{"id":2192,"date":"2025-03-07T03:43:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/nba-and-espn-blasted-for-awful-game-scheduling\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T03:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:43:39","slug":"nba-and-espn-blasted-for-awful-game-scheduling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/nba-and-espn-blasted-for-awful-game-scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA and ESPN Blasted for Awful Game Scheduling!"},"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=\"_j2zwyx7fd\"><strong>1. <\/strong>Amid concerns over the NBA&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lernhvdob\">The Sixers currently stand at a disappointing 20\u201337 record, having suffered eight consecutive losses. It appears that Joel Embiid might be out for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lyoc98r3v\">Over the past weekend, Stephen A. Smith was highly critical of Philadelphia, emphatically stating, \u201cAmerica, you don&#8217;t care about the Sixers. Neither do we.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_349dpiix0\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cLose. Bench Joel Embiid for the season. \u2026 Bench Paul George while you\u2019re at it. Just end it and focus on the next three years because this season is a farce.\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stephenasmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stephenasmith<\/a> expressed his views on the 76ers&#8217; season. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7PJjMnJYXU\">pic.twitter.com\/7PJjMnJYXU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNNBA\/status\/1893818085024453085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2025<\/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=\"_sdbjjnzxl\">Guess which team, surprisingly, has two nationally televised games this week?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8go64ho1q\">Indeed, it&#8217;s Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qa4zgjkjq\">The Sixers will play the Knicks on Wednesday on ESPN and then host the Warriors on Saturday on ABC.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_t1i1amavb\">Why? What&#8217;s the reason? Who actually wants to watch the Sixers twice in one week?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mj9vff49x\">There&#8217;s frequent discussion about adjusting the NFL schedule, but it&#8217;s clear that the NBA could benefit from this flexibility just as 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=\"_fhhkp3as7\"><strong>2.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_yhnasp568\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2025 is going to be exciting! <\/p>\n<p>Which event on FOX are you looking forward to the most? <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7BH4BcxDyC\">pic.twitter.com\/7BH4BcxDyC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        \u2014 FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLBONFOX\/status\/1894403211433267428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 25, 2025<\/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=\"_cs1g06cku\"><strong>3. <\/strong>The third season of Netflix\u2019s acclaimed golf docuseries, <em>Full Swing,<\/em> launches today. The opening episode delves into Scottie Scheffler\u2019s arrest, featuring a notable interaction between the golfer and a police officer.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fvp4fwaaj\">Officer: \u201cI assume you\u2019re quite skilled if you\u2019re a PGA player.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mpx9ahw7u\">Scheffler: \u201cI\u2019m decent, yes.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_xbfdhg6lx\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Take a new look at the infamous Scottie Scheffler arrest before the 2024 PGA Championship. <\/p>\n<p>Full Swing Season 3 premieres tomorrow. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XsmKiDeQRw\">pic.twitter.com\/XsmKiDeQRw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        \u2014 Netflix (@netflix) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/netflix\/status\/1894047131826258387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2025<\/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=\"_i78kjf80d\"><strong>4. <\/strong>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!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_k64x6wrr2\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A Texas Tech fan nailed the fan putt and celebrated with Patrick Mahomes <\/p>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bDuETUcz5y\">pic.twitter.com\/bDuETUcz5y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        \u2014 College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBKReport\/status\/1894215223411663194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 25, 2025<\/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=\"_drgwq9gxm\"><strong>5. <\/strong>If you&#8217;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&#8217; key games in the 1990s, delivering memorable and impactful broadcasts.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_wg8o22aph\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No one could hype you up for a game like Al Trautwig.<\/p>\n<p>His introduction for Melo\u2019s first game is iconic. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UkWcBQ2D3n\">pic.twitter.com\/UkWcBQ2D3n<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/aFzdG2Uk3Q<\/p>\n<p>\n        \u2014 KnicksMuse (@KnicksMuse) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KnicksMuse\/status\/1894067868985065739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2025<\/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=\"_ap1qnw6c8\"><strong>6.<\/strong> The latest episode of <em>SI Media With Jimmy Traina<\/em> features a conversation with <em>The Athletic&#8217;s<\/em> sports media reporter, Andrew Marchand, discussing the latest happenings in sports media.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_o52nobm44\">The topics include Fox&#8217;s protection of Tom Brady from interviews throughout the season, Joe Buck&#8217;s return to baseball to call opening day on ESPN, the ongoing dispute between MLB and ESPN, MLB&#8217;s issues with streaming services, the potential for Netflix to secure a Sunday afternoon NFL slot, and speculation about Stephen A. 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