Following reports that ESPN could demote Dorus Burke for NBA broadcasts following her 2024-25 performance, the news has been confirmed, as longtime commentator Tim Legler gets the bump.

The Athletic reports ESPN is promoting Legler, who will be joining Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson for the company's NBA Finals broadcasts.

Jefferson worked his first NBA Finals as part of the broadcast team in June 2025. He then signed a new contract with the company, making Burke the odd person out.

She had done two NBA Finals broadcasts with them, which was groundbreaking. As The Athletic notes, Burke became the first woman to be an analyst for one of the four major American sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL).

Why did ESPN demote Doris Burke from their NBA broadcasts?

While she was demoted,

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