ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro says network is interested in NBA local broadcast hub

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ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro expressed interest in establishing an NBA local broadcast hub, despite reports that YouTube is the front-runner for this planned initiative launching before the 2027-28 season. Pitaro's remarks underscored ESPN's commitment to expanding its NBA broadcast capabilities.

One day after a report surfaced naming YouTube as the front-runner to land a future NBA local broadcast hub planned to launch prior to the 2027-28 season, ESPN is making sure its intentions are known as well. At an event hosted by CNBC and Boardroom on Thursday, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said his network is…