TNT is actively negotiating to secure a fourth NBA media rights package, which would include regular season and playoff games. This move is seen as crucial for maintaining its 40-year relationship with the NBA and preserving its popular studio show, 'Inside the NBA,' featuring Charles Barkley. Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding TNT's negotiations, describing the situation as difficult and emphasizing the special nature of the 'Inside the NBA' show. The negotiations, involving Warner Bros. Discovery ($WBD), are part of a broader effort to compete with other networks like ESPN, NBC, and Prime. Renita D. Young is providing updates on the ongoing discussions.
LAST STAND: TNT is trying to save its 40-year NBA relationship by securing a 4th media rights package outside of ESPN, NBC and Prime. If TNT pulls it off, it would save Charles Barkley's 'Inside the NBA' studio show. Check out my 'Tuned In' column. https://t.co/NF9lo4ZJhZ
Adam Silver said he feels badly that TNT Sports -- and its popular studio show “Inside the NBA” -- are still in limbo. “It has been difficult. That show in particular is special." https://t.co/8pUVkef73O via @sbj
TNT is in negotiations to secure a share of NBA media rights that could include regular season and playoff games, sources tell FOS. The network isn't out of the fight to keep the NBA yet, says @MMcCarthyREV ⬇️
The “Inside the NBA” crew isn’t heading to Cancun just yet 🙏 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ➡️ @RenitaDYoung has the latest on continued $WBD negotiations to keep the NBA on TNT:
FRONT OFFICE SPORTS $WBD Buzzer Beater? TNT Is Negotiating for Fourth NBA Rights Package