The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks in the country will keep showing games for over a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season, despite going through bankruptcy, according to court documents released on Friday.
Diamond Sports Group, which runs the Bally-branded regional sports networks, said in the documents that it has made agreements to broadcast games for 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams for the upcoming season, according to The Athletic.
“We are appreciative of the ongoing collaboration and long-term partnerships with the NBA and NHL,” David Preschlack, Diamond’s CEO, said in a statement.
“These new agreements that cover NBA and NHL linear and (direct-to-consumer) rights are another major milestone and continue Diamond’s momentum toward emergence, which will enable us to provide value for our NBA and NHL partners and continue to serve dedicated local NBA, NHL and MLB fans.”
As part of these deals, DSG will stop showing games for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.
The agreements need to be approved by a federal bankruptcy judge. The next hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas is set for Sept. 3.
The deal announced on Friday affects the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, and San Antonio Spurs.
