(AP) — The nation’s largest regional sports network broadcaster will continue to air games from more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-25 season even as it enters bankruptcy proceedings, according to court documents filed Friday.
Diamond Sports Group, which carries Bally’s branded regional sports networks, said in filings that it has reached agreements to broadcast games from 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams for the upcoming season, according to The Athletic.
“We are grateful for the continued collaboration and long-term partnerships with the NBA and NHL,” Diamond CEO David Preschlack said in a statement. “These new agreements covering linear and (direct-to-consumer) rights to the NBA and NHL are another important milestone and continue Diamond’s momentum toward emergence, which will allow us to deliver value to our NBA and NHL partners and continue to serve the dedicated local fans of the NBA, NHL and MLB.”
As part of the deals, DSG will release its contracts with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.
The deals require approval from a federal bankruptcy judge. The next hearing in the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court is scheduled for September 3.
Friday’s deal includes 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.
The NHL teams are the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning.
DSG also broadcasts some Major League Baseball games, but those are not affected by Friday’s drop.
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