NBA Reporter Craig Sager To Begin Leukemia Treatment, According To Son

TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager has been diagnosed with acute leukemia and will begin treatment Friday, according to his son.

Craig Sager Jr. tweeted the following Thursday night.

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Sager, known for his brightly colored suits, primarily covers basketball for “The NBA on TNT.” He also appears on TBS’ MLB postseason coverage and has previously covered the Olympics and the World Cup.