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ESPN draws largest audience for NBA games since 2010-11

January 8, 2026

ESPN has reported a significant surge in viewership for NBA games this season, averaging 2.6 million viewers for its first 21 games, marking a 35% increase from last season and the highest since the 2010-11 season. Additionally, ESPN's NBA studio shows, including 'Inside the NBA' and 'NBA Today,' have also seen substantial growth in their audiences.

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ESPN averaged 2.6 million viewers for its first 21 NBA games this season.
This represents a 35% increase compared to last season.
The current viewership is the second-highest since the 2010-11 season.
'Inside the NBA' averaged 1.2 million viewers, a 135% increase from last year.
The Christmas Day edition of 'Inside the NBA' reached 5.1 million viewers.

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ESPN draws largest audience for NBA games since 2010-11

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