New NBA rights deals are Adam Silver’s biggest win
Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, has faced significant scrutiny in recent years but has achieved a major success with new television rights deals. The NBA secured 11-year agreements worth $76 billion with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon, enhancing its revenue streams. This strategic move has resulted in increased viewership for both regular and postseason games.
- ▪Adam Silver has been under pressure due to various issues facing the NBA, including tanking and player health.
- ▪The NBA signed new television deals worth $76 billion, which are crucial for its financial success.
- ▪Viewership for the NBA has increased, with the postseason seeing the highest ratings since 2002.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-rights-deals-adam-silver-140052277.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:52 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T14:12:09.529Z |
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