MSG Networks likely going dark on Optimum TV amid carriage dispute
As per usual, the carriage dispute centers around pricing and tiering.
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ESPN got super lucky that its ‘Dunk the Halls’ alt-cast featured Donald Duck as Mikal Bridges
Edie Falco tells Jalen Brunson she wanted to fight Joel Embiid after foul: ‘I was going to go after him’
"He elbowed you in a game last year and I was going to go after him. I mean, that’s how bad it was."
ESPN, TNT add January games between NBA powerhouses
Cleveland and Oklahoma City have the best records in their respective conferences
Mavericks announcer Mark Followill replaces Mike Breen on ESPN game
An ESPN source told Awful Announcing that something came up with Breen.
NBA ratings continue to slip early in the season
Both games of ESPN's Wednesday night doubleheader saw year-over-year declines approaching 50%.
Mike Breen was almost mistaken for Anderson Cooper
"The other guy goes, ‘No, that dudes too old to be Anderson Cooper.’"
Tom Brady hilariously introduced himself to Clyde Frazier at Knicks game
"I couldn't believe when you introduced me to him, he goes, 'Hi, I'm Tom Brady.'"
Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State lifts NBA Cup ratings
The Splash Brother's return averaged 2.14 million viewers on TNT.
Shaq tears into Joel Embiid after slow season debut: ‘You’re supposed to come back with extra energy’
"Joel Embiid will never win a championship until he gets his mind and his attitude right."
Giannis Antetokounmpo reprimands reporter: ‘If you don’t want to be here you can leave’
Giannis Antetokounmpo was frustrated after the Bucks lost to the Knicks, showing dissatisfaction with his team's effort and a reporter.
Former Knicks radio broadcaster Brendan Brown dead at 54
Brown served as the radio analyst role for the Knicks from 2012-2023.
Josh Hart was too distracted with Yankees-Dodgers Game 1 matchup to pay attention to postgame interview
"It's definitely difficult to focus, I get it."
TNT cuts to commercial as Celtics raise championship banner
Ceremonial music played as players watched the banner rise, while TNT cut to a commercial break.
Jamal Crawford to fill in for Walt Frazier on Knicks broadcasts
Crawford looks likely to get some MSG work, but a national role still looms.
The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski shares story about Karl-Anthony Towns saying goodbye
"I think it helped him feel a little bit of love from everyone, and a little bit of a way to say goodbye."
Derrick Rose announces retirement with newspaper ads in every city he’s played in — even Cleveland
"Thank You, My First Love..."
Knicks sideline reporter Rebecca Haarlow leaving MSG
"I extend my deepest gratitude to both MSG Networks and the Knicks organization for a lifetime of unforgettable memories."
The Athletic moves Fred Katz to NBA beat, shifts James Edwards III from Pistons to Knicks
The Athletic's shift to a more national approach continues.
New York Knicks unveil Tyler Murray as new radio announcer
The New York Knicks named Tyler Murray of the Worcester Red Sox as their new lead radio announcer beginning this season.
Stephen A. Smith cuts wrestling promo while sporting Knicks championship belt
"We're knocking on the door."
Los Angeles Lakers lead way with 33 NBA national television appearances
The Lakers have 11 games on TNT, 12 on NBA TV and 10 more on ABC and ESPN.
NBA Christmas Day games revealed
A Western Conference Finals rematch will be one of five Christmas Day games in 2024.
James Dolan writes critical letter on NBA’s media rights deal
"We are well on our way to becoming a one-size-fits-all, characterless organization."
Knicks’ Josh Hart asks about debunked Tyler Kolek illiteracy rumor: ‘Marquette’s not that good of a school’
"I just wanted to know if brother could read."
