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Warner Bros. Discovery faces potential legal battles as TNT loses long-held NBA broadcasting rights.
- The NBA's new 11-year media rights contracts will start in the 2025-26 season, averaging $6.9 billion annually.
- NBC, Amazon Prime Video, and ESPN/ABC will share broadcasting duties, with ESPN/ABC retaining exclusive rights to the NBA Finals.
- Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT may challenge the loss of NBA rights, citing potential breaches in the matching agreement.
- The deal marks NBC's return to NBA broadcasting after a 23-year hiatus, including a Sunday night package and All-Star Weekend coverage.
- The NBA's new contracts are expected to boost the league's financial standing, with potential expansion and increased salary caps.
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