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ESPN reportedly in line to keep NBA "A" package -- including all NBA Finals. As for the "B" package, it may be the case that NBA is on NBC *or* TNT, but not both. https://t.co/EIGoKG5X0S
not signed but @Ourand_Puck writes that NBA & ESPN have "essentially come to terms" for the NBA's "A package" w/NBA finals staying w/ABC. but w/fewer games than current deal to give NBA room to create a streaming package. https://t.co/5AuK7ExLpc
“As it turns out, this exclusive negotiating window was more active than we have been led to believe, and both ESPN and WBD provided the required loyalty oaths indicating that they want to stay in business with the NBA.” @Ourand_Puck reports. https://t.co/Y9TDxYGj9k
ESPN and Turner are working on a plan to retain NBA broadcasting rights. NBC is interested in securing games for Peacock and NBC, potentially sharing finals with Disney's ABC. ESPN and WBD have expressed loyalty to continue business with the NBA. ESPN is likely to keep the NBA 'A' package, including the NBA Finals, while the 'B' package might go to NBC or TNT, but not both. There are discussions to reduce the number of games in the deal to allow the NBA to develop a streaming package.