Tag: NBA Media
Cavs CEO says previous broadcasts ‘lacked investment, lacked innovation’
The Cavaliers aren't just changing where their games can be watched. They're changing how they'll look, too.
As part of the team's new agreement with...
Bob Ryan wants in-game interviews gone, and he has a point
Legendary Boston sportswriter and ESPN contributor Bob Ryan wants to do away with in-game interviews of coaches and players, calling them useless.
And a whole...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cavs, Pacers among teams nearing local TV deal with DAZN
The Cavaliers could soon have a new local television home.
According to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, streaming platform DAZN is close to acquiring...
Blazers play-by-play man Kevin Calabro leaving after rejecting ‘subprime’ contract offer
The Trail Blazers' broadcast overhaul has now claimed one of the franchise's most recognizable voices.
Veteran play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro has decided to leave the...
Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan, New York’s WFAN headed to SiriusXM
Cleveland sports fans will soon have another way to hear 92.3 The Fan.
According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Audacy has reached an agreement...
NBA planning major overhaul of local TV rights amid declining revenue
The NBA's next major business move may have nothing to do with free agency or trades.
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, league officials are targeting...
Chris Marlowe confirms departure from Nuggets broadcasts; Scott Hastings also reportedly out
Longtime Nuggets broadcaster Chris Marlowe confirmed Wednesday that he will no longer call games for Altitude Sports after more than two decades on the...
Pacers writer Scott Agness says Fever revoked credential after Caitlin Clark report
Longtime Indiana basketball reporter Scott Agness says the WNBA's Fever have revoked his credentialed access following a report involving Caitlin Clark's injury status.
Agness, who...
Michael Wilbon calls Cavs-Knicks ‘junior varsity’ compared to Spurs-Thunder
ESPN's Michael Wilbon heard all the hype around the upcoming Eastern Conference finals between the Cavaliers and Knicks.
He’s not exactly buying it. Not after...
Sports Illustrated facing fresh AI controversy after plagiarism accusations
The once-iconic Sports Illustrated brand is back in uncomfortable territory regarding AI-generated content.
According to reports from Futurism and Awful Announcing, SI recently removed a...
ABC promo sparks conspiracy talk ahead of Cavs-Pistons Game 7
The Cavaliers haven’t even tipped off Game 7 yet, and somehow, they’ve already made the Eastern Conference finals. At least, that’s what one ABC...
Pistons first to move to free TV after FanDuel fallout
The Pistons are making a notable move as the local TV landscape continues to shift.
Detroit announced a new media rights agreement with Scripps Sports...
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...
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...
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 lowers 2026-27 salary cap projection amid media revenue dip
The NBA has informed teams that its projected salary cap for the 2026-27 season has dipped slightly, from $166 million to $165 million, per...
YouTube TV blackout arrives at rough time for NBA viewers
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk weighed in on the Disney vs YouTube TV showdown and the NBA is undoubtedly part of the fallout.
Disney...
NBA Notes: Michael Malone, Warriors, Al Horford, David Duke Jr
NBA Media
Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has traded his clipboard for a camera. At least for now.
Malone, who was dismissed by the Nuggets...
