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Amazon Prime Video Finalizes NBA Broadcast Lineup for $76 Billion Rights Deal

It will leverage high-profile commentators, former players and sideline reporters to anchor live game coverage this fall

Jan 4, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; TNT broadcasters Chris Webber (left), Brent Barry (center) and Marv Albert pose during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Thunder defeated the Clippers 127-117. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • On July 10 Amazon confirmed the hires of former TNT analyst Brent Barry and Charlotte Hornets broadcasters Dell Curry and Eric Collins as game analysts.
  • Veteran play-by-play voices Kevin Harlan and Ian Eagle signed multi-year deals to lead the streamer’s live NBA commentary.
  • Broadcaster Michael Grady, ex-coach Stan Van Gundy and host Cassidy Hubbarth join the roster in play-by-play, studio analysis and hosting capacities.
  • Sideline reporters Kristina Pink and Allie Clifton were added to deliver in-game updates and courtside interviews.
  • These appointments complete Amazon’s on-air team ahead of its fall launch under the 11-year, $76 billion NBA media rights agreement, ending Turner’s 34-year run.