TV2 nets NBA rights in Norway

Norwegian commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV2 has agreed a two-year deal for rights to North American basketball league the NBA.

TV2 will provide over 50 live NBA games per season across its TV2 Sport and TV2 Sumo channels.

The broadcaster will also provide a weekly magazine programme, along with highlights programmes on Mondays and Thursdays.

The rights deal commenced yesterday (Sunday) with the New York Knicks’ 109-93 win over the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden.