ABC and ESPN scored the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Saturday’s NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC delivered an average audience of 24.5M viewers and peaked with 33M viewers watching the closing moments of the Knicks Championship victory. It was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 5 since 1998 as well.
The Steelers and tight end Darnell Washington have reached agreement on a four-year, $42M extension, per sources.
The deal includes $21M guaranteed.
Steelers and agent @PerrettM at @PrioritySports reached deal tonight.