Bryan Curtis on Inside the NBA, Stephen A. Smith and more

Episode 526 of SI Media Podcast With Jimmy Traina features an interview with The Ringer's Bryan Curtis about the latest sports media news. Jimmy and Bryan discuss the "Inside the NBA" licensing deal between ESPN and Warner Brothers Discovery feeling off and why we should expect some twists and turns with the deal. Other topics include Stephen A. Smith's reported contract extension with ESPN for six years and $120 million, how Tom Brady has progressed as an analyst and what we think he needs to go better, which networks that air the NFL give fans the best broadcast, why streaming outlets have erased concerns about drawing viewers and much more. Following Curtis, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York, joins Jimmy for their weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, Jimmy and Sal talk about a Bills-Lions vs. a Chiefs Lions Super Bowl, an NFL Sunday disaster, the new season of HBO's "Hard Knocks," Sal's Christmas decorating dilemma, Jameis Winston and more Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18+ (19+ AL, Nebraska; 19+ in CO for some games, 21+MA & AZ) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Void in CO. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). Our Sponsors: * Check out Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/gold Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy