DAZN close to securing local NBA broadcast rights for several teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
DAZN is nearing a deal for full exclusive local broadcast rights next season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, it is pursuing direct-to-consumer arrangements with the Orlando Magic and potentially the Charlotte Hornets. This move continues a trend of streaming services expanding their role in sports broadcasting.
- •DAZN expected to acquire full local rights for five NBA teams.
- •Teams include Timberwolves, Cavaliers, Pacers, Spurs, and Grizzlies.
- •DAZN may also finalize deals with Magic and Hornets.
- •This agreement marks a shift in NBA broadcasting dynamics.
- •Announcement may come ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — In addition, multiple NBA sources told SBJ that DAZN …
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