I'm sure before this is all said and done, there will be a lot to talk about with regards to the media.

Here's the first tidbit:

http://www.nypost.com/sports/65928.htm

SCOTTIE SENT TO BENCH, ABC YANKS PIPPEN FROM PREGAME

By ANDREW MARCHAND

May 12, 2006 -- Scottie Pippen has been cut from ABC's NBA postseason roster, a network spokesman confirmed this week.

The move by ABC Sports executives continues the biggest game of musical chairs currently going on in the sports television business. Since its inception four years ago, ABC's pregame has included Mike Tirico, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert and Steve Jones.

When this year began, ABC's plan was to have Tirico and Pippen joined by a variety of celebrities for round-table discussions.

After the All-Star break this season, ABC completely reshuffled its pregame show - an unusual move for TV - by adding Dan Patrick, Mark Jackson and Michael Wilbon to join Pippen. Tirico moved to NBA play-by-play.

Last weekend, Pippen was noticeably absent for a second straight week. Grant Hill was sitting in Pippen's regular chair. Hill showed potential, and ABC could very well try to have him return to its set later in the playoffs.

"Grant did a good job as a guest, but, as of now, the plans for the NBA Finals are to feature three core commentators,'' ESPN/ABC Sports VP Josh Krulewitz said.

Krulewitz added that Pippen will remain on ESPN's NBA programs.