Michael Jordan, NBA. NBC

Michael Jordan likely won’t return to NBC Sports’ NBA coverage

In the event you actually realized Michael Jordan worked for NBC last season, well, you almost definitely won't this season. Per Front Office Sports, Jordan...
NBA, ESPN

NBA fans will pay more for ESPN streaming this season

NBA fans who rely on ESPN’s standalone streaming service are about to pay a little more to watch games. According to Variety, ESPN will raise...
NBA, microphone, logo, hoops

Longtime Sports Illustrated writer says sports media moving away from Google, SEO

The sports media business keeps changing, and one longtime Sports Illustrated writer says the days of building everything around Google and SEO may be...
NBA, YouTube TV, Finals

YouTube emerges as favorite for NBA’s massive local streaming package

The NBA’s next major media move could put local broadcasts for nearly the entire league under one digital roof. YouTube remains the favorite to land...
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, hoops

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, Cavaliers, Cavs

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, hoops

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...

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