Cassidy Hubbarth is departing ESPN after a 15-year tenure, confirmed during the April 16, 2025, Eastern Conference play-in game broadcast between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. ESPN announced it as her final telecast. Hubbarth will move to Amazon Prime Video as their lead NBA sideline reporter for the upcoming season, working alongside Ian Eagle, as Amazon secures a new multi-year deal to broadcast NBA games, including six Conference Finals over the next 11 years.
During her farewell broadcast, ESPN anchors Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Richard Jefferson paid tribute to Hubbarth live on air, acknowledging her contributions over the years. Hubbarth expressed her gratitude for ESPN's support in her career growth, highlighting her journey from NBA Tonight in 2010 to her current role. Fans and colleagues alike took notice of this significant shift in NBA coverage as Cassidy Hubbarth bids farewell to ESPN and prepares for her new role at Amazon Prime Video.