NBA Finals announcers 2026: Meet the ABC broadcasters from Mike Breen to Richard Jefferson
The NBA Finals broadcasting team for 2026 has been announced, featuring familiar names and a new addition. Mike Breen will return as the play-by-play announcer, joined by Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, with Lisa Salters as the sideline reporter. This season marks Breen's 21st year calling the NBA Finals, and he will be calling the Knicks' first Finals appearance on TV.
- ▪Mike Breen returns as the play-by-play announcer for the 2026 NBA Finals.
- ▪Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler will join Breen in the broadcast booth.
- ▪Lisa Salters will serve as the sideline reporter, with Steve Javie as the rules expert.
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