The Portland Trail Blazers are currently exploring different options for televising their 2024-25 season, according to a report by local journalist Danny Marang. Changes at current provider ROOT Sports, along with shifts in the broadcasting marketplace, have prompted the team to consider new outlets for their games.
ROOT Sports was recently acquired by the Seattle Mariners and may not prioritize retaining broadcasts from the Blazers or paying rights fees to their NBA counterparts in Portland. This has left room for possible renegotiation or change in the current contract between the Blazers and ROOT, which began in 2021.
Marang suggests that partnering with over-the-air broadcast stations like Fox 12, KOIN, or KGW could be more beneficial for the franchise due to their wider market reach compared to a niche cable network like ROOT. He also mentions the possibility of an in-house streaming option for games, similar to what the Utah Jazz currently offer.
Fans can expect a significant shift in how Trail Blazers games are delivered to them in the upcoming season. It is predicted that most, if not all, of the Blazers’ inventory could be on a platform outside of ROOT SPORTS, making it more readily available to fans. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned throughout the summer as this story continues to unfold.
