SHOCKING DEAL ROCKS THE SPORTS WORLD: Amazon’s Prime Video Inks 11-Year NBA and WNBA Streaming Deal
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sports industry, Amazon’s Prime Video has made a power play, securing an 11-year deal to stream NBA and WNBA games starting with the 2025-2026 season. The massive agreement, worth billions, marks a major coup for the streaming giant, as it prepares to dominate the sports broadcasting landscape.
WAR WITH WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY: NBA Ditches TNT for Prime Video
The deal comes at the expense of Warner Bros. Discovery, which had been the NBA’s broadcast partner for almost 40 years. In a statement, the NBA revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposal "did not match the terms of Amazon Prime Video’s offer," leaving the network reeling. The rift between the two parties is so deep that TNT has vowed to take "appropriate action" to defend its rights.
TNT IN OUTRAGE: "We Think the NBA Has Grossly Misinterpreted Our Contractual Rights"
The usually stoic TNT network has broken its silence, blasting the NBA for its decision to abandon the long-standing partnership. "We think [the NBA has] grossly misinterpreted our contractual rights with respect to the 2025-26 season and beyond, and we will take appropriate action," a spokesperson for the network said.
PRIME VIDEO SET TO DOMINATE SPORTS BROADCASTING
With the new deal, Prime Video will air 66 regular-season games and 20 playoff games each year, cementing its position as a major player in the sports broadcasting world. The platform will also broadcast the NBA Cup, Play-In Tournament, NBA League Pass, and half of the NBA Summer League games.
"WE’RE GRATEFUL TO PARTNER WITH THE NBA"
Jay Marine, the global head of sports at Prime Video, has hailed the deal as a major milestone for the platform. "Over the past few years, we have worked hard to bring the very best of sports to Prime Video and to continue to innovate on the viewing experience," he said. "We are grateful to partner with the NBA, and can’t wait to tip-off in 2025."
Author: Kayitsi.com
