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# DAZN expands NBA local rights footprint ahead of hub bid
- URL: https://www.medianexis.com/dazn-expands-nba-local-rights-footprint-ahead-of-hub-bid/
- Published: 2026-10-01T16:07:32.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T16:07:32.000Z
- Description: TVREV’s John Cassillo reports that DAZN has acquired local rights to over a third of NBA teams for 2026-27, including exclusive deals with the Pacers, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves and Spurs.
- Author: The Signals Desk
- Tags: Streaming, Deals, John Cassillo, TVREV: DAZN builds NBA local TV hub

**Why it matters.** If DAZN proves adoption this season, it strengthens its case against YouTube to control the NBA’s consolidated local rights and the national-local ad targeting that comes with it.

*Signal from* [*TVREV*](https://tvrev.com/?ref=medianexis.com) *·* [*John Cassillo*](https://www.medianexis.com/tag/by-john-cassillo/) *·* [*read the original*](https://www.tvrev.com/news/dazn-takes-steps-toward-being-nbas-local-tv-hub?ref=medianexis.com)*.*