ESPNs John Skipper Okays New Deal With NBA

ESPN, ABC, and Turner Broadcasting have secured a nine-year deal to broadcast NBA games, valued at $24 billion, which is three times the current cost. Despite the high price, ESPN remains financially robust due to substantial cable operator payments. John Skipper, ESPN's executive, confirms that ESPN will not be spun off from Disney, highlighting the complementary relationship and shared resources between the two companies. Bob Iger, Disney's CEO, is noted for his focus on content integrity and technology adoption.

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