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You talking like Blazer Cable PPV back in the 80s?

 

...more like the logistics of offering a live streaming broadcast that is wholly owned by the Blazers organization and offered direct to fans. In theory, couldn't they essentially flip a switch once the platform itself is developed (ie -- the web and mobile app versions of the direct stream). More similar to the Blazers app -- but with option to upgrade for a live stream of ALL games (no blackouts).

@riverman I am guessing that maybe the lucrative TV deals that these sports orgs get prevent them from offering such a service (exclusivity rights etc)

 

If I were the Blazers I'd offer Root Sports part of the pie for the licensing rights to broadcast..give them some kickback and stock options....Root Sports isn't that big I don't think and it's pretty local...the Blazers have to make money after that covid no fan stretch so I'd guess there must be a way to do this...I sure don't know how to go about it but where there's a need, there's a buck to be made

 

Isn’t that called cable?

 

i think this is what 99% of us would prefer. And then for those who still want lots of channels there can also be channel bundling discounts.

our pay for four channels and choose a fifth free, etc.

Could be different pricing tiers per channel based on demand i suppose. But id still much prefer that over having to pay for everything, of which 90% i dont use.

 

But those small channels are often owned by the bigger channels. And most people won't choose them, while most all will choose ESPN. So instead of getting to pay $10 for ESPN, they'll charge you 45, because they know you want it, and they have to make up the loss they take on their smaller stations.

 

Good point. Sounds like they should improve the programming on those smaller channels then or do away with them and morph the few good shows together into one good channel.

 

As a sports fan this is exactly what you don't want .... live sports is what costs these companies the most money ... they add on the Food Network, HGTV and all the other crap to help off set those charges to people that aren't into sports but want to watch whatever home fix it show is on or crappy dating show is on those channels.

 

I'd wonder if the current TV contract prohibits internet streaming on any other channel...?

 

Anyone has an update on this?

I have Youtube TV and as of now Root Sports isn't included.

Other than ATT and Fubo, any other options that has Root Sports??

 

Sports bar

 

I think Direct TV has it and theres a way to get it where you watch via apps and streaming.

I'm out of market so I'll probably just buy league pass.

 

I would think root will reach agreements with some more streamers or providers.

This is a lot different from comcast sports net, in that root isn't trying to have a monopoly as a local tv/internet provider in the NW as comcast was.

 

As far as this season goes it’s probably over. It would have happened by now

 

Blazers CEO Chris McGowan said the following on his media day interview:

"Distribution is a big thing and you saw the announcement a couple weeks ago with FUBO and there will be more as we get closer to the season."

Hopefully Root Sports becomes available to as many avenues.

 

Hopefully it’s YouTube tv

 

Kind of tough to watch You Tube basketball. It always seems to have glitches and you never know the quality.

 

Hulu has good qualify but the glitches for live sports is a bit maddening.