Amazon Prepares for NBA Debut with Star-Studded Broadcast Team

Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, and Taylor Rooks headline Amazon's new NBA studio coverage ahead of its 2025-26 season launch.

Amazon Prime Video has announced Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin, and Taylor Rooks as key members of its NBA studio team for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
This marks Amazon's first foray into NBA broadcasting as part of its 11-year, nearly $20 billion deal with the league, which includes 66 regular season games and select playoff matchups annually.
Nowitzki and Griffin, both NBA legends, are new to broadcasting, with Griffin bringing prior on-camera experience from comedy and television appearances.
Taylor Rooks, a rising star in sports media, will serve as the lead host for Amazon's NBA studio coverage.
Veteran play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle has been confirmed as Amazon's lead commentator, with additional roles and talent still under consideration.