ESPN is set to retain the NBA's 'A' package, including all NBA Finals broadcasts, while also agreeing to terms that include fewer games to allow the NBA to develop a streaming package. Meanwhile, Amazon has secured rights to stream NBA games, marking a significant expansion in their sports broadcasting portfolio, which already includes the WNBA. Negotiations are ongoing for the NBA's 'B' package, with possibilities including either NBC or TNT, but not both. The broadcasting landscape for the NBA is experiencing a considerable shift, with traditional and new media companies vying for lucrative contracts.
this is a sea change for the NBA. still hoping TNT stays in the mix for Inside the NBA. Rumors are they are up against NBC. I think Netflix will regret not getting the package Amazon has jumped on. https://t.co/EV3urhdM1Q
You might have been able to predict this day would come in 2017... In this clip from back then, NBA commish Adam Silver talks to me and @KurtWagner8 about plans to deepen relationship with Amazon. (Silver was joined onstage by Fanatics' @michaelrubin) https://t.co/b8PhRcVTWO https://t.co/tZptSrRRRF
You might have been able to predict this day would come all the way back in 2017... In this clip, NBA commish Adam Silver talks to me and @KurtWagner8 about plans to deepen relationship with Amazon. (Silver was joined onstage by Fanatics' @michaelrubin) https://t.co/b8PhRcVTWO https://t.co/tZptSrRRRF
Amazon was always a likely acquirer here… with WNBA deal the tech giant is poised to dominate hoops https://t.co/aZ9gQo3Akv
🚨Amazon to acquire broadcast rights to to stream the NBA🚨 2024 is the year of streaming for Amazon. https://t.co/XUaN0S5995
The Varsity * ESPN, NBA have agreed on the parameters of a deal. WBD, Amazon, NBC still negotiating. * Sean McManus, Larry Jones, Burke Magnus are on the witness list for the Sunday Ticket anti-trust trial in June. * College super league idea looks DOA. https://t.co/cC4WOPeFrk
ESPN reportedly in line to keep NBA "A" package -- including all NBA Finals. As for the "B" package, it may be the case that NBA is on NBC *or* TNT, but not both. https://t.co/EIGoKG5X0S
not signed but @Ourand_Puck writes that NBA & ESPN have "essentially come to terms" for the NBA's "A package" w/NBA finals staying w/ABC. but w/fewer games than current deal to give NBA room to create a streaming package. https://t.co/5AuK7ExLpc
“As it turns out, this exclusive negotiating window was more active than we have been led to believe, and both ESPN and WBD provided the required loyalty oaths indicating that they want to stay in business with the NBA.” @Ourand_Puck reports. https://t.co/Y9TDxYGj9k