What's going on with the NBA RSN situation? - ESPN

As the start of the NBA regular season approaches, the ongoing process of figuring out how the league's games are going to be broadcast locally across its 28 markets continues to play out.

The bankruptcy proceedings and various legal battles involving Diamond Sports Group, which operates the Bally regional sports networks (RSNs) that televise 15 NBA teams, have resulted in significant uncertainty for the upcoming season. Warner Bros. Discovery, which operated the AT&T Sports networks, exited the RSN business entirely, adding more upheaval for a handful of teams.

Still, for fans of the vast majority of the league's teams, where you watch your favorite team's games hasn't changed — yet. However, that's not to say everything is settled as the NBA season prepares to tip off. Here's a look at all aspects of the league's television situation as it stands at this moment.

What is the state of negotiations between Diamond and the NBA?

Diamond filed for an extension for its Sept. 30 deadline to present a plan to reorganize its business as it exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It had already received one extension from the summer to Sept. 30, and both the NBA and NHL were hoping to have clarity on their television situations before the start of their respective seasons. That clarity didn't come, as the NHL season began on Oct. 10 and the NBA season is tipping off on Oct. 24 (the first RSN broadcasts of the regular season will come on Oct. 25).

There has been no word as to whether the latest extension request has been granted, nor how long the next extension will last if there is one. Until the league has that information, it will be impossible to properly prepare for what's next.

There is a similar legal battle going on between Diamond