Maria Taylor Named NBC's Lead NBA, WNBA Studio Host
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:06 pm
Maria Taylor has been named NBC Sports’ lead NBA and WNBA studio host for the company’s upcoming NBA coverage on NBC and Peacock. Taylor previously hosted NBA Finals coverage, as well as NBA Countdown during her time with ESPN. Taylor left ESPN for NBC in 2021.
Since arriving at NBC, Taylor served as the lead host of “Football Night in America,” the “B1G College Countdown” and various roles for NBC’s Olympics coverage.
Taylor will host NBA studio shows on Sunday and Tuesday nights as part of a group that includes Carmelo Anthony and Vince Carter.