If you’ve ever caught yourself rooting for someone off the court, chances are it was Lauren Jbara bringing you the latest sideline scoop. And we can bet you’ve hardly seen anyone who can match her infectious enthusiasm. From covering the Paris Olympics to working the sidelines during the NBA Playoffs, she’s not just reporting the play-by-play; she’s living it.
Instead of Lauren bringing us the latest scoop from the sidelines, let’s turn the tables. Tonight, we’ll learn all there is to know about the sideline reporter who has got the NBA world talking after her reporting in the Clippers–Nuggets series!
Who is Lauren Jbara, the sideline reporter for TNT?
“2024 was my best year on and off the screens,” Lauren told fans, and it’s easy to see why. A standout for Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, she’s been with NBA TV and NBA on TNT for 1 year and 8 months per her LinkedIn profile, and in that time, she’s become the perfect foil to the all‑male panel. She’s a whiz at effortlessly blending deep-dive analysis with genuine, unscripted moments.
“I covered the Paris Olympics, MLB postseason, NBA, and married my best friend,” she quipped in a recent interview, proof that she wears many hats—journalist, storyteller, and best friend to her audience. Before stepping onto the TNT stage, Lauren cut her teeth at Bally Sports South (Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves), lent her voice to FanDuel’s betting shows, and hosted for Spotlight Sports Group and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. Every gig taught her something new, and now those lessons shine through every time we see her on our screens.
Which university did Lauren Jbara attend?
Long before the bright lights of national broadcasts, Lauren was a Wolverine through and through! She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Michigan in 2015, where she also played for the women’s soccer club and networked with fellow storytellers in American Women in Sports Media.
But her roots go back even further—to Notre Dame Prep School in Pontiac, Michigan, where she spent her high school years dreaming of days like these. “I experienced so much growth in my 20s. I cannot wait to see what my 30s have in store for me,” she celebrated on Instagram on her 30th birthday—proof that her journey has only just begun.
Who is Lauren Jbara’s husband? What’s the TNT reporter’s relationship status?
Lauren’s biggest cheerleader off-camera is former pro baseball player Daniel Lockhart. Born November 4, 1992, Daniel grew up in a baseball family—his dad, Keith, spent over a decade in the majors—and he followed in those cleats after being picked by the Chicago Cubs in the 2011 draft. He bounced around farm systems (Diamondbacks, Mississippi Braves) before stepping away from pro ball in 2019 to explore new ventures, though he still can’t resist a good ninth‑inning rally.
Their love story? Delightfully under wraps and away from the public eye. After years of keeping things private, they sealed the deal at Camp Hale in September 2024. Two months later, Lauren shared a candid wedding video on Instagram with the caption, “Two months down, forever to go!” It was a peek behind the curtain of a relationship built on mutual respect — Lauren, the globe‑trotting journalist; Keith, the athlete‑turned-enthusiast.
Is Lauren Jbara related to Gregory Jbara?
Yes—and it turns out talent runs in the family. Lauren’s cousin is none other than Tony‑winning actor and singer Gregory Jbara. But you may know him as Deputy Commissioner Garrett Moore on Blue Bloods. In May 2020, Gregory tweeted, “I could not be more proud than to share ten minutes with my incomparable cousin Lauren Jbara, Host/Reporter at Altitude Sports!” Therefore, one thing is clear: being a natural onscreen presence runs in Lauren’s genes!
From Royal Oak to the NBA’s biggest stages, Lauren Jbara has proven that passion, preparation, and a little bit of flair can turn even the busiest sideline into a front-row seat for fans everywhere. Here’s to many more seasons of her unique blend of authenticity, insights, and excitement.
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