Warriors broadcaster enters health and safety protocols, misses Game 5 call
Golden State Warriors radio play-by-play broadcaster Tim Roye is missing Game 5 of the NBA Finals after entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
A league source told this news organization that Roye entered protocols between Game 4 on Friday and Game 5 on Monday. He was replaced on 95.7 The Game’s radio broadcast by TV play-by-play voice Bob Fitzgerald. Team and league personnel who either test positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms can be placed in health and safety protocols.
Fitzgerald calls the Warriors’ broadcasts on NBC Sports Bay Area during the regular season, but does not typically broadcast playoff games as the playoffs air on other cable and broadcast networks.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is also in health and safety protocols for Game 5 of the Finals and was unable to attend Monday’s game between the Warriors and Celtics.
ESPN and ABC play-by-play broadcaster Mike Breen missed the first two games of the NBA Finals after testing positive for COVID-19. He was replaced in the booth by Mark Jones.
Staff writer Madeline Kenney contributed to this report.