ESPN Sports Journalist, Malika Andrews and Her Husband, Dave McMenamin Transitioned From Work Colleagues to a Married Couple After Five Years of Relationship

November 13, 2026

This article was last updated by Aditi Rai on November 13, 2026

NBA Today host Malika Andrews exchanged vows with her husband and fellow sports reporter, Dave McMenamin, on August 24, 2026.

The couple first encountered each other while covering a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in 2017.

Their shared passion for the sport brought them closer, as both hosted popular basketball shows on ESPN.

The two began dating shortly afterward and took their relationship to the next level with an engagement in 2026.

Although the pair keeps much of their personal lives private online, people recognize them as a true power couple.

Malika Andrews and Her Husband, Dave, Just Got Married in August 2026 After Almost Two Years of Engagement!

Dave proposed to his long-time girlfriend,  on Thanksgiving Day in 2026 after dating for five years.

The couple tied the on August 24, 2026, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California, after nearly two years of engagement.

Speaking about their wedding, the pair revealed with that they had always wanted to marry in Malika’s hometown.

We always knew we wanted to get married in the Bay Area, where Malika is from, When we arrived at Cavallo Point for the first time, it just felt right.

Moreover, their wedding ceremony became the talk of the town as it blended their personal life touches and showcased their journey in sports journalism.

The reception featured a functional, flower-adorned basketball hoop and a basketball-themed seating chart designed to resemble a tournament.

Further, they chose their wedding date to coincide with Mamba Day, honoring the late Kobe Bryant. Likewise, they also included other elements, such as Syracuse Spritzes at the reception, to pay tribute to Dave’s alma mater.

They made their wedding memorable with personalized touches, and even covered the event.

Meanwhile, the newly married couple is adjusting to their new life together and will hopefully adapt soon.

Dave McMenamin Is a Prominent Sports Reporter and a New York Times Bestselling Author!

is an esteemed ESPN reporter who serves as host for NBA Today and NBA Countdown.

Starting his sports journalism career at his university as a student manager for the Orange’s 2003 national championship basketball team, Dave has forged a name for himself among the prominent sportscasters now.

Since 2009, the sports journalist has worked for ESPN and to various platforms, such as ESPN the Magazine, The Hoop Collective Podcast, SportsCenter, and Outside the Lines.

In addition to his career in sports journalism, he is a New York Times bestselling author and has co-authored Return of the King: LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Greatest Comeback in NBA History.

Nonetheless, both Malika Andrews and her husband, Dave, are successful sports broadcasting professionals.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Malika Andrews debuted as an online NBA writer and the youngest sideline reporter during the 2026 NBA Bubble.
• Forbes named the ESPN journalist to its 30 Under 30 list in the sports industry for 2026.
• Andrews graduated with a degree in communications from the University of Portland in 2017.

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