{"id":1188,"date":"2024-12-03T00:02:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T04:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/nba-hits-amazon-exploding-sports-betting-scene-more-hot-takes\/"},"modified":"2024-12-03T00:02:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T04:02:09","slug":"nba-hits-amazon-exploding-sports-betting-scene-more-hot-takes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/nba-hits-amazon-exploding-sports-betting-scene-more-hot-takes\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Hits Amazon, Exploding Sports Betting Scene &#038; More Hot Takes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/p>\n<figure class=\"style_hfl21i-o_O-style_uhlm2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"style_7z5va1-o_O-style_6s3kpz-o_O-style_uhlm2\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"mmvid\" class=\"style_1b9a20e-o_O-style_uhlm2\"><\/div>\n<p>\n    <\/div>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_b2trl19sf\">Tomorrow, I&#8217;ll be bringing you a classic edition of Traina Thoughts, as well as not just one, but TWO fresh episodes of <em>SI Media With Jimmy Traina<\/em> to help you enjoy the extended holiday weekend. I&#8217;ll catch up with you again on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_jjyqxwgc8\">For today, it\u2019s all about the mailbag edition of Traina Thoughts. I reached out for your questions, and as usual, you delivered. Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_chbei28lw\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who do you think prime hires for NBA studio &amp; games?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Suffering JIM (@JIMfan523) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JIMfan523\/status\/1861388282908574019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_a3p3cb6ok\">Ian Eagle is currently in discussions to take on the role of Amazon Prime\u2019s main play-by-play announcer. All TNT broadcasters, including Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, and Stan Van Gundy, are potential candidates for Amazon. Additionally, I believe Amazon will aim to recruit Blake Griffin, who has shown potential to be a significant figure in sports media with his humor and charisma.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ksqe5kdqx\">My prediction is that Amazon would position Griffin in the studio, but seeing him commentate games alongside Eagle would be incredibly entertaining, potentially making them the most captivating duo in NBA broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_mfhhdtfh2\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">How much do you think Shaq will make in his new contract and how might it compare to the other talent on Inside the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Andrew Bosco (@kzh9vx) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kzh9vx\/status\/1861398982619955603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2glwy13f2\">While I&#8217;m not sure about the specifics of Shaq&#8217;s upcoming salary, I anticipate he will sign with several partners. It\u2019s likely he will renew his agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to continue his role on <em>Inside the NBA<\/em>, and possibly secure an additional contract with Amazon or NBC for a different position.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_ywwnjrovu\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Do you think CBS regrets not renewing the SEC ? So far they haven\u2019t had any marquee games<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Don Stevens (@DonStevens29931) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DonStevens29931\/status\/1861391831465861488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_n21dqy8tq\">I doubt CBS regrets their decision since the SEC would have cost significantly more compared to the Big Ten. ESPN is spending $300 million annually for SEC rights, which is $55 million more than what CBS paid when they held the rights. However, you get what you pay for, and in this case, the SEC is the superior package in college football, offering higher quality games on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_m5y7ca506\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What\u2019s the Gobbledy Gooker moment for sports media<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Seth Giurato (@hoopst) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hoopst\/status\/1861397783040729331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qack0aw1l\">That&#8217;s a fantastic question, particularly during Thanksgiving week, although those unfamiliar with WWE might not understand the reference.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ndi1cho2b\">For those not well-versed in wrestling lore, Seth is essentially inquiring about an overly hyped media moment that ultimately flopped.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\" data-mm-id=\"_i894l5c9j\" data-mm-type=\"embed\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7lnufm7h3\">An example would be the ESPN&#8217;s attempt at constructing a <em>Monday Night Football<\/em> team with Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland, and Jason Witten. They placed McFarland on a crane and Witten, to put it mildly, did not perform well. The arrangement lasted only a year.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_egjzvh60w\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What are the odds that Manfred gets his way with national broadcast rights for baseball? (I can&#8217;t believe the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, and Red Sox would have any interest in this.)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matthew Schmidt (@bronxmatthew) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bronxmatthew\/status\/1861396872906039426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_f0nr55kyx\">This is a compelling question that I too would like to know the answer to. Rob Manfred has expressed a desire to control both digital and linear broadcast rights for all 30 MLB teams starting in 2028. It is unclear how this would affect teams that currently have successful local broadcast deals, like the Yankees on YES, the Red Sox on NESN, the Mets on SNY, and others.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_dlz9i2nxr\">The specifics of how Manfred plans to persuade these teams to relinquish their rights and join the rest of the league in a nationalized plan, potentially involving sales to streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon, remain to be seen.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_pfd65ybh0\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After an initial surge in ratings and programming, has sports gambling interest capped out?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 JK (@JohnKollm) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnKollm\/status\/1861395885223002391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_cf30fa4l3\">I believe the interest in sports gambling content focused on handicapping and picks has reached a plateau. (Here&#8217;s a little secret for everyone: There&#8217;s no such thing as a gambling expert). While there&#8217;s still a niche for content like <em>Bad Beats<\/em> and live streams centered around sports betting, traditional studio shows dedicated to sports betting tend to fail. However, the industry of sports gambling itself is poised to continue growing significantly.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_xlu08zxyp\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Would you make this trade: every team gets their local announcers for the entire MLB playoffs, but the runner-on-2nd-in-extra-innings rule also now also applies in the playoffs<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael Sehn (@MichaelSehn816) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MichaelSehn816\/status\/1861392198815690841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_flnpk7j9j\">I would never agree to that trade. I strongly dislike the runner-on-second rule during the regular season, let alone in the playoffs. It&#8217;s absurd to play the game one way for nine innings and then completely change the rules starting in the 10th inning.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_q86m6p1an\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Do you think NFL studio shows are overproduced? <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SNFonNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SNFonNBC<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gmfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@gmfb<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFLGameDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NFLGameDay<\/a> are examples of shows that have strayed from their original format. It seems these shows try to cram as many personalities as they can into their programming, which dilutes the product.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 james broska (@JBroska55) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JBroska55\/status\/1861392301131550979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3rp84acqd\">I&#8217;m not sure if they&#8217;re necessarily overproduced, but they are certainly too long, have too many people, and feel very similar to one another.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8fwkcj3cp\">The NFL Network has an overwhelming number of analysts on their Sunday show. ESPN hosts a three-hour pregame show. Even Fox has not one, but TWO pregame shows. It&#8217;s just too much.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ax6pm5wmz\">However, these shows are crucial for the networks in terms of content volume and ratings. They also serve as promotional vehicles for the NFL. They aren&#8217;t really produced for you and me.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_oduzyt6y6\">I don&#8217;t see why there can&#8217;t be a single show that&#8217;s 30 minutes long with just two hosts who run down the upcoming games and maybe include an interview or two. But then again, I prefer simplicity.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_ll52v3q0w\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why has, to my very old and limited memory, Francesa never appeared on the pod? Some sort of beef, or just never worked out?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 I\u00f1cognito (@firecashman) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/firecashman\/status\/1861390515825983920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ngvjoz4js\">This is a question I often receive during mailbags. I&#8217;ve written some highly critical pieces about Mike Francesa&#8217;s show during his final years at WFAN, so it would feel insincere to now ask him to appear on my podcast. Additionally, many of the questions I would want to ask him are negative and critical, making it even more inappropriate to invite him.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_w2m4ay6al\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I know you HATE giving pizza recommendations but we are staying near MSG in late Dec\u2026. Got a recommendation for us? If it sucks, I won\u2019t blame ya because even bad pizza is good pizza.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Patrick Webb (@webb_02) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/webb_02\/status\/1861388450093576522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_xz4u138rz\">Avoid getting pizza near Madison Square Garden. Instead, take a taxi or walk about 1.5 miles to experience two of the best options in all of New York City.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wo2boo2kk\">If you&#8217;re looking for a sit-down restaurant, head to John&#8217;s of Bleecker Street. They don&#8217;t offer slices, just full brick oven pies.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zsk1p8clc\">For a traditional slice, try Joe\u2019s on Carmine Street. If you&#8217;re feeling indulgent, visit both places since they&#8217;re just a minute apart. You won&#8217;t be disappointed by either.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_jtm0fcvoq\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Have you seen Wicked?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jen_D  (@JDeVenuti) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JDeVenuti\/status\/1861389748855611747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2024<\/a>\n    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5h8lkq3nn\">I&#8217;ve only been to the movies three times since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. I watched <em>Air<\/em> (great film), <em>The Iron Claw<\/em> about the Von Erich family (decent film), and recently <em>Saturday Night<\/em> (fun movie). I&#8217;m going to guess that <em>Wicked<\/em> doesn&#8217;t make the list<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":1189,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":"","_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>NBA Hits Amazon, Exploding Sports Betting Scene &amp; More Hot Takes!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/nba-hits-amazon-exploding-sports-betting-scene-more-hot-takes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"NBA Hits Amazon, Exploding Sports Betting Scene &amp; 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