Diamond Sports Group, the largest broadcaster of regional sports networks in the country, has announced that they will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season. Despite going through bankruptcy proceedings, the company has reached agreements to carry games for 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams for the upcoming season. In a statement, Diamond’s CEO, David Preschlack, expressed appreciation for their partnerships with the NBA and NHL and highlighted the importance of these new agreements in providing value for fans.
As part of the deals, Diamond Sports Group will be dropping the contracts of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans. These agreements will still need to be approved by a federal bankruptcy judge, with the next hearing scheduled for September 3 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The affected NBA teams include the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and more. On the NHL side, teams like the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, and others are included in the deal.
The announcement of these new agreements comes as a major milestone for Diamond Sports Group, as they continue to work towards emergence from bankruptcy and providing value for their NBA and NHL partners. The company remains committed to serving dedicated local fans of NBA, NHL, and MLB teams. While DSG also broadcasts Major League Baseball games, those are unaffected by the recent court filings. The agreements encompass linear and direct-to-consumer rights for both the NBA and NHL teams, ensuring that fans will still be able to enjoy watching their favorite teams on the Bally-branded regional sports networks.
Despite the challenges of bankruptcy proceedings, Diamond Sports Group remains focused on continuing to provide high-quality sports content to fans across the country. The partnerships with the NBA and NHL underscore the company’s dedication to delivering a wide range of sports programming, including live games and other related content. As these new agreements are finalized and approved by the court, fans of the included NBA and NHL teams can look forward to watching their favorite teams compete on the regional sports networks through the 2024-2025 season. The ongoing collaboration and long-term partnerships with the NBA and NHL are vital to Diamond Sports Group’s growth and continued success in the sports broadcasting industry.
Overall, the announcement of these new agreements demonstrates Diamond Sports Group’s commitment to providing a comprehensive sports viewing experience for fans of NBA and NHL teams. Despite the challenges of bankruptcy, the company is forging ahead with their plans to emerge from this situation and continue delivering value to their partners and fans. With the support of the NBA and NHL, Diamond Sports Group is poised to remain a major player in the regional sports broadcasting landscape, offering fans access to a wide variety of live games and other sports content. The upcoming season looks promising for fans of the included teams, who can expect to see their favorite players in action on the Bally-branded regional sports networks.
