The Athletic reported Doris Burke, who has been with ESPN since 1991, could be removed from the three-person Finals broadcast team.

News broke on Wednesday that Doris Burke's future as a broadcaster at ESPN is not secure.  On Thursday, ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sung the praises of the broadcaster as someone who has "changed the game" and inspired women in and out of the sports broadcasting industry.

ESPN is evaluating its NBA broadcast team, potentially impacting Doris Burke's role despite Mike Breen's confirmed return and Richard Jefferson's likely re-signing. Rick Carlisle and Jefferson have publicly supported Burke,