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The report states that Warner Bros. Discovery was granted a chance to commit around $2.2 billion per year for a deal with the league but walked away because of disdain for “the price relative to the value of the package.”

"We’re confident in the reach and promotion that this new agreement will provide as we enter the new, expanded playoff era."

Final changes are believed to be taking place in the coming days or the week with deals then having to be ratified by respective boards.

"It’s not for me to accuse anybody of mendacity, but I am puzzled by it."

During Disney’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, Iger stated that ESPN+ would continue to exist as its own service even after the launch of the network’s direct-to-consumer platform.

"These deals always look very, very expensive in the beginning and very, very profitable at the end."

“Starting next week, the NBA will have the ability to engage in negotiations with other companies interested in the media rights package.”

The ESPN platform, which is currently being referred to as “Project Flagship,” will be released in 2025 and include the full breadth of its media rights packages in addition to ESPN+, its current subscription-based streaming service.

"This is about partnership and accelerating the launch or the adoption of the ESPN Flagship."

"This strategy ensures that consumers desiring a dedicated sports channel lineup are left with no alternative but to subscribe to the Defendants’ joint venture."