When Adam Silver announced the record-breaking partnership of the new media rights deal, it was a revelation of a new dawn. Starting 2025-26, fans will see nationally televised NBA games every day of the week. Good news, right? But the reaction of the fans suggests otherwise. As the new schedule dropped, seemingly, fans’ interest in watching the NBA also saw a disappointment. Now, it’s a new headache for the Commissioner, which he wouldn’t have expected.

The 11-year contract had Disney (ABC/ESPN), Amazon, and NBC, worth a total of $75 billion. Yes, TNT’s association with the league, which began in 1989, ended in 2025. For Inside the NBA fans, the show will continue to air, as ESPN decided to license to show and act as a savior. Yes, the gang remains the same, but the days they showed up

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