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Partnerships · 26 Oct 2026 · US

Spurs and Sinclair Announce Over-the-Air Media Partnership

The San Antonio Spurs have named Sinclair Broadcast Group their new over-the-air media partner, bringing Spurs basketball to local fans beginning with the 2026-27 season. Twenty-two games will be broadcast

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Broadcast & Streaming · 24 Oct 2026 · US

WNBA Finals sets another viewership mark in rescheduled Game 3

The following article "WNBA Finals sets another viewership mark in rescheduled Game 3" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The WNBA Finals set another viewership mark in Game 3. Wednesday’s Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals Game 3 averaged 1.71 million viewers, combining a Nielsen-measured linear…

Sports Media Watch
Broadcast & Streaming · 23 Oct 2026 · US

Every NBA Game Can Be Streamed. You Just Need the Right Service

All NBA games are now available on streaming platforms, but that doesn’t mean they’re equally available nationwide. Regional TV territory zones still determine how fans can consistently watch their teams. There are wide disparities in how many nationally televised games different teams play. And…

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Broadcast & Streaming · 22 Oct 2026 · US

Sixers-Knicks delivers banner NBA Opening Night audience for NBC

The following article "Sixers-Knicks delivers banner NBA Opening Night audience for NBC" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The Knicks’ title run produced another NBA viewership milestone, as their ring night — and LeBron James’ Sixers debut — set an Opening Night mark. Tuesday’s…

Sports Media Watch
News · 21 Oct 2026 · US

WNBA Finals opens with Game 1 viewership high

The following article "WNBA Finals opens with Game 1 viewership high" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Featuring one of the best-known women’s basketball players in Angel Reese, and airing on NBC for the first time in 24 years, the WNBA Finals opened at a viewership high. Saturday’s…

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Fan & Venue · 19 Oct 2026 · US

NBA’s AI Chatbot Added Skills This Offseason

If you ever wanted to know who has scored the most points in a game coming off the bench, or how LeBron James would’ve fit on the New York Knicks, you can Ask NBA. The league is promoting its AI-driven chatbot as a core part of its app experience heading into Tuesday’s season tipoff, as

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