Lisa Salters' absence from ESPN's coverage of the NBA Finals was due to her mother's health concerns, prompting her to return home to be with her, accompanied by her partner, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White.

The Indiana Fever coach and an ESPN/ABC sideline reporter for the NBA Finals are away from their duties to attend to a family matter. Fever coach Stephanie White and reporter Lisa Salters are partners,

Stephanie White shared a personal update after she was absent from Saturday's Fever game while her partner, Lisa Salters, also missed her on-air assignment for the NBA Finals