Pitaro also indicated that Disney and …

Pitaro also indicated that Disney and ESPN would work hard to renew its contract with the National Basketball Association, which is slated to expire after three more seasons. The executive suggested negotiations were likely to heat up over the next two years, and said the property remains important to Disney overall, because the ABC broadcast network shows the league’s Finals every year. “This is an important property for ESPN and ABC. We want to keep it going,” Pitaro said. “We want to extend with the league. I’ll put it out there without any hesitation.”