Lakers $10 billion value proves NBA ratings are just fine
Yesterday, the startling news came that after more than 45 years of Buss family ownership, the Los Angeles…
NBA Finals Game 5 viewership falls short of 10 million, continues weak trend
America is voting with their remotes on this year’s NBA Finals. And so far, they’re opting out. Monday’s…
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…
NBA blowout numbers are at historic levels
There’s been a lot of discussion about NBA ratings recently, especially around national ratings drops earlier this season.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What does the NBA think about its television ratings?
Sports Media Watch is on-site at the 2025 NBA Finals. In Oklahoma City Thursday night, Ben Huddleston attended…
Pacers-Knicks finishes strong, if down from previous Game 6
The Pacers-Knicks Eastern Conference Finals ended with a series — and season — high, if short of the…
ECF pacing at seven-year high as Knicks extend series
The NBA Eastern Conference Finals hit another seven-year high as the Knicks ensured at least a sixth game.…
Rough finish for Thunder-Timberwolves WCF
A lopsided Western Conference Finals ended on a low note Wednesday night. Wednesday’s Timberwolves-Thunder NBA Western Conference Finals…