The NHL’s Blue Jackets and NBA’s Cavaliers will almost certainly need new local television homes for next season.

Owner Main Street Sports Group notified the state of Ohio that it is shuttering the FanDuel Ohio office in downtown Cleveland and laying off 27 employees who work there, effective April 14 – the same day as the Blue Jackets’ regular season finale against the Washington Capitals. The Cavs regular season schedule ends two days prior with a tipoff against the Washington Wizards.

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Is there a chance FanDuel Sports Network remains in business?

Although it’s possible FanDuel could continue operating, it’s unlikely. The network, formerly Diamond Sports Group, has been on this trajectory since emerging from bankruptcy in January of last year. It had a suitor in DAZN, a U.K.-based sports network that was in talks to purchase the struggling group of regional sports networks, but a deal never materialized by last month’s deadline.

DAZN has been looking to get a foothold in American sports leagues and has interest in the rights of the 13 NBA and seven NHL teams that air games across the network. However, according to a Sports Business Journal report, that would require those teams to take a hefty revenue cut in that portion of their business.

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FanDuel plans to continue airing games through the end of the regular season.

What does that mean for the future of local Blue Jackets broadcasts?

The Blue Jackets, when informed of the layoffs, pointed to a statement they shared on Jan. 30.

“We are continuing to work with FanDuel Sports Network to provide fans with the best Blue Jackets game coverage,” Blue Jackets vice president of communications Todd Sharrock said at that time. “Our priority always has been making sure our fans have the ability to watch our games, and we will be prepared to ensure that continues in the future.”

It’s unclear what contingencies the Blue Jackets are considering, but last season, the team began simulcasting select games on CW Columbus (53.1) plus Sinclair/Gray Media stations throughout Ohio and bordering areas of West Virginia and Kentucky.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) takes the ice during warm ups prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets warm up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) hits center Adam Fantilli (19) against the glass during warm up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) skates during warm ups prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) warms up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) warms up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets warm up prior to the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) takes the ice for the NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) gets tied up with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) brings the puck up ice during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) hits Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (17) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) battles for position with Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) shoots during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) and center Cole Sillinger (4) celebrate a goal by defenseman Zach Werenski (8) during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Fans celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates past Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) skates during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) is helped off the ice during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) makes a save during the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) and center Kent Johnson (91) defend Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (17) is upended by Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) makes a save as Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (11) breaks his stick in front of defenseman Connor Murphy (5) during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) scores past Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) celebrates a goal during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Fans celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) during the first period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) skates around Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) passes over Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) collides with Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) and right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) yell at Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) and center Colton Dach (34) during the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) has words with Chicago Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) following the first period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) hits Chicago Blackhawks center Colton Dach (34) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) saves a shot from Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) in front of left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Teammates celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Danton Heinen (43) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Teammates celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Danton Heinen (43) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) moves the puck past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) saves a shot from Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) passes around Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness motions from the bench during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) saves a shot behind center Cole Sillinger (4) during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) watches as Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) skates in during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness motions from the bench during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) stops a shot from Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (95) wtih help from defenseman Damon Severson (78) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) stands in net during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) chases a puck past Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during the second period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (17) shoots toward Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) falls over Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (30) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) pursues Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) hits Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) fights for the puck with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) moves around Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Fans hold Elmo puppets during the third period of the NHL hockey game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) races to the puck during the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) scores an empty-net goal during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Miles Wood (11) celebrates a goal by center Sean Monahan (23) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Fans celebrate a goal by Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) during the third period of the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves (73) moves the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) hits Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the third period of the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Danton Heinen (43) leaps as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) moves the puck during the NHL hockey game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) salutes the fans following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) hugs goaltender Jet Greaves (73) following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) hugs goaltender Jet Greaves (73) following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment (17) celebrates with goaltender Jet Greaves (73) following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) is recognized as he heads off to the Olympics to play for Latvia following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) is recognized as he heads off to the Olympics to play for Latvia following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) is recognized as he heads off to the Olympics to play for the United States following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) is recognized as he heads off to the Olympics to play for the United States following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) are recognized as they heads off to the Olympics following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) are recognized as they heads off to the Olympics following the NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 4, 2026. The Blue Jackets won 4-0.

What does it mean for the future of local Cavs broadcasts?

In the near-term, playoff broadcasts will not be affected, a Cavs spokesperson confirmed. While it was common practice for the league to allow local TV partners to air some playoff games – usually in the first round – the NBA ended that policy last year, meaning all playoff games will be found on national TV outlets: ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NBC/Peacock.

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As for the future, it remains to be seen.

The Cavs have options, the first one being the Rock Entertainment Sports Network, a local TV station that begin airing local sports programming in August of 2024. The station has simulcast some Cavs games in the past two seasons. RESN is run in partnership with Gray Media, an Atlanta-based media company that also owns and operates WOIO (Channel 19), a CBS affiliate, and WUAB (Channel 43), a CW affiliate.

Could they move the games to RESN or WUAB, which is more likely than WOIO because of network agreements? It’s possible.

Any such move could represent a one-year bridge, however.

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The NBA wants to launch a national regional sports network for the 2027-28 season, according to reports. The possible shuttering of Main Street would make such an enterprise more likely, giving them the rights to up to 20 NBA teams. Would it hasten the launch of such a network?

At this point, only the NBA knows.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Can Blue Jackets, Cavs fans still watch games amid FanDuel layoffs?