Adam Silver Considering ‘International Competition’ For 2026 NBA All-Star Game
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has constantly looked for ways to modernize the the league and introduce events and tournaments to help drum up interest. Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, Silver explained the dip in ratings and hoped…
First-Round NBA Playoff Games To Be Removed From Local Telecasts In 2026
Next year, the NBA's new television rights contract goes into effect as the league agreed to a deal with ESPN/ABC, Amazon and NBC. There was a lot of excitement and also some concern after the announcement, especially with many being…
2025 NBA Playoffs Second Round: Matchups, Schedule & TV Info
The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs is finally complete and we are now down to the final eight teams remaining. Some favorites such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics proved why many feel they are NBA…
NBA On NBC Bringing Back Player Starting Lineup Introductions On Broadcast Next Season
The NBA recently negotiated a new media rights deal, which resulted in NBC and Amazon becoming new partners. Particularly with NBC, they returned after their coverage came to an end in 2002. NBC's presentation was nostalgic due to their presentation…
Shifts in Sports Betting Trends May Shape the Future of Fan Interaction for the Lakers
The entire sports domain is witnessing a paradigm change as the sports betting sector goes deeper into its commercialization, integrating more systematically into fan interaction. Like many other franchises, the Lakers are no exception. An estimation by Forbes in 2024…
How the NBA All-Star 2025’s Tournament Format and Larger Prizes Changed the Game
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco shattered the mold of the East versus West rivalry by introducing a four-team tournament with higher stakes and a $1.8 million prize pool. A revamped format, financial incentives, and charity appealed to…
NBA Fines Anthony Edwards For Viral Exchange With Lakers Fan During Game 1
The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for his role in an exchange with a Los Angeles Lakers fan during the third quarter of Minnesota Timberwolves' win in Game 1 in their first-round playoff matchup. NBA president of league operations Byron…
In What Way Is NCAA Basketball Better Than the NBA?
The two biggest basketball leagues and competitions in the USA are pretty different in basically every way. Between the NBA and the NCAA, there couldn't possibly be more differences in how they are played, the rules, and general understanding, attention,…
List Of Future NBA All-Star Game Locations: 2026, 2027 & Beyond
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., the home of the Golden State Warriors, has come and gone. Stephen Curry captured MVP honors after leading Shaq's OGs over Chuck's Global Stars to win the new…
Official Date & Time For 2025 NBA Draft At Barclays Center
The NBA announced the dates and times have been set for the 2025 NBA Draft. The league will welcome their newest crop of athletes on June 25 and 26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. For the second…
