The NBA has entered into an 11-year media rights agreement with Disney, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video following their decision not to renew Warner Bros Discovery's offer of $1.8 billion per year. This move will result in approximately $76 billion over the 11 years for the league, including broadcasting rights for both NBA and WNBA games.
The agreement was approved by the NBA Board of Governors last week. The deal includes Amazon Prime Video acquiring Friday night slots, select Saturday afternoons, Thursday night doubleheaders after football ends, as well as taking over the NBA League Pass package from Warner Bros Discovery. ABC and ESPN will continue to air significant games during the regular season and playoffs, including the NBA Finals.
As a result of this new partnership with Amazon Prime Video, NBC is set to return to broadcasting NBA games after almost two decades. The agreement outlines that each network partner has exclusive coverage for specific games throughout the season and during critical stages like the All-Star Game and playoffs.
The NBA's decision on this new deal comes amid concerns from TNT, who were unable to match Amazon Prime Video's terms for broadcasting rights. Despite potential legal action against the league, TNT will continue as a sports network but with altered game coverage. The agreement highlights Disney and NBCUniversal's commitment to expanding NBA games' reach, emphasizing their dedication to maximize accessibility for fans worldwide.
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