Warner Bros. Discovery Sues NBA Over Media Rights Dispute With Amazon
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Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the NBA to secure the rights to broadcast a package of live games, challenging the league’s decision to award those rights to Amazon.
“Due to the NBA’s unjustified rejection of our game against a third-party offer, we have initiated legal proceedings to enforce our rights,” said TNT Sports, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. “We firmly believe this is not only our contractual right, but also the best service for fans who prefer our flexible and widely accessible platforms, including TNT and Max.”
The media company seeks to block the NBA from finalizing the deal with Amazon or seeking monetary damages for the infringement.
Earlier this week, the NBA announced deals with Disney, ComcastNBCUniversal and Amazon...