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Entering the weekend, 9 out of 12 games on ESPN and TNT posted an increase in viewers from last season. The games include the Suns versus Warriors on Tuesday, which averaged 2.32 million viewers on TNT. That number doubled the equivalent game from last year (Nuggets versus Jazz at 1.2 million) while becoming the most-watched game of the season outside of Opening … [Read more...] about Warriors-Suns Averages 2.32M Viewers, Most Viewership On ESPN And TNT Up From Last Year

Klay Thompson doesn't need praise and accolades for getting back on the court after missing two seasons due to injuries. But Thompson said it hurts to have prominent analysts criticize where his game is at now. After TNT's Charles Barkley said that Thompson isn't the same player as he was pre-injuries, Thompson admitted that bothered him. "I tore my ACL and achilles in … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson Says Charles Barkley's Criticism 'Hurt My Heart'

The Golden State Warriors have claimed the top spot as the NBA's most valuable franchise at $7 billion with a 25 percent increase over last year. The Warriors generated $765 million in revenue after paying their revenue sharing check and the most operating income at $206 million, which were both the most in NBA history. The Warriors made league financial history by raking in … [Read more...] about Warriors Become NBA's Most Valuable Franchise At $7 Billion

Last Tuesday's NBA opening night games were the most-watched in five years, averaging 3.3 million viewers on TNT. The number was a 17% increase from last season. The Sixers-Celtics opener posted a 1.7 rating with 2.98 million viewers, representing a 31% increase in ratings and 36% increase in viewership. The Lakers-Warriors game averaged 3.55 million viewers, representing the … [Read more...] about Warriors-Lakers Opener Averages 3.55M Viewers, Most-Watched Opening Night In 5 Years