Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels, has reached new deals with the NBA and the NHL and has ensured that it will broadcast games for teams under its portfolio at least through the upcoming 2024-25 seasons.
As part of its agreement, which includes modifications to linear and direct-to-consumer rights, Diamond has also dropped the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, leaving the company with 13 NBA teams and nine NHL teams.
Diamond's confirmation hearing, which would essentially determine whether the company will emerge from bankruptcy, was initially pushed back from June 18 to the end of July.