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DAZN Secures Memphis Grizzlies Streaming Rights with Free Games

DAZN has entered a multi-year partnership with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the team's exclusive local broadcaster across a seven-state region. The deal covers the 2026-27 season, including all preseason games and 78 of 80 regular-season games, with 15 games available free to account holders. DAZN will produce games in 1080i and offer various subscription plans, including multiview features. The agreement allows fans to watch without cable, and selected games will be simulcast over-the-air. DAZN will also stream Grind City Media programming. This move strengthens DAZN's position in local sports streaming, expanding its NBA portfolio.

• DAZN becomes exclusive local broadcaster for Memphis Grizzlies across seven states.
• Deal covers 2026-27 season, including 78 of 80 regular-season games.
• 15 games will be available free to anyone with a DAZN account.

Michael Jordan Likely to Skip Peacock NBA Coverage

Michael Jordan is reportedly not expected to return as a "special on-air contributor" for NBC Sports' NBA coverage in the 2026-27 season, according to Front Office Sports; NBC declined to comment. Jordan’s on-air role last season consisted of a single sit-down interview with Mike Tirico split into five taped segments titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” NBC Sports and Peacock will carry more than 100 NBA games across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN in 2026-27, with every game streaming live on Peacock. Peacock raised prices for all three subscription tiers on August 18 and is testing a membership program with partner perks (including Instacart+ and Pizza Hut offers). Peacock Premium Plus is also now available through YouTube Primetime Channels, and Netflix has reportedly discussed offering third-party subscriptions such as Peacock.

• Michael Jordan is reportedly not expected to return to NBC Sports' NBA coverage for the 2026-27 season (per Front Office Sports).
• Jordan’s NBC on-air role last season was a single sit-down interview with Mike Tirico split into five taped segments called “MJ: Insights to Excellence.”
• NBC Sports has announced more than 100 NBA games for the 2026-27 regular season across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN; every game will stream live on Peacock.

Middle-Class Sports Struggle for Attention and Measurement

Russell Fink argues that fragmentation of sports distribution (broadcast, cable, streaming, and digital platforms) is a symptom of a deeper problem: attention scarcity. While mega-properties like the NFL, NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup continue to draw massive audiences, mid-tier leagues, teams and properties—the “middle class” of sports—are struggling to prove value in an attention-driven market. Gen Alpha consumes sports via short-form clips, social platforms and creators rather than traditional full-game broadcasts, and measurement systems must adapt (Nielsen is updating measurement methods again). Fink suggests the middle class should focus on daily attention-building via highlights, creators, communities and experiences rather than trying to mimic the business model of the biggest leagues.

• A June 2026 House Judiciary Committee report stated that "for consumers to watch broadcast NFL games, they must navigate a complicated and expensive web of television agreements and rules."
• Watching the New York Jets can require nine different platforms and more than $600 a year, per the article.
• The 2026 Super Bowl drew nearly 125 million viewers, described as the second most-watched broadcast in U.S. history.

North Melbourne parts ways with Alastair Clarkson

The North Melbourne Football Club has decided to part ways with senior coach Alastair Clarkson.