National Basketball Association (NBA)
Tencent drops 76ers broadcasts in protest against Morey appointment
Chinese digital giant Tencent has stopped live streams of games by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers due to their appointment of Daryl Morey as president
Morey feared NBA career was over after controversial Hong Kong tweet
Daryl Morey has admitted that he feared his career as a National Basketball Association executive would be over following his controversial tweet supporting protests in Hong Kong, which significantly …
Silver expects “bumps in the road” during 2020-21 NBA season
Adam Silver says he remains confident that the National Basketball Association will be able to successfully complete its 2020-21 season in home markets amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic but is anticipating…
Round-Up: Chinese Super League expansion, MCG joins climate fight, and more
The Chinese Football Association said the number of teams participating in the Chinese Super League will increase from 16 to 18 from 2023, and the second-tier League One will expand to 20 teams, while…
NBA unveils digital, broadcast innovations for 2020-21 season
The National Basketball Association has unveiled a series of digital and broadcast innovations for the 2020-21 season, which build off the success of many of the fan-engagement tools seen at the NBA's…
NBA rights retained by beIN Sports France until 2024
North American basketball’s NBA will continue to be shown in France on pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports until 2024 thanks to a new agreement announced today (Friday).
NBA extends French sports betting deal with FDJ
The National Basketball Association has struck a multi-year extension of its sports betting partnership in France with lottery and gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ).
CarMax named official auto retailer of NBA, WNBA
US leading used car retailer CarMax has struck a wide-ranging deal with the National Basketball Association, Women's National Basketball Association and Turner Sports
Band extends NBA rights deal in Brazil
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Bandeirantes has agreed a multi-year extension to its free-to-air rights deal with the NBA, as the North American basketball league’s 2020-21 season prepares to tip off.
NBA expands on YOP association with France sponsorship
The National Basketball Association has signed a regional sponsorship contract in France with yoghurt drink brand YOP
NBA unveils “Only Here” marketing campaign ahead of 2020-21 season
The National Basketball Association has unveiled its "Only Here" marketing campaign to celebrate the upcoming launch of the 2020-21 season
NBA aids teams with $900m in financial support
Each team to receive $30m as gate revenue sources remain severely challenged
Band ‘edges closer’ to NBA renewal in Brazil
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Bandeirantes is thought to be close to agreeing a renewal for free-to-air rights to North American basketball’s NBA.
Survey finds reticence among US fans to return to venues
Data shows near-term resistance to attend events prior to vaccine rollout
GreenPark Sports raises $14m, partners with NBA
GreenPark Sports, the Los Angeles, California-based publisher and developer of fan-focused mobile games and social experiences, has announced it has raised $14m in a Series A funding round and formed a m…
NBA sets schedule to start 2020-21 season
High-profile matchups featured to begin rescheduled season
Indianapolis’ NBA All-Star weekend rescheduled for 2024
Indianapolis will now host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, after the league confirmed it is formally rescheduling the city’s plans to stage the 2021 edition as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.