James Dolan Criticizes NBA's $74.6 Billion Media Deal
Knicks owner warns new revenue sharing and streaming model could undermine regional sports networks and local market revenues.
- Dolan argues the new deal favors national partners, reducing local game broadcasts.
- He claims the NBA's revenue sharing model penalizes successful franchises like the Knicks.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver urges keeping such disputes private within the league.
- The deal includes major streaming services, potentially bypassing regional sports networks.
- MLB's Rob Manfred hints at pooling local rights into a national streaming service.