Taylor Rooks (NBA reporter) surprised fans with her secret wedding in NYC, starred guests like Jack Harlow & Saquon Barkley, and learn what we know (and don’t) about her husband Shane. Includes her career milestones and fresh beginnings with Amazon Prime Video.
🥂 Taylor Rooks – A Surprise That Took Everyone by Storm
Taylor Rooks on July 24, 2025, a notorious sports journalist and sideline reporter announced in Instagram that she had gotten married in a private event New York City ceremony. Her caption merely stated: “What a night. This is love.”
Background: Who Is Taylor Rooks?
- Born May 22, 1992 in St. Louis, Missouri, Rooks began her on-air career at the University of Illinois.
- She built her reputation with roles at BTN, SportsNet New York, Bleacher Report, TNT, and as a sideline reporter for Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.
- From the 2025–26 NBA season onward, she will co-host Prime Video’s new NBA studio show alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin.
The Wedding: A-List Guests & Intimate Revelations
Rooks’s showcased in Instagram slides an elegant black and white event ceremony filled with importsnt figures like Jack Harlow, Saquon Barkley, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Donovan Mitchell & fiancée Coco Jones, Michael Rubin and erstwhile FS1 host Joy Taylor attended as a bridesmaid.
Yet, despite the star studded affair, she did not tag her husband, her cautious choice to keep him out of the spotlight.
Taylor Rooks Husband: The Enigma “Shane”
- A peek moment at the wedding menu display her husband’s first name is Shane a clue that ignited opinion.
- A few outlets claim her husband’s full name might be Shane Fowler, everyone is curious, though this remains unconfirmed.
- No other public information about him has surfaced and highlighting Rooks’s commitment to privacy.
Why She Kept It Private
Taylor has long maintained a low-profile personal life, once stating, “The internet has never once been right about anyone I’m dating… whoever I’m with I’m not gonna be seen in public with.”
This wedding aligns with her ethos: a personal celebration shared only on her own terms.
Congrats to sports reporter Taylor Rooks on tying the knot with her husband!💍 The newlyweds had a star-studded wedding with several guests including Jack Harlow, Coco Jones, and more. Roomies, let’s send congrats to these lovebirds.🥰 (📸: @annigraham) ✍🏾:#TSRStaffJR pic.twitter.com/QOJzJFgNh2
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) July 24, 2025
Timing: Personal Joy Meets Career Peak
- The wedding coincides with her new role launching Fall 2025 on Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage.
- According to reports, she recently departed from TNT and Bleacher Report, calling her Prime Video gig a “career milestone”.
- This personal milestone beautifully aligns with her professional ascent.
What We Know
✔️ Known:
- She married in a private NYC ceremony attended by top celebrities.
- Husband’s first name: Shane, possibly Shane Fowler.
- She’s about to host Amazon’s NBA studio show with Griffin and Nowitzki.
❓ Unknown:
- Husband’s background, profession, and the couple’s dating history.