Michelle Beadle, a longtime FanDuel Network analyst, made a funny mistake Friday while discussing Colorado’s NBA franchise. When Beadle tried to refer to the “Nuggets,” she accidentally used the wrong term, prompting laughter from her colleagues, former NBA players Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons. Despite the blunder, Beadle quickly got back on her feet, but her momentary mistake did not go unnoticed by her co-hosts.
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FanDuel analyst Michelle Beadle accidentally drops the N-word on air

Although the mistake was brief, it was enough to cause laughter among her fellow analysts, Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons. While Parsons remained calm, Williams could not contain his amusement and Beadle teased about the possible consequences of her mistake.
With a grin, he teased her and said, “You’re going to be in trouble today,” a light-hearted comment that kept the atmosphere playful and added to the camaraderie on air.

Beadle’s distinguished career in sports media spans more than two decades and solidifies her reputation as one of the NBA’s leading reporters. Although she was born in Italy, her journey took her to Texas at an early age, where she attended the University of Texas at Austin before completing her studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her strong ties to San Antonio paved the way for her first break in the industry with the San Antonio Spurs. This first opportunity launched her into the sports media landscape, eventually leading her to work with high-profile networks such as ESPN, FOX Sports and NBA TV.
Throughout her career, Beadle’s expertise and personality have made her a staple in sports reporting. The recent on-air blunder, although unintentional, highlighted her ease and resilience, bringing smiles from her colleagues and the audience alike. The light-hearted moment reminded fans that even seasoned professionals have their humorous faults, adding a touch of relatability to Beadle’s prized presence in sports broadcasting.
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