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According to former ESPN president John Skipper, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zaslav is not earning his keep. Photo Credit: Pablo Torre Finds Out on X.

John Skipper: WBD president David Zaslav’s salary ‘shockingly high’

"...if that is the correlation, he is quite overpaid."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 14, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies

The company will reportedly split its legacy assets from its streaming and studio divisions.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 9, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav and actor Dustin Hoffman attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders vote against David Zaslav’s $51.9 million salary

The non-binding and symbolic vote won by a margin of almost 300 million votes.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 4, 2025 0
HBO Max

Max will be re-rebranded as… HBO Max

"Today, we are bringing back HBO, the brand that represents the highest quality in media."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 14, 2025 0
Paul Rudd, David Zaslav and John McEnroe at Knicks-Pistongs game

Ian Eagle touts David Zaslav continuing TNT’s relationship with NBA in spite of losing games

"David has continued the relationship with the NBA over the next decade, finding innovative ways to partner up"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 22, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly weighing spinoff of cable assets

The company has hired bankers to work out options that include a potential separation of its legacy assets from the company's future-looking streaming and studio entities.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 17, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery was urged to feature Donald Trump Jr. in an outdoor show in an effort to appease the Trump White House.

Warner Bros. Discovery urged to cast Donald Trump Jr. in hunting/fishing show

WBD has been urged by Trump allies to kiss the ring.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 14, 2025 0
May 19, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a TNT court broadcast camera before game seven between the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Does WBD have an actual plan when it comes to sports?

WBD has sent an array of mixed signals regarding its sunsetting relationship with the NBA and now just what it wants to do with other sports.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 18, 2025 0
Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Jon Jones (red gloves) fights Stipe Miocoic (blue gloves) in the heavyweight bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights

"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 18, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav and actor Dustin Hoffman attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

WBD CEO says cutting NBA was a ‘great decision’

"Our job is to make sure we have enough quality sports so that we’re creating real value for the distributors."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 5, 2025 0
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav and actor Dustin Hoffman attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: ‘We don’t need any more sports’

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav signaled a continued move away from expensive live sports properties after losing the NBA.

By Daniel Kaplan OnFeb 27, 2025 0
Credit: ESPN, USA Today Images, Liam McGuire

ESPN

The 2024 Awfulies: Best & worst sports media moments of the year

Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav and actor Dustin Hoffman attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.

Warner Bros. Discovery sued for misleading investors over NBA media rights loss

Defendants include WBD’s CEO David Zaslav and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels.

By Sean Keeley OnNov 27, 2024 0
Oct 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the Big 12 Conference logo on the field after the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Oklahoma Sooners at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

TNT lands Big 12 games from ESPN as part of WBD-NBA settlement

As it turns out, the settlement was effectively a three-team trade.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 18, 2024 0
Warner Bros. Discovery WBD logo

WBD CEO David Zaslav shares positive outlook during earnings call

The Trump administration could offer "an opportunity for consolidation that would provide a positive and accelerated impact on this industry."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 7, 2024 0
David Zaslav and Adam Silver go head-to-head over NBA rights.

Adam Silver says lack of relationship with WBD execs negatively impacted NBA rights talks

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said a lack of relationships with Warner Bros. Discovery executives helped lead to failed rights negotiations.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 24, 2024 0
AEW is reportedly closing in on a new media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

New details of impending AEW-Warner Bros. Discovery media rights deal revealed

It's reportedly a three-year deal with a fourth-year option.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 17, 2024 1
Jul 28, 2024; Paris, France; CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav and Tom Cruise attend women’s qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Bercy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

How Comcast plans to ‘put the screws’ to WBD amid NBA rights drama

"That’s going to be their entire play."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 9, 2024 1
David Zaslav

Warner Bros. Discovery stock freefalls over $9.1 billion charge, uncertainty around sports rights renewals

Mr. "We don't have to have the NBA" would probably love to have the NBA right about now.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 7, 2024 2
Tony Khan takes questions from reporters following AEW Double or Nothing.

AEW’s exclusive negotiating window with Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly ended

Tony Khan and David Zaslav are reportedly set to meet this weekend.

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 1, 2024 6
Charles Barkley with a TNT microphone.

Charles Barkley blasts WBD for lawsuit: ‘The NBA clearly wanted to break up with us.’

"I don’t want to be in a relationship where I have to sue somebody to be in it."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 26, 2024 0
Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

5 wild factors that led to Warner Bros. Discovery losing its NBA rights

Stephen A. Smith discusses the NBA on TNT

Stephen A. Smith rips TNT execs for alluding to ‘how unimportant the NBA was’

"It started years ago when they alluded to how unimportant the NBA was to the brand itself."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 25, 2024 2
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

Losing the NBA is a defining blow to David Zaslav’s legacy

Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA

The NBA called his bluff, but David Zaslav may still have an ace up his sleeve

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