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Predictions for the NBA Media Rights Deal
In the upcoming NBA media rights deal, potential scenarios include ESPN and Amazon securing significant packages, with ESPN likely getting the main package including the NBA Finals, and Amazon getting another package with exclusive playoff series. NBC and Turner are expected to compete for packages, with the possibility of a third or fourth package introduced. Warner Brothers Discovery's future in the deal is uncertain, despite their long-standing relationship with the NBA. Questions arise around potential shifts in broadcasting networks, including NBC's role and the sharing of NBA Finals coverage between networks. The negotiation window is expected to close by the end of the summer, bringing clarity to the distribution of media rights.
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