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NFL Displeased with NBC's $77B NBA Deal Over Football

2/15/2026

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National Football League (NFL) is reportedly displeased with NBC's $77 billion deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA), which includes $2.5 billion for Sunday Night Basketball.
NFL executives are frustrated that NBC pays more for NBA rights than for Sunday Night Football, at about $2 billion.
John Ourand of Puck notes the situation could create tensions as NFL weighs opt-outs in 2029 and 2030, with Premier League entering the market.

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National Football League (NFL) is reportedly displeased with NBC's $77 billion deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA), which includes $2.5 billion for Sunday Night Basketball.
NFL executives are frustrated that NBC pays more for NBA rights than for Sunday Night Football, at about $2 billion.
John Ourand of Puck notes the situation could create tensions as NFL weighs opt-outs in 2029 and 2030, with Premier League entering the market.