Nowitzki, Griffin joining Rooks for Amazon's NBA coverage
Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin are joining journalist and sideline reporter Taylor Rooks for Amazon's NBA studio coverage beginning in the 2025-26 season.
"We're really excited about the opportunity to build a show from the ground up. That is for the basketball fan, that is entertaining, that is informative, that is different," Rooks told Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports.
"I am excited to join the Amazon family and honored to be a part of its NBA coverage," Nowitzki said. "I have always wanted to remain close to the game that I love, and building something new alongside this talented crew is an experience I look forward to. I'm extremely thankful for the opportunity and cannot wait to get started."
Nowitzki ranks sixth on the league's all-time scoring list. He won an MVP in 2007 and a title in 2011 across 21 seasons in the Association.
"I have been incredibly impressed with Amazon's NFL programming for Thursday Night Football, and my conversations with the team around the NBA partnership have been equally inspiring," Griffin said.
Griffin is a six-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year. He holds career averages of 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists over 13 seasons. He retired in April 2024.
Rooks appears on Amazon's broadcast of Thursday Night Football. She also works with Bleacher Report and TNT but will solely work for Amazon following the conclusion of this NBA season.
Amazon and the NBA reached an 11-year streaming deal in July. Prime Video will begin by streaming 66 regular-season games, as well as NBA Cup and playoff contests.
"We want to create a product that everybody wants to be a part of," Rooks said. "That’s appointment viewing. That builds an NBA community."