As part of the new NBA rights package, ESPN is upping its broadcasts from about 90 games last year to 100 this upcoming season, and they are in the process of firming up their announcing teams. Two things we have learned from a source with knowledge of the discussions are that Doug Collins’ primary responsibility will switch from studio analysis to color commentary (he did some of the latter last year, but this year will have about 25-30 games), and that Hubie Brown has signed a new multi-year deal with the network. The source requested anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter. ESPN’s first NBA team — Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, and Mark Jackson — is expected to remain unchanged this season. - See more at: http://thebiglead.com/2016/08/26/do...e-brown-signs-multi-year-extension-with-espn/
