NBA Media

LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James’ nerve issue dates back to summer, keeping him from normal routine

LeBron James won’t be suiting up when the Lakers open the 2025–26 season, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this has been a lingering...
Moses Malone, 76ers, NBA

Legacy of Moses: Author Paul Knepper discusses Malone’s life, career, and new biography

I had the pleasure of talking to Paul Knepper, author of the soon-to-be-released biography on Moses Malone, entitled Moses Malone: The Life of a...
Pelicans coach Willie Green and forward Zion Williamson

West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Nuggets, lineup

Pelicans It was a strong start to the preseason for Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy, both of whom missed significant time last year. Williamson scored 15...
NBA TV, news, media rights

NBA takes over operation of NBA TV from TNT Sports

The NBA has officially taken over control of NBA TV from TNT Sports, according to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal. The league will now...
Marcus Smart, Lakers, NBA

Lakers banking on Marcus Smart, Jared Vanderbilt to elevate perimeter defense

Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter...
NBA on Peackock

NBC, Amazon Prime add NBA insiders to lineups

Amazon’s Prime Video continues to beef up its NBA coverage before its first season on the air, adding two well-known names to its lineup. Chris...
NBA media rights, NBC, Peacock

Here’s where to watch national NBA games this season

For the first time, NBA fans will be able to find nationally televised games nearly every day of the week. That’s the result of the...
Sam Merrill, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs, FanDuel Sports will indeed air pre- and postgame shows on road

The Cavaliers and FanDuel Sports Network will, in fact, continue to air pre- and postgame shows for road games this season -- just not...
Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs eliminating FanDuel Sports studio shows for road games

Cavaliers pre- and postgame shows on FanDuel Sports Network will still exist. Just not when the Cavs are playing road games. Instead, the Cavaliers Live...
Richard Jefferson, Doris Burke, Mike Breen, ESPN, NBA

ESPN president addresses why Doris Burke lost top spot

ESPN gave Doris Burke a new contract last month. They also gave her a demotion. On the very day the network announced she’d signed a...
Julius Erving, ABA, NBA

Amazon Prime to release ABA docuseries ‘Rise & Fall’ in 2026

Amazon Prime is entering its first season streaming NBA games as one of the league’s official media rights partners. And it will spend part...
Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, NBA, ESPN

ESPN chief promises ‘Inside the NBA’ will stay the same, logo aside

Inside the NBA has left TNT for ESPN this season, but the look and feel will remain unchanged. ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

NBA not likely to wrap Kawhi Leonard investigation until after All-Star Game, hosted by Clippers

The NBA isn’t expected to reach a resolution on the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention case until after the 2026 All-Star Game -- an event,...
Michael Malone, Nuggets, NBA, Kings

Michael Malone joining ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

Michael Malone is moving from the sidelines to the studio. The former Nuggets coach is the newest addition to NBA Countdown, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro...

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