Joe Buck and Malika Andrews (Photos via Getty Images)
ESPN’s Joe Buck and Malika Andrews are set for another short-term gig under the Disney umbrella this summer.

Buck and Andrews are two of the most popular faces on sports television, having been at the forefront of commentary on the network’s coverage of NFL football and NBA basketball.

And they’re now scheduled to show up elsewhere as Front Office Sports has learned that Buck will be a guest cohost on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ from July 23 to July 25, which will follow appearances in the same role for Malika, who will be on the morning talk show this coming Saturday and Sunday and will also be on the ‘GMA3’ digital program on Monday.

“An ESPN spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports that Malika Andrews will be a guest cohost on the morning talk show this Saturday and Sunday, and on the GMA3 digital program next Monday,” the outlet reports. “Joe Buck will also fill in on GMA from July 23–25.”

Other ESPN Personalities Could Follow Joe Buck and Malika Andrews

ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
FOS adds that, per sources, Elle Duncan and Laura Rutledge have also discussed setting up dates to appear on the show later in the summer.

‘GMA’ has been handing out guest-host spots as part of an ongoing trend in which morning news shows and other entertainment programs have been more open to the involvement of personalities from the sports side.

The likes of regular hosts Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts both have sporting backgrounds.

NBC also had Mike Tirico guest-host their ‘Today’ show for a week earlier this year, while former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade guest-hosted its third hour on Monday.

According to one industry source, sports broadcasters have gained more respect for their abilities due to their habit of handling unforeseen events on the fly.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.