Tuesday, July 15, 2014

REPORT: NBA Seeking Double in Media Rights Fees; Turner Looks to Gain Traction with the Finals

http://fangsbites.com/espn/report-nba-seeking-double-in-media-rights-fees-turner-looks-to-gain-traction-with-the-finals.html

This coming from the Wall Street Journal today (behind the dreaded paywall). The NBA is looking to double its current rights fees from partners ESPN and Turner Sports. Combined, they pay $930 million annually. ESPN/ABC airs 75 regular season games and 25 postseason contests including the Finals. TNT airs 52 regular season games and another 52 playoff games. And Turner runs NBA TV for the league.

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