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RandySF

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4. It's a catch-22 for the networks and the league.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024, 07:10 AM

Jun 2024

The WNBA does need more exposure on broadcast television, but I imagine the networks don't see the ad revenue to make it worth production costs. But how does the league generate interest without exposure?Some games are on CBS and ABC, though.

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hey. they're both hellish good basketball players! stopdiggin Jun 2024 #1

Real bball fans agree with you. RandySF Jun 2024 #2

I'm just glad Clark is staying out of the fray. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #6

yes. I am aware. (but I just don't want to play those games) stopdiggin Jun 2024 #7

It's frustrating that the games are not televised on free tv questionseverything Jun 2024 #3

It's a catch-22 for the networks and the league. RandySF Jun 2024 #4

Right now the wnba is hotter than the nba, I don't think commercial sales would of been a problem questionseverything Jun 2024 #5