Paul Pierce is making another appearance as an NBA guest analyst, this time on TNT. In other news, another NBA player is looking to get into the business, and MLB Network host Matt Yallof is easing back into work after suffering a stroke last year.
Pierce to Guest on TNT This Week
- Clippers G Paul Pierce will serve as a guest NBA studio analyst for TNT Thursday, working alongside analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Derek Fisher and host Casey Stern. Pierce is clearly preparing for a broadcasting career after basketball career ends this summer, having appeared several times as a guest analyst for ESPN/ABC — including all seven games of last year’s NBA Finals. (Turner Sports)
Fmr. NBA Player Butler Seeking Broadcasting Gig
- Former NBA player Caron Butler has signed with Sandy Montag‘s Montag Group as he pursues a broadcasting career, Sports Business Journal reported Monday. Butler, who has been a guest analyst on ESPN, TNT and NBA TV in recent years, is seeking a role for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. Montag represents Mike Tirico and Bob Costas, among others. (SBJ 4.3)
Yallof Getting Back to Work After Stroke Recovery
- MLB Network host Matt Yallof, who suffered a stroke last summer, “has eased back to work” and will begin hosting MLB Network Strike Zone twice a week this season, according to an Awful Announcing profile. Yallof says he expects to eventually return to a full workload. (Awful Announcing 4.4)
