Okay, so Malika Andrews. We all see her on ESPN, right? She’s got that way of breaking down the NBA and she does it while always looking oh so incredible. You can’t help but listen when she talks. But let’s be honest, as much as we love her courtside insights, there’s always that little part of us that’s like, “Okay, but what’s she really like? What’s the scoop when the cameras aren’t rolling?” We’re all a little nosy, admit it!

Well, buckle up, because a big piece of that off-court puzzle involves another name you definitely know from the ESPN NBA universe: her husband, Dave McMenamin. Now, when two people who are that deep in the basketball world actually manage to find each other? That’s the kind of stuff we live for. So, let’s get into it.

When did Malika Andrews and Dave McMenamin get married? 

Okay, get ready for all the details, because Malika and Dave’s wedding sounds like it was something special. They officially became Mr. and Mrs. on August 24, 2024. And the spot they picked? Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California – right at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge! Malika told Vogue, “Now, instead of saying, ‘Look, we are going to get married there.’ We get to say, ‘Look! That’s where we got married.’ We are so lucky.” How amazing is that? Dave added that they always knew they wanted a Bay Area wedding (Malika’s home turf!) and “When we arrived at Cavallo Point for the first time, it just felt right.” You just love to hear it.

Now, if you’re picturing some stiff, ultra-formal wedding, you can just toss that idea out the window. This was Malika we’re talking about, and of course, it had to be totally personal and heartfelt. Malika and Dave were engaged for 21 months, giving them plenty of time (two NBA offseasons, to be exact!) to plan. Malika even told Vogue, “Leading up to the wedding, both Dave and I were asked all the time if we were stressed out… And honestly, we never were.” Goals, right?

And, of course, being Malika and Dave, the basketball theme was woven in perfectly. Vogue mentioned a “floriated—but fully functional!—basketball hoop” at the reception. Can you even imagine? Malika reportedly joked to Vogue that a “friendly but fierce” free-throw competition broke out later in the evening, with some of their sportscaster friends getting really into it. That sounds about right!

Malika told Vogue, “I was overwhelmed with happiness. It was everything that I hoped for. And I loved that Dave didn’t let go of my hand.” She also shared a little tidbit about the moment she first saw Dave waiting for her, saying, “All the planning, all the stress just melted away. It was just… him.” Okay, seriously, how perfect is that? Two incredibly smart, driven people, madly in love, surrounded by their crew, making memories that were both elegant and genuinely fun.

Who is Dave McMenamin? What does he do for a living? 

Alright, so let’s talk about Dave McMenamin. Yeah, he’s Malika Andrews’ husband now (and what a flex that is!), but this dude is a legit heavyweight in sports reporting on his own. He’s been a fixture at ESPN since 2009 – that’s ages in sports media years! If you’re a Lakers die-hard, you already know him. He’s the guy for Lakers coverage. His ESPN bio is like a “greatest hits” of sports shows: NBA Today (sharing the screen with Malika, which is adorable), SportsCenter, the OG ESPN the Magazine, The Hoop Collective Podcast… he’s done it all.

And here’s a little nugget for you: he actually kicked off his career with NBA Entertainment and had this brilliant idea – “Hey, we need someone in LA covering the Lakers and Kobe full-time.” He pitched it, and even though he wasn’t exactly a SoCal local back then, they bit! That specific role got axed thanks to the recession (brutal!), but clearly, Dave made his mark, because he’s been indispensable at ESPN ever since.

Oh, and just to add another layer of impressive? He’s a New York Times bestselling author. No big deal. He co-wrote “Return of the King: LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Greatest Comeback in NBA History” with his ESPN buddy Brian Windhorst back in 2017. So, yeah, the man knows his basketball from every conceivable angle. It’s no shocker that he and Malika connect so deeply – that shared obsession with the game must be something else!

How did Malika Andrews and Dave McMenamin meet?

Malika and Dave’s paths first crossed back in 2017. The location? Only the most iconic arena in the world – Madison Square Garden. They were both on duty, covering a Knicks vs. Cavaliers game. Imagine the electricity in that building, the chaos, and then, bam! Two future spouses meet while doing what they do best. You just know, even if it was just a quick “hey, good luck with your report” kind of thing, something clicked.

It wasn’t some Hollywood whirlwind, from what we gather. More like a slow burn. Then, fast forward five years to Thanksgiving Day 2022. That’s when Dave decided to make the ultimate play and propose. A Thanksgiving proposal! How cozy and sweet is that? Probably super chill and personal, which totally feels like their vibe, especially with the insane lives they lead.

Malika has always been pretty open about how much her inner circle means to her. She told The Athletic in 2022 that she called her family, close friends, and agent her “sounding board.” So, you can only imagine how amazing it must be to have a partner like Dave, someone who’s right there in the thick of it with her, who truly understands the crazy hours, the constant travel, the pressure. They’re probably each other’s rock.

Do Malika Andrews and Dave McMenamin have kids together? 

Let’s get to the question every fan is probably wondering: any mini-Malikas or Daves on the scene? As of right now, all the reports say nope, no kids just yet. And honestly, can you blame them? Their careers are absolutely skyrocketing, and they’re still in that “just married” glow. They’re probably just soaking it all in!

But Malika definitely gives off major “amazing mom-to-be someday” vibes. She grew up super close with her sister, Kendra Andrews, who, by the way, is also an incredible NBA reporter for ESPN (seriously, what a family!). So, family is clearly huge for her. She hasn’t laid out a public five-year plan for starting a family with Dave, but knowing how much she values those deep connections, you can bet that if and when they decide to add to their team, it’ll be a beautiful thing.

For now, though, Malika and Dave are this awesome duo, absolutely crushing it in the sports world and doing it together. You gotta love it, right?