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Monday, May 20, 2024

NBA Wants Its Own ‘TNF’-Style Deal

  • The NBA is looking to create its own version of the NFL's "Thursday Night Football" streaming package.
  • Amazon and Apple are believed to be interested in picking up the rights to a potential package.
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After seeing the success of ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon, the NBA is looking into crafting an exclusive streaming package of its own, with Amazon and Apple believed to be interested. We also take a look at the first player to defy the NHL’s pride tape ban and Michigan State’s nightmare season.

Plus, Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion join to talk all things new in the NBA, including the midseason tournament, load management rules, which teams could surprise, and whether Victor Wembanyama will live up to the hype.

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