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1. Amid concerns over the NBA’s declining viewership and the general vitality of the league, a straightforward solution for the league and its broadcasters is to avoid featuring underperforming teams in national broadcasts.
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The Sixers currently stand at a disappointing 20–37 record, having suffered eight consecutive losses. It appears that Joel Embiid might be out for the remainder of the season.
Over the past weekend, Stephen A. Smith was highly critical of Philadelphia, emphatically stating, “America, you don’t care about the Sixers. Neither do we.”
“Lose. Bench Joel Embiid for the season. … Bench Paul George while you’re at it. Just end it and focus on the next three years because this season is a farce.” @stephenasmith expressed his views on the 76ers’ season. pic.twitter.com/7PJjMnJYXU
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 24, 2025
Guess which team, surprisingly, has two nationally televised games this week?
Indeed, it’s Philadelphia.
The Sixers will play the Knicks on Wednesday on ESPN and then host the Warriors on Saturday on ABC.
Why? What’s the reason? Who actually wants to watch the Sixers twice in one week?
There’s frequent discussion about adjusting the NFL schedule, but it’s clear that the NBA could benefit from this flexibility just as much.
2. Fox is showcasing its top Major League Baseball matchups for the 2025 season. A standout game that Fox will broadcast is on Sat., Aug. 2, featuring the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.
2025 is going to be exciting!
Which event on FOX are you looking forward to the most? pic.twitter.com/7BH4BcxDyC
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) February 25, 2025
3. The third season of Netflix’s acclaimed golf docuseries, Full Swing, launches today. The opening episode delves into Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, featuring a notable interaction between the golfer and a police officer.
Officer: “I assume you’re quite skilled if you’re a PGA player.”
Scheffler: “I’m decent, yes.”
Take a new look at the infamous Scottie Scheffler arrest before the 2024 PGA Championship.
Full Swing Season 3 premieres tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XsmKiDeQRw
— Netflix (@netflix) February 24, 2025
4. This was a highlight. Patrick Mahomes was seen cheering from the front row as his alma mater, Texas Tech, competed against Houston on Monday night. During a break, a fan was invited to make a long putt across the court, and Mahomes was visibly thrilled!
A Texas Tech fan nailed the fan putt and celebrated with Patrick Mahomes
— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) February 25, 2025
5. If you’re a fan of New York sports, you surely recognize broadcaster Al Trautwig. He has been a prominent voice for the Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees for many years, captivating audiences with his pregame, halftime, and postgame commentaries. Trautwig was particularly influential during many of the Knicks’ key games in the 1990s, delivering memorable and impactful broadcasts.
No one could hype you up for a game like Al Trautwig.
His introduction for Melo’s first game is iconic. pic.twitter.com/UkWcBQ2D3n https://t.co/aFzdG2Uk3Q
— KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) February 24, 2025
6. The latest episode of SI Media With Jimmy Traina features a conversation with The Athletic’s sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, discussing the latest happenings in sports media.
The topics include Fox’s protection of Tom Brady from interviews throughout the season, Joe Buck’s return to baseball to call opening day on ESPN, the ongoing dispute between MLB and ESPN, MLB’s issues with streaming services, the potential for Netflix to secure a Sunday afternoon NFL slot, and speculation about Stephen A. Smith’s possible presidential run.
Following Marchand, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins for a “Traina Thoughts” segment, discussing Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special, the history of the show, and more.
Listen to the SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast below or on Apple and Spotify.
You can also watch SI Media With Jimmy Traina on Sports Illustrated’s YouTube channel.
7. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: Celebrating the 76th birthday of the iconic Nature Boy, Ric Flair.
Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and check out the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify, or Google. You can also follow Jimmy on X and Instagram.
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