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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
Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Charles Barkley claims NBA wanted to break up with TNT all along

"It's a sad day when owners and commissioners chose money over the fans. It just sucks."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 26, 2024 5
The ESPN NBA Countdown set in May 2024.

ESPN reportedly will give up some regular-season NBA rights for increased digital, international rights

The new NBA deals, which start in 2025-26, will reportedly see ESPN air less regular-season games in exchange for concessions elsewhere.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 29, 2024 5
David Zaslav (center), CEO of TNT Sports parent WBD, attends a March 4, 2024 NBA game with John McEnroe (L) and Dustin Hoffman.

Warner Bros. Discovery ‘likely’ to try to match Amazon’s NBA package

It appears WBD is going to put its matching rights to the test.

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 17, 2024 12
Charles Barkley injects humor into the uncertain future of "Inside the NBA" by joking they're all applying for new jobs.

Charles Barkley jokes about ‘Inside the NBA’ filling out job applications

"We've been busy."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 25, 2024 1
Via Liam McGuire.

NBA

WBD’s ‘matching rights’ for an NBA package appear to be totally worthless

WBD CEO David Zaslav (L) and NBA commissioner Adam Silver at a 2023 NBA game.

David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery feeling the squeeze as NBA rights hang in the balance

Time is running out for David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discovery as the embattled media giant is on the verge of losing NBA rights.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 9, 2024 2
TNT Sports’ Inside The NBA on February 1, 2024. (TNT.)

MLS

What would TNT Sports look like if they really ‘don’t have to have the NBA’?

NBA In-Season Tournament

NBA’s exclusive negotiating window with Disney, WBD reportedly will expire without deal

"If I had to bet, I think it’s going to be bad for TNT."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 19, 2024 5
NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum

NBA deputy commish Mark Tatum says league approaching rights talks as ‘global negotiation’

"We need to, in these new partnerships going forward, make it really easy for fans to be able to say, 'where can I get the game tonight?'"

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 30, 2024 1
The Prime Video logo. (Soda.com.)

Prime Video VP Jay Marine lays out exactly why Amazon wants NBA rights

"For Amazon specifically, what fits is it is one of the biggest leagues in the world and people care about it."

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 22, 2023 1
May 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Amazon looking to add NBA playoff games in 2025

"It is one of the biggest leagues in the world and people care about it."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 20, 2023 1

Could Netflix partner with NBA on In-Season Tournament, documentary series?

Could Netflix finally make a bold move into the live sports realm by partnering with the NBA on the league's In-Season Tournament?

By Awful Announcing Staff OnNov 14, 2023 1

Disney now reportedly focused on leagues as ESPN equity partners

As per a NYT report, Disney is now targeting leagues as strategic partners for ESPN.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 30, 2023 1
Amazon studio.

Amazon

Is now the time for Amazon to finally go big in sports rights?

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley knows TNT and ESPN are ‘nervous’ about Apple or Amazon landing NBA rights

"I know Turner is nervous, I know ESPN is nervous that Apple and Amazon are gonna come in and take some or all of the NBA packages."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 24, 2023 3

Wednesday Newsletter: All eyes turn to the NBA’s next media deal

If you're in the prediction business and are looking for the best odds on where the NBA's next rights might land, here's how it could go.

By Awful Announcing Newsletter OnApr 19, 2023 12

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