"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"ESPN has never had more reach. More power. More control. But if you’re looking for true variety in voices, tone, or perspective, that might be harder to find"
"For 15 seasons, ESPN LA has delivered a top-tier listening experience with energy and authenticity Lakers fans expect and we look forward to continuing that"
"What ESPN has done in crafting its positioning for the launch of ESPN DTC is in the same vein as Ray Kinsella plowing his cornfield: betting on a vision, catering to a calling—and time will tell if they will come"
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”