
Besides taking over on “NBA Today” last year and continuing her role as a sideline reporter, she hosted the network’s coverage of the NBA draft and the NBA draft lottery.Īndrews rose to prominence two years ago when she reported from inside the Orlando bubble, and was the sideline reporter during the 2021 NBA Finals after Rachel Nichols was taken off coverage. Just in a different time slot,” Andrews said. “It’s kind of the same feel, vibe and chemistry with the same people who I get to work alongside every day. She said there might be less anxiety this time since it is a familiar cast. Andrews will be joined by analysts Richard Jefferson, Chiney Ogwumike and Kendrick Perkins along with senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)Īndrews filled in for Mike Greenberg last season at times, and said she felt nervous during the first couple. Malika Andrews and the crew from “NBA Today” will have a bigger profile this season.ĮSPN will have Andrews as the host of the “NBA Countdown” studio show during Wednesday games. FILE - Malika Andrews speaks during an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, Friday, Dec. The coverage will mainly take place from ESPN’s Los Angeles studio, which across the street from Arena - the home of the Lakers and Clippers. Andrews will be joined by analysts Richard Jefferson, Chiney Ogwumike and Kendrick Perkins and senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Malika Andrews and the crew from “NBA Today” will have a bigger profile this season.Īndrews will host the “NBA Countdown” studio show that airs during Wednesday games.
