Media members praise NBA for listening to NBA Finals feedback
NBA fans and media members alike haven’t been shy in voicing their complaints on social media about the…
NBA Finals inching up, but still at historic lows
The NBA Finals hit a series-high for a third-straight game, but there was barely any growth from Game…
ABC will air Thunder-Pacers starting lineup intros before NBA Finals Game 5
Let it never be said that bullying doesn’t work. Much has been made of ABC/ESPN’s presentation of the…
Monday musings: On mystique and aura in sports TV
Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on recent events in the industry, starting with the question of mystique and…
The Needle, or: “How Leagues Learned to Stop Worrying and Shrug the Ratings”
Welcome back to “The Needle,” a ratings-focused column on Sports Media Watch that will break down the numbers,…
NBA Finals hits series-high in Game 4, but still trending low
The NBA Finals hit a second-straight series-high in Game 4 Friday night, but yet again was the least-watched…
ESPN NBA Finals producer Tim Corrigan shifting to new role
There’s been a lot of recent debate about ESPN/ABC’s production of the NBA Finals. Well, that game production…
NBA has least-watched Finals opener outside of COVID
The NBA got the finish it needed in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but it was not…
Stephen A. Smith faces criticism after viral NBA Finals photo
Stephen A. Smith is widely regarded as one of the biggest talking heads in NBA media. But based…
NBA Finals audience is lowest since “bubble” for second-straight game
Despite a competitive game and unexpected outcome, Game 3 of the NBA Finals hit another viewership low. Wednesday’s…
Adam Silver addresses criticisms about NBA Finals presentation
One of the bigger talking points amongst media members and basketball fans on social media has been the…
Lisa Salters will miss Game 3 of NBA Finals
Sideline reporter Lisa Salters will once again be absent for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. As was…