Amazon Partners with NBA: $20B Deal Brings Steve Nash, Stan Van Gundy to Prime Video Coverage
April 29, 2025
In addition to Nash and Van Gundy, Amazon has recruited Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki for a show hosted by Taylor Rooks, reuniting Nowitzki with Nash after over 20 years.
This new role marks an expansion of Nash's involvement in basketball broadcasting, following his recent debut as a podcast host alongside LeBron James.
Ian Eagle will serve as the lead announcer for Prime Video, although it remains uncertain if Van Gundy will be part of the top broadcast team.
Amazon is also in discussions with other notable figures, including Richard Jefferson and Dwyane Wade, for potential roles in its NBA coverage.
This postseason marks the end of TNT Sports' over 30-year tenure as the home of NBA games, paving the way for new broadcasting partnerships.
The announcement reflects Amazon's ongoing efforts to enhance its sports broadcasting capabilities and attract a broader audience.
Amazon Prime Video is set to launch its NBA coverage next season as part of an extensive 11-year broadcasting deal valued at $20 billion, shared with ESPN and NBC.
This move positions Amazon as a significant player in the NBA's evolving media landscape, especially with TNT's broadcast rights expiring after this season.
As part of its new coverage, Amazon has hired Stan Van Gundy as a game analyst and former NBA star Steve Nash, who will contribute to both studio and game broadcasts.
Nash, a two-time NBA MVP and former head coach, is expected to bring valuable insights from his playing career to Amazon's basketball content.
Cassidy Hubbarth has been hired from ESPN to take on the role of lead sideline reporter for Amazon's NBA coverage.
The NBA's new broadcasting deal signifies a shift towards a streaming-focused era for NBA coverage, with Amazon playing a crucial role.
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