Malika Andrews is an American sports journalist and reporter best known for her work in the NBA. Born on January 27, 1995, in Oakland, California, Andrews has made a name for herself as a talented and respected journalist in the sports industry.
She currently works for ESPN and is the host of NBA Today, a popular show that replaced The Jump.
Profile
- Full Name: Malika Rose Andrews
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1995
- Age: 28 years
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Profession: NBA sports journalist and reporter
Early Life & Education
Currently, at the age of 28, as of 2023, Malika Andrews was born and raised in Oakland, California. Her parents are Mike and Caren Andrews, with her father working as a personal trainer and her mother as an art teacher.
Growing up, Andrews developed a passion for basketball and became a fan of the Golden State Warriors. She attended Head-Royce School for part of her eighth-grade year before transferring to a year-round therapeutic boarding school in Utah, where she graduated at 17 in 2012.
Andrews is Jewish and had a bat mitzvah in 2008, celebrating her Jewish heritage. She has a younger sister named Kendra Andrews, who is also involved in sports journalism and covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.
After completing high school, Andrews worked at her maternal grandfather’s civil rights law firm for a year. She then pursued a communications degree at the University of Portland, where she was actively involved in journalism.
Andrews worked as a sports writer and sports editor, eventually becoming the editor-in-chief of The Beacon, the university’s newspaper.
While at the University of Portland, Andrews reported on a player who suffered a brain bleed after crashing into a wall. As a result of her story, the school implemented measures to prevent similar injuries in the future.
Personal Life
While not much is publicly known about Malika Andrews’ personal life, she confirmed in 2020 that she was living with her boyfriend in New York City during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she currently hosts NBA Today on ESPN.
Career
Malika Andrews’ career in sports journalism began to take shape when she introduced herself to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski at an NBA Summer League game in 2017.
Impressed by her work as a sports writer for The Beacon, Wojnarowski recognized her talent and potential. Andrews had previously interned at the Denver Post and worked as a James Reston Reporting Fellow in the sports department at The New York Times.
After gaining valuable experience at The New York Times, Andrews joined ESPN.com as a reporter covering the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. She later moved to New York and expanded her coverage to include the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.
Her insightful reporting and compelling stories caught the attention of both fans and industry professionals.
In 2019, Andrews made history as one of the first reporters to enter the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the completion of the 2019–20 NBA season in the Bubble.
She provided in-depth coverage and conducted virtual interviews with players, bringing fans closer to the action.
Andrews has been recognized throughout her career for her exceptional talent and contributions to sports journalism. She has been nominated for an Emmy in the Emerging On-Air Talent category.
She has received accolades from prestigious organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
Net Worth
While the exact net worth of Malika Andrews is not publicly disclosed, she is estimated to have a net worth of around $3 million.
This figure considers her successful career in sports journalism and her role as the host of NBA Today on ESPN.
Social Media
- Twitter handle: @Malika_andrews
- Instagram handle: @Malika_andrews,
