NBA's exclusive TV rights negotiating window with ESPN, Warner expected to pass without a deal

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024.The National Basketball Association's exclusive media rights negotiating window with current partners Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery is likely to expire Monday without a new deal, according to people familiar with the matter.Beginning next week, the NBA will be able to work on agreements for new partners to show packages of games. ...