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ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed he's received plenty of support from NBA players after being dissed by LeBron James.

Brian Windhorst: LeBron James is ‘poking the bear’

"LeBron absolutely knows that he will cause a wave with these social media things"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 8, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

ESPN

Happy 15th anniversary to LeBron James’ ‘The Decision’

Jalen Brunson celebrating during the Knicks Game 6 win over the Celtics

ESPN ‘experts’ trolled for collectively wrong Eastern Conference predictions

"Experts”

By Reice Shipley OnMay 17, 2025 0
Mar 27, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Kenny Atkinson says following media coverage has made him a better coach

"I read and I listen and I learn."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 14, 2025 0
FanDuel Sports Network reporter Kristina Pink

FanDuel Sports Network retains rights to all 13 of its NBA franchises next season

The Hawks, Cavs, Heat, Bucks, and T'Wolves all re-upped agreements with the regional sports network.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 13, 2025 0
May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, middle, watches from the bench during the first half against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith challenges Darius Garland to play through toe injury

"Limp your ass out there no matter which way you got to do it."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 7, 2025 0
Cleveland Cavaliers The Diff

Zach Lowe torches Cleveland Cavaliers for ‘The Diff’

"The Diff is what you're going with? The Diff is so stupid."

By Matt Yoder OnMay 6, 2025 0
The Inside the NBA crew discussing the first half of the lopsided Game 4 matchup between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers

‘Inside the NBA’ cast relentlessly mocks Heat for ‘quitting’ in Game 4 against Cavaliers

"This might be the worst game I've ever watched."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 28, 2025 0
A view of the NBA logo.

NBA teams saw local ratings decline by 13% this season

Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat saw declines of over 50%.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young

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.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2025 0
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson accidentally stole a reporter's microphone after mistaking it for a tracking device.

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson accidentally steals reporter’s microphone

"I'll bring it back."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 31, 2025 0
Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson mobbed their former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson during Wednesday's broadcast of Cavs vs. Heat.

Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson mob Richard Jefferson mid-broadcast

"I'm trying to work here."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 6, 2025 0
A view of the NBA logo.

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.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 12, 2025 0
Jan 31, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Former NBA player and current TV analyst Austin Carr talks to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs analyst Austin Carr addresses #ImpeachTrumpNow post

Go Cavs.

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 31, 2025 0
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Thunder-Cavaliers showdown garnered solid ratings for ESPN

The two conference-leading squads will meet again next Thursday, January 16.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 10, 2025 0
Nov 9, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Jarrett Allen’s explanation of ‘ethical basketball’ baffles Cavs sideline reporter

“Farm raised, non-GMO, organic."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 10, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Brian Windhorst: ‘You don’t love basketball’ if you didn’t love Cavs-Thunder

"This was a display of great, high level basketball."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 9, 2025 0
A pair of January NBA games between the Thunder and Cavaliers will now be viewable for the league's fans throughout the country. Photo by Liam McGuire

ESPN, TNT add January games between NBA powerhouses

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have the best records in their respective conferences

By Michael Dixon OnDec 13, 2024 0
Bulls debut a new scorebug on Chicago Sports Network

Bulls debut on Chicago Sports Network features many scorebug complaints

"There’s a reason no other broadcast has ever put it there."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 8, 2024 5
Dec 23, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Rose announces retirement with newspaper ads in every city he’s played in — even Cleveland

"Thank You, My First Love..."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 26, 2024 0
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert at a 2019 press conference.

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.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnJul 27, 2024 1
Bill Simmons admitted he was wrong about Donovan Mitchell wanting to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 5, 2024 2
May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) stands on the court in the second quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

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."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 2, 2024 1
May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) walks to the locker room late in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

‘I’m sick of y’all sometimes!”: Donovan Mitchell blasts media over reported rift with teammates

"Yeah aight [cap]."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 16, 2024 0
Apr 30, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after a packet during the first half against the Orlando Magic in game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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"

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 16, 2024 3

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