The Sporting Class: Can Warner Bros. Discovery Win Lawsuit Against the NBA?

Published: Aug. 2, 2024, 9 a.m.

Welcome to The Sporting Class! Meadowlark Media CEO John Skipper and Nothing Personal's David Samson are back with another episode with host of Pablo Torre Finds Out ... Pablo Torre! The NBA media rights deal saga is not over just yet. Warner Bros. Discovery is not going away quietly as they have now sued the NBA. What exactly does David Zaslav want from this? NBA games? Money? Both? What\u2019s the deal with Charles Barkley? Is he going to stay with TNT? He said he was going to retire after the 2025 season, but now it doesn\u2019t look likely. Let\u2019s take a look at the judge in this case of WBD v. NBA. The judge hearing the case was a part of the Spirits of St. Louis and its lawsuit against the NBA. Should this knowledge from the judge matter? Comcast is one of the largest distributors in the country. What is TNT worth to Comcast if it loses the NBA? Let\u2019s explain what these carriage fees are and the leverage Comcast has over the new fees.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices