Does it “feel like the NBA Finals” in person?
A championship event like the NBA Finals requires a championship presentation. Not to get too philosophical, but this…
NBA Finals Game 2 down from opener, lowest since “bubble”
If there was any hope that Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 1 game-winner would give the NBA Finals some much…
Mike Breen addresses Lisa Salters’ NBA Finals absence
Some things are bigger than basketball. In the middle of the 2025 NBA Finals, ESPN’s Lisa Salters stepped…
Richard Jefferson wears pro-Doris Burke shirt during interview
Judging by his apparel, we’re guessing that Richard Jefferson is a fan of his broadcast partner, fellow NBA…
NBA Finals Game 1 viewership down nearly 20 percent over 2024
Viewership for Game 1 of the NBA Finals was down 19 percent over 2024, marking an expected decline…
Indiana ABC affiliate cut away from NBA Finals for news tease
With the Indiana Pacers playing, there’s naturally a lot of excitement about the NBA Finals in The Hoosier…
Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals not a financial concern for the league
An NBA Finals featuring two cities outside the top 20 in market size will be a tough sell…
The Needle: Does the NBA have a market size problem?
On a special edition of “The Needle,” SMW contributor and Oklahoma City resident Ben Huddleston takes a look…
Your NBA Conference Finals announcing schedule
Here’s a look at the announcing assignments for the NBA 2025 Conference Finals, beginning May 20, 2025. All…
NBA Playoffs second-most watched in 11 years entering final four
NBA playoff viewership is trailing only the elevated levels of two years ago as the highest in more…
Big gains for Celtics-Knicks as NBA Playoffs continues upward trend
NBA playoff viewership continues to trend above last year, with the Celtics-Knicks series producing a pair of big…
Richard Jefferson calls Bill Simmons’ criticism ‘an actual lie’
A recurring sports media discussion is a fan saying “They didn’t talk about X!” and a broadcaster responding…