ABC/ESPN will substitute JJ Redick of their lead broadcast sales space with Grant Hill, Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler and Jay Bilas atop their listing to affix Mike Breen and Doris Burke, in response to sources that spoke with The Athletic.
ESPN parted methods with Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson after the 22-23 season and changed them with Burke and Doc Rivers. After Rivers exited to change into head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in January, Redick was elevated. Redick left ESPN after the 23-24 season to change into head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hill is at present underneath contract with TNT Sports activities the place he’s on the lead Ultimate 4 crew whereas additionally broadcasting NBA video games.
Bilas is taken into account a longshot for the job.
Jefferson was handed over in favor of Redick, however has a brilliant future with ESPN.
Legler has been with ESPN for years and has acquired extra widespread reward in recent times.
