NBA Legends Dwyane Wade and Steve Nash tapped for Amazon's 2025-26 basketball broadcasts
Kickin' Off the Court with NBA Stars on Amazon Prime
Get ready for some basketball Banter next season! Amazon Prime is bringing a heavy-hitting crew of analytical all-stars to their NBA coverage. The streaming giant has officially confirmed the addition of a handful of hoops heavyweights starting from the 2025-26 season.
First up, we've got the 2006 NBA Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade, joining the team. Although his move to NBC seemed like a natural progression after his stint as a color commentator during the Paris Olympics, Amazon has been luring him for quite some time now. Wade and WNBA legend Candace Parker have been regular faces on TNT's Tuesday shows, with Parker continuing to hold a key role throughout the 2025 season and the playoffs.
Three-time All-NBA Second-Team selection, Blake Griffin, and 2011 Finals MVP, Dirk Nowitzki, complete this star-studded lineup, with Taylor Rooks as the host. The team will offer their insights from both studio and in-game analyst positions, with Wade, Parker, and Nash expected to rotate between these duties.
There's also a bit of a surprise addition to the team: Udonis Haslem. This 20-year power forward, winner of three championships with Wade and a lifelong Miami Heat player, has seen his star rise this year. A favorite for analysis on ESPN and NBA TV, Haslem stands out for his unique blend of knowledge and personality. Given his expertise in defense, he'll be providing intriguing insights from the studio alongside Haslem and Griffin[1][2][3][4].
Amazon Prime is aiming for a grand slam with its NBA coverage, hoping to impress fans with a roster full of household names who have shaped the game for years. After inking a massive 11-year agreement with the league in 2024, the company is eager to leave a lasting impression from the get-go[5].
References:[1] "Candace Parker," Basketball-Reference.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/parkerca01.html[2] "Dwyane Wade," Basketball-Reference.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wadedw01.html[3] "Steve Nash," Basketball-Reference.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nasste01.html[4] "Udonis Haslem," Basketball-Reference.com, https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/haslude01.html[5] "Amazon's 11-Year NBA Agreement," TechCrunch, https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/01/amazons-11-year-nba-agreement/
- The 2006 NBA Finals MVP, Dwyane Wade, will move from NBC to Amazon Prime for the 2025-26 season, joining their streaming NBA coverage.
- Blake Griffin, a three-time All-NBA Second-Team selection, and Dirk Nowitzki, the 2011 Finals MVP, are also joining the Amazon Prime team for the 2025 season and the playoffs.
- The 2025-26 season will see a new analysis team on Amazon Prime, including TNT regular Candace Parker and hoped-for key player Udonis Haslem.
- Amazon Prime anticipates a successful basketball season with their NBA coverage, having secured a massive 11-year agreement with the league in 2024.
- In addition to Parker, Wade, Griffin, and Nowitzki, the team will feature Taylor Rooks as the host and will offer in-depth analysis from both studio and in-game analyst positions.
- Udonis Haslem, a 20-year power forward and three-time championship winner with Dwyane Wade, has gained expertise and recognition in analysis roles on ESPN and NBA TV during 2025.
