Recent news involving sports media personalities, including three ESPN executives departing the network, Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst reportedly set to cover the Heat for ESPN and Marv Albert calling the Heat’s preseason debut.
- Len DeLuca, Mark Mandel and George McNeilly: The ESPN executives are leaving the organization, according to two separate Sports Business Journal reports. DeLuca, who had been ESPN’s SVP/Programming & Acquisitions, is leaving to “pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.” Meanwhile, Mandel and McNeilly’s departures come in the wake of ESPN “[reorganizing] … its public relations operations in its Bristol [CT] headquarters.” The two plan to “work until Oct. 15.” (Sports Business Journal 1, 2)
- Brian Windhorst: Citing “multiple sources,” the website Sports By Brooks reports that the Cleveland Plain-Dealer writer could be heading to ESPN to cover LeBron James and the Heat. According to the report, Windhorst and Miami Herald writer Mike Wallace would serve as Heat beat reporters for ESPN.com. Neither Windhorst nor ESPN commented on the story. (Sports By Brooks via Sports Newser)
- Marv Albert: The TNT NBA play-by-play voice will call the October 5 Pistons/Heat NBA preseason game for NBA TV. The game is set to mark the on-court Heat debut of LeBron James. (NBA TV’s NBA Gametime)
