Sports Journalist Taylor Rooks Joins Amazon’s Prime Video NBA Coverage Alongside Retired NBA Players Blake Griffin & Dirk Nowitzki

Sports Journalist Taylor Rooks Joins Amazon’s Prime Video NBA Coverage Alongside Retired NBA Players Blake Griffin & Dirk Nowitzki

Major congratulations are in order for Taylor Rooks!

The 32-year-old sports journalist has joined former NBA players Blake Griffin, 35, and Dirk Nowitzki, 46, as the official commentators of Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage. They’ll make their debut in October 2025 for the first season of NBA coverage on Amazon Prime. As reported, Amazon’s streaming company secured an 11-year media rights deal with the league.

Speaking on the exciting news, Taylor Rooks shared a post to her IG that said,

“A dream came true today. I’ve never felt more proud. To host Amazon’s NBA coverage alongside legends like Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin and build a show that’s engaging, informative, entertaining, and most importantly- for the fan. The NBA has been a community for me my entire career.”

 

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She added,

“I’m so thankful for everything that has shaped me so far. Being 18 hustling at University of Illinois…to the Big Ten network…to SNY…to Bleacher Report and TNT. This is 10+ years in the making. My career has been shaped exclusively by my unwavering commitment, experiences & people that have believed in me and my work. I’m forever in deep appreciation for Amazon for this role & constant culture of empowerment that exists in our family. There is so much more to come from Prime’s Live Sports Coverage. Let’s hoop.”

Are you excited to see the NBA come to Amazon Prime Video? 

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