LaMelo Ball, Hornets, Heat, NBA

Amazon glitch nearly steals show as Hornets top Heat in play-in classic

Well, that was almost a disaster. Amazon Prime Video streamed its first NBA postseason game Tuesday night. Big moment. Big stage. And then… the screen...
Kyle Draper, Kings, NBA

Kings’ TV play-by-play man Kyle Draper says contract won’t be renewed

Kings play-by-play man Kyle Draper won't be returning for a seventh season, he announced on social media.  That news came quickly, just two days after...
Austin Carr, Cavaliers, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell

Cavs legend Austin Carr on end of FanDuel Sports Network: ‘I want to thank fans of Cleveland’

FanDuel Sports Network regional broadcasts have reached the end of the road for 13 teams. That list includes the Cavaliers. What was once known as...
Sam Merrill, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs, 12 others see end of FanDuel Sports Network era

The Cavaliers and 12 other NBA teams are set to air their final local broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network today. And also, their final...
Jim Chones, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Jim Chones: ‘It is a transition,’ as longtime radio analyst steps away

For the Cavaliers, it’s the end of an era. Longtime radio analyst Jim Chones announced he will step away from his role following the season,...
Mark Jones, ESPN, NBA, Kings

Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings

Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings. Jones told Jason Anderson of...
NBA, ESPN

ESPN facing more layoffs; NBA voices largely unaffected

More changes are coming at ESPN. According to John Ourand of Puck, another round of layoffs is expected in Bristol, part of what has become...

Stephen A. Smith calls out Mike Breen over Knicks praise: ‘Don’t give free passes’

This one had a little edge to it. Stephen A. Smith took aim at Mike Breen during a recent ESPN segment, pushing back on what...
FanDuel Sports Network, NBA

NBA teams cleared to seek new local TV deals for 2026-27

The NBA has informed the 13 teams currently affiliated with Main Street Sports Group that they’re free to pursue new in-market media rights agreements...
NBA, ESPN

ESPN writer hired as assistant GM of Houston WNBA team

We have ourselves another ESPN-to-front-office jump. According to multiple reports, Kevin Pelton is headed to the WNBA's Houston Comets as assistant GM and vice president...
NBA, Houston Rockets, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley wishes Suns never traded him to Rockets

Houston, we had a problem. Charles Barkley, who spent the final four seasons of his Hall of Fame NBA career in Houston, never wanted to...
Julius Erving, Soul Power, NBA, ABA

Talking ABA with ‘Soul Power’ contributor Jason Levin

I got some terrific insight on the ABA and some of its great players with Soul Power contributor Jason Levin, and the next basketball...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

SGA or James Harden? Former NBA champion makes his pick

xxx Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden are often compared to each other. It’s easy to see why. Both players have spent a portion of their...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA, Cavs

Kendrick Perkins paints depressing picture of ex-teammate LeBron James

No one’s ever accused Kendrick Perkins of failing to speak his mind. On Tuesday, the former NBA player-turned-ESPN analyst lived up to his reputation...

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