Kyrie & Luka Propel Mavs To Game 1 Win, All-NBA Takeaways & Goodbye 'Inside'?
May 23, 2024
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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic shine in Mavericks' Game 1 win, All-NBA snubs discussed. Analyzing impactful rookie performances, defensive strategies, and potential show changes in NBA coverage. Debate on live sports games versus entertainment shows and exciting news about a new WNBA team in Toronto.
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's stellar performance led the Mavericks to victory in Game 1 of the West Finals.
Potential end of 'Inside the NBA' on TNT with NBC or Amazon taking over future production.
Deep dives
NBC and Amazon Closing in on New Rights Deals for the 2025-26 Season
NBC is close to taking over TNT's B package for $2.6 billion a year, possibly marking the end of Inside the NBA with Chuck, Shaq, Kenny, and Ernie; however, there is a chance that NBC or Amazon could continue producing the show with the same team.
Inside the NBA Clips
Some favorite Inside the NBA clips include Shaq diving into a Christmas tree, getting caught on wires, Shaq explaining gas tank prices, Ernie introducing EJ Skeets and JD on NBA TV, and humorous promos with Charles joking not to watch games.
NBC and NBA Formalizing New Contracts
NBC, Disney, and Amazon are in talks for new rights deals beginning in 2025-26, potentially leading to Inside the NBA being the final season on TNT; there's a possibility for a continuation on NBC or Amazon with the same production team.
The Future of Inside the NBA
Speculation around the potential end of Inside the NBA on TNT due to new rights deals with NBC and Amazon; discussions ongoing about continuing the show with the same team after TNT.
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combining for 63 points as the Mavericks beat the Wolves in Game 1 of the 2024 West Finals, a gassed Anthony Edwards, KAT's basket interference, Dereck Lively II continuing to impress, and potential adjustments. That, plus All-NBA snubs, the Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff, and our favorite 'Inside The NBA' moments.