The way you watch Spurs games may be changing sooner rather than later

Most NBA fans are old enough to remember the days when all you had to do to watch your favorite basketball team was pick up the remote and switch to the right channel. It was a very simple process that required little to no brain power, but times have changed as internet streaming has taken over the way viewers watch just about everything. It's not all bad.

Sometimes it's nice to have direct access to all your favorite shows, but when you want to watch the Spurs, the process needs to be easy and the quality of the presentation needs to be pristine. San Antonio's fans don't play about watching the home team, and Bally Sports has been a thorn in the side of the base for way too long now. However, help is on the way.

Amazon is close to securing the rights to stream all local Spurs games

There's a lot on the line here because the company that owns Bally, The Diamond Sports Group, is in Chapter 11 status and trying to salvage the company from bankruptcy. The deal with Amazon is meant to help save a sinking ship by convincing the judge they'll be serviceable and their subscriptions will rise, but Spurs fans probably don't want them to succeed.

The predicament they find themselves in is a direct reflection of the poor service they’ve provided since they acquired the rights to stream the games from Fox Sports. On too many occasions, the audio on the broadcast has an issue, whether it’s behind the action, too low or mixed poorly. There have been times when watching that a commercial will begin airing in the middle of a play, or various other circumstances that have irritated fans over the years.

With Jeff Bezos and Amazon stepping into the picture, the hope is that these errors are fixed. If the Diamond Sports Group can save themselves, Amazon's influx of money and experience should be able to help them button up their operation. So, either they fix everything and Bally will continue, or Amazon takes over and the operation improves from improved leadership. Both scenarios will work for viewers who long for the days of easy access to their favorite sports team.

If the deal goes through, fans may be able to begin watching games through Amazon Prime as soon as this season. A price of $20 per month will still need to be paid for access, but that's the same price Bally has been charging, so that part stays the same.