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LOOK: NBA sideline reporters around the league

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Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson during the game between the Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Oct 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson during the game between the Houston Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sideline reporting is one of the coolest jobs in the NBA media world, as teams' sideline reporters get to travel with the team for road games and cover pretty much every single regular-season game. They also do important work, getting to interview players and coaches during games, and giving fans behind-the-scenes access that they would not get otherwise.

Below, check out all of the sideline reporters covering the NBA in the 2024-25 season.

Atlanta Hawks

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Tabitha Turner

Debut season: 2023-2024

Team record: 50-60 (45.45%)

Boston Celtics

Jan 31, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; NBC Sports Boston reporter Abby Chin before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; NBC Sports Boston reporter Abby Chin before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Abby Chin

Debut season: 2013-14

Team record: 547-362 (60.17%)

Brooklyn Nets

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets and Meghan Triplett of YES network pose for photos during NBA Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 30, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

Meghan Triplett

Debut season: 2022-23

Team record: 88-103 (46.07%)

Charlotte Hornets

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Shannon Spake

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 7-21 (25.0%)

Chicago Bulls

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KC Johnson

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 13-15 (46.42%)

Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov 1, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) reacts behind center Joel Embiid (21) during a post game interview with court side reporter Serena Winters after a victory against the LA Clippers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) reacts behind center Joel Embiid (21) during a post game interview with court side reporter Serena Winters after a victory against the LA Clippers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Serena Winters

Debut season: 2021-22

Team record: 189-157 (54.62%)

Dallas Mavericks

Jan 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) does an interview with reporter Lesley McCaslin after a victory against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) does an interview with reporter Lesley McCaslin after a victory against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Lesley McCaslin

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 17-10 (62.96%)

Denver Nuggets

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Katy Winge

Debut season: 2017-18

Team record: 319-215 (59.73%)

Chris Dempsey

Debut season: 2017-18

Team record: 319-215 (59.73%)

Detroit Pistons

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Natalie Kerwin

Debut season: 2022-23

Team record: 42-150 (21.87%)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter (48) is interviewed by Bally Sports reporter Johnny Kane before the Baltimore Orioles game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter (48) is interviewed by Bally Sports reporter Johnny Kane before the Baltimore Orioles game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Johnny Kane

Debut season: 2014-15

Team record: 298-524 (36.25%)

Golden State Warriors

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Kerith Burke

Debut season: 2017-18

Team record: 326-247 (56.89%)

Houston Rockets

Vanessa Richardson

Debut season: 2022-23

Team record: 81-110 (42.40%)

Indiana Pacers

December 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Fox Sports sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson during the first quarter between the Golden State Warriors and the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pacers 142-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Fox Sports sideline reporter Jeremiah Johnson during the first quarter between the Golden State Warriors and the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pacers 142-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremiah Johnson

Debut season: 2014-15

Team record: 420-409 (50.66%)

LA Clippers

Dec 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bally Sports reporter Kristina Pink (right) interviews LA Clippers guard James Harden after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bally Sports reporter Kristina Pink (right) interviews LA Clippers guard James Harden after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kristina Pink

Debut season: 2012-13

Team record: 612-380 (61.69%)

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Lauren Rosen

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 16-12 (57.14%)

LA Lakers

Mar 19, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is doused with water bottles by guard Dennis Schroder (17) during an interview with Spectrum SportsNet reporter Mike Trudell after the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is doused with water bottles by guard Dennis Schroder (17) during an interview with Spectrum SportsNet reporter Mike Trudell after the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Trudell

Debut season: 2008-09

Team record: 660-642 (50.69%)

Memphis Grizzlies

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Rob Fischer

Debut season: 2007-08

Team record: 721-748 (49.08%)

Miami Heat

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Will Manso

Debut season: 2013-14

Team record: 503-405 (55.39%)

Milwaukee Bucks

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Melanie Ricks

Debut season: 2021-22

Team record: 172-100 (63.23%)

Minnesota Timberwolves

Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) is interviewed by Bally Sports Norths Katie Storm after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) is interviewed by Bally Sports Norths Katie Storm after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Katie Storm

Debut season: 2021-22

Team record: 158-114 (58.08%)

Jun 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Reporter Lea B. Olsen interviews Minnesota Timberwolves 2022 draft picks Wendell Moore Jr. and Walker Kessler and Josh Minott at a press conference at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Reporter Lea B. Olsen interviews Minnesota Timberwolves 2022 draft picks Wendell Moore Jr. and Walker Kessler and Josh Minott at a press conference at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Lea Olsen

Debut season: 2009-10

Team record: 488-724 (40.26%)

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Jon Krawczynski

Debut season: 2023-24

Team record: 70-38 (64.81%)

New Orleans Pelicans

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Andrew Lopez

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 5-23 (17.85%)

New York Knicks

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: Clyde Frazier is interviewed by Rebecca Haarlow as PUMA celebrates Clyde Frazier's birthday with a special PUMA Clyde collaboration with Packer Shoes at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for PUMA)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: Clyde Frazier is interviewed by Rebecca Haarlow as PUMA celebrates Clyde Frazier's birthday with a special PUMA Clyde collaboration with Packer Shoes at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for PUMA)

Rebecca Haarlow

Debut season: 2015-16

Team record: 322-417 (43.57%)

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Nick Gallo

Debut season: 2012-13

Team record: 572-419 (57.71%)

Paris Lawson

Debut season: 2019-20

Team record: 209-208 (50.11%)

Orlando Magic

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Kendra Douglas

Debut season: 2023-24

Team record: 64-47 (57.65%)

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Dante Marchitelli

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 17-12 (58.62%)

Philadelphia 76ers

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Taryn Hatcher

Debut season: 2022-23

Team record: 110-79 (58.02%)

Portland Trailblazers

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Brooke Olzendam

Debut season: 2016-17

Team record: 310-355 (46.61%)

San Antonio Spurs

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Dan Weiss

Debut season: 2918-19

Team record: 205-293 (41.64%)

Toronto Raptors

Sep 30, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathon Mogbo (2) during an interview by Kayla Grey during media day at Scotiabank Area. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathon Mogbo (2) during an interview by Kayla Grey during media day at Scotiabank Area. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Kayla Grey

Debut season: 2018-19

Team record: 259-241 (51.80%)

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Savanna Hamilton

Debut season: 2022-23

Team record: 73-119 (38.02%)

Utah Jazz

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Lauren Green

Debut season: 2024-25

Team record: 6-20 (23.07%)

Washington Wizards

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Meghan McPeak

Debut season: 2018-19

Team record: 180-317 (36.21%)

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