Adam Silver: NBA needs to figure out local rights before expansion
"We would be malpracticing if we didn’t figure out how local regional television is going to work before expanding."
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NBA’s national RSN platform eyeing 2027-28 launch
As many as 18 teams will be available to join the platform.
TNT Sports, NBA ending NBA TV partnership
"We were unable to agree on a path forward..."
Adam Silver on NBA ratings discourse: ‘It seems a little unusual’
"It's just a thing about the NBA. It's part of the culture of the NBA that we're self-critical..."
NBA could benefit by doing more to assist media coverage
The NBA’s growth depends on improving media access.
ABC viewers missed thrilling UFL finish with game bumped for NBA pregame show
Local NBA viewership down 9% as large-market teams underachieve
"Local ratings are very much driven by which teams that year exceeded expectations and had all the casual fans come in to join the ride."
Kenny Beecham talks Enjoy Basketball focus amidst NBA criticism
The Athletic strikes highlight rights deal with NBA and WNBA
The Athletic will promote live game viewership of both leagues through its website, app and content.
NBA secures most-watched playoffs opening weekend in 25 years thanks to Easter holiday
Viewership for the eight games across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and truTV averaged 4.39 million viewers.
NBA bets long term over short with Grizzlies-Thunder ABC pick
Fubo to launch team-level personalized game alerts around NBA playoffs
Fubo is launching personalized game alerts at the team level, starting with the NBA playoffs.
NBA teams saw local ratings decline by 13% this season
Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat saw declines of over 50%.
NBA regular season viewership finishes down slightly versus last season
National NBA viewership is down just 2% versus last season across ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Ja Morant, LeBron James dominate NBA digital viewing
It's not just LeBron and the Lakers driving NBA digital viewing.
Here’s why sports media can’t talk about sports anymore
NBA exploring European league in partnership with FIBA
"We feel now is the time to move to that next stage."
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for March 26, 2025: how to watch NBA Wednesday games
ESPN has a NBA doubleheader tonight.
NBA to consider launching European league, with spots for EuroLeague teams
The NBA could expand its European operations in a massive way.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for February 8, 2025: how to watch NBA tonight
ABC airs the NBA in primetime tonight.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for February 3, 2025: How to watch basketball tonight
Plenty of basketball on streaming and television including men's and women's college, the NBA and Unrivaled.
Adam Silver: ‘There’s never been more engagement in the NBA than there is at this moment’
"Part of what I think we can do better is not just tell the larger stories about player's and their lives and off-the-floor and all that, but the nitty gritty."
LeBron business partner Maverick Carter involved in bid to launch $5 billion NBA/WNBA rival international league
Steve Kerr has no patience for reporter’s Trayce Jackson-Davis question: ‘Who cares?’
It’s safe to say Steve Kerr wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about discussing Trayce Jackson-Davis stepping up following a 16-point loss.
76ers social media team falls victim to hilarious font blunder
"Font choices matter."