The Latest Breaking News from WBD

We're About to Find Out if TNT Actually Needs the NBA

WBD's CEO David Zaslav believes the company's global sports offering is enough to carry the company ahead.

Sports Illustrated · May 31, 2024

NBA media negotiations are in the 4th quarter. The outcome remains very much in doubt

The conference finals and Bronny James’ decision to remain in the draft are far from the only things dominating NBA conversations lately

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Zaslav: Warner Is Still a ‘Leader in Sports Around the World’ Without the NBA

Touting European assets like the Olympic Games, the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO sounds like a man moving on from failed NBA TV rights negotiations

Broadcasting & Cable · May 30, 2024

Was 'Furiosa's' Fury Maxed Out By Hollywood's Modern, Safer and Saner Workplace Culture?

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we salute joyful NBA legends and super-sizers of media innovation, kick the tires on Paramount's new carriage deal with Charter ... and kick yet more dirt at Zaz

Broadcasting & Cable · May 28, 2024

Furious Charles Barkley Rips Into Warner 'Clowns,' Says They've 'Screwed Up' NBA Renewal Negotiations 'So Badly'

The 'Inside the NBA' star says he's talking with Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson about continuing the TNT show under his own production banner

Broadcasting & Cable · May 23, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Is Unusually Active: Is This the Ultimate Covered Call?

Warner Bros. Discovery’s June 28 $8 call had the highest Vol/OI ratio in Wednesday trading, with a volume of 106,305, a whopping 476.70x its open interest. That’s unusual options activity on steroids, suggesting it might be an excellent covered call opportunity for existing shareholders.

Barchart · May 23, 2024

Gunnar Wiedenfels: Warner Can Still Match Any Rival NBA Rights Offer … ‘But We’re Going to Be Disciplined’

WBD CFO’s maddeningly convoluted statement on the current state of NBA rights talks come amid reports that the league is ready to move on with new telecast partners

Broadcasting & Cable · May 22, 2024

NBA Reportedly Set to Finalize Deals With ESPN, Amazon and NBCU, Leave TNT and 'Inside the NBA' Behind

With telecast partners are about to sign written contracts worth $7.4 billion a season, Warner CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels still insists his company has the rights to match rival bids

Broadcasting & Cable · May 22, 2024

Upfronts Put Football, Big Stars, Tech Talk in the Spotlight

Networks played ‘Can You Top This’ with bold-faced names and ad capabilities

Multichannel News · May 20, 2024

Is Roger Goodell Spreading the NFL's Love Too Thin?

Also in this week's Next Text, Venu takes a shot to the vowels, AI gets more hype ... and we ponder whether it's MLB, and not the game of baseball, that's boring

Broadcasting & Cable · May 19, 2024