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NBA's $2.5B Broadcast Deal Shifts to NBC, Amazon

3/21/2025

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NBA Broadcasting Shift

The NBA is making a bold move by switching its broadcasting from Warner Bros. Discovery to NBC, Peacock, and Amazon. With NBC investing a staggering $2.5 billion annually and Amazon adding $1.8 billion, this shift promises to enhance viewership and attract advertisers, bringing more games to broadcast TV than ever before.

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Celtics Set Records

The Boston Celtics have made history with a staggering $6.1 billion sale, shattering previous NBA records. This monumental deal underscores the soaring value of franchises, fueled by a massive $77 billion media rights agreement. As major league teams become rarer, wealthy investors are drawn in, hinting that NFL teams may soon follow suit with soaring valuations.

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NBA Broadcasting Shift

The NBA is making a bold move by switching its broadcasting from Warner Bros. Discovery to NBC, Peacock, and Amazon. With NBC investing a staggering $2.5 billion annually and Amazon adding $1.8 billion, this shift promises to enhance viewership and attract advertisers, bringing more games to broadcast TV than ever before.

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