The Lakers’ rebuilding process may appear uncertain. But clarity emerged on another front.
The Lakers and KSPN-710AM reached an agreement that will extend their radio play-by-play partnership for two additional seasons up through 2021-22. John Ireland will continue as the Lakers’ radio play-by-play announced, while Mychal Thompson will remain as the color analyst.
Lakers president and part owner Jeanie Buss made the announcement on Tuesday as a guest on KSPN-710AM.
“ESPN and the ESPN brand are synonymous with excellence, and we’re proud to be affiliated with them,” Lakers Senior Vice President of Business Operations/COO Tim Harris said in a statement. “The management and employees are consummate professionals and people we enjoy working with, and we’re very pleased to extend our partnership with them.”
KSPN-710AM has served as the Lakers’ flagship station since 2009.
“We at ESPNLA have enjoyed a terrific and mutually-beneficial relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers since 2009, and could not be more excited to extend our agreement through mid-2022,” ESPN LA Vice President and General Manager Scott McCarthy said in a statement. “We are very proud to be associated with one of the premier franchises in all of sports.”
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