November 07, 2019
Bleacher Report & Adam Lefkoe Reach Multi-Year Extension
Lefkoe to Host New NBA on TNT Tuesday Night Studio Show Alongside Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker & Shaquille O’Neal, in Addition to Wide-Ranging Bleacher Report Role
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October 16, 2019
Turner Sports to Tip Off NBA Opening Week with Two Blockbuster NBA on TNT Doubleheaders, Tuesday, Oct. 22 & 24, Plus Expansive Multi-Platform Coverage Across Bleacher Report, House of Highlights & Social Media
Autotrader Premiere Week to Feature New-Look Lakers & Clippers on Opening Night; Zion Williamson's Debut; Raptors Ring Ceremony; Meeting of Recent Kia NBA MVPs Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden & Russell Westbrook & Warriors vs. Clippers to Open New Chase Center in S
October 15, 2019
NBA on TNT Preseason Coverage Culminates with New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York Knicks on Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. ET
Top 2019 NBA Draft Picks & Former Duke Teammates Zion Williamson & R.J. Barrett to Meet as Pelicans Visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden TNT’s NBA preseason coverage presented by
October 02, 2019
Stan Van Gundy Joins Turner Sports as NBA Analyst
New Tuesday Night Commentator Lineup to Also Include Expanded Roles for Ian Eagle, Brian Anderson & Jim Jackson
September 09, 2019
Candace Parker & Turner Sports Reach Multi-Year Extension
Parker to Add Podcast Co-Hosting Duties to Her Role as Dynamic Basketball Analyst Across Turner Sports’ NBA and NCAA Tournament Coverage
August 12, 2019
NBA on TNT Announces 67-Game Schedule for 2019-20 Regular Season
Schedule highlighted by double-digit appearances by new-look Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, Bucks, Rockets, Celtics & Trail Blazers, plus marquee Opening Week doubleheaders & MLK Day tripleheader
August 12, 2019
NBA on TNT’s 2019-20 Regular Season Schedule to Feature 66 Games
NBA on TNT’s 2019-20 Regular Season Schedule to Feature 66 Games, Highlighted by Double-Digit Appearances by Lakers, Warriors, Clippers, Bucks, Rockets, Celtics and Trail Blazers, Plus Marquee Opening Week Doubleheaders & an MLK Day Tripleheader Opening Night
August 06, 2019
Steve Nash Expands Role to Encompass NBA on TNT & B/R Football
Two-time NBA MVP to assume expanded contributions including standalone feature segments tied to unmatched passion for two of the world’s most popular sports leagues
April 11, 2019
TNT to Present More Than 40 NBA Playoff Games Beginning Sunday, April 14, with Tripleheader Action
Editor’s note: Click here for the NBA TV playoff schedule – http://bit.ly/2GiHSxJNetwork to Exclusively Televise 2019 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by Google PixelSports Emmy Award-Winning Inside the NBA Highlights TNT's NBA Playoffs Studio CoverageTNT will
February 07, 2019
Turner Sports Readies Most Expansive NBA All-Star 2019 Experience in Charlotte
Editor’s note: NBA TV’s All-Star programming plans can be found by visiting http://bit.ly/19ASGNBATVTurner to Exclusively Present Cross-Platform Coverage of All Marquee NBA All-Star Events Including the 68th NBA All-Star Game Featuring Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis –
August 10, 2018
NBA on TNT’s 2018-19 Regular Season Schedule to Feature 66 Games, Highlighted by NBA Opening Night on Tuesday, Oct. 16, MLK Jr. Day Tripleheader & Players Only Franchise Returning in January
Editor’s note: click here for the NBA TV regular season schedule Opening Night Doubleheader to Showcase Defending NBA Champion Warriors vs. Thunder& Eastern Conference Heavyweights – 76ers vs. Celtics – Tuesday, Oct. 16 TNT’s MLK Jr. Day Tripleheader (Jan. 21) to
August 08, 2018
TNT to Tip Off 2018-19 NBA Season with Marquee Doubleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 16 – 76ers vs. Celtics at 8 p.m. ET & NBA Champion Warriors vs. Thunder at 10:30 p.m.
Network’s Opening Week Action Also Highlighted by LeBron James’ Lakers Debut on Thursday, Oct. 18 & Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tripleheader – Including Lakers vs. Warriors -- Monday, Jan. 21 NBA TV to Feature Raptors & Newly-Acquired Kawhi Leonard vs. Wizards & John
June 26, 2018
Winners from 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia
Click the following links for photos from the NBA Awards – Red Carpet Arrivals and Show ImagesTurner and the NBA tonight held the 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, the second
June 19, 2018
Charles Barkley, DJ Khaled, Shaquille O’Neal, Jesse Williams, Snoop Dogg, Niecy Nash, Ken Jeong, Adrienne Houghton and More to Be Presenters at 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia on Monday, June 25 at 9 p.m. ET
Turner and the NBA today announced a star-studded lineup of presenters for the second annual NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia on Monday, June 25, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Charles Barkley, DJ Khaled, Shaquille O’Neal, Jesse Williams, Snoop Dogg, Niecy Nash
June 15, 2018
Oscar Robertson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2018 NBA Awards on TNT Presented by Kia
Turner and the NBA today announced that Oscar Robertson, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and 12-time NBA All-Star, will be honored by the NBA with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia. TNT will televise the second
June 11, 2018
Grammy Nominated Artist Travis Scott To Perform During NBA Awards on TNT, Monday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ET
Turner and the NBA today announced that Grammy nominated artist Travis Scott will perform at the NBA Awards on TNT, presented by Kia, to be held Monday, June 25, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Scott will perform his hits “Butterfly Effect” and “Goosebumps” for
May 30, 2018
NBA TV to Provide Expansive Coverage Throughout the 2018 NBA Finals, Highlighted By Onsite Pre- and Postgame Coverage & Original Programming
Network’s Studio Programming to Feature Integration with TNT’s Inside the NBAAnalysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal Along withKevin McHale, Chris Webber, Grant Hill and Isiah ThomasNBA TV -- the ultimate destination for fans seeking the most in-depth
May 30, 2018
Award-Winning Actor & Comedian Anthony Anderson to Host 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia
NBA Awards on TNT to be Televised Live Monday, June 25, from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ETTurner and the NBA announced today that comedy and sports will collide as Anthony Anderson will take the helm as host for the 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia
May 29, 2018
TNT’s NBA Western Conference Finals Game 7 Averages 14.8 Million Viewers to Deliver Second Most-Watched NBA Game in Cable TV History & Most-Viewed NBA Game of the Season
WCF Game 7 Scores Most-Watched Sports Program of Weekend;Combines with TNT’s Inside the NBA to Net Monday’s Top Two Sports ProgramsViewership for TNT’s 2018 WCF Up 51% vs. 2017 ECF & 45% vs. Last Year’s WCFTNT’s exclusive presentation of 2018 NBA Western Conference
May 25, 2018
TNT’s NBA Western Conference Finals Game 5 Coverage Delivers Top Program Across All of Television & Most-Watched 2018 NBA Playoff Game to Date
Live Game Telecast & TNT’s Inside the NBA Combine to Generate Top Two Shows in Primetime on All of Cable TV WCF Game 5 Averages 9.2 Million Viewers, Up 59% vs. 2017 ECF Game 5 on TNT TNT’s exclusive presentation of the 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 5 delivered
May 23, 2018
TNT’s 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 4 Telecast One of the Top Three Most-Watched Programs Across All of Television on Tuesday Night
NBA Western Conference Finals Continue to Generate Significant Audience Increases Spanning All Turner PlatformsLast Night’s WCF Game 4 – Rockets vs. Warriors – Averaged 8.3 Million Viewers,Up 43% vs. 2017 WCF Game 4 & 18% vs. 2017 ECF Game 4TNT’s exclusive presentation
May 22, 2018
Dikembe Mutombo to Receive Sager Strong Award During NBA Awards on TNT, Monday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ET
Turner and the NBA today announced that Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo will be the recipient of this year’s Sager Strong Award at the NBA Awards on TNT, presented by Kia, to be held Monday, June 25, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET. The
May 21, 2018
TNT’s 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 Delivers Top Sports Program of the Weekend Across All of Television & Combines with Inside the NBA to Garner Cable’s Top Two Sunday Night Shows
Last Night’s WCF Game 3 – Rockets/Warriors – Averaged 7.8 Million Viewers, Up 23% vs. 2017 WCF Game 3 & 11% vs. 2017 ECF Game 3 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals Averages Eight Million Viewers Through First Three Games, Up 30% vs. Last Year’s ECFs & 18% vs. 2017 WCFs
May 17, 2018
TNT’s 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals Coverage Continues Record-Setting Pace with Significant Audience Growth Across All Platforms
2018 NBA Western Conference Finals – Rockets/Warriors – Averages 8.2 Million Viewers Through Two Games to Rank as TNT’s Most-Watched WCF of All Time Last Night’s WCF Game 2 Generates Viewership Increases of 47% vs. 2017 ECF Game 2 & 30% vs. 2017 WCF Game 2 TNT’s
May 16, 2018
Finalists Unveiled for 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia
*/ /*-->*/ 2018 NBA Awards on TNTMonday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ETFinalists Unveiled for 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by KiaWinners to be Announced Monday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ET Finalists for the 2018 NBA Awards on TNT presented by Kia were unveiled during tonight's
May 15, 2018
2018 NBA Western Conference Finals on TNT - Media Conference Call Highlights
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May 15, 2018
TNT Delivers its Most-Watched NBA Western Conference Finals Game 1 Ever
Last Night’s NBA Western Conference Game 1 – Warriors/Rockets – Generates 8.8 Million Total Viewers,Up 38% vs. 2017 ECF Game 1 & 9% vs. 2017 WCF Game 12018 WCF Game 1 Leads TNT to Win the Night Across All of Television;Combined with Inside the NBA, TNT Nets Top Two
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 05, 2018
NBA on TNT to Showcase Top Scorers James Harden, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook & Kyrie Irving In Action This Week
NBA on TNT's upcoming live game coverage will showcase some of the league's top scorers in action with a pair of doubleheaders this week -- Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 8 -- featuring James Harden, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook
February 27, 2018
TNT’s Inside the NBA Meets Saturday Night Live During Special Appearance from New York on Thursday, March 1
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith & Ernie Johnson to Provide Segments from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Plaza Following 76ers/Cavaliers & Timberwolves/Trail BlazersThe NBA on TNT will feature a special Inside the NBA presented by Kia on Thursday, March 1, with
February 20, 2018
NBA on TNT to Feature 2018 NBA All-Star Captains LeBron James & Stephen Curry in Network Doubleheader, Thursday, Feb. 22
Tuesday, February 20, 2018NBA on TNT to Feature 2018 NBA All-Star Captains LeBron James &Stephen Curry in Network Doubleheader, Thursday, Feb. 22NBA on TNT regular season NBA game coverage will continue with a doubleheader showcasing 2018 NBA All-Star captains LeBron
February 19, 2018
Turner’s Exclusive Presentation of 2018 NBA All-Star Game Scores Audience Increases Across All Platforms
NBA All-Star Game Draws Largest Household Audience Since 2013 & Wins Night Across Cable TV; Telecast Delivers Growth with Millennials & All Key DemosTurner’s TV Everywhere Platforms Up 101% in Video Starts &Turner’s NBA Social Channels Garner 37% Increase in Video
February 15, 2018
Turner and NBA Announce 2018 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT to Air Live June 25 from Los Angeles
Turner and the NBA announced today that the 2018 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT will air live from historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Monday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ET. The star-studded event taking place at one of the city’s signature venues will honor
February 13, 2018
Notes from Today’s Turner Sports 2018 NBA All-Star Media Conference Call
Editor's note: Audio & time stamps by topic from today's Turner Sports 2018 NBA All-Star media conference call with Chris Webber and Reggie Miller can be found by visiting https://soundcloud.com/turner-sports-pr/turner-sports-2018-nba-all-star-media-conference-call.
February 12, 2018
NBA on TNT to Showcase League MVPs LeBron James & Russell Westbrook in Opener of Players Only Doubleheader – Cavaliers vs. Thunder – Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. ET
Monday, February 12, 2018NBA on TNT to Showcase League MVPs LeBron James & Russell Westbrook in Opener of Players Only Doubleheader – Cavaliers vs. Thunder – Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. ETNetwork's Thursday Coverage to Feature Inside the NBA Live from the NBA
February 12, 2018
NBA on TNT American Express Road Show to Provide Engaging Fan Experiences for NBA All-Star 2018 in L.A., with Live Inside the NBA Telecasts & Performances by Kendrick Lamar on Fri., Feb. 16 & The Killers on Sat., Feb. 17
TNT’s Inside the NBA with Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal & Kenny Smith to be Live On Site; Fan Fest to Tip Off with Lil Uzi Vert on Thurs., Feb. 15 Turner Sports’ fan-focused NBA on TNT American Express Road Show will originate from L.A. LIVE in Los
February 06, 2018
TNT to Exclusively Present Live Coverage of NBA All-Star 2018 Marquee Events from Los Angeles, Feb. 15-18
Editor’s note: NBA TV’s All-Star programming plans can be found by visiting http://bit.ly/2BghiD8 2018 NBA All-Star Game to Feature Captain-Drafted Teams Meeting for First Time in Event’s History – Team LeBron vs. Team Stephen – on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT