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NBA may limit teams to 25 with reduced YouTube deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:26 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

NBA may limit teams to 25 with reduced YouTube deal
Summary

Sources indicate that the NBA might provide no more than 25 teams for broadcasting, which could lead YouTube to offer around $850 million instead of the previously anticipated $1 billion. This potential deal, likely spanning nine years, coincides with the conclusion of the league’s current media agreement worth $77 billion. The NBA continues to navigate its media rights amid evolving negotiations for future broadcasting.

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  • •NBA may limit broadcasting to 25 teams or fewer.
  • •YouTube could bid about $850 million for rights.
  • •Deal expected to last nine years with five-year option.
  • •Current media deal with the NBA is worth $77 billion.
  • •Negotiations are ongoing as leagues reassess media partnerships.
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