John Tesh Reveals: NBC Eyes ‘Roundball Rock’ Rights for NBA Games Acquisition


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Among ‍the legendary theme songs for TV sports, “Roundball Rock,” the iconic anthem by John Tesh that once⁣ graced National Basketball Association games on NBC, stands out as a timeless classic.

If NBCUniversal secures the ⁢rights​ to ⁣broadcast the NBA ⁣once again,⁣ there is a possibility of reviving this unforgettable tune, as revealed ​by the composer in a statement⁣ to CNBC.

Reports suggest that‍ Comcast’s NBCUniversal has put forth a substantial⁢ offer averaging $2.5 ⁢billion ‌annually to reclaim NBA broadcasting rights, ‍which were lost to Disney 22​ years ago. The ⁢Wall ‍Street Journal was the first to disclose the specifics of NBC’s bid.

This time around, the NBA is seeking three media partners, with Disney and Amazon already in advanced negotiations for two of the packages. The final package is likely to be⁢ awarded to either Warner Bros. ⁣Discovery or NBCUniversal, ⁢but not‌ both, according to ‌insiders familiar with the discussions.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery‌ remains engaged in discussions​ with…

2024-04-30 14:44:28
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