May 15, 2018
2018 NBA Western Conference Finals on TNT - Media Conference Call Highlights
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Media Releases
May 14, 2018
NBA TV’s WNBA Schedule Tips Off with Three Straight Days of Live Game Coverage Starting with the Dallas Wings at Phoenix Mercury on Friday, May 18, at 10 p.m. ET
Ros Gold-Onwude and LaChina Robinson to Host NBA TV’s 2018 WNBA Season Preview Show on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. NBA TV will tip off its 2018 WNBA game schedule with three straight days of live game coverage, beginning with the WNBA’s season opener featuring the
May 10, 2018
TNT's Red-Hot NBA Playoffs Coverage Continues with Exclusive Presentation of 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals – Rockets vs. Warriors – Beginning Monday, May 14, at 9 p.m. ET
Thursday, May 10, 2018TNT's Red-Hot NBA Playoffs Coverage Continues with Exclusive Presentation of 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals – Rockets vs. Warriors – Beginning Monday, May 14, at 9 p.m. ET Finalists for NBA Awards on TNT Announced During NBA Tip-Off presented
May 08, 2018
NBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinals Coverage to Continue with Game 5 Doubleheader - Jazz/Rockets & Pelicans/Warriors - Tonight, Tuesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. ET
Tuesday, May 8, 2018NBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinals Coverage to Continue withGame 5 Doubleheader - Jazz/Rockets & Pelicans/Warriors -Tonight, Tuesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. ETNetwork to Showcase 76ers/Celtics Game 5, Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 9, at 8 p.m.NBA
May 04, 2018
NBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinals Coverage to Continue with Rockets vs. Jazz, Game 4, Sunday, May 6, at 8 p.m. ET
Friday, May 4, 2018NBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinals Coverage to Continue with Rockets vs. Jazz, Game 4, Sunday, May 6, at 8 p.m. ETNBA All-Star Victor Oladipo to Join TNT's Studio Coverage on SundayNBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinal coverage presented by
May 01, 2018
NBA Playoffs Propel TNT to Cable’s #1 Network in Primetime Throughout First Two Weeks of Action
TNT Delivers its Most-Watched First Round Coverage Since 2014 TNT’s first round coverage of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, presented by Hulu, led the network to cable’s #1 ranking in primetime over the two-week period, based on an average of nearly three million viewers in that
May 01, 2018
Turner Sports’ Bleacher Report Live Reaches Comprehensive Partnership with World Surf League
B/R Live to Distribute Live Coverage Including Inaugural Founders’ Cup of Surfing, May 5-6; Becomes Official Destination for WSL Video On Demand Content, Replays & Highlights Turner Ignite Sports Also Partners with WSL for Sponsorship Opportunities Bleacher Report
April 29, 2018
NBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinals Coverage to Feature 76ers vs. Celtics Game 1, Tomorrow, Monday, April 30, at 8 p.m. ET
Sunday, April 29, 2018NBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinals Coverage to Feature76ers vs. Celtics Game 1, Tomorrow, Monday, April 30, at 8 p.m. ETNBA Playoffs on TNT Conference Semifinal coverage presented by Hulu will continue tomorrow, Monday, April 30, with Game 1
April 27, 2018
NBA Playoffs on TNT Coverage to Feature Decisive Game 7 – Bucks vs. Celtics – Tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m. ET
Friday, April 27, 2018NBA Playoffs on TNT Coverage to Feature Decisive Game 7 – Bucks vs. Celtics – Tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m. ETTNT's Saturday Night Doubleheader to Also Showcase Conference Semifinal Game 1 – Pelicans vs. Warriors – at 10:30 p.m.NBA
April 25, 2018
NBA Playoffs on TNT Round 1 Presented by Hulu Coverage to Feature Celtics vs. Bucks Game 6, Tomorrow, April 26, at 8 p.m. ET
Wednesday, April 25, 2018NBA Playoffs on TNT Round 1 Presented by Hulu Coverage to FeatureCeltics vs. Bucks Game 6, Tomorrow, April 26, at 8 p.m. ETNetwork's Coverage Continues with Game 5 Doubleheader Tonight -Pacers vs. Cavs at 7 p.m. and Timberwolves vs. Rockets at 9
April 25, 2018
NBA & NFL Icons Tee Off in Star-Studded Showdown
Turner Sports & CAA Sports Partner to Create First-of-its-Kind Charity Golf TournamentHosted by Aaron Rodgers & Chris Paul at Mohegan Sun Golf ClubBleacher Report to Offer Event Content Including Top Moments Across Social Channels;TNT to Televise One Hour, All-Access
April 23, 2018
NBA Playoffs on TNT Round 1 presented by Hulu Coverage Continues with Three Straight Nights of Doubleheader Action
Network to Showcase Pair of Game 4 Telecasts Tonight, Monday, April 23, with Rockets/Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET & Thunder/Jazz at 10:30 p.m.NBA Playoffs on TNT Round 1 Presented by Hulu coverage will continue with three consecutive nights of doubleheader action starting
April 12, 2018
NBA TV’s Playoffs Coverage Highlighted by Originally Produced First Round Playoff Games & Extensive Studio Coverage
Live Game Coverage Tips Off with Washington vs. Toronto on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. ET The Starters’ One-Hour Special – “The Starties” – to Premiere Tonight, April 12, at 7 p.m.; Eastern & Western Conference Preview Shows to Follow Starting at 8 p.m.NBA TV – the
April 12, 2018
TNT’s Extensive 2018 NBA Playoffs Coverage – More Than 40 Games – Begins Sunday, April 15, with Tripleheader Action
Network to Exclusively Televise 2018 NBA Western Conference FinalsSports Emmy Award-Winning Inside the NBA, Along with Area 21 featuring Kevin Garnett, Highlight TNT’s NBA Playoffs Studio CoverageTNT will televise more than 40 NBA Playoff games – the most of any network
April 12, 2018
NBA on TNT Delivers Most-Watched Regular Season Coverage Since 2013-14
TNT’s NBA Regular Season Telecasts Generate Double-Digit Viewership Increases, Fueled by Strong Performance Across All Key DemosRecord-Setting Fan Engagement Across Turner’s NBA Social Media PlatformsTNT’s live NBA game telecasts averaged 1.7 million viewers this year
April 11, 2018
NBA TV to Televise Decisive Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup Tonight, Wednesday, April 11, at 8 p.m. ET
Nuggets Face Timberwolves with Final NBA Playoff Spot on the LineNBA TV will air tonight’s dramatic regular-season finale between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves – with the final NBA Playoff spot decided by the outcome – at 8 p.m. ET. The game will also be
April 09, 2018
NBA on TNT Regular Season Coverage to Culminate with Doubleheader Action - Celtics/Wizards & Rockets/Lakers - Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 10
Monday, April 9, 2018NBA on TNT Regular Season Coverage to Culminate with DoubleheaderAction - Celtics/Wizards & Rockets/Lakers - Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 10TNT Will Exclusively Televise More Than 40 NBA Playoffs Games,Beginning Sunday, April 15, and Highlighted by the
April 01, 2018
Turner Sports & CBS Sports’ Exclusive Coverage of 2018 NCAA Final Four Delivers Average Minute Audience of 13.4 Million Viewers Across All Platforms, Up 15%
CBS Sports and Turner Sports’ exclusive coverage of last night’s 2018 NCAA Final Four National Semifinals – Loyola (IL) vs. Michigan and Kansas vs. Villanova – generated an average minute audience of 13.4 million viewers across TBS, TNT, truTV and NCAA March Madness
March 31, 2018
2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship – Michigan vs. Villanova – Tips Off Monday, April 2, on TBS
Michigan TeamCast on TNT; Villanova TeamCast on truTVTurner Sports and CBS Sports’ exclusive coverage of the 2018 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship on Monday, April 2 – Michigan vs. Villanova – will tip off at 9:20 p.m. ET on TBS. Jim Nantz will
March 31, 2018
Turner Sports Analysts Congratulate Colleague Grant Hill on Being Named a 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
A collection of NBA on TNT and NBA TV analysts including Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal, Isiah Thomas and Reggie Miller offer their thoughts on the legacy of fellow Turner Sports analyst and 2018 Hall of Fame inductee Grant Hill:Shaquille O’Neal on Grant Hill: “Grant
March 29, 2018
Turner Sports and CBS Sports Announce TeamCast Commentators for 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in San Antonio
TeamCast Presentations on TNT and TruTV to Run Alongside Traditional TBS Telecasts of Final Four National Semifinals on Saturday, March 31, and National Championship on Monday, April 2CBS Sports and Turner Sports today announced TeamCast commentator teams for the 2018
March 27, 2018
NBA Digital to Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Feature Allowing Fans to Purchase Live NBA League Pass Games In-Progress
Editor’s note: Click here for Turner’s corresponding B/R Live announcementTurner’s New “Bleacher Report Live” Premium Sports Streaming Service to Feature NBA League Pass Games – Including Newly-Announced Offering – Beginning with 2018-19 Season NBA Digital today
March 27, 2018
Turner to Launch New “Bleacher Report Live” Sports Streaming Service
Editor’s note: Click here for today’s corresponding NBA League Pass announcement Launching in April, B/R Live Will Feature Thousands of Live Sporting Events Offered Direct to Consumers Click Here for B/R Live Video & Images Global media company Turner today announced
March 26, 2018
Turner Sports and CBS Sports Announce Studio Programming Plans and Special Guests for 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in San Antonio
TBS’s Pregame Coverage on Saturday, March 31, Begins with At the Final Four presented by Infiniti at 3 p.m. ET, Followed by The Final Four Show at 4 p.m.Saturday’s Special Opening Hour to Feature Former NCAA National Champions Candace Parker, Christian Laettner, Danny
March 25, 2018
Final Four Tip Times Announced for Saturday, March 31, on TBS
2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Final Four Tips Off Saturday, March 31, on TBSCBS Sports and Turner Sports’ exclusive coverage of the 2018 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will continue with the Final Four® National Semifinals on
March 23, 2018
NCAA Tip Times Announced for Regional Finals on Sunday, March 25, on CBS
CBS Sports and Turner Sports Announce Tip Times and Commentator Teams for Regional Finals on Sunday, March 25Turner Sports and CBS Sports announce tip times and commentator teams for the Regional Finals of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Sunday
March 23, 2018
NCAA Tip Times Announced for Regional Finals on Saturday, March 24, on TBS
CBS Sports and Turner Sports announce tip times and commentator teams for the Regional Finals of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 24, on TBS and via NCAA March Madness Live. Kansas St. will take on Loyola (IL) in the first game
March 22, 2018
Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall to Join Thursday and Friday’s NCAA Tournament Coverage as Guest Studio Analyst
Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall to Join Thursday and Friday’s NCAA Tournament Coverage as Guest Studio AnalystTurner Sports and CBS Sports have added Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall as a guest studio analyst for coverage of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s
March 22, 2018
NBA on TNT's Upcoming Schedule to Feature a Pair of Marquee Doubleheaders with Cavaliers/Heat and Bucks/Clippers on Tuesday, March 27 & Thunder/Spurs and Bucks/Warriors on Thursday, March 29
NBA on TNT's upcoming live game coverage will include a pair of marquee doubleheaders next week featuring Cleveland’s LeBron James, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, Golden State’s Stephen Curry and San Antonio’s LaMarcus Aldridge.
March 18, 2018
CBS Sports and Turner Sports Announce Tip Times and Commentator Teams for Regional Semifinals on Thursday, March 22, and Friday, March 23
Turner Sports and CBS Sports announce tip times and commentator teams for the Regional Semifinals of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23 (7 p.m.-Midnight ET, both days), with all remaining games available in
March 16, 2018
Turner Sports and CBS Sports Announce Tip Times and Matchups for Second Round Games on Sunday, March 18
Exclusive Second Round Coverage Begins Saturday, March 17CBS Sports and Turner Sports announce tip times and matchups for Second Round coverage of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Sunday, March 18 (Noon-Midnight ET), with all games available in
March 16, 2018
CBS Sports and Turner Sports Announce Tip Times and Matchups for Second Round Games on Saturday, March 17
Exclusive First Round Coverage Continues Friday, March 16Turner Sports and CBS Sports announce tip times and matchups for Second Round coverage of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 17 (Noon-Midnight ET), with all games available