Here's what the NBA's new media deal means for hoops fans

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Here's what the NBA's new media deal means for hoops fans
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The NBA announced a new media deal late Wednesday that would end its long-standing relationship with TNT, while adding and restarting partnerships with Amazon and NBC — expanding the reach of professional hoops but potentially posing new access issues to fans. Starting in the 2025-2026 season, existing partner ABC and its sister network ESPN will now share broadcast rights with Amazon Prime Video, NBC and the NBCUniversal-owned Peacock.

Here's what a sample basketball week looks like according to the new agreement: Monday: PeacockTuesday: NBC broadcast network and PeacockWednesday: ESPNThursday: Amazon Prime VideoFriday: Amazon Prime Video or ESPNSaturday: ABC broadcast network or Amazon Prime Video Sunday: ABC and NBC broadcast networks Early-round playoff games will also be split up among the networks; ABC will remain the exclusive home of the NBA Finals.

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