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April 29, 2024 | 9:52 pm EDT Update
Ryan Blackburn: Asked Michael Malone on Denver’s struggles to make wide open threes: “The quality looks we’re getting, you can’t ask for more quality shots. So, I think it comes down to: you want your guys to stay aggressive, but if you’re struggling to make shots, it’s okay to drive the basketball, get to the rim, get a layup, get to the foul line, and see the ball go through.”
Harrison Wind: Michael Malone says Jamal Murray will warm up and then his status for tonight’s Game 5 will be determined: “Sometimes I have to be the adult in the room — if need be, be the voice of reason and take a bigger picture approach.” “We’re not risking further injury.” pic.twitter.com/RM84Y6TVM2

April 29, 2024 | 8:16 pm EDT Update

NBC prepared to make a bid of about $2.5 billion per year for NBA games

Comcast’s NBCUniversal is prepared to pay an average of about $2.5 billion a year to air a package of National Basketball Association games, as rival Warner Bros. Discovery makes last-ditch efforts to keep those rights, say people familiar with the situation. Warner’s TNT is one of the league’s oldest television partners and has paid an average fee of $1.2 billion under its current deal. Warner was unable to reach a new pact with the NBA before an exclusive negotiating window expired last week, which allowed NBC to make a bid.