So to recap: NHL in Seattle doesn't happen without new arena. New arena doesn't happen till NBA expansion/relocation occur. NBA expansion doesn't happen until new national tv contract is worked out. Well, if SBJ is right(and they usually get the broad strokes correct), new NBA tv deal will be announced before year's end valued at approx $18 billion over 9 years.
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/J...NBA-media.aspx
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Talks have progressed so rapidly that details are emerging on a massive agreement that would see the league’s annual rights fee more than double, with ESPN and Turner combining to pay more than $2 billion per year on average. One source said ESPN already has committed to pay “well over” $1 billion per year, and Turner is not far behind for a media rights extension that would kick in with the 2016-17 season.
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