5 things to watch across five NBA Christmas games
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The NBA’s strong viewership numbers in 2025-26 are continuing as the year comes to an end. More than 87 million people in the U.S. have watched NBA games this season across NBC/Peacock, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NBA TV, the most viewers in 15 years and up 89% vs. last year, the league announced Monday.
Richard Jefferson told SBJ that while “The Richard Show” clips have been edited down to around 10 minutes, subjects typically sit for 30 or 35 minutes, so there is the ability to add length for a longer TV-type program.
The NBA’s shift from a pair of cable-focused media rights agreements to a trio of new deals centered on broadcast and streaming have had encouraging early returns. Under the NBA’s new set of agreements with ESPN,
Statements aren’t made against Charlotte or New Orleans. After two turbulent months, the Cavs had their chance to make that statement on Thursday. The tipoff to the NBA’s marquee Christmas slate. National TV.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks came back from a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers in the Christmas opener. Here's what you missed.
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