After Adrian Wojnarowski left ESPN to coach St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team, NFL insider Adam Schefter is being considered as a top choice to take over Woj’s iconic position as ESPN’s senior NBA insider. Famous for his extensive NFL coverage, Schefter would continue to cover football while also venturing into NBA reporting, possibly becoming ESPN’s top insider.
Balancing NFL and NBA Coverage
Michael McCarthy from Front Office Sports states that ESPN and Schefter are both keen on taking part in this crossover position. Despite the increased demands on Schefter’s time. The new role has the potential to significantly increase his salary from his current $9 million annual salary. Schefter has previously alluded to his interest in the NBA, sometimes filling in as a sideline reporter for NBA games. His existing agreement supposedly contains a stipulation that permits him to take on responsibilities in this extended NBA position.
Other Candidates for the Top Spot
Schefter is not the sole name in the mix. Jeff Passan of The Athletic, who is ESPN’s main insider for MLB. He is being considered as a potential candidate to focus entirely on NBA coverage. There are rumors suggesting that Shams Charania. A prominent NBA news source, is a top contender for new opportunities. As his deals with The Athletic and FanDuel TV come to an end. At the same time, ESPN’s in-house NBA analysts including Ramona Shelburne, Brian Windhorst, and Tim Bontemps might also compete for the role.
ESPN’s Next Move
The choice will determine the direction of ESPN’s upcoming NBA reporting. As they aim to discover a new personality akin to Woj. The transition at ESPN will be interesting to watch as Schefter, Charania, or another insider takes on a new role in the reshaped team.
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