With the start of the Tokyo Games less than two weeks away, NBC is reportedly close to adding a marquee talent to its event coverage.
The network is attempting to sign ESPN's Maria Taylor, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Taylor, who currently is leading ESPN's coverage of the NBA Finals, has a contract with the network that reportedly expires on July 20, three days before the start of the Olympics.
Game 6 of the Finals is scheduled for July 20, with a potential Game 7 set to be played on July 22.