"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
“Networks were so upset that NBC would go ‘Hey, you know what? We’re gonna take that game and we’re gonna have it on Sunday night.’ Then FOX and CBS would be scrambling there.”
“Coaches are present for the annual March meetings and could lobby against a rule that would likely create some competitive disadvantages for the league’s best teams.”
Potential suitors will have plenty of time to plot bids for the NBA's television rights. Its current contract doesn't expire until after the 2024-2025 season.
"This is a man who has spent more than five decades on your television screen calling the biggest games, and producing some of the most iconic moments sports has to offer."
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."