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Jeremy Lin and Jason Kidd join ESPN as NBA analysts for 2026-2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Jeremy Lin and Jason Kidd join ESPN as NBA analysts for 2026-2027 season

Summary

ESPN has announced that Jeremy Lin and Jason Kidd will join its NBA analyst team for the 2026-2027 season. Kidd, a Hall of Famer and former head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, was previously relieved from his coaching duties after a challenging 26-56 season. Lin transitions from a part-time role, having briefly appeared last season, to a full-time position. Both analysts will contribute to various ESPN programming, including NBA Today and NBA Countdown, alongside existing analysts like Kendrick Perkins and Doris Burke. The network is maintaining much of its previous coverage plans while expanding its analyst rotation.

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Status Watch

•Kidd joins ESPN after leaving Dallas Mavericks head coach position.
•Lin moves from part-time analyst to full-time for ESPN.
•Both will participate in various shows including NBA Today.
•ESPN maintains key aspects of its coverage for the upcoming season.
•Analyst rotation includes notable figures like Doris Burke and Kendrick Perkins.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremy Lin, Jason Kidd join ESPN as full-time NBA analysts

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ESPN is adding two new analysts to its NBA rotation: former New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin and Hall of Fame point guard and coach Jason Kidd. Kidd joins after he was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs went 26-56 in Cooper Flagg’s rookie season, and the franchise…
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