NBA NEWS - "Throw It Down with Bill Walton"

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Alternate game telecast returns to NBA League Pass via the NBA App on Jan. 29 - Walton, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, and play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti will provide in-game analysis, offer their thoughts on rising stars throughout the league and will feature special guests from across sports, music and entertainment - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

NEW YORK, NY USA – (NBA)

Wednesday January 24, 2024

The NBA today announced the return of "Throw it Down with Bill Walton," an alternate game telecast hosted by Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and legendary broadcaster Bill Walton that will stream on NBA League Pass via the NBA App with a new slate of guests. Season two will feature four alternate game telecasts during the 2023-24 season, beginning Monday, Jan. 29 for the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets game at 9 p.m. ET.

Walton, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, and play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti will provide in-game analysis, offer their thoughts on rising stars throughout the league and will feature special guests from across sports, music and entertainment.

"THROW IT DOWN Season 2 is here, and what could be better," said Walton. "I'm excited, honored, and privileged beyond words. The NBA is the best - of everything; the best game, the best players, the best and most interesting people, the best and most innovative entertainment product, the list is endless. THROW IT DOWN is also the best way to enjoy, embrace, and consume the NBA. Our show team, led by the incomparable Jason Benetti, delivers unmatched everything; dynamic, vibrant, and exhilarating guests, fabulous, exciting, and provocative discourse and storytelling and leading-edge technology. An all-encompassing experience like no other, all with minimal interruptions as we ricochet through uncharted time and space.

"Our show is a mix of the greatest story ever told and the greatest show in this universe - and undoubtedly beyond. We are exclusive to the NBA App, which is the next evolutionary step in human progress following the innovations of the wheel, fire, the thermos and the high post offense. Miss THROW IT DOWN Season 2 at your own peril. Simply THE BEST OF THE BEST! The pressure is on, the countdown has begun and you've been suitably warned! Here we go! THROW IT DOWN Season 2, is here, NOW!!!"

Special guest appearances on "Throw it Down with Bill Walton" during the 2022-23 season included Basketball Hall of Famers Charles Barkley, Julius Erving, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, Nike co-founder and chairman emeritus Phil Knight, Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir, award-winning actor and comedian Adam Sandler, seven-time GRAMMY Award winner John Mayer, and two-time Academy Award winner Ben Affleck, among others.

The full "Throw it Down with Bill Walton" game schedule is highlighted below:

Date ---- Matchup ---- Time

Monday, Jan. 29 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets 9:00 p.m. ET

Monday, Feb. 5 Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers 7:00 p.m. ET

Monday, March 11 Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 7:30 p.m. ET

Monday, March 25 Indiana Pacers vs. LA Clippers 10:30 p.m. ET

OUTTA POCKET

Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson suspended

January 23, 2024 NEW YORK

The NBA announced today that Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033.

Thompson’s suspension will begin with tomorrow’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks.

THIS DAY IN THE NBA

January 24, 1956 With the West defeating the East 108-94 in the sixth All-Star Game in Rochester, Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captured the first of his NBA record four All-Star Game MVP awards, leading his team with 20 points and 24 rebounds.

January 24, 1985 NBA players announced plans to aid famine victims in Ethiopia by donating their winners’ and losers’ shares from the 1985 All-Star Game. The NBA matched this sum to bring the donation to more than $100,000.

January 24, 1990 The Los Angeles Lakers’ Pat Riley became the 13th coach to reach the 500-victory plateau, getting there faster than any coach as the Lakers downed the Pacers 120-111. At 500-184 Riley surpassed Don Nelson, who was 500-317 when he reached that milestone.

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