Mike Schmitz, ESPN, Mavericks

Mavericks hire former ESPN draft analyst Mike Schmitz as GM

From breaking down prospects on TV to running a front office. Mike Schmitz is headed to Dallas as the Mavericks’ new general manager, the team...
Jimmy Haslam, Bucks, NBA

Jimmy Haslam: Bucks’ relationship with Giannis is fine, despite reports of ‘certain ESPN writers’

The Bucks aren’t just dealing with questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. They’re pushing back on the people asking them. Co-owner Jimmy Haslam took a clear...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA, Cavs

Stephen A. Smith: LeBron should return to Cavs if he actually wants to win

If LeBron James wants another ring, Stephen A. Smith has a pretty clear idea of where it should happen. Namely, back with the Cavs. Smith...
NBA Draft, basketball

NBA’s proposed lottery would punish tanking, reward winning

The NBA may finally have a lottery plan that hits tanking where it hurts. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the league has presented its 30...
Cavaliers, Cavs, logo, NBA, Rocket Arena

Guardians broadcast shuffle offers new clue on Cavs TV future

Cleveland sports fans are starting to see it everywhere now. Not just with the Cavaliers, but across town with the Cleveland Guardians, too. If you...
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton weighs in after Frank Isola questions Kenny Beecham’s popularity

The old media vs. new media conversation isn’t slowing down. And now Tyrese Haliburton has jumped into it. “Who’s got a bigger name? Me or him?”...
Mikal Bridges, Knicks, NBA

Knicks beat writers clash over Mikal Bridges report, then quickly call a truce

Things got a little heated on Knicks Twitter. Then they didn’t. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post took issue with a piece from Kristian...
Tom Dundon, Trail Blazers, NBA

Blazers leave two-way players, team reporter home in playoff cost-cutting moves

The Trail Blazers are in the playoffs again. The way they are operating behind the scenes has drawn just as much attention. According to Bill...
NBC, Hawks, Knicks, NBA

NBC scorebug error sparks confusion after Hawks stun Knicks in Game 2

The Hawks pulled off a wild one at Madison Square Garden. The NBC broadcast added a little chaos of its own. Atlanta rallied from 14...
Serena Winters, Jaylon Tyson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs broadcast shakeup just the start of bigger sports TV shift

The end of regional sports networks is no longer some distant possibility. It is here, and it is hitting home for Cavaliers fans. As George...
Serena Winters, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Serena Winters to serve as Cavs sideline reporter for radio broadcasts

Cavaliers games on FanDuel Sports Network Cleveland are no more, but sideline reporter Serena Winters is marching on. More specifically, Winters will serve as the...
Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs rolling out ‘Let Em Know’ playoff giveaways for first two games

The Cavaliers are doing their part to bring the energy for the postseason. Fans attending Games 1 and 2 of the first-round series against the...
NBA on Prime, studio

NBA viewership up in first year of new TV deals, despite fan pushback

The NBA’s new broadcast setup may be frustrating for fans. But it’s working. As relayed by Awful Announcing, regular-season viewership rose 16 percent year over...
John Michael, Brad Daugherty, Cavs, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs playoff coverage shift leaves fans scrambling, frustrated

It's safe to say Cavs fans aren't exactly thrilled about how they'll have to watch the playoffs. As you likely know, this marks the first...

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