Quick Info
| Profession | Sports Journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/01/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California |
Latest News about Malika Andrews
01/2026
ESPN announced that Malika Andrews has added tennis to her portfolio, taking charge of broadcasts for the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. The 30-year-old host will alternate between NBA coverage and tennis throughout 2026, starting with hosting the second week and championship weekend of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
07/2026
ESPN confirmed that Malika Andrews has received a multi-year contract extension, ensuring she remains a key figure in the network's basketball programming. In addition to her continued roles hosting NBA Today, NBA Countdown, and the NBA Draft, she will take on extra responsibilities as an NBA sideline reporter while maintaining her new tennis coverage duties.
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Bio/Wiki
| Malika Rose Andrews McMenamin is an American sports journalist and reporter who covers the NBA nationally for ESPN. She is known for hosting NBA Today, which replaced The Jump, and also hosts NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC. |
Career
| Joined ESPN | October 2018 |
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| Previous Roles | Chicago Tribune reporter; James Reston Reporting Fellow at The New York Times; Reporter for The Seattle Times covering the Seattle Storm (WNBA) and University of Washington sports |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/malika_andrews/ | |
| https://twitter.com/malika_andrews |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Native of Oakland, California | |
| 2. Filled in as co-anchor on Good Morning America (December 2025) | |
| 3. Made her debut as a sideline reporter during the 2019-20 NBA Playoffs at the ESPN World of Sports in Florida following the NBA's 4-month hiatus due to COVID-19 | |
| 4. Became one of the youngest sideline reporters ever for a Conference Finals telecast | |
| 5. Covers the NBA with a focus on the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| 6. Expanded role in 2026 to cover tennis alongside NBA duties |