Memphis, Milwaukee Have More National TV Games Than Sacramento

by Ziller on Aug 6, 2008 11:01 AM PDT

The bright lights of ESPN or TNT will not broadcast the Kings once this regular season. Not once.

It's hard to argue with the logic -- casual fans want to watch winning teams or boisterous stars; despite Kevin Martin's immense talent, he doesn't exactly get Joe Couchpotato revved.

But Milwaukee? Memphis? Maybe it has to do with some dream of resurgence (in the Bucks case) or O.J. Mayo. But I don't see. No matter -- us here in Sacramento will get all of the games on TV once again. Our friends overseas or outside the region without the budget for League Pass: we feel your pain.

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it's ok

“the man” doesn’t understand the subtle pleasures of a john salmons name-mispronunciation, or a brad miller disbelief-face, or a kevin martin hairdo. we do. and that’s what matters.

and i live in LA, so this blows.

by beevenator on Aug 6, 2008 11:06 AM PDT 0 recs

How do you pronounce Salmons anyway?

by atthehive on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Sal like Fasano.
Muns like Eddie Munster.

by Ziller on Aug 6, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

I live in Colorado

Sad face.

I think this is a ploy by the NBA to get me to pay for tickets with the Kings are in town. I probably would’ve done that anyway, but now I really have to.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Aug 6, 2008 11:18 AM PDT 0 recs

WOW!!!

that pisses me off… I live in Massachussetts and I guess the only games I’ll be able to watch are two that they will lose(against the Celts lol) I won’t even be able to afford to see them here in Boston this year, so at least I wont get boo-ed out of TD Banknorth Garden haha. But That’s really dumb, we should have more games on TV

by Caliballer91 on Aug 6, 2008 11:23 AM PDT 0 recs

The jokes, apparently, it also on Marc Stein

He lists April 9th’s matchup between the Rockets and Kings as one of his must-see games this season. Major bummer when nobody can see a must-see game.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Aug 6, 2008 11:26 AM PDT 0 recs

I think...

this has more to do with the distribution of teams in the Pacific time zone than anything else… If you’re out here (I live in TN), it’s really tough to wait until 9pm (or 10 along the Atlantic) for a CA tipoff.

by misterbrister on Aug 6, 2008 11:27 AM PDT 0 recs

Well

The Grizzlies always get their Martin Luther King Jr. day game on TNT by default.

I don’t see any national TV games on the docket for the Bucks.

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Aug 6, 2008 11:28 AM PDT 0 recs

It's official, I'm getting League Pass.

I won’t stand for listening all 82 games on Radio with Gary Gerould or tracking ESPN’s gamecast.

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Aug 6, 2008 11:30 AM PDT 0 recs

Do it.

It’s money well spent.

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Aug 6, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

A Year To Forget

Like I want to hear national announcers bungle all their names, or shout out little factoids about the players that we’ve heard millions of times, but the rest of America hasn’t.

This will be an angry year for Peaches, having to defend GP’s vision on the air everyday, and the guy gets worse every year about taking his meds. I’m hoping he has a stroke like Harry Caray, comes back to announce, and makes the year a bit more interesting.

by LiquidPolio on Aug 6, 2008 11:32 AM PDT 0 recs

You mean we didn't trade Peaches ass with Artest

Too bad. That’s opportunity lost right there.

by Carl on Aug 6, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

The bad thing

Is ill still be in skool and will prolly take a month long vacation during the NBA season… BOO!

But WOW!... 5 CHRISTMAS GAMES AND I’LL MISS ‘EM ALL!

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Aug 6, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up 0 recs

Don't take a vacation then

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Aug 6, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

Not happening

BOOK IT!

by kingme18 on Aug 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up 0 recs

I don't want to hear this crikeyness about having to take a vacation during the season then

Either watch the season faithfully, or hush up when you don’t. :P

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Aug 9, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up 0 recs

Happy to see others concerned about the Bucks’ number of games on national television.

Wait, what?

BrewHoop.com

by Alex Boeder on Aug 6, 2008 11:33 AM PDT 0 recs

No offense, but … Donte’ Greene! Kevin Martin! Francisco Garcia! Spencer Hawes! That sh*t’s made for Hollywood.

by Ziller on Aug 6, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up 0 recs

We're not the only ones!

I got Charlotte, Indy, Milwaukee, Minnesota, NY Knicks, and of course the lovely Sacramento Kings all without TNT/ESPN games.

For the record thats 0 / 124 matchups.

That seems fair the average NBA fan. Even I’d like to laugh at the NYK once this year…

If yr not happy with the results, lower yr expectations.

by tokyo on Aug 6, 2008 11:35 AM PDT 0 recs

The average NBA fan

Remember that casual fans are idiots who only care to watch the big name teams.

Never forget: I am a complete idiot

by Exhibit G on Aug 6, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up 0 recs

Big Name != Good

The Knicks are a big name team, and they’re not Nationally Televised this year.

Did you mean good teams (because that’s a different story)?

I agree with your point though.

by smgmatt on Aug 6, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

it's sort of weird

that no knicks games are on the docket. no one wants to see what d’antoni does with that mess of a team? i know i do.

by beevenator on Aug 6, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up 0 recs

How much can you do with a train wreck?

Sell it for scrap or turn it into modern art. I’m betting on the Knicks being sold for scrap. D’Antoni is a dumbass for taking on that disaster.

by Carl on Aug 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Down in AZ

Sure glad the bar across the street has League Pass. Not that I really needed an excuse to go to a bar.

I love the smell of commerce in the morning

by Red Reign on Aug 6, 2008 11:53 AM PDT 0 recs

What bar?

If I could save 200 bucks, I might have to think about it

And I'm like one of the most ghetto-ist guys in the NBA. - Ron Artest

by Kingsfan banished to AZ on Aug 6, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

Just a local

beer and shot sportsbar in Chandler – The Dark Horse. Where abouts are you?

I love the smell of commerce in the morning

by Red Reign on Aug 6, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

Zipps it is

I’m up in scottsdale area so it’s either zipps, fox sports, or league pass for me. Probably save some cash and go with the league pass

And I'm like one of the most ghetto-ist guys in the NBA. - Ron Artest

by Kingsfan banished to AZ on Aug 7, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

We should meet for

a big game or two. You should also check out Teakwoods Scottsdale.

I love the smell of commerce in the morning

by Red Reign on Aug 8, 2008 12:41 AM PDT up 0 recs

I'm willing to bet

that as the Kings youth movement raises some heads as the season progresses, some nat’l games will be added to the slate. At the very least the April homecoming of our dear friend Bill.

I might also add that Jessica Alba is a championship piece, if he thinks Ron is too, more power to him. ;p -Kfan in Korea

by kangsfan on Aug 6, 2008 12:16 PM PDT 0 recs

But

all 82 game threads can be lived live and in color right here at Sactown Royalty (end shameless and self serving plug).

SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!

by section214 on Aug 6, 2008 12:23 PM PDT 0 recs

I think it makes less when you look at the teams on every other night...

Dallas with 21 appearances and Denver with 16? Seriously?!

I reailze the Kings are in rebuilding mode, and that they’re youth isn’t as attractive to a national audience as a guy like Mayo or Durant. However, as a fan of the NBA (just barely – thanks Stern!) I definitely don’t want to see Dallas or Denver on their decline from contention every other time I turn on a nationally televised double-header.

by cabz on Aug 6, 2008 12:35 PM PDT 0 recs

I get Dallas

It’s definitely excessive considering the direction that team is heading, but I see the reason. Denver though? Why would the league want to show one of the least cohesive, most underachieving teams in the league that many times in a season? It makes no sense.

Kevin Pritchard has Chuck Norris tied up in the trunk of his car.

by otis29 on Aug 6, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up 0 recs

Match-ups?

OKC has one game nationally . . . who are they playing?

A lot of the teams with multiple games will be the other half of the Durant/Mayo broadcasts. They may not be the main feature, but they’re recognizable and have name stars to put up against the main attractions. A little something for everyone if you will (and by everyone I mean various flavors of casual fans)...

Dirk v. Durant?
Iverson/’Melo v. Conley/Mayo?

Just a thought.

by smgmatt on Aug 6, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up 0 recs

OKC hosting the Hornets. Pure novelty.

by Ziller on Aug 6, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up 0 recs

Well...

The Hornets are still one of the top teams in the league (with the MVP runner-up), so I’ll stand by my overall point.

by smgmatt on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Not sure that I care

After all if you live out of market you have to buy the package anyway to see all the games.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Aug 6, 2008 1:18 PM PDT 0 recs

In fact this gives me every reason to not have cable as I won't miss any games

I can just watch all the games over the web and not worry about watching them on the boob tube.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Aug 6, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up 0 recs

Cheaper than NBA League Pass:

I’m sure most of you still have friends/family in town – just convince them of the need to connect a Slingbox up at their house.

by cabz on Aug 6, 2008 1:58 PM PDT 0 recs

i LOVE my slingbox!

by GOKINGS on Aug 6, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up 0 recs

for those of us who live out of state AND can't afford league pass

what websites stream Kings games online? The NBA.com summer league games didn’t work for me.

by furious.d on Aug 6, 2008 2:00 PM PDT 0 recs

The best friend of

out of the country sports fans, or fans of sports not shown in the US(Soccer of all kinds, Cricket, Rugby etc), is MyP2p.eu

Go to the forums for daily listing of streams for every sport you could ever want.

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Aug 6, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up 4 recs

For the record

I think you should buy NBALeaguePass if it is available in your area. What is it, $300 or something? That’s only about $4 per game if you only watched the Kings.

Note to the NBA: You should have an internet only LeaguePass and make it available worldwide. I’d pay $200 for that. I payed for the audio league pass back before it was free.

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Aug 6, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up 1 recs

If you get League Pass

you get the on-line feed for free.

SB uses it all the time on his laptop when he’s on the road.

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 6, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yes I know

but as it is now you have to buy the cable version to get the internet version. If you can’t buy the cable version you can’t get the internet version. I was suggesting that they create an internet only version that could be bought on-line. That’s something I could and would do.

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Aug 6, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up 0 recs

That would be smart.

And convenient.

Which means that unless there’s a maverick making that decision, it will never happen.

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 6, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up 0 recs

Sadly. It upsets me to no end.

Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'

by iashwash on Aug 6, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

My bad,

I posted below referencing your previous lingerie inspired sig. I’m happy you’ve moved on to da xtra E.

The best friend of out of the country sports fans is MyP2p.eu. Go to the forums for daily listing of streams. -Kfan

by KK on Aug 6, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up 0 recs

League Pass is 160 Bucks

It isn’t as expensive as you think, I think. If ya get it before the season starts (or during that first week of the free preview to start the season) it’s only $160.

I agree they should do a cheaper online-only version.

If you’re not able to have normal cable access to add on League Pass, do you got any family in the States who DOES have cable and you can pay to have League Pass added to their cable package and then you use the online portion of League Pass for your own needs?

At less than 2 bucks a game if you only watch your own team, League Pass is more than worth it if you enjoy the NBA in general. I know I watched as many teams as I could in addition to my Blazers…

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Aug 7, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up 0 recs

Anybody with time would do that Mortimer

I used to do that for years when I lived in Sac, and now that I don’t, well I’m screwed if I can’t get the Kings over the web. That’s going to anger me greatly.

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Aug 9, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up 0 recs

Thanks!

You saved me going back through the archives, I knew I remembered a way to view the games online, now I don’t have to find it again.

Out of area fans who read StR closely need to turn Kfan’s post a glowing green because he just gave you a way to watch. And the rest of them need that spotlight reason to read his post.

I may have to make it my sig. It sure would be a lot more helpful than iaswash’ s sig…even if it’s a lot less revealing about Kfan’s personal life. (grin).

For the record, LeaguePass wouldn’t buy me anything, I’m forced to watch Peaches/Rant no matter what I try.

Rec+

The best friend of out of the country sports fans is MyP2p.eu. Go to the forums for daily listing of streams. -Kfan

by KK on Aug 6, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up 0 recs

I gotta say

This whole thread is making me laugh big time.

League Pass is 160 Bucks

can’t afford league pass

I’m getting League Pass.

and my personal favorite,

LeaguePass wouldn’t buy me anything

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Why is this comedic to you?

I love the smell of commerce in the morning

by Red Reign on Aug 7, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

Her username...

...is LeaguePassAddict.

by smgmatt on Aug 7, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

Didn't

know she was a, um, she. Makes much more sense to me now, though. I’ll add my own: League Pass just isn’t worth it :)

I love the smell of commerce in the morning

by Red Reign on Aug 8, 2008 12:43 AM PDT up 0 recs

oh-oh... wait for it.... wait... for... it...

Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'

by iashwash on Aug 8, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

Oh, like you would know.

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 8, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

Well I refuse

to spend $160 on something like League Pass ;)

I love the smell of commerce in the morning

by Red Reign on Aug 8, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up 0 recs

If you ask SavageBeast

He’ll tell you it’s money well spent.

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 8, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

really? I didn't think we had to ask hi, he should have just said it

I’m still waiting for it.

/end successful attempt at getting SB in trouble.

Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'

by iashwash on Aug 9, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up 0 recs

Unsuccessful attempt

First, he hasn’t been on in a couple of days, because he has one book coming out in a couple of weeks, and he’s finishing another.

Second, being the sweet guy he is, he doesn’t like to brag.

Let's go home.-Kevin Martin

by LeaguePassAddict on Aug 9, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

LeaguePass

addict Rocks!

Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott

by Kfan in Korea on Aug 9, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

Finishing a book?

Is he a slow reader?

/ducks SB haymaker AGAIN

Kevin Pritchard has Chuck Norris tied up in the trunk of his car.

by otis29 on Aug 12, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

When you're an author your lips get awful tired

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on

by pookeyguru on Aug 12, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up 0 recs