Tag: NBA Countdown

"We’re proud that Inside the NBA – one of the most iconic and beloved shows in all of media – will play a leading role in our NBA coverage"

"Malone made his ESPN debut during the 2025 Western Conference Finals, when NBA Countdown took the studio show on the road for the matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder"

"Andrews, 29, will remain the host of NBA Countdown, NBA Today, and the NBA Draft on ESPN, while also taking on a package of NBA sideline reporter assignments"

"Why do you think ESPN keeps doubling down on personalities who just yell into the microphone about nonsense with no knowledge of anything?"

"The Pacers and Thunder may come from small markets, but ABC is providing big-time talent."

“Inside the NBA may be leaving TNT for ESPN, but make no mistake, in the battle for studio show supremacy, TNT won and ESPN knows it.”

The two companies collaborated on an endeavor last year from the In-Season Tournament through crossover segments between NBA pregame shows

If a deal is ultimately finalized, Smith could reportedly attain a “first-look” agreement for concepts that he backs across general entertainment properties at The Walt Disney Company.

“It’s different, and there’s a different calculus there for sure, but again, to compliment Stephen A. because I’m sincere when I say this – he’s the best right now. And so, we’re balancing the difference between game and studio, but we’re also talking about the guy who’s at the absolute top of the heap.”

"It was very celebrating all things New York the same way that the big networks celebrate the Cowboys and the things that get ratings."