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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
Pharrell Williams NBA on ABC

Pharrell Williams stars in new ESPN campaign for NBA games on ABC

The first spot dropped Saturday during ESPN’s NBA Paris Game.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 25, 2025 0
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Can the NBA benefit from being the only sport on linear TV on Christmas Day?

The league may see a viewership bump for a multitude of reasons on the holiday.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 24, 2024 0
Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

‘Inside the NBA’ is coming to ESPN

There will be "Inside the NBA" beyond this season.

By Michael Dixon OnNov 16, 2024 0
Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Christmas Day games will all be simulcast on ABC

The move should allow the league to rebound from last year's Christmas viewership woes.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 21, 2024 0
Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Amazon

NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery’s matching bid, officially announces deals with Amazon, Disney/ESPN, NBCU

The ESPN NBA Countdown set in May 2024.

ESPN reportedly will give up some regular-season NBA rights for increased digital, international rights

The new NBA deals, which start in 2025-26, will reportedly see ESPN air less regular-season games in exchange for concessions elsewhere.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 29, 2024 5
Mike Breen on The Mark Jackson Show

Mike Breen laments end of work with Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN

"For me it was such an honor."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 27, 2024 2
Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics

Tighter Game 2 powers 2024 NBA Finals to five-year high

After a disappointing Game 1, Game 2 delivered a strong number for the NBA.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 11, 2024 0
JJ Redick

After being turned down by Dan Hurley, will Lakers turn to ‘due diligence’ candidate JJ Redick?

Was Redick just a "due diligence" candidate? Or is he someone the Lakers will take a swing at?

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 10, 2024 2
J.J. Redick, Doris Burke, and Mike Breen ahead of an April 2024 game. (ESPN.)

ESPN

JJ Redick on joining ESPN/ABC booth: ‘Holy s***, I’m going to get so much better working with these people.’

Kyrie Irving Dallas Mavericks

2024 NBA Finals announcing schedule

The 2024 NBA Finals begin on Thursday, June 6 on ABC.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 5, 2024 0
Reggie Miller. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Reggie Miller defends himself against Pacers bias claims: ‘I wasn’t like their Game 7 on ABC’

"I call the game down the middle. That's my job."

By Chris Novak OnMay 23, 2024 0
A NBA Finals 2023 logo.

ESPN and NBA have reportedly ‘essentially come to terms’ on deal that would keep Finals on ABC

The NBA's new deals may be the same as it ever was, at least in terms of the Finals.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 25, 2024 18

Your NBA announcing schedule for March 13-17

Wednesday, March 13 Denver at Miami ESPN 7:30 p.m. Mark Jones, JJ Redick, Cassidy Hubbarth LA Lakers at...

By Joe Lucia OnMar 13, 2024 0
Tyrese Maxey 76ers

Your NBA announcing schedule for March 7-12

Thursday, March 7 Miami at Dallas TNT 7:30 p.m. Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Allie LaForce Boston at Denver...

By Joe Lucia OnMar 7, 2024 1
Stephen A. Smith rips Warriors Photo Credit: ABC

Stephen A. Smith rips Warriors as former GM Bob Myers watches awkwardly

"We want to apologize to the American people for what we just saw in this first half."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 3, 2024 0
After the Lakers lost to the Nuggets, Stephen A. Smith blasted both the team and Anthony Davis. But were the criticisms fair? Photo Credit: ABC

Stephen A. Smith unloads on Lakers, Anthony Davis

While LeBron James scored his 40,000th NBA point on Saturday night and his Los Angeles Lakers led in...

By Michael Dixon OnMar 3, 2024 3

Your NBA announcing schedule for February 28-March 5

Wednesday, February 28 New Orleans at Indiana ESPN 7:30 p.m. Beth Mowins, Monica McNutt, Andraya Carter LA Lakers...

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 28, 2024 1

Your NBA announcing schedule for February 22-27

Thursday, February 22 Phoenix at Dallas TNT 7:30 p.m. Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Allie LaForce LA Lakers at...

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 22, 2024 1

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