Good stuff here explaining how they are actually chasing a longer-term deal than B1G and SEC got recently, and seeking to move away from reliance on RSNs — “with streaming becoming the principal distribution method, according to league and television executives briefed on the plans” and Amazon the perceived favorite. Bidding begins tomorrow, essentially, with ESPN/TNT’s exclusive window ending tonight.
If I had to guess, I’d think ESPN needing to pay significantly more for NBA while having fewer games to show for it would lead to a greater desire to keep less expensive inventory such as the ACC … which all told is becoming relatively cheap (and recently added some big markets) …
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If I had to guess, I’d think ESPN needing to pay significantly more for NBA while having fewer games to show for it would lead to a greater desire to keep less expensive inventory such as the ACC … which all told is becoming relatively cheap (and recently added some big markets) …
What to expect in the NBA's next media deal: Amazon, NBC contenders to join
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery want to stay in the NBA business, but the league is looking to add more partners for its next deal.
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