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Adam Silver discussing complaints about the presentation of the 2025 NBA Finals on ABC

Adam Silver brushes off criticisms about lack of on-court decals during NBA Finals

"They went away a decade ago."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 12, 2025 0
Sideline reporter Lisa Salters will miss Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Like Game 2, she'll be replaced by Jorge Sedeno. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Lisa Salters will miss Game 3 of NBA Finals

Jorge Sedano will fill in for Salters.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 11, 2025 0
Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; ESPN Monday Night Football sideline reporter Lisa Salters during the Las Vegas Raiders game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Breen addresses Lisa Salters’ NBA Finals absence

"Although we've never met her mom, we owe her a debt of gratitude for giving us the gift of Lisa Salters, who is the teammate everyone in our business should strive to have."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 9, 2025 0

ABC/ESPN NBA Finals broadcast’s addition of digitally-imposed trophies took criticism

"Got bullied into putting digital Larry O’Briens out there."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2025 0
Judging by his apparel, we're guessing that Richard Jefferson is a fan of his broadcast partner, fellow NBA on ESPN analyst Doris Burke. Photo Credit: SEC Network

Richard Jefferson wears pro-Doris Burke shirt during interview

"My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 6, 2025 0
Tyrese Haliburton

NBA Finals Game 1 viewership down nearly 20 percent despite Tyrese Haliburton game-winner

The game peaked with more than 11 million viewers during Indiana's late comeback, which could bode well for Game 2.

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 6, 2025 0
WPTA, the ABC affiliate of Fort Wayne, Indiana, cut away from Game 1 of the NBA Finals, featuring the Indiana Pacers, for a news teaser. Photo Credit: WPTA

Indiana ABC affiliate cut away from NBA Finals for news tease

Bad time for a cutaway.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 6, 2025 0
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle before Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Rick Carlisle rebuffs ‘sad’ leaks to The Athletic about potential Doris Burke demotion at ESPN

"It was just so sad to see the reports leaked, really unnecessarily, before such a celebrated event."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 5, 2025 0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals

NBA executives claim ratings are no concern for Pacers-Thunder Finals

"...I don’t think anyone in the NBA is worried about that right now because the revenues for TV are guaranteed.”

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 2, 2025 0
A graphic for the 2025 NBA conference finals.

Your NBA Conference Finals announcing schedule

Here's when the games will be and who will call them, plus matchup analysis.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 20, 2025 0
Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson before the 2023 NBA All Star celebrity game at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Richard Jefferson calls Bill Simmons’ criticism ‘an actual lie’

"To say we didn’t mention it for 2 hours is an actual lie or maybe a bias opinion."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 11, 2025 0
A Jalen Brunson three in Game 3 between the Knicks and Celtics was missed because the ESPN on ABC broadcast was still at commercial. Photo Credit: ABC

Celtics-Knicks broadcast missed three-pointer while at commercial

"While we were away..."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
Kendrick Perkins. Photo Credit: ABC.

Kendrick Perkins says his grandmother with Alzheimer’s was ready for Celtics-Knicks Game 3

"My grandmother...God rest -- you know, bless her this upcoming Mother's Day. She has Alzheimer's. She was ready for this game."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2025 0
Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley questions Celtics-Knicks Game 3 start time: ‘That should be a Saturday night’ in New York City

"Man, why are they playing that game at 3:30?"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 8, 2025 0
A detailed view of the NBA logo in the 2024 playoffs.

NBA Playoffs first round viewership up 4% versus last season

Through the first round, games are averaging 3.27 million viewers across all networks.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 7, 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

Jaylen Wells (0) against Moses Moody of the Golden State Warriors on April 1, 2025.

Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells called out ABC broadcast for zooming on teammate Zyon Pullin during conversation about him

During a conversation on Jaylen Wells' injury, the ABC broadcast saw two zoomed camera shots on teammate Zyon Pullin.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 20, 2025 0
LeBron James

Jay Bilas saying LeBron James is ‘not a complainer’ made NBA fans lose their minds

"Has Jay ever watched LeBron play before?"

By Sean Keeley OnApr 20, 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
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry

NBA on ABC up big versus last year, league viewership practically even

Across ABC, ESPN, and TNT, NBA viewership is down just 1% versus last year after being down about 20% prior to Christmas Day.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
NBA stars LeBron James Jayson Tatum

Celtics-Lakers ABC matchup draws NBA’s best non-Christmas regular-season audience in seven years

The early-season panic around NBA viewership has given way to a reality that numbers are even if not up over last season.

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 11, 2025 0
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic

Luka Dončić trade lifts Lakers viewership for ABC

Saturday's audience increased 29% year-over-year for the Lakers' win over the Nuggets.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 25, 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
Hubie Brown and Mike Tirico on Brown's final NBA broadcast on Feb. 9, 2025.

Hubie Brown’s final game saw massive tributes, including a rare cross-network appearance from Mike Tirico

There were a ton of notable on-air tributes to Brown, but Tirico's stood out.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 9, 2025 0
Nov 22, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Television analyst Hubie Brown after the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum. San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 102-86. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Hubie Brown reflects on ‘fastest 50 years’ of NBA career

"There’s a lot more for this game than me just saying goodbye."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 4, 2025 0

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