Potential Changes to NBA TV Deal: Selling Local Games Individually, WNBA Involvement a Key Aspect

NBA may sell local games individually in new TV deal, with WNBA rights also a factor


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In new media rights talks, the NBA is exploring the idea of selling individual local games or season-long packages. This could provide fans the option to skip through content they are not interested in. Another consideration is redirecting social media viewers to full-game streams with direct purchase links. Furthermore, the NBA is looking to secure better returns in their TV rights deals for women’s basketball, driven by the WNBA’s increasing popularity.