EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 20 MIN
PODCAST: Cavs Fans Shut Out: Carmen and Lima Slam NBA Streaming Deals
from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Ken and Lima criticize the NBA for making playoff games difficult to access by moving them to streaming platforms like Peacock. They discuss the frustration of Cleveland fans being blacked out from a Cavs game and debate whether the focus on maximizing TV revenue is hurting the sport's long-term connection with general fans. The conversation also explores the decline of personality-driven broadcasting and the potential impact of AI on the future of live sports. 01:39 - NBA Streaming Frustrations 05:36 - Evolution of Sports Broadcasting 07:56 - Future of Live Sports 14:13 - Value of Game Presentation 18:26 - Local Market TV Issues
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Ken and Lima criticize the NBA for making playoff games difficult to access by moving them to streaming platforms like Peacock. They discuss the frustration of Cleveland fans being blacked out from a Cavs game and debate whether the focus on maximizing TV revenue is hurting the sport's long-term connection with general fans. The conversation also explores the decline of personality-driven broadcasting and the potential impact of AI on the future of live sports. 01:39 - NBA Streaming Frustrations 05:36 - Evolution of Sports Broadcasting 07:56 - Future of Live Sports 14:13 - Value of Game Presentation 18:26 - Local Market TV Issues
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