Bill Walton, a Hall of Famer and broadcaster, missed ESPN's final Pac-12 games due to a health issue. The 'Throw It Down' broadcast, featuring Walton, was rescheduled. The NBA has opened exclusive negotiations with Disney and Turner for media rights, with agreements expected soon.
The NBA began negotiations with Disney and Turner for exclusive media rights, set to continue until April 22. Sources believe the parties are about 75% in agreement based on their previous discussions. Read more from @TomFriendWriter
NBA Opens Exclusive Media Rights Negotiation Window With Disney, Turner https://t.co/RKddLsK3QE
Monday's "Throw It Down with Bill Walton" alternate broadcast on NBA League Pass has been rescheduled as the Hall of Famer deals with health issues. ⬇️ https://t.co/kosTgmaDXE
News: -- Bill Walton's recent absence from TV reportedly due to health issue -- NBA's exclusive negotiating window opens with league said to be close to deals with ESPN, TNT -- Kisner to work Players for NBC, network expected to offer him full-time gig https://t.co/kwobUgzTk8
News: -- Bill Walton's recent absence from TV reportedly due to health issue -- NBA's exclusive negotiating window opens with league close to deals with ESPN, TNT -- Kisner to work Players for NBC, network expected to offer him full-time gig https://t.co/kwobUgzTk8
Bill Walton missed ESPN’s final Pac-12 games due to health issue, with Monday’s ‘Throw It Down’ broadcast rescheduled https://t.co/TEVW5Nk9mH
Bill Walton’s missed ESPN’s final Pac-12 games due to health issue, with Monday’s ‘Throw It Down’ broadcast rescheduled https://t.co/TEVW5Nk9mH https://t.co/ikEmhEDmPF