NBA teams saw local ratings decline by 13% this season
Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat saw declines of over 50%.
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Four NBA teams likely to renew FanDuel Sports Network deals
The Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks are likely to extend agreements with the regional sports network.
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson accidentally steals reporter’s microphone
"I'll bring it back."
Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson mob Richard Jefferson mid-broadcast
"I'm trying to work here."
NBA viewership rebounds, cuts early-season losses by more than half
The league's viewership is down 5% year-over-year, but was down 19% earlier this season.
Thunder-Cavaliers showdown garnered solid ratings for ESPN
The two conference-leading squads will meet again next Thursday, January 16.
Jarrett Allen’s explanation of ‘ethical basketball’ baffles Cavs sideline reporter
“Farm raised, non-GMO, organic."
Brian Windhorst: ‘You don’t love basketball’ if you didn’t love Cavs-Thunder
"This was a display of great, high level basketball."
ESPN, TNT add January games between NBA powerhouses
Cleveland and Oklahoma City have the best records in their respective conferences
Bulls debut on Chicago Sports Network features many scorebug complaints
"There’s a reason no other broadcast has ever put it there."
Derrick Rose announces retirement with newspaper ads in every city he’s played in — even Cleveland
"Thank You, My First Love..."
Dan Gilbert, Gray Media launch new Ohio sports network
With the RSN industry in a state of flux, Dan Gilbert's Rock Entertainment is teaming with Gray Media to launch a new Ohio sports network.
Bill Simmons says he’ll ‘take the loss’ on Donovan Mitchell staying in Cleveland
"My job on this podcast is to pass along the things that I hear and make some educated guesses."
Most of NBA media was wrong about Donovan Mitchell staying in Cleveland
"I don't think there's any chance he signs an extension there, ever."
The Athletic dropped a vintage ‘now they tell us’ article about the Cleveland Cavaliers
"This is a 10 out of 10 'Now they tell us' piece"
NBA executives sent Brian Windhorst his own meme after LeBron attended Cavs game
"What's going on in Cleveland?"
ESPN graphic incorrectly says Cavaliers beat Magic in 2009 Eastern Conference Finals
"We remember that series going a little differently."
ESPN’s ‘Get Up’ and ‘First Take’ totally ignored two NBA playoff games
The NBA had three playoff games on Tuesday. ESPN's morning block only discussed one of them.
Gus Johnson draws rave reviews for call of Evan Mobley’s game-winning block
"Blocked by Mobley! What a block!"
ESPN’s Cavaliers-Magic broadcast begins without commentary
"Just underway here in Cleveland, and we apologize for some technical difficulties we're having."
‘Undisputed’ confirms washed status by debating LeBron James 2016 NBA Finals block
Undisputed spent its Thursday morning talking about a play from eight years ago because Skip Bayless has nothing better to do with his time.
Cavaliers, Mavs announcers stunned by 60-foot buzzer-beater
"The Cavaliers called up heaven for a prayer, and it is answered!"
Brad Daugherty calls out national media for lack of Cleveland Cavaliers coverage
"If the New York Knicks had been on this winning streak, the whole world would know about it."
