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Warner Bros. Discovery Sues NBA Over Rejected Broadcast Rights Bid to Amazon

Jul 26, 2024, 04:54 PM

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the league rejected its matching bid for TV broadcasting rights. The media giant's bid was an attempt to match the rights package awarded to Amazon. The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that the NBA's rejection of Warner Bros. Discovery's proposal was unjustified. This legal action, reported by CNBC and confirmed by a court filing, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing negotiations over the lucrative broadcasting rights.