Gray Television and WUAB 43 to Broadcast Five Cleveland Cavaliers Games Free Over-the-Air
13 Fevereiro 2024 - 2:23PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE:
GTN), and Gray’s Cleveland television stations WUAB 43 the CW and
19 WOIO, jointly announced today that they have reached an
agreement that will make five Cavaliers’ games available to fans
free over-the-air on WUAB 43. The games are as follows:
- 3/5 vs. Boston Celtics
- 3/8 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- 3/29 vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- 4/6 at Los Angeles Lakers (3:30 EST start time)
- 4/7 at Los Angeles Clippers (3:30 EST start time)
The new five-game distribution agreement will make it easier for
fans to access Cavaliers’ games, no matter how they watch
television. The games will be available on WUAB 43 the CW through
its free over-the-air broadcasts, as well as through all major
cable, satellite, and virtual pay-TV platforms in the Cleveland
market.
“We are excited to announce that all fans of the Cavaliers will
be able to watch five games for free on broadcast television. This
is a great opportunity for WUAB 43 the CW and Gray Television to
collaborate with the Cavs to provide the team’s devoted fans with
complete access to the games no matter how they watch TV,” said
Matt Moran, Avon resident, Cavs fan, and Senior Managing Vice
President for Gray.
“The Cavaliers and WUAB 43 have had a broadcasting partnership
dating back over 50 years,” said David Hughes, WUAB General
Manager. “We couldn’t be happier to have the Cavs back on Channel
43 for the first time since 2019.”
“We are constantly evaluating every available opportunity to
create the greatest experience for all fans of Cavaliers
Basketball. Given the current, dynamic media landscape, we have
prioritized how we can expand our audience in every way possible,”
said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group,
and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO. “This partnership with Gray
allows us to test out a new model of distribution that has the
potential to reach more of our fans across our region.”
The Cavs broadcasting team will remain the same for these games.
John Michael will continue to call play-by-play for all Cavs games
on Bally Sports Ohio and the games distributed over-the-air through
Gray, accompanied by analysts Austin Carr and Brad Daugherty.
Serena Winters and Cayleigh Griffin will remain as sideline
reporter and co-host of Cavaliers Live, respectively. More
information about these games and how to access the games in your
market can be found on cavs.com/broadcast and
cleveland19.com/free.
About Gray:
Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia. Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated
local television stations and digital assets in the United States.
Its television stations serve 113 television markets that
collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television
households. This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated
television station and 102 markets with the first and/or second
highest rated television station. Gray also owns video program
companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation
Studios, as well as the studio production facilities Assembly
Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in
Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.gray.tv.
About Cleveland Cavaliers:
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 while
also taking the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017
and 2018. The team plays at, and also operates, Rocket Mortgage
FieldHouse in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers and Rocket
Mortgage FieldHouse are part of Rock Entertainment Group. The Group
also includes the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL, the Cleveland
Charge of the NBA G League, Cavs Legion of the NBA 2K League,
Legion Lair Lit by TCP home of Cavs Legion in Cleveland, and
Cleveland Clinic Courts - the Cavaliers’ training and development
center in Independence, Ohio. The Cavaliers are regularly
recognized for their extensive community support and engagement
programs and contributions, workplace diversity and inclusion
leadership, and an on-going economic impact that now registers in
the billions of dollars locally.
Dan Gilbert is Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gilbert and
his family of companies have now invested over $2.0 billion in
Cleveland. Gilbert is also Founder and Chairman of Rocket Mortgage,
the nation’s largest mortgage lender, and Founder and Chairman of
Rock Ventures LLC, the umbrella entity for his portfolio of
business and real estate investments. Nic Barlage is the Cavaliers,
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Rock Entertainment Group CEO, and
the Cavaliers team is led by President of Basketball Operations
Koby Altman, General Manager Mike Gansey and Head Coach J.B.
Bickerstaff. The Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse provide
fans the best experience in the NBA with its extensive and stunning
array of amenities and technology and signature, electrifying game
presentation.
Gray Television Contacts:Sandy Breland, Executive Vice
President, Chief Operating Officer (404) 266-8333Matt Moran, Senior
Managing Vice President for Gray Television (216) 771-1943
WUAB Contact:David Hughes, WUAB Vice President and General
Manager (216) 771-1943
Cleveland Cavaliers Contact:Susan Oguche, Cleveland Cavaliers
Communications and Public Affairs (216) 554-4397
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