Amazon Prime Video is closing in on a deal to make Kevin Harlan its No. 2 NBA play-by-player when it begins coverage of the league later this year, sources briefed on the discussion told The Athletic.

Kevin Harlan is taking his NBA talents to Amazon. The longtime broadcaster is nearing a deal with the company to be “its No. 2 play-by-player when it begins NBA coverage later this year,” according to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.

One of ESPN’s more underutilized talents is leaving its NBA coverage to join Amazon Prime Video’s broadcast team this fall, as Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports that Cassidy Hubbarth will become Prime Video’s top sideline reporter.

Amazon Prime Video is closing in on a deal to make Kevin Harlan its No. 2 NBA play-by-player when it begins coverage of the league later this year.

Thursday's game at Sacramento was Houston's second on TNT this season (the first was an NBA Cup quarterfinal win over Golden State in December). Kevin Harlan had the play-by-play duties for that game, and he came away impressed, even considering the loss.

Prime Video has spent recent months setting up its team for its NBA coverage, which is set to begin next season. According to reports, the streamer is in

Sacramento entered last night’s game in Milwaukee on a seven-game win streak, which made it the hottest team in basketball. The Kings were facing a Bucks team that had gone just 6-6 since winning the NBA Cup championship in Las Vegas a month ago.

Kevin Harlan is taking his NBA talents to Amazon. The longtime broadcaster is nearing a deal with the company to be “its No. 2 play-by-player when it begins NBA coverage later this year ...

“There is a flag,” CBS play-by-play standby Jim Nantz announced to the masses watching at home. Kevin Harlan, calling the game for Westwood One Radio, echoed the call. Except, no penalty had been called. The play would count. The Kansas City Chiefs were one clock-killing drive away from a third straight Super Bowl.

Harden currently occupies the second spot on the NBA 's list for all-time made 3-point shots. After accomplishing the feat, the former MVP made sure to shout out two players with whom his NBA journey started, Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Michelob Ultra, the beer that likes to strike alliances with sports and athletes, will use Super Bowl LIX to get back into its game. An advertising appearance during Fox’s February 9 broadcast of the Big Game will help the brand kick off a year of sports sponsorships that will likely include the Ryder Cup,

The Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers on Monday night at Footprint Center, taking a 2-0 lead in the season series. This game featured each team’s top stars,