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DAZN expands NBA local rights footprint ahead of hub bid

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.

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.

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