NBA reportedly considering schedule overhaul including postseason play-in games, in-season tournament
The proposal would also include re-seeding the Conference Finals and shortening the regular season to 78 games.
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Despite short series, NBA Finals draws record viewership on ESPN Deportes
ABC's ratings for the NBA Finals were unimpressive. ESPN Deportes' viewership, however, saw a spike.
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."
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.
ESPN3’s “Full Court Press” second-screen show during NBA Finals will feature Cassidy Hubbarth, NBA personalities, and…Dan Le Batard?
We'll see if people get the show when Le Batard hosts this for Game 3.
Stephen A. Smith will host a SportsCenter special before each weeknight NBA Finals game
ESPN's NBA Finals coverage will feature a whole lot of Stephen A.
YouTube TV to become first ever presenting sponsor of the NBA Finals
This deal comes months after YouTube TV served as presenting sponsor for the World Series.
30 for 30 review – Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies
LeBron James gets testy with reporter, says he needs some “food and wine”
"Are you a smart guy?"
NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC scores in overnight ratings, but down from previous two Finals openers
This year's Game 1 overnight still third-highest NBA Finals opening game dating back to 2002
Calling record 12th NBA Finals, Breen reflects on career, LeBron’s evolution
"To be able to call The Finals is beyond my wildest dreams, especially when you say 12 in a row."
The NBA needs a slam-dunk Finals, or it’ll cost real money
The less-than-interesting playoffs aren't helping the league. The networks and advertisers are counting on a great NBA Finals.
