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.
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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."
Cavaliers analyst Austin Carr confirms Steph Curry is not a good comparison for Sam Merrill
"Two different players."
Exclusive: Fox college hoops announcer John Fanta prepares for NBA debut
Spurs delete post after trolling Cleveland over Skyline Chili, which is a Cincinnati thing
"Wrong city but a good try..."
ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Rizzo sounds off on critics: ‘Do you know who the hell I am?’
"There’s no apologies over here. What the hell do you think I do? Do you know who the hell I am?"
Ryan Ruocco talks Cavs-Celtics ‘all-access’ broadcast: ‘We’ve had this access all week, we’re going to use it.’
"There are a few more elements, a few more specialty items that can get worked into the broadcast."
Kyrie Irving blames media for narrative about him not wanting to play with LeBron James
"Somehow the news gets leaked while I’m in China!"
Long-time Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Indians broadcaster Joe Tait passes away at 83
Tait called the Cavaliers' radio broadcasts from 1970-79 and from 1983-2011.
Cleveland Cavaliers, Fox Sports Ohio play-by-play man Fred McLeod dies suddenly at 67
Prior to his Cavs work, McLeod was the voice of the Pistons for 22 seasons.
Bill Simmons jokes he will stop covering sports if the Cavaliers win the draft lottery again
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had their fair share of luck in the NBA Draft lottery this century. In...
Warriors-Cavs Finals Era ends with a whimper in the ratings
Game 4 was the least watched game in any Warriors-Cavs Finals series.
Charles Barkley has never seen a team as dumb as Cavs, adds Cavs’ chances to avoid sweep ‘slim to none & slim got...
"I've never seen a team that dumb in my life."
LeBron readdresses a question to make sure no one thinks he doesn’t feel good about the Cavs’ chances
James' decision to answer a question further illustrates the growing importance of press in this series.
LeBron James on White House visit: ‘I know whoever wins this series, no one wants an invite”
LeBron didn't beat around the bush.
Despite thrilling finish, NBA Finals Game 1 ratings down from last year, lowest of any Cavs-Warriors Game 1
Viewer fatigue seems to have kicked in.
LeBron James walks out of presser after ESPN’s Mark Schwarz keeps asking him about J.R. Smith, says “be better tomorrow”
"What do you mean, not sure? No, I don't know his state of mind."
Just about every NBA analyst is predicting the Warriors and Cavaliers to meet in the Finals once again
Rockets and Celtics fans, look away.
SNL mocks LeBron’s teammates in ‘The Other Cavaliers’ sketch that was cut for time
"Every time LeBron makes a free throw, I'm right there with that high-five!"
The Cavaliers’ Game 7 win over the Pacers on ABC was the highest rated NBA first-round game since 2004
LeBron in a seventh game resulted in a monster overnight rating.
LeBron James drills cold-blooded buzzer-beater as Ian Eagle delivers perfect call
Yet another brilliant sequence from a flat-out brilliant player.
