Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ‘pissed’ to be off NBA Christmas slate
All they want for Christmas is…to play. It's hard to understand why the Bucks aren't one of the 10 teams to play Wednesday on Christmas Day, which is considered one of the NBA's signature days on the league calendar. Milwaukee has become a Christmas Day staple for the NBA, with games scheduled for Dec. 25 […]
NBA players ejected after squaring up to fight
Two NBA opponents were ejected Thursday night after an altercation. After the Detroit Pistons got a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed collided with Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz. Clarkson had words for Reed, urging him out of the way to get back on defense. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM […]
LeBron James offers theory for declining NBA ratings: ‘We gotta do something’
It's no secret that the NBA faces an uphill battle. The league's ratings decline extends far beyond the first week and continues even as Christmas Day, typically the NBA's spectacle, approaches. There's a lot of debate as to why ratings are down, but the general consensus is that the regular season is starting to look […]
Former NBA coach says female USC star could play against men: ‘She looks to have the size’
Two-time NBA Coach of the Year George Karl said NCAA women's basketball player JuJu Watkins has a chance to play against men in the NBA. Watkins, a sophomore player at the University of Southern California, is 6 feet, 2 inches tall, several inches taller than NCAA record holder Caitlin Clark. Coach Carl said Watkins' size […]
LeBron James sounds off on the state of the NBA
LeBron James seemed lukewarm at best about the new format of the NBA All-Star Game announced earlier this week. But he had an idea about league-wide trends. James addressed the changes to the All-Star Game, which now includes a four-team, three-game mini-tournament, ahead of the Lakers' Thursday night matchup with the Kings in Sacramento. Los […]
Celtics head coach admits he’d ‘rather watch something else’ as NBA ratings decline
Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including the top athletes in the sports world. According to Sports Media Watch, ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, and there are many ideas as to why. The main issues observers point to are three-pointer […]
Jeremiah Fears looks like an NBA star in the making at Oklahoma
Jeremiah Fears must be thinking about who he wants to take to prom right now. Fears, who celebrated his birthday on Oct. 19, was a member of the high school class of 2025 before finalizing a bold plan to reclassify after a standout run on the Nike EYBL circuit over the summer. “My goal is […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Dismissive of Massive Ratings Losses
National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver, in a new interview, dismissed the steep drop in television ratings the league has suffered in recent years. Last week, sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd pointed out that NBA television ratings have fallen 48 percent over the past 12 years. He attributed that to Mr. Silver's failure to connect the […]
Trinity Rodman on ‘trauma’ of being raised by former NBA star Dennis Rodman: ‘Extremely selfish human being’
American soccer star Trinity Rodman spoke out against her father, former NBA champion Dennis Rodman, in an interview on the podcast “Call Her Daddy” this week. Trinity, who plays for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), reflected on her strained relationship with her father, despite her efforts to maintain a close […]
Inside DraftKings’ $2 million NBA Christmas Day ‘priority’ promo
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Basketball ratings may be down, but sportsbooks are targeting the hardwood to bring them back. As a way to draw attention to basketball and further drive interest in […]