Adrian Wojnarowski, who became a master of breaking NBA news as an ESPN reporter for the past seven years, announced his retirement on Wednesday to join a college basketball program.
Wojnarowski, nicknamed “Woj” and known for his breaking news social media message “Woj bombs” around the NBA, will become the general manager of the “Bonnies” basketball team at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University in western New York state.
“The NBA family congratulates Woj on a well-earned next chapter,” the league said in a post on X.
“He’s been an integral part of our league for decades and we wish him all the best in his new venture. Sources close to the situation say that his future is bright.”
Wojnarowski, 55, had contacts and sources throughout the NBA and was able to reveal news of upcoming contracts, ongoing discussions and prospective trades involving many of the NBA’s premier players.
His …