The NBA free agent class just became more intriguing with the addition of a new player: ESPN's Chris Broussard.
The NBA insider's current contract with ESPN expires in mid-September, said sources with knowledge of his deal. That could make the experienced, versatile Broussard a valuable free agent at at time when the surging NBA has never drawn more media attention.
The 47-year old Broussard joined ESPN in 2004 to cover the NBA for ESPN.com and "ESPN The Magazine."
Broussard reports on-air for ESPN from NBA games. He also appears frequently on ESPN shows, such as "Mike & Mike" and "NBA Countdown.