ESPN reveals final day for 36-year NBA, WNBA broadcast legend
Legendary ESPN commentator Mark Jones will call his final game for the network in April as the NBA and WNBA broadcast great moves on. The sports media veteran joined ESPN back in 1990 and is currently one of the longest-tenured commentators. However, Jones’ career will move forward without being at the Worldwide Leader in Sports.
MORE: Popular sportswriter claims Dianna Russini outrage is ‘double standard’ The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reveals that Jones is leaving the company after 36 years with ESPN. Meanwhile, Marchand also indicated when the longtime NBA and WNBA broadcast professional will have his final day. End of an era: Mark Jones will call his last game for ESPN on Sunday after being with the company since 1990.
(via @AndrewMarchand ) pic. twitter. com/hExYwOQyOW — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 10, 2026 The veteran play-by-play announcer’s final game with ESPN will come on April 21.
For many years, Jones has balanced his ESPN workload with other broadcasts. Jones’ primary role has been serving as the Sacramento Kings’ lead broadcaster since being handed the role in 2020. Since then, Jones is certainly one of the top play-by-play voices in the NBA, boasting significant experience across several decades.
However, the convoluted ESPN roster of NBA talent shifted Jones’ role during recent years. Mike Breen remains the lead voice for the network during pro basketball games. Jones is often featured at other NBA events for the network, including the NBA Draft, NBA Lottery and others.