Tag: NBA on ESPN

Browse our Latest articles!

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Bob Myers: I Turned Down NBA Jobs to Work at ESPN

Former Golden State Warriors executive Bob Myers is embarking on his first season working as an NBA analyst at ESPN, and said it was...

Jeff Van Gundy Joins Boston Celtics as Senior Consultant

"He’s so humble and approachable, and has always gone out of his way to spend time helping others."

Laurence Holmes: What is the Draw of Chicago Bulls For National TV?

"There are more interesting teams in the NBA and other teams that play a more interesting style of basketball."

NBA Load Management Rule Could Add More Value in Media Rights Negotiations

"The more the NBA can bridge the gap between audience levels for regular season games versus [nationally-televised] playoff games, the more value it creates."

Amber Wilson: ‘NBA Trying Not to Shorten Season to Retain Media Revenue’

"They’re just trying to find a way around it any way they can because less games means less money."

Burke Magnus: NBA Finals Are ‘Must-Have’ for ESPN/ABC

"We hope to come out of it with a package that looks pretty similar to what we have now."

Ryan Ruocco, JJ Redick, Richard Jefferson Named No. 2 NBA Broadcast Crew for ESPN

The new secondary broadcast triumvirate will work in tandem during the season and in parts of the NBA Playoffs.

Bob Myers Reportedly Nearing Deal to Join ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’

Bob Myers, the former general manager of the Golden State Warriors, is nearing a deal to join NBA Countdown as a studio analyst. The...

JJ Redick: ‘NBA on ESPN Will Be Weird Without Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy’

"I felt like Mark and Jeff and Mike is just such an iconic team, and they’ve been on the call for so many historic moments."

Malika Andrews Reportedly Named New Host of ‘NBA Countdown’

NBA Countdown will have a different look next season, as the network laid off Jalen Rose as part of several on-air talent losing their jobs.

Popular

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

25% of News Consumers Now ‘Fanatics’, Stagwell Data Shows

Additionally, 74% say they have a more positive impression of companies that advertise within news environments.