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Amazon Adds Marc Stein to Prime Video NBA Team in Off-Camera Editorial Role

The hire bolsters Prime Video’s verification efforts before its in-house NBA debut.

Overview

  • Stein will work behind the scenes to fact-check and verify information before it goes on air, without appearing on camera.
  • Prime Video’s NBA coverage launches Friday with a doubleheader featuring CelticsKnicks followed by TimberwolvesLakers.
  • Amazon’s package includes 67 regular-season games, NBA Cup knockout rounds, Play-In Tournament games, and first- and second-round playoff matchups, with Conference Finals on Prime Video in six of the next 11 seasons.
  • All broadcasts will be produced in-house from Los Angeles, with Kevin Harlan and Ian Eagle leading play-by-play and Taylor Rooks hosting studio coverage.
  • Amazon has also added reporter Chris Haynes and feature writer Marcus Thompson, while Stein continues to operate his independent newsletter The Stein Line.