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Fubo Takes Shot at NBA with Plan to Take Over Streaming Rights for 13 Teams | Cord Cutters News
- Fubo pitches a hybrid local-to-distributor and direct-to-consumer rights model to 13 NBA teams.
- The proposed fees are around $10 million, aiming to cover short-term rights.
- Fubo seeks a short-term RSN-style package now, then a potential central streaming hub later.
- The NBA is weighing national streaming bidders, including YouTube TV and Amazon.
- Fubo has grown after merging with Hulu + Live TV to reach about 6.2 million subscribers
- The plan may position Fubo for a larger NBA regional rollout.
- The NBA is assessing how to house a national streaming RSN for the 2026-27 season.
- Teams exiting Main Street Sports Group are seeking new in-market deals for 2026-27.
- The report is credited to Sports Business Journal and notes a broader strategic aim.
- Cord Cutters News notes the affiliate approach backing the coverage.
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