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Greenfly nets $14m investment in burgeoning AI digital clips sector
US digital media company Greenfly has announced the closing of equity investments of $14m, highlighting the growing importance of short-form digital content tech suppliers in the sports media sector.
GlassFloor tech to add sponsor value at NBA All-Star Saturday Night
The NBA will allow sponsors to make an extra on-court impact this weekend, at the first All-Star Saturday Night line-up to include a full-LED video sports floor made of glass
NBA seeking new Asia chief as Sheikh exits
Ramez Sheikh will step down as managing director of NBA Asia & India at the end of April after two years in the role.
EXCLUSIVE: Knicks U-turned on patch deal with Saudi-backed Riyadh Season
A jersey patch deal between the NBA’s New York Knicks and the Saudi General Entertainment Authority’s Riyadh Season collapsed shortly before the 2023-24 season, forcing the team’s owner MSG Sports to co…
Wembanyama rise fuelling closer ties between NBA, LNB
France’s importance to the NBA is growing with a media tie-up in the country among the latest initiatives off the back of an annual regular-season game and the success of French rookie Victor Wembanyama’s debut season.
NBA picks Rwandan lawyer Akamanzi to spearhead African unit’s next stage of growth
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has appointed Clare Akamanzi as the new chief executive of NBA Africa
NBA creates New Business Ventures role to identify global revenue opportunities
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has promoted Amy Brooks to the newly-created position of president of New Business Ventures, as the league looks to grow the property and its revenues around the…
Diamond Sports settles with NBA, rights to hit 15 local markets in 2024
A spate of local market National Basketball Association team media rights will hit the market next year after the league and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks (RSNs),…
BeIN tweaks NBA deal in France to include all Wembanyama games
BeIN Sports has renegotiated its media rights contract in France with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to ensure all matches of Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs are shown live by the pay-television…
NBA lands DACH free-to-air exposure with ProSiebenSat.1
German commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has secured free-to-air NBA rights in the DACH region ahead of the new season, which starts on October 24
DAZN retains NBA rights in Germany ahead of season tip-off
DAZN has agreed a renewal with the National Basketball Association for rights in Germany ahead of the regular-season tip-off later this month, SportBusiness understands
NBA bolsters Setanta’s Philippines portfolio
Pay-television broadcaster Setanta Sports has secured NBA rights in the Philippines, which will form a key pillar of its portfolio in the country following its launch last year
NBA, NBPA approve new collective bargaining agreement
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have signed off on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) ensuring labour peace will remain in the league…
Genius Sports, Second Spectrum expand NBA deal, unveil ‘Dragon’ platform
Sports data and betting services company Genius Sports and its Second Spectrum subsidiary have expanded their deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the respective parties working together…
NBA unveils live game avatar experience within app
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has unveiled new personalised options that would be part of the future live game streaming experience, including the eye-catching feature for fans to scan their…
NBA adds Hellmann’s as sponsor in Brazil
Mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s has agreed a deal to sponsor the NBA basketball league in Brazil.
Record number of sponsors mark return of NBA game in Europe
The NBA has signed up a record 17 sponsors in support of tomorrow’s ‘NBA Paris Game 2023 Presented by Nike’ between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons at the Accor Arena.
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BBC picks up NBA rights package ahead of Paris game
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has acquired rights to nine NBA games between now and the end of the season, starting with tomorrow’s (Thursday’s) clash in Paris between the Chicago Bulls and the…