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Aug 2023
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#192 Why The NBA's New In-Season Tournam...

Joe Pompliano
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The NBA has seen its regular season viewership decline over the last several decades, and players routinely conduct load management throughout the season. So the NBA recently announced the addition of a new in-season tournament, and today’s podcast examines why its timing is critical to the league’s new media rights deal. Enjoy!

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