The NBA's revenues increased increased dramatically with their new national television deals with ESPN and Turner that had an annual increase of 190 percent. 

ESPN and Turner renewed their deals with the NBA for $24 billion in October of 2014 and last through the 24-25 season.

Drexel Hamilton analyst Tony Wible downgraded Disney stock on Monday in response to “a massive increase in NBA costs” for ESPN.

Drexel Hamilton analyst Tony Wible downgraded Disney stock on Monday in response to “a massive increase in NBA costs” for ESPN.

Disney’s deal to televise NBA games, with its increase in step-up costs over last year, could shave as much as 5 percent off pre-tax profits.