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ESPN, which has dominated the sports media for decades now, has had some major changes in its structure in the past few months. Huge names like Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy, and many others lost their jobs due to the ongoing layoffs. Interestingly, even Stephen A. Smith has warned his fans about the foreseeable future. Amid such uncertainties, ESPN is facing another major setback, which might spell trouble for some.

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According to the latest reports, the $40 billion worth company will be shutting down two of its major offices in the United States of America in the next few years.

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ESPN set to make a major decision about their future

Owing to their undeniable dominance over sports media, ESPN has a huge number of offices all around the world and in the country. Two of their biggest offices are in New York and Los Angeles.

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Over the past few months, a huge number of commentators and analysts have lost their jobs because of layoffs. 20 millionaires have been fired as ESPN is trying to cut their costs. According to the latest reports on Twitter, ESPN will close their Seaport Offices located in New York by the year 2025. But the bad news doesn’t end here.

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It looks like they are eyeing their Los Angeles office as well. With this grim update doing the rounds on the internet, fans might have to gear up to bid a teary farewell to some of their favorite voices.

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Stephen A. Smith has already given warning signs 

‘First Take’ host Stephen A. Smith has been under fire ever since the layoffs. The reason being? He earns around $12 million yearly and is one of the highest earners in the media industry. A few months ago, he released a fiery message for his haters while addressing the allegations.

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Ladies and gentlemen, we got a few people at ESPN getting paid more than me. They don’t have the number one show, they don’t have the top ratings, they don’t generate more revenue. How come ya’ll didn’t bring their names out?”, said Smith.

Not only that, but Smith also revealed that he might also lose his job despite his high profile. “And yes, ladies and gentlemen, I could be next”, said the veteran NBA analyst.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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