Matt is joined by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss the ongoing battle for the next round of NBA media rights. The latest reports outline a potential deal in place with ESPN/ABC and Amazon for the next decade, leaving open a coveted third spot for the highest bidder. Matt and Bill discuss who they believe will nab the third package and outline what the NBA could look like on streaming and broadcast in the future.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Bill Simmons

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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