) *
Brent Barry Brent Robert Barry (born December 31, 1971), also known by the nickname "Bones", is an American basketball coach, executive, broadcaster and former player. He is the assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NB ...
(2009–2018) *
Caron Butler James Caron Butler (born March 13, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. During his 14-year NBA career, he played for the Miami He ...
(2016–2017) *
Vince Cellini Vincent Robert Cellini (; born June 10, 1959) is an American sports broadcaster for radio and television, currently working at NBA TV and TNT Sports. Early life and career Cellini was a lifeguard at Grovewood, a city pool on the east side of C ...
(2010–2017) *
Derrick Coleman Derrick Demetrius Coleman (born June 21, 1967) is an American former professional basketball player. Coleman attended Syracuse University and was selected first overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. Throughout his career, the ...
(2009) *
Antonio Davis Antonio Lee Davis (born October 31, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played f ...
(2008–2012) *
LaPhonso Ellis LaPhonso Darnell Ellis (born May 5, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player and college basketball analyst. He played for 11 years in the National Basketball Association after starring at Notre Dame. He worked as a broadcaster ...
(2009) *
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 ...
(2008–2011) *
Rick Fox Ulrich Alexander Fox (born July 24, 1969) is a Bahamian-Canadian actor and former basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association for the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, and played college basketball for the North Caro ...
(2010–2017) *
Lawrence Frank Lawrence Adam Frank (born August 23, 1970) is an American basketball coach and executive who serves as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Frank formerly served as head co ...
(2010) *
Matt Harpring Matthew Joseph Harpring (born May 31, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and was formerly paired with play-by-play broadcaster Craig Bolerjack as the colo ...
(2010) *
Lionel Hollins Lionel Eugene Hollins (born October 19, 1953) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A point guard, Holli ...
(2013) * Ernie Johnson (2008–2017) *
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(2008–2009) *
Tracy McGrady Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr. (born May 24, 1979), nicknamed T-Mac, is an American former professional basketball player, best known for his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). McGrady is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-N ...
(2013) * Sam Mitchell (2008–2010; 2013–2015, 2016–2018) * Kyle Montgomery (2009–2013) *
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 ...
(2008–2009) *
Scot Pollard Scot L. Pollard (born February 12, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player. In an 11-year NBA career, he played for five teams, spending the bulk of his career with the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers.
(2009–2014) *
Byron Scott Byron Antom Scott (born March 28, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a role player, Scott won three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during the ...
(2013) *
Eric Snow Eric Snow (born April 24, 1973) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He played the point guard position in the National Basketball Association from 1995 to 2008 and appeared in three NBA Finals. Known for his defense, ...
(2008–2010) *
Jerry Stackhouse Jerry Darnell Stackhouse (born November 5, 1974) is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. Stackhouse played college basketball f ...
(2010–2016) *
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 ...
(2008–2009) * Syleys Roberts (2012–2015)


References


External links


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