NBA Finals ratings have plummeted since 2019, and the league is banking on the Knicks to reverse the trend
NBA Finals ratings have significantly decreased since 2019, with viewership dropping from an average of 18.66 million to 10.45 million. The New York Knicks' advancement to the Finals for the first time since 1999 is seen as a potential opportunity to boost ratings. The league is hopeful that the Knicks can reverse this trend, despite facing historically low ratings in recent Finals.
- ▪NBA Finals viewership has fallen from an average of 18.66 million from 2015-2019 to just 10.45 million since 2020.
- ▪The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, which could help improve ratings.
- ▪The league is concerned that the Knicks may face a quick series against either the Thunder or Spurs, which could further impact viewership.
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OutKick-Sports NBA Finals ratings have plummeted since 2019, and the league is banking on the Knicks to reverse the trend Finals viewership averaged 18.66M from 2015-2019 but has fallen to just 10.45M since 2020 By Bobby Burack OutKick Published May 26, 2026 6:23pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Why is Kenny Atkinson proud after losing | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Dan Dakich can't understand why Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said he was proud of his team after blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks. The New York Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 is one of, if not the, best-case scenarios for the NBA.
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