The sun still still exists and sign the free games show
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Two years ago, the sun became the first franchise that would come out of classical television contracts, contracted with regional channels, to decide for free television. The Phoenix is a franchise even further Install the antennas with residents …
Two years later, the owner of Mat Ishbia welcomed this choice, and on Saturday he even announced the renewal of the contract for additional two years to broadcast the sun and Mercury Matches in the entire Arizona free, until the season 2027-2028.
According to the sources near the file that quotes ESPNThe agreement reports more than $ 30 million per season to two franchises, and it compensates for the loss associated with liquidation of diamond sports. Even if it’s sports, the team was disappointed, the sun saw their local audience more than twice as they were Mercury They jumped 425%, also exploiting the general increase in the audience VNA.
“It’s Win-Win”He said the owner of the Sun and Mercury, Mat Ishbia, in the ESPN. “The idea was good to do things for fans and make a match more accessible. When you expand the base of your supporters, good things happen.” »
It was criticized by the sun, Ishbia gave ideas to other owners, because it was imitated by Jazz, Hornets and Pelican, and others should follow because the ECPN reports that 18 NBA teams are at the end of the contract with their regional broadcasters.
“Everyone preferred and saw, because a major decision is to accept less (or even any) local revenue from the TV and believe the process”said, said. “But I hope it can serve it as a roadmap for the other NBA teams.” »
2025-09-21 13:14:00
