Warner Bros. and MSG Sports Resume Talks on Knicks and Rangers Spinoff

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•Warner Bros. has resumed discussions on a deal as of February 2026.
•MSG Sports is exploring a spinoff involving the New York Knicks and New York Rangers.
•The talks were reported by Bloomberg Deals and Financial Times in mid-February 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Warner Bros. successfully completes a deal related to MSG Sports assets There could be a strategic realignment in sports and entertainment holdings affecting market competition.

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🏛Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.🏛New York Knicks 🏛New York Rangers 🏛Warner Bros.

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FINANCEFinancial Times - WorldNew York Knicks spin-off puts quirks of sports M&A at centre court FINANCEBloomberg - MarketsWarner Bros. Reopens Talks, MSG Sports Talks Knicks, Rangers Spinoff | Bloomberg Deals 2/18/2026

Warner Bros. has reopened negotiations related to a potential deal, while MSG Sports is discussing a spinoff involving the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. These talks could reshape ownership and management structures within major sports franchises and entertainment assets. The developments are significant for stakeholders in sports business and media sectors.