ESPN snags A Woj

NBA journalist Adrian Wojnarowski made it official and is joining ESPN as an NBA Insider starting July 1, where he will make his debut on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt at Midnight and will then also join the NBA Free Agency Special hosted by Rachel Nichols on ESPN2. In addition to ESPN’s lineup of programming, he will also appear regularly on ESPN Radio programs and periodically contribute features to ESPN The Magazine. Meanwhile, ESPN announced that Bobby Marks is also joining ESPN as part of their multimedia coverage of the NBA. Marks will serve as ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider, providing insights and analysis on the inner workings of how NBA teams operate, make personnel and business decisions, manage the salary cap, navigate free agency and more.

“Woj is a breakthrough multimedia journalist and one of the most authoritative voices on the NBA,” said Rob King, ESPN Sr. Vice President, SportsCenter, News and Information. “He has earned the respect of fans and peers with consistent excellence, impeccable journalistic credentials and a blend of work ethic, creativity and versatility. We are excited to have him join ESPN.”

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