Reported 6 months ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed regret for the extended negotiations with various media conglomerates regarding the future of NBA broadcasting rights, causing uncertainty for employees at TNT parent Warner Bros. Discovery and the cast of Inside the NBA. While ESPN is expected to retain the top package, including NBA Finals rights, uncertainties remain around the involvement of Warner Bros. Discovery. Silver mentioned plans for potential league expansion post-new media agreements and highlighted international play, with a focus on players born outside the U.S., like Luka Doncic. Additionally, Silver is considering expanding ownership criteria to allow institutional investors more involvement at the team level.
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