Entre lo que mencionó como logros del recién culminado año destaca la gala de exaltación del Salón de la Fama del baloncesto femenino puertorriqueño y su sede en el Museo del Deporte Puertorriqueño en Guaynabo, la coronación de las Cangrejeras como nuevas campeonas, la llegada del BSNF a la región sur con las nuevas Monarcas de Juana Díaz, la entrada de una mujer como apoderada en la figura de Claudia Ramos Zorrilla (Gigantes de Carolina) y la llegada de las Atléticas de San Germán, bajo la administración de José ‘Cheo’ Rivera, que también corre el quinteto masculino.
“Otros compañeros de BSN me están gritando ‘yo también quiero uno’. Ahora hay mucha pelea y ahora todo el mundo quiere. Le estoy diciendo no hay cama pa’ tanta gente, pero vamos poco a poco”, contó.
Mientras, de cara al siguiente campeonato, Miranda reveló estar trabajando en tres proyectos.
“A mi me gustaría poner en las manos de los apoderados una sola compañía que esté a cargo del ‘streaming’ para darle una misma calidad a todos los partidos. También, me gustaría aumentar los juegos de televisión. Comparando con lo que transmite BSN en cuestión de tiempo y espacio, y cantidad de juego, nosotros no estamos tan mal, por lo poco que estamos jugando. Ahora, yo tengo que hacer el análisis si le aumentamos dos semanas al torneo, que puede conllevar que le aumente cuatro juegos más a cada equipo, entonces ahí sumarle más juegos por televisión”, concluyó.
NBA ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FROM HEAT-ROCKETS GAME
NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2024 – Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson has been suspended two games without pay and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been suspended one game without pay for their involvement in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
In addition, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has been fined $35,000 and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been fined $25,000 for their roles in the altercation. Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has been fined $50,000 for verbal abuse of a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his technical foul and ejection. Rockets assistant coach Ben Sullivan was also ejected.
The incident, which occurred with 35.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the Heat’s 104-100 win over the Rockets at Toyota Center on Dec. 29, began when Herro leaned into the midsection of Thompson. Thompson responded by grabbing Herro by his jersey and throwing him to the floor in a forceful manner. Green and Rozier then entered the altercation, which resulted in a continued escalation of the situation.
Thompson, Rozier, Green and Herro were assessed technical fouls and ejected from the game.
Separately from the altercation, Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been fined $35,000 for making reckless contact with a game official, which occurred with 47.1 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Thompson will serve his suspension on Jan. 1 when the Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks and Jan. 3 when the Rockets host the Boston Celtics. Rozier will serve his suspension on Jan. 1 when the Heat host the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Viewership Update: NBA on ESPN Platforms Up Five Percent From Last Year
- Most-Watched NBA Christmas in Five Years; Up 87 Percent From Last Christmas
- NBA Countdown Audience Up 22 Percent vs. Last Season
This season, NBA viewership on ESPN platforms is up five percent from the same time last year, according to Nielsen. Through 34 games, NBA games on ESPN platforms are averaging 1,959,000 viewers.
Audience gains were driven by the five games on Christmas, which was ESPN’s most-watched NBA Christmas in five years, since 2019. An average of 5,335,000 viewers watched five games, spanning 13 consecutive hours. It was also virtually even with viewership from 2019 (5,337,000).
The audience for all five NBA Christmas games were up from their comparable games last Christmas. The Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Golden State Warriors in primetime averaged 7,909,000 viewers, up 511 percent from last year’s Philadelphia vs. Miami game. The Lakers vs. Warriors broadcast peaked with 8,447,000 viewers at 10:30 p.m. ET.
13-Year High
Christmas action began at noon with the San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks game, which averaged nearly five million viewers (4,997,000). ESPN’s coverage included its Dunk the Halls animated alt-cast, which contributed to the Spurs vs. Knicks contest becoming the most-watched noon Christmas game in 13 years, since 2011. It was up 101 percent from the Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks game last year.
Late-Night Record
The late-night game between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets set a Christmas record. The broadcast, which began at 10:30 p.m., was the most-watched late-night game ever on Christmas. It averaged 3,898,000 viewers, up 165 percent from the Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks game last season.
The Philadelphia 76ers victory over the defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics averaged 5,242,000 viewers, up five percent from last year’s comparable game between the Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers in 2023. Additionally, the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup averaged 4,451,000 viewers, up eight percent from last year’s Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets game.
For the first time, all five games were available on ESPN, ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+. The San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks Dunk the Halls animated alt-cast also aired on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+.
NBA Countdown Audience Up Double Digits
NBA Countdown, ESPN and ABC’s NBA pregame show, is averaging 867,000 viewers through 17 episodes during the 2024-25 regular season. That is up 22 percent from this point last season. The 7:30 p.m. edition of NBA Countdown on ABC and ESPN this Christmas averaged 5,380,000 viewers, up 424 percent from last year’s Christmas show.
TIMBERWOLVES’ ANTHONY EDWARDS FINED
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2024 – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $100,000 for using profane language during a live television interview, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The fine amount is based in part on Edwards’ history of using profane language during media interviews.
Edwards made his comments during an on-court interview at the conclusion of the Timberwolves’ 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Dec. 27 at Toyota Center.
NBA ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FROM MAVERICKS-SUNS GAME
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2024 – Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić has been suspended three games without pay for their involvement in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
In addition, Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has been suspended one game without pay for escalating the on-court altercation.
The incident, which occurred with 9:02 remaining in the third quarter of the Mavericks’ 98-89 win over the Suns at Footprint Center on December 27, began after Nurkić committed an offensive foul. Marshall and Nurkić then engaged in an on-court altercation. Nurkić escalated it by swinging his arm and striking Marshall on top of his head. Marshall responded by throwing a punch that connected with Nurkić’s face. As the officials and other players attempted to diffuse the situation, Washington further escalated the altercation by shoving Nurkić to the floor. For their roles, Marshall, Nurkić and Washington were assessed technical fouls and ejected from the game.
Following the on-court incident, Marshall attempted to further engage Nurkić in a hostile manner in the corridor outside the locker rooms.
Marshall will begin serving his four-game suspension and Washington will serve his one-game suspension tonight when the Mavericks visit the Portland Trail Blazers. Nurkić will also begin his three-game suspension tonight when the Suns visit the Golden State Warriors.
76ERS’ JOEL EMBIID FINED
NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 – Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $75,000 for making obscene gestures on the playing court it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
The incidents occurred during the first half of the 76ers’ 118-114 win over the Boston Celtics on Dec. 25 at TD Garden.
NBA COMMISSIONER ADAM SILVER’S STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF DICK PARSONS
NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2024 – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former Los Angeles Clippers interim Governor and CEO Dick Parsons:
“Dick Parsons was a brilliant and transformational leader and a giant of the media industry who led with integrity and never shied away from a challenge. At a time of adversity and uncertainty for the Los Angeles Clippers, Dick stepped in to provide the type of steady and reassuring leadership that defined his remarkable career in business and public service. He was a passionate fan and supporter of the NBA and a trusted friend to me and our league.
“On behalf of the NBA, I send my deepest condolences to Dick’s wife, Laura, their family, and his many friends.”
NBA DELIVERS MOST-WATCHED CHRISTMAS DAY IN FIVE YEARS WITH VIEWERSHIP UP 84% VS. LAST YEAR
– NBA Christmas Day Across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+ Averages 5.25 Million Viewers Per Game in the U.S.; All Five Games Up Year-Over-Year –
– Lakers/Warriors Thriller is Most-Watched NBA Regular Season and Christmas Day Game in Five Years, Averaging 7.76 Million Viewers and Up 499% vs. 2023 Comparable Window; Knicks/Spurs (4.91 Million Viewers) is Most-Watched Christmas Day Opener in 13 Years –
NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2024 – The NBA delivered its most-watched Christmas Day in five years, averaging 5.25 million viewers per game in the U.S. across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+, according to Nielsen Fast Nationals. Viewership was up 84% vs. last year.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors – which featured a thrilling duel between LeBron James and Stephen Curry – led the way averaging 7.76 million viewers and peaking with 8.32 million viewers at 10:30 p.m. ET. It was the most-watched NBA regular season and Christmas Day game in five years and up 499% vs. the comparable window last year.
To begin the day, the New York Knicks’ 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs averaged 4.91 million viewers, making it the most-watched Christmas Day opener in 13 years and up 98% vs. the comparable window last year. All five Christmas Day games saw year-over-year viewership increases, including Philadelphia 76ers/Boston Celtics (5.16 million viewers, up 3%), Minnesota Timberwolves/Dallas Mavericks (4.38 million viewers, up 6%) and Denver Nuggets/Phoenix Suns (3.84 million viewers, up 161%). Nuggets/Suns was the most-watched late window ever on Christmas Day.
The NBA generated more than 500 million video views across its social media platforms on Christmas Day – an all-time record. The five-game slate also generated the most-viewed Christmas Day ever on NBA League Pass. NBA Christmas Day games were distributed in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages.
NBA viewership across ESPN platforms this season is up 4% vs. last year. NBA games this season have driven ESPN and TNT to be the most-viewed cable networks among people under 50 on 21 of 24 nights. Leading into Christmas Day, NBA viewership across ABC, ESPN and TNT increased every week of December, with an average week-over-week increase of 7%. Viewership for Emirates NBA Cup games on ESPN and TNT were up 6% vs. non-NBA Cup games during the same timeframe.
Season to date, the NBA has generated a record 11 billion views across its social and digital channels. The NBA has the largest social media following among all professional sports leagues and has one of the largest social media communities of any brand.
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