TNT Sports replaces Sky as UK broadcaster of NBA

TNT Sports has been confirmed as the new broadcaster of the NBA in the UK and Ireland starting this season.

The multi-year agreement will see TNT show at least 250 live games per season, including at least nine a week during the regular season, as well as games from the new In-Season Tournament, the Playoffs, the Finals, the NBA All-Star and the NBA Draft.

Highlights shows, classic games and other original shows also form part of the deal, while discovery+ will offer live and on-demand coverage of everything included in the agreement.

"We are hugely excited to be embarking on this journey with the NBA in the UK and Ireland," said Trojan Paillot, VP of sports rights . . .