Knicks, NBA Finals

NBA television ad revenue jumped 38 percent to record $2.11 billion

The NBA's new television era is already producing some enormous numbers. NBA game broadcasts generated a record $2.11 billion in advertising revenue during the 2025-26...
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN, NBA

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93; helped change how NBA was watched

Bill Rasmussen, the visionary who co-founded ESPN and helped change the way American sports, including the NBA, were consumed on television, has died. He...
NBA, microphone, logo

Sports Illustrated media writer announces exit after two decades

One of the more familiar voices in sports media is moving on from Sports Illustrated. Jimmy Traina announced Wednesday that he is leaving SI after...
Cade Cunningham, Pistons, NBA

Pistons expand free TV broadcasts as Cavs, Pacers and others await new deals

More Pistons fans will be able to watch their team next season without paying for a streaming service. That seems like a pretty good idea. The...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder, Spurs, NBA

NBA announces Christmas Day, some opening week games

The NBA apparently wasn't going to wait for the full schedule release to start generating some buzz. And putting LeBron James back in Los Angeles...
LeBron James, Lakers, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

LeBron James confirms documentary is ‘in the works’

Apparently, those reports about a LeBron James documentary weren't just chatter. James essentially confirmed Monday that something is coming. During an appearance on Boardroom Talks, James...
Peyton Wtason, Nuggets, Nets, Wizards, NBA

Cavs, Bucks, Clippers remain in pursuit of Peyton Watson

Peyton Watson remains a restricted free agent. Increasingly, it sounds as if he may not remain a Nugget. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Cavaliers,...
NBA, microphone, logo

Blue Jackets eliminate radio crew; could NBA teams be next?

The NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets are eliminating their standalone radio broadcast. Could some NBA teams eventually do the same?  The answer is yes. And perhaps...
NBA, NBC, Peacock, YouTube

Peacock’s NBA games coming to YouTube Premium in 2027

NBA games carried by Peacock will soon have another home. NBCUniversal and Google have reached a distribution agreement that will make Peacock programming available to...
Bill Simmons, The Ringer, NBA

Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team

Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in...
76ers, Sixers, Philadelphia, logo

Veteran Timberwolves beat writer leaving to cover LeBron, 76ers

LeBron James isn't the only notable addition heading to Philadelphia this offseason. Veteran NBA reporter Chris Hine announced Friday that he's leaving the Minnesota Star...
LeBron James Reacts To Shedeur Sanders' Debut With Browns

Maverick Carter pushes back on report linking LeBron James to ‘Last Dance’-style documentary

On the same day as reports suggested LeBron James and ESPN were nearing an agreement on a "Last Dance"-style documentary chronicling the final chapter...
LeBron James, Lakers, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

LeBron James, ESPN nearing deal for ‘Last Dance’-style documentary

LeBron James' final NBA seasons may soon receive the documentary treatment. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, James and ESPN are closing in on...
Bill Simmons, The Ringer, NBA

Bill Simmons blasts Yahoo Sports over LeBron James headline

Bill Simmons wasn’t happy with the way Yahoo Sports framed one of his recent comments about LeBron James and the 76ers. Not even close. After Yahoo...

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