Kris Rhim, who previously had been ESPN NFL Nation’s Los Angeles Chargers beat reporter since September of 2023, moved to a new role in October of 2026 as a Philadelphia-based reporter covering the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers.
Prior to joining ESPN, Rhim covered the Baltimore Ravens for the Baltimore Banner, where he reported on the Ravens having what is believed to be the first entirely Black quarterback room in NFL history.
From 2022-2023, Rhim was a member of the New York Times fellowship class. Before joining the New York Times, Rhim was a features reporter for the Atlanta Falcons.
A native of the Philadelphia area, Rhim is a Springfield College graduate and a former Boston Globe intern.