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.
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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."
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.
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.
Charles Barkley jokes about ‘Inside the NBA’ filling out job applications
"We've been busy."
WBD’s ‘matching rights’ for an NBA package appear to be totally worthless
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.
What would TNT Sports look like if they really ‘don’t have to have the NBA’?
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."
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?'"
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."
Amazon looking to add NBA playoff games in 2025
"It is one of the biggest leagues in the world and people care about it."
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?
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.
Is now the time for Amazon to finally go big in sports rights?
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."
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.