NBA Could Lose Close To $1 Billion If Season Is Canceled

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If the NBA ends up canceling the season, they could lose a whole lot of TV revenue.

Due to the Coronavirus, sports have been taken away from us and it remains to be seen when they will be coming back. At this rate, no one really knows whether or not the NBA will be able to restart the season although they have been hard at work trying to make sure they can find a solution that works for everyone. Realistically, fans would love to have the sport back so we can see how the playoffs go down. However, it just simply isn't that easy.

In a report from Sam Amick of The Athletic, it was revealed that the financial implications of this crisis could be massive. In fact, if the NBA were to decide to shut down the season, they would lose out on $900 million in television revenue. This is a lot of money to be playing with right now and it's clear that the stakes are high.

NBA Could Lose Close To $1 Billion If Season Is Canceled
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What makes this situation even more complicated is the fact that if the NBA does have to put a stop to the season and miss out on revenue, they will also have to lower the salary cap. This will put teams in a huge hole especially with some players already under massive contracts.

Needless to say, this is a huge developing story so stay tuned for all of the latest updates.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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