Amazon Prime has framework deal for NBA broadcast rights
Posted: Apr 27, 2024
- Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal with the NBA for broadcasting rights - Deal expected to include regular-season and postseason games, possibly even conference finals, for at least a decade starting 2025-2026 season - ESPN/ABC also has a framework deal for NBA broadcasting rights - All sides, including NBA, Amazon, and ESPN, optimistic that deals will be completed - NBA looking to involve three companies in new broadcasting deals - Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT Sports facing competition from NBC, owned by Comcast, for remaining games package - ESPN expected to reduce number of games in new deal - Amazon could host games on Thursday nights, similar to its NFL streaming - NBC looking to re-enter NBA broadcasting with its streaming service Peacock - NBA looking to define itself for the next frontier of viewing with streaming as a focus
Summarized top reddit comments: - Amazon Prime and NBA have a framework deal for broadcast rights - NBA viewership is rising year over year - New streaming services are trying to consolidate channels for easier viewing - Some believe NBA is less popular than other sports - Some believe NBA is a sinking ship as broadcast rights are being given to Amazon Prime
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