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Richard Jefferson has agreed to a new deal with fellow announcer Doris Burke awaits her fate with ESPN, as the network shifts away from some of its usual talent. In recent years, ESPN has changed ...

Doris Burke’s ESPN future in doubt as Richard Jefferson gets new deal Story by An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Three sportscasters at an NBA game Ryan Giancola ...

Richard Jefferson will be back on ESPN and ABC next season after reaching an agreement to do so. That’s per Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, who says Jefferson is expected to remain on the ...

Jefferson has publicly supported Burke, and does not appear eager for ESPN to make any changes. It is unclear when ESPN might make a final decision on Burke’s return.

Doris Burke’s ESPN future in doubt as Richard Jefferson gets new deal By Ryan Giancola Published July 21, 2025, 7:45 p.m. ET ...

With Jefferson, 45, set to return to a team that features Mike Breen, the third leg of the booth seems to be in flux. Questions remain about Doris Burke’s future with the ABC crew, per the outlet.