"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."
If securing a nomination means engaging in social events, press rounds, and foot-kissing rituals designed to curry favor with an elite few, it begs the question: is it still an award for achievement or merely an accolade for networking?
"While the channel already features wall-to-wall discussion of games, players, and storylines, Deals and Dunks marks a shift toward more front-office-focused content"
“My favorite thing about doing these festivals is talking to our SiriusXM subscribers and being able to say thank you to their face. Remember this isn't something they get for free.”
"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.”