Kendrick Nunn’s Success in Europe, NBA Media Rights Negotiations, and Player Reflections: A Basketball Roundup

NBA veteran Kendrick Nunn’s transition to European basketball with Panathinaikos in Greece has been highly successful. Across 45 games in the Greek League and EuroLeague, Nunn has showcased his skills, averaging 14.2 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game with an impressive shooting percentage. His team’s dominance in the Greek League and strong performance in the EuroLeague have solidified his place, leading to a two-year contract extension through 2025/26.

This extension, confirmed by Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos, includes provisions allowing Nunn to explore NBA opportunities in the upcoming years. If he completes the contract, he stands to earn approximately five million Euros over the next two seasons. Meanwhile, Semi Ojeleye, another former NBA player, has secured a new two-year deal with Valencia Basket in Spain after a stint in Italy. His impressive performance in EuroLeague has been notable, averaging 13.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

In other basketball news, negotiations for NBA media rights are underway, with ESPN/ABC expected to pay $2.6 billion per season to retain broadcasting rights, while Amazon Prime Video enters the scene with a deal worth approximately $1.8 billion annually. NBC is also vying for a slice of the NBA pie, with a potential deal valued at $2.5 billion per year. These negotiations could significantly boost the league’s total media revenue to nearly $7 billion per season, a substantial increase from previous agreements.

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Additionally, NBA veteran Michael Carter-Williams reflects on the challenges he has faced with injuries, anxiety, and depression throughout his career in a candid piece for The Players’ Tribune. Despite appearing in only four NBA games over the past three seasons, he shares his current positive mindset and outlook on life.