Michael Grady in line for lead WNBA role for Amazon
Timberwolves play-by-play announcer Michael Grady could work for both NBC and Amazon as he takes a key role in the new NBA and WNBA deals.
Timberwolves play-by-play announcer Michael Grady could work for both NBC and Amazon as he takes a key role in the new NBA and WNBA deals.
"It’s definitely going to be rooted in the game."
“Adding Malika Andrews to this elite commentator team to lead our efforts out of Los Angeles is another statement in the elevation of our coverage around the WNBA."
Ion will carry two WNBA preseason games involving Paige Bueckers' debut in Dallas plus the Chicago Sky taking on Brazil.
The WNBA continues to level up its broadcast products and accessibility amid a surge in fan engagement.
The Athletic will promote live game viewership of both leagues through its website, app and content.
"Having a show like that would show that we’ve arrived."
Monday's telecast was down 49% versus last year's Caitlin Clark-fueled draft but up 113% versus 2023.
When you follow the money, all roads take you back to Caitlin Clark.
"I’m very optimistic that we’ll get something done."
A week after winning the National Championship, UConn's Paige Bueckers finds out where she'll be playing professionally in the W tonight.
"...I know where this league comes from, a lot of Black women that grew up making this league what it is. And that's kind of the shoulders that we stand on."
"Our long-term expectation is we are going to be the home for the WNBA across the entire country for every game on Fridays."
"What’s funny about it is I didn’t know what a gem of a project it was."
And why this take is ripe for a "Where Colin was wrong."
Ogwumike's new production company has already sold a scripted "The W" WNBA comedy series to Peacock.
"I'm like first of all, we need to heavily vet these men. Preferably, they're gay."
"I'm hearing if y'all don't give us what we want, we sitting out."
On the cusp of a new broadcast rights deal between ESPN and the WNBA, it makes sense for both sides to ratchet up their longstanding partnership with a premier national TV window each weekend.
"I just think that the NBA is incentivized to make decisions that are good for the NBA, and those are not always aligned with what's good for the WNBA."
The NBA made a last-ditch effort to salvage the event as late as Wednesday.
This disruption is ultimately a good thing for the WNBA, even if it puts the league in a bad light
"We weren't able to land on a plan we thought would raise the bar off of last year’s special moment."
The WNBA was mysteriously silent while Caitlin Clark was hanging out with Taylor Swift at a Chiefs playoff game.
Brink and "godsister" Sydel Curry-Lee are joining the athlete-hosted content boom ahead of Brink's return to the WNBA this year.