Oden’s Knee Influences National TV

The Oregonian: Greg Oden’s season-ending surgery on his right knee has ESPN and TNT rethinking their decisions to elevate the Blazers’ national television exposure this season, but the networks have limited alternatives.

“There are conversations taking place between ESPN and the league,” said Nate Smeltz, senior publicist for ESPN. “We want to provide the best matchups for our viewers.”

“We are working with the NBA to look at our options,” said Jeff Pomeroy, TNT’s director of public relations.

“If it makes sense for everyone to change a game, we would do that,” said Tim Frank, the NBA’s vice president, basketball communications. “However, the Blazers may still have a terrific season.”

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