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NBA commissioner Adam Silver

Adam Silver on NBA ratings discourse: ‘It seems a little unusual’

"It's just a thing about the NBA. It's part of the culture of the NBA that we're self-critical..."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 5, 2025 0
A detailed view of the NBA logo in the 2024 playoffs.

NBA could benefit by doing more to assist media coverage

The NBA’s growth depends on improving media access.

By Michael Grant OnMay 19, 2025 0
A May 18, 2025 UFL finish as seen on ESPN2. (Awful Announcing on X.)

ABC

ABC viewers missed thrilling UFL finish with game bumped for NBA pregame show

A view of the NBA logo.

Local NBA viewership down 9% as large-market teams underachieve

"Local ratings are very much driven by which teams that year exceeded expectations and had all the casual fans come in to join the ride."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 1, 2025 0
Enjoy Basketball founder Kenny Beecham. (Chicago Bulls.)

NBA

Kenny Beecham talks Enjoy Basketball focus amidst NBA criticism

The Athletic NBA graphic

The Athletic strikes highlight rights deal with NBA and WNBA

The Athletic will promote live game viewership of both leagues through its website, app and content.

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 23, 2025 0
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards

NBA secures most-watched playoffs opening weekend in 25 years thanks to Easter holiday

Viewership for the eight games across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and truTV averaged 4.39 million viewers.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2025 0
A Memphis Grizzlies-Oklahoma City Thunder game on ABC on April 20, 2025. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images.)

ABC

NBA bets long term over short with Grizzlies-Thunder ABC pick

The Fubo logo.

Fubo to launch team-level personalized game alerts around NBA playoffs

Fubo is launching personalized game alerts at the team level, starting with the NBA playoffs.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 16, 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
A detailed view of the NBA logo in the 2024 playoffs.

NBA regular season viewership finishes down slightly versus last season

National NBA viewership is down just 2% versus last season across ABC, ESPN, and TNT.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Ja Morant and LeBron James during a March 29, 2025 game.

Ja Morant, LeBron James dominate NBA digital viewing

It's not just LeBron and the Lakers driving NBA digital viewing.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 14, 2025 0
Does sports media know how to talk about sports?

ESPN

Here’s why sports media can’t talk about sports anymore

NBA commissioner Adam Silver

NBA exploring European league in partnership with FIBA

"We feel now is the time to move to that next stage."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 28, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for March 26, 2025: how to watch NBA Wednesday games

ESPN has a NBA doubleheader tonight.

By Ken Fang OnMar 26, 2025 0
A view of the NBA logo.

NBA to consider launching European league, with spots for EuroLeague teams

The NBA could expand its European operations in a massive way.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 25, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for February 8, 2025: how to watch NBA tonight

ABC airs the NBA in primetime tonight.

By Ken Fang OnFeb 8, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for February 3, 2025: How to watch basketball tonight

Plenty of basketball on streaming and television including men's and women's college, the NBA and Unrivaled.

By Ken Fang OnFeb 3, 2025 0
Adam Silver appears on The Big Podcast with Shaq

Adam Silver: ‘There’s never been more engagement in the NBA than there is at this moment’

"Part of what I think we can do better is not just tell the larger stories about player's and their lives and off-the-floor and all that, but the nitty gritty."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 16, 2025 0
LeBron James (L) and Maverick Carter on a Bloomberg Businessweek interview in 2020. (Bloomberg Television on YouTube.)

International

LeBron business partner Maverick Carter involved in bid to launch $5 billion NBA/WNBA rival international league

It’s safe to say Steve Kerr wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about discussing Trayce Jackson-Davis stepping up following a 16-point loss.

Steve Kerr has no patience for reporter’s Trayce Jackson-Davis question: ‘Who cares?’

It’s safe to say Steve Kerr wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about discussing Trayce Jackson-Davis stepping up following a 16-point loss.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 9, 2025 0
76ers make hilarious font mistake

76ers social media team falls victim to hilarious font blunder

"Font choices matter."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 26, 2024 0
Credit: NBA Today on ESPN

ESPN

Long before laying off Zach Lowe, ESPN had given up on smart NBA analysis

Charles Barkley with a TNT microphone.

Charles Barkley blasts WBD for lawsuit: ‘The NBA clearly wanted to break up with us.’

"I don’t want to be in a relationship where I have to sue somebody to be in it."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 26, 2024 0
The WNBA is slated to bring in more than $200 million per year on its new media rights deal, but WNBPA lead Terri Jackson isn't letting up. Photo Credits: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports (Caitlin Clark, left); Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports (Angel Reese, right).

WNBA union rep decries lack of transparency in new media deal

"There is no excuse to undervalue the WNBA again.”

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 17, 2024 2

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