The NBA’s new $76 billion media rights deal, which promises an 8% annual growth rate over 11 years, has raised concerns among team owners, particularly New York Knicks’ James Dolan, regarding the viability of the regional sports network (RSN) model due to an increase in nationally televised games. Although teams may lose an average of three games, the impact is deemed manageable, with minimal disruption expected for fans. However, the elimination of local broadcasts for the first round of playoffs could lead to a projected $60 million drop in ad revenue for RSNs, highlighting a significant shift in the broadcasting landscape.
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