Judge blocks Suns' exit from Diamond Sports network, halts new broadcast deals

A judge ruled the Phoenix Suns violated bankruptcy law in attempting to exit their contract with regional sports network Diamond Sports.
The Suns had signed deals to air games on local TV stations and their own streaming service but the judge said they must honor their Diamond contract.
Diamond Sports filed for bankruptcy in March and argued the Suns' new deals violated the bankruptcy code.
The judgment forces the Suns to continue airing games on Diamond Sports, which has struggled financially.
The ruling is a setback for the Suns, who sought to expand their broadcasting reach through the new partnerships.