The cost of simply following an NBA season has never been higher, after the recent broadcasting deal with Amazon, Disney, and NBCUniversal. Fans already frustrated with juggling multiple streaming services were stunned this week when commissioner Adam Silver addressed the issue, sparking widespread debate across the league.

For those unaware: watching a full NBA season via League Pass costs $13.99/month; when combined with access to national games via streaming services, bills can soar. A case study shows that a basic setup, like YouTube TV plus League Pass, Peacock Premium, and Prime Video, can total nearly $120/month. Meanwhile, traditional cable bundles that include NBA TV push costs above $140/month, often more than many fans’ cell phone bills.

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