Warner Bros. Discovery Sues NBA Over Distribution Rights #

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the NBA in an attempt to maintain its broadcast rights for a package of live games. The dispute arises from Warner Bros. Discovery’s matching rights on a games package that the NBA awarded to Amazon Prime Video. The NBA claims that the matching rights are not valid for a streaming-only package. Warner Bros. Discovery argues that enforcing its rights is crucial to give fans the choice and flexibility to watch NBA content on its platforms. The ongoing legal battle comes as the NBA secures new media partners, including Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon, in an $77 billion, 11-year media rights deal.