NBA 2019-20 Season Gets Underway on SiriusXM
SiriusXM will provide NBA fans with extensive coverage of the 2019-20 NBA season, offering live play-by-play of every game from Opening Night through to the finals.
Basketball
News and analysis of basketball broadcasting around the world, including rights deals, and broadcaster scheduling information.
ESPN Reaches New Multi-Year Deal with West Coast Conference
ESPN has reached a new multiyear deal with the West Coast Conference (WCC) through 2026-27, beginning with the upcoming college basketball season. The new agreement is part of a long-standing relationship with the WCC, which began in 2006.
ESPN2 to Televise WNBA All-Star Draft for First Time
ESPN2 will air the WNBA All-Star Team Selection Special on Tuesday, July 23, at 9:30 p.m. ET in advance of the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2019 featuring the 16th WNBA All-Star Game airing on ABC on Saturday, July 27th.
Three National Canadian Networks to Air Live WNBA Games This Season
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has announced the most coverage ever in Canada, including 53 live games this season across three national Canadian networks: Sportsnet, TSN and NBA TV Canada.
ESPN to Publish ‘The Woj Pod’ Podcast
The Woj Pod, the popular offering from ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, is now officially part of ESPN Podcasts and ESPN will start publishing the podcast beginning July 1st.
NBA Finals 2019: ABC & ESPN Announces Coverage Details
For the 17th consecutive year, ESPN will produce the NBA Finals 2019 on ABC, starting Thursday May 30th, at 9pm ET.
Magic Johnson Interview Gives ESPN Ratings Boost
Exclusive interview with LA Lakers former President of Basketball Operations, Magic Johnson, gives "First Take" a 54 percent ratings boost.
Western Conference Finals Give ESPN 40% Ratings Bump
The NBA Western Conference Finals Game 4 delivered a total metered market rating of a 5.9 across ESPN and ESPN2.
ESPN: NBA Western Conference Doubleheader on Friday
The NBA on ESPN continues with a Western Conference doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 30. At 8pm, the Houston Rockets and James Harden will visit the San Antonio Spurs and DeMar DeRozan.