News about Jalen Rose

As co-anchor Mike Breen claims that the NBA announcer and Jeff Van Gundy were 'dream partners,' Mark Jackson's ESPN firing continues to suffer retaliation

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2023
Mike Breen, the award-winning NBA announcer, is still reeling from the news that his long-time broadcast partners Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy were fired amid ESPN's mass layoffs. We really felt we had something special, but after 15 NBA Finals with Van Gundy and Jackson, we were able to do it a lot longer than anyone ever did.' Breen told The New York Post's Andrew Marchand, 'It's sad because we're dead.' We'll all love it, but we just wish it was a little longer.' 'You shouldn't expect it because it was such a great team and that getting it all broken up was a surprise.' In late June, Van Gundy was let go, but Jackson was fired on Monday as ESPN continues to cut payroll. Jalen Rose, Suzy Kolber, Max Kellerman, and Keyshawn Johnson are among the on-air hosts who have been laid off this summer. However, no move has drew as much attention as ESPN's decision to break up its renowned announcing trio of Breen, Jackson, and Van Gundy, who began working together in 2006.

'I could be next': Stephen A. Smith admits he isn't safe from a slew of ESPN layoffs

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 4, 2023
Stephen A. Smith believes he might be among the slew of layoffs at ESPN and has confirmed that the brutal culling of on-air talent is far from over. Around 20 members of the media company's on-air workforce have been laid off, including the likes of 16-year NBA expert Jeff van Gundy and Jalen Rose. Although Smith's decision to get rid of some major names has already caused rumors around the industry, Smith has hinted that he will not be exempt from the next cull, which he claims will arrive soon.

On Friday, ESPN's mass layoffs' anchor Ashley Brewer, 31, was allowed to fly

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 1, 2023
SportsCenter anchor Ashley Brewer has been suspended from the network as part of ESPN's continuing rollout of layoffs and layoffs. Since appearing on 'SportsNation' and co-hosting the Sunday night edition of ESPN Radio's 'GameNight,' the 31-year-old Brewer has made many appearances on the show since September 19, 2020. She reflected positively on her time as the World Leader in Sports in a tweet announcing that she was among the cuts.

After 16 years as its NBA analyst as part of job layoffs, Jeff Van Gundy's AXED by ESPN.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 30, 2023
Jeff Van Gundy has been fired as part of cost-cutting efforts, snapping his tenure as the NBA's 16-year analyst. ESPN has reported that it is cutting staff today, and the 61-year-old Van Gundy, according to The New York Post, is one of the key names to leave. The Washington Post, which claims Jalen Rose will also leave, has the fact that Van Gundy's salary was in the millions, but the exact figure is uncertain.

When Ja Morant posted on Instagram with a pistol at a strip joint, he regretted it

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 16, 2023
Morant last played for the Grizzlies on March 3, and was suspended by the league for eight games without compensation on Wednesday, with five of whom have missed so far. Although Morant's return to the court is not certain, he spoke about his behavior in a Jalen Rose interview. In the interview, Morant told Rose, 'The gun wasn't mine,' Morant told Rose, which is scheduled to air in full on Wednesday night.

Ja Morant: Stephen A. Smith begged 'to get it together', asking, 'Is it really worth it?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
On the network's NBA coverage, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and former NBA player Jalen Rose shared their thoughts on the incidents surrounding Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. Morant has been in recent days with rumors of danger to the Indiana Pacers and a leaked police report describing how the actor assaulted a security guard at a mall and then punched a 17-year-old repeatedly. Morant found himself in hot water after being released by pretending to shoot at a teammate.

Anthony Davis is 'petty' and 'jealous' after LeBron breaks the NBA's all-time scoring record

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 8, 2023
Jalen Rose, ESPN's NBA analyst, didn't hold back on his assessment of Davis' numb reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 133-130 loss on Tuesday night. 'You can't believe in God's green earth that you will be sitting down when the best record in basketball history is being broken.' 'I'm just a fan of the sport,' he said on ESPN's 'Get Up' morning show on Wednesday. Now take it a step farther.' As a member of both squads and drill down, as well as one of your teammates, Lebron James, who won a championship with the same uniform. It comes off as petty. It comes off as if you're hating. It comes off that you're being jealous of the moment and when things like that happen, overarching, you feel like ''can they continue to play together?'''