By Pac-12 Go To PostI hate multiple streaming services. For example, I pay for MLB.tv to watch Yankees game, but recently they had at least one game on AppleTV+, and then another on Peacock premium. Like WTF. It's like they're conspiring to make you pay for more and more shit you're not interested in.piracy remains undefeated and in HD
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostThe AppleTV games are free, no?
At least they are in Korea.
I think international league pass is awful. Used the free trial for the Christmas games and I had so many issues with the UI.
I don't believe so in the US. At least, I can never access them.
Speaking of tv rights. From an article today from the athletic with espn chairman Jimmy Pitaro
Sounds like there will be espn+|Hulu in the next package to increase the number of games a week.
On whether Pitaro sees any scenario where ESPN would not have a portion of the NBA’s next media rights contract given ESPN’s long history in the sport
Pitaro: I sure hope not. It’s an incredibly important property for us. We also see that property as ascending — younger demographics. Right now I think they have more parity than we’ve seen in a long time. We see young stars who are starting to catch on in the zeitgeist. We are incredibly excited about the NBA. We also like what we’ve done. We’re very happy with our team both in front of and behind the camera. I’m talking games. I’m talking about our studio programming.
That being said, do we need to continue to innovate? (NBA commissioner) Adam (Silver) and I have talked about this. Yes. Are these alternative broadcasts that we’ve done solid? They absolutely are. Do we need to be doing more of them? Do we need to be thinking about more innovation around the primary broadcasts? We do. We can’t just sit idle here and be complacent. I know that there’s some discussion around the (ratings) comps to 2019, but we’re very pleased with our numbers for the NBA Finals, especially when you compare them to the past few years. Our sales team has been very happy with our ratings performance. We have a great relationship with the league, and I really want it to continue. Now, we have some time here. We still have three seasons left. So there’s no urgency. But we absolutely would like to extend our partnership with the NBA.
On the prospect of the NBA taking premium content to a direct-to-consumer product such as Apple or Amazon
Pitaro: Well, we hope that’s us. When we sit down with the league, we hope that they’re open to us having ESPN+ as a part of that conversation. By the way, not just ESPN+. It could be Hulu as well as we did with the NHL. But could I foresee them bringing other partners to the table? Of course I could. If you look at what Apple and Amazon are doing right now, they’re bidding and they’re acquiring rights. So I’m assuming that they’re going to be part of the NBA discussion just like they’ve been a part of the NFL and MLS discussions and others. I would not be surprised if they acquire some, but like I said, we’re all-in on the NBA
Sounds like there will be espn+|Hulu in the next package to increase the number of games a week.
By masud Go To Post
*Drops championship ring*
Gotta love Klay.
I wouldn't get up if he ran into me like that, that's worth at least $100k.
By domino Go To Postpiracy remains undefeated and in HDApollo Group.TV m8 best 160 US I have spent for a year sub. Highly recommend to everyone.
lol I pay about US$45 for my international league pass (although if I paid local prices it would be over $200).
You guys are getting screwed
You guys are getting screwed
By pilonv1 Go To Postlol I pay about US$45 for my international league pass (although if I paid local prices it would be over $200).
You guys are getting screwed
yeah but you live in australia
so
It's legit easier to watch certain sports/teams as a non-local lol. Cable/dish monopolies in the US and shitty team contracts with different distributors sigh. Can only watch Blazer games with DirecTV.
By Smokey Go To Postyeah but you live in australia
so
East coast games being on at 9am when daylight savings finishes is a struggle, but lunchtime afternoon Warriors home games are wonderful.
ESPN/Givony:
The Kings have been approached in exploratory conversations by almost every team picking after Sacramento in the lottery and even beyond, a source says, a group including Indiana (No. 6), Washington (No. 10), New York (No. 11), Oklahoma City (No. 12), Atlanta (No. 16) and others.
Rival teams say the asking price will be considerable, with a mix of established vets (Malcolm Brogdon, Kyle Kuzma, Jerami Grant, John Collins), a 2022 draft choice and rookie-scale contract players such as the Pacers' Chris Duarte believed to be some of the options teams have studied.
Few teams expect the Knicks to be drafting here (no. 11) when all is said and done. The team is said to be aggressively exploring scenarios in which they will trade down, or trade out of the draft altogether if they can land a starting caliber-point guard such as Malcolm Brogdon. The Knicks could also create enough cap room by dumping significant salary on a team like Oklahoma City, in order to go after a big-name free agent – Kyrie Irving, for example.
Oh, looks like the Hornets are cheaping out on assistants: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039350-latest-nba-intel-the-divide-between-kyrie-irving-and-brooklyn?share=other
But for any new head coach, the Hornets have been intent on retaining a large portion of the staff—many of whom have one full season of guaranteed salary remaining on their deals—from previous head coach James Borrego, sources said. Before Atkinson put pen to paper on his contract, he and the Hornets were unable to come to financial agreements for his new assistants, sources said. Charlotte is known to be among the league's bottom five teams in coaching staff salary.
By Burt The Samurai Go To PostEz money sniper in his feelings again after the paradeWhen is he not in his feelings?
By domino Go To PostWhen is he not in his feelings?Podding with little mountain
By Kibner Go To PostOh, looks like the Hornets are cheaping out on assistants: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039350-latest-nba-intel-the-divide-between-kyrie-irving-and-brooklyn?share=other🧢
By Old King Rob Go To PostTHE Malcom BrogdonDon't fall for Indys desperate attempt to create a market for their distressed asset.
Pop bottles masud.
This is exactly what should happen. Guy fucks off whenever he wants and is already rich. Take it and prove you’re worth more. Make all those incentives.
By reilo Go To PostWhat doesn't work in Brooklyn's favor: it's Kyriethey are way worse without kyrie.
That Caleb Swanigan thing really, really sucks. I hoped he'd get his life together and live a full one but nope. I really feel for his family- seeing such a talented young man pass so young.
By reilo Go To PostWtf
what the fuck
wow RIP
By DY_nasty Go To PostWtfrumors are the he blew up to well over 400 pounds again and died of untreated diabetes :(
By DY_nasty Go To Postdam lakers desperate lol
down tragic
By unknown Go To Postthey are way worse without kyrie.Most teams are way worse without one of their stars
By DY_nasty Go To PostGetting the band back together
By DY_nasty Go To Post
If you're going to fail, fail big
By Kabro Go To Postso pringles is looking for work.He was always looking for work, the question is would he be good with being rebound after getting passed up for Kenny.
As I understand it.
By DY_nasty Go To Postbut reilo
lol
By pilonv1 Go To PostDid they move the draft up a week this year? Always thought it was the last week of June.It was later last year due to COVID. Finals were played in July. Draft was July 29th.