Alright, hoop heads, here’s the scoop: Diamond Sports Group is shaking things up with a new deal that could change how you watch your favorite teams.
Amazon and FanDuel Team Up for Streaming Slam Dunk
So, Diamond Sports Group, the folks behind Bally Sports’ regional networks, have teamed up with Amazon to bring local games to Prime Video. This means if you’re in the right area, you can catch your team on Prime as an add-on. Oh, and those TV stations? They’re now rolling with the name FanDuel Sports Network after FanDuel snagged naming rights. It’s like when your buddy suddenly starts calling himself “The Flash” after one fast break.
According to their news release, this deal isn’t exclusive. You can still stream games directly from FanDuel’s site. But hey, having options is never a bad thing, right? Pricing and launch dates are still under wraps, but I’m guessing they’ll drop soon enough.
Diamond’s Got Game: NBA and NHL Rights
Despite hanging out in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for what feels like forever, Diamond’s still holding onto streaming rights for 13 NBA teams and eight NHL squads. Weโre talking about teams like the Hawks, Heat, and Clippers in the NBA and the Kings, Predators, and Lightning in the NHL. It’s like theyโre clutching onto these rights like a last-second buzzer-beater.
And get this, starting December 5th, they’re rolling out single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games. For just $6.99 a pop, you can catch a game without needing a subscription. I think that’s a slam dunk for fans who don’t want to commit to a full season pass. It’s like ordering a slice instead of the whole pizzaโsometimes, you just want a taste.
Bankruptcy Blues and Future Moves
Diamond’s been trying to navigate through bankruptcy, hoping to wrap things up by yearโs end. They’ve got a big hearing coming up, and fingers crossed, theyโll come out stronger. It’s like watching a player come back from an injuryโyou just hope they return better than ever.
So, what do you think? Will this new Amazon partnership be a game-changer for how we watch sports, or is it just another play in the book? Let me know your thoughts!
