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NBA Playoffs Opening Weekend Sets Record Viewership Across ESPN Platforms
"The network’s six-game slate, which aired over Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, averaged 4,487,000 viewers. That figure marks a 15 percent increase from last year’s opening weekend coverage."
The Athletic Announces New Collaboration For Delivering NBA, WNBA News And Highlights
“Our mission at The Athletic has always been to deliver the smartest, most insightful sports journalism anywhere."
ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia on First Take for Comparison to Donald Sterling
“I thought I was making it clear I was talking about basketball. I certainly did not mean to compare him to a person that was thrown out of this league and has been widely recognized as a racist.”
Adam Silver: NBA Ratings Were a Victory Despite Dip in Viewership
“In order to end up down 2% or relatively flat for the season, which is a victory these days."
Orlando Magic Announcer Paul Porter Says the Team Decided This Will Be His Final Season
"This was a decision by the team and not mine, but I am grateful for the 36 seasons I have had with them.”
Five NBA Teams Deadline To Extend With FanDuel Sports Network Delayed Again: Report
"The Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Milwaukee Bucks have yet to renew their agreements with the RSN to at least broadcast games for next season."
San Antonio Spurs Voice Bill Schoening Announces Retirement
“This ride has taken me literally all over the world, and I’ve been very blessed."
The Ringer Adds NBA Reporter Zach Lowe to Podcast Network
“I was really hoping at some point in life we would get to work together again. So it’s happening.”
Why ESPN Bet on the NBA and Not MLB
The NBA continues to grow its global audience, and its young, social-media-savvy fan base aligns well with ESPN’s long-term digital strategies.
Stephen A. Smith Says Confrontation with LeBron James Was ‘Weak’
“Believe it or not, I know this may be shocking for people to believe. But I didn't have any intentions of talking about it,”