Bob Raissman

3 weeks ago | nydailynews.com | Bob Raissman

When it comes to TNT’s “Inside the NBA” studio show there is rarely a discouraging word, especially down the stretch of its 36-year run under the Turner banner. The crew is being gifted with a well-deserved victory lap rolled into a thanks-for-the-memories farewell. Yet that doesn’t mean the show, fueled by Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley, is currently acting in the viewers best interests. Like during the Game 4 Eastern Conference Final pregame show.

1 month ago | nydailynews.com | Bob Raissman

In an appearance on the Ryan Russillo Podcast, Mike Breen bemoaned that NBA suits have cut back on player access. This reduction, he reasoned, could negatively impact the media covering the league, including the outlets (ESPN, MSG Network) he works for. The veteran play-by-play voice mentioned how he was once able to gather unique “player” stories to use during a telecast. He could have extended his theme to other NBA personalities who have stories to tell.

1 month ago | nydailynews.com | Bob Raissman

The mere mention of Michael Jordan agreeing to join NBC Sports’ new NBA talent roster created a quality of buzz the league’s other national TV partners cannot duplicate. Not only will Jordan’s presence appeal to those who were around for the ride he took NBA fans on, but will also introduce him to those who were not on the scene for the most memorable chapters of his eye-popping, tongue-wagging career. There is still a mystique surrounding His Airness as he approaches TV.

1 month ago | nydailynews.com | Bob Raissman

It’s not ready for Hollywood but it’s tailor-made for HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”That would be the story of Shedeur Sanders and his unexpected uphill climb to be one of the Browns quarterbacks — maybe even the starter — when the 2025 season starts. “Hard Knocks” is big on storytelling and, as things stand now, there will be no bigger story in NFL training camps than the challenge Sanders, who tumbled to the 144th pick in the Draft, faces in Cleveland. There would be some obstacles to clear.

2 months ago | nydailynews.com | Bob Raissman

It was a very un-Jets-like moment. When Boss Scribes gave Darren Mougey the opportunity to shoot back at Aaron Rodgers’ unflattering portrayal of his final February meeting, where the quarterback complained about having to fly across country on his dime for what amounted to a 15-minute session, the Jets GM took a pass — twice. “I understand the question,” Mougey said at a Monday press conference.