Kevin Harlan trending towards a deal with Amazon; The NFL has revealed its next international game site; the NFLPA director pushes back on an 18-game season; ESPN may have moved too soon on its NBA schedule changes.
NBC still a possibility for Kevin Harlan
TNT NBA play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan acknowledged Friday he is close to a deal with Amazon to call games next season, but did not rule out the possibility of joining NBC’s roster as well. Speaking on a podcast with Richard Deitsch, Harlan shared that an NBC deal seems unlikely given the complexities of his existing role with CBS. Harlan expressed deep loyalty to CBS, and wanted to ensure his next NBA move was compatible with CBS’s wishes for their NFL and college basketball coverage.
At Amazon, Harlan would join fellow TNT voice Ian Eagle. An NBC role would probably place Harlan behind Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle, although the Peacock component of NBC’s deal results in much more inventory. Harlan, 64, also expressed a desire for a somewhat reduced workload.
Harlan will cap off his 30-year run calling NBA games for TNT when he calls the Eastern Conference Finals this spring in the final season of the network’s NBA coverage.
NFL announces Dublin game next season
The NFL announced Friday the Pittsburgh Steelers will play a regular-season game at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland next season, marking the first regular season game played in Ireland. An opponent, date, kickoff time, and television information…
