Comcast Says NBC Has Deal in Place With NBA

As a dedicated movie lover and long-time sports fan, I’m thrilled to hear about NBCUniversal’s potential 11-year deal with the NBA. The prospect of having access to over 100 games during each regular season across NBC and Peacock is truly exciting! I can only imagine the incredible moments we’ll get to witness, from epic comebacks to record-breaking performances.


NBCUniversal is in the process of finalizing a contract with the NBA, spanning over the next eleven years. This agreement will grant both NBC and Peacock the rights to air NBA games, significantly altering NBC’s programming lineup.

Mike Cavanagh, president of Comcast, the parent company of NBCU, expressed optimism during a Tuesday call with investors, stating, “Soon, we’ll secure an 11-year agreement.” He further assured, “We anticipate being granted this deal,” and commented that he believed Warner Bros. Discovery’s attempt to exercise their right to match the existing NBA-Amazon contract would not significantly alter the current terms of the deal.

As a long-time basketball enthusiast and cord-cutter, I’m thrilled to hear about NBC’s new NBA deal that will bring 100 games per regular season to both NBC and Peacock starting from the 2025-2026 season. This is an exciting development for me as it means more basketball action for fans like myself who value convenience and flexibility in watching their favorite teams play.

According to sources privy to recent negotiations, NBCUniversal is anticipated to shell out approximately $2.5 billion annually for NBA broadcasting rights. This amount surpasses their current NFL investment, as indicated by data from media analyst MoffettNathanson. Additionally, ESPN under Disney and Amazon Prime Video are reportedly set to announce their own NBA rights deals.

Comcast seemed to be opposing the main obstacle to finalizing the new deals, as Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Monday their intention to exercise their supposed rights and counter any offers from potential new licensees, notifying the NBA accordingly.

Warner has been collaborating with the NBA for many years, but more recently, their partnership has faced tension. With the merger of the company, which was previously Discovery Communications and now under new leadership, there has been a push to reduce expenses. As a result, Charles Barkley, a beloved co-host on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” announced his intention to retire from the show after the upcoming season.

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2024-07-23 16:16