Basketball
Basketball Africa League unveils international broadcasters
The Basketball Africa League has announced a series of international broadcast partners ahead of its inaugural season, including ESPN and NBA TV in the United States
Rodriguez, Lore fail to close Timberwolves deal before end of 30-day negotiating window
The attempted acquisition of the National Basketball Association’s Minnesota Timberwolves by former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez and billionaire investment partner Marc Lore has suffered an …
Phoenix Suns, Fanatics strike long-term omnichannel retail partnership
Global sports merchandising giant Fanatics has announced a long-term omnichannel retail partnership with the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns
Hulu to broadcast nine-part original Lakers docuseries
Fuelled in part by last year's historic success of The Last Dance, an expansive nine-part original docuseries focused on the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers is slated to appear on…
Nets ‘seeking’ major sponsorship upgrade with newfound relevance
The National Basketball Association's Brooklyn Nets are reportedly seeking to upgrade their primary sponsorship assets to capitalize on the team's new-found relevance on and off the court
Canada’s CEBL signs up to WSC Sports’ automated highlights
Israel-based automated highlights company WSC Sports has added the Canadian Elite Basketball League as its latest client
Buzzer continues expansion with NBA League Pass distribution deal
Buzzer, a start-up live sports mobile app, has continued its expansion by securing a deal with the National Basketball Association to distribute live NBA League Pass games
Liga ACB hires Octagon to assist US media rights offering
Spanish basketball organization Liga ACB has hired international sports marketing agency Octagon to serve as an exclusive advisor for its upcoming United States media rights offering that will include …
Big3 ramps up return with Toyota partnership
The Big3 basketball league has secured a commercial boost ahead of its return this summer by partnering with Toyota Motor North America, which has been designated the organization's official vehicle partner.
Fiba seals nine-market United Media deal in Southern Europe
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has signed a long-term rights deal with pan-regional broadcasting group United Media across nine markets in Southern Europe
WNBA, Google secure expansive ESPN-focused partnership
The Women’s National Basketball Association has announced a wide-ranging multiyear partnership with American-based multinational technology giant Google, which has been designated a top-tier WNBA Changemaker s…
Phoenix Suns’ Gorilla signs inaugural US pro sports team mascot apparel deal
The Phoenix Suns' Gorilla has become the first professional sports mascot in the United States to secure an endorsement deal.
New Jersey Devils deal starts US charm offensive for Socios.com
Socios.com has signed its first deal with the NHL's New Jersey Devils as the fan token business is investing in a $50m US expansion plan targeting the five main sport leagues. Matthew Glendinning reports.
Bucks offering Covid-19 vaccine for fans who attend Nets game on May 2
The National Basketball Association's Milwaukee Bucks are partnering with the Milwaukee Health Department to enable fans who are 16 and older get their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at Fiserv F…
NBA, Reddit secure content and ad sales partnership
The National Basketball Association and message board platform Reddit have struck a content and ad sales partnership, which includes a series of AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with NBA stars
Sale of LeBron James card matches industry record
Highly rare card of NBA superstar rises in status as coveted collector item
ESPN, Marvel partner for superhero-themed NBA telecast
ESPN and Marvel, two sister divisions within the Walt Disney Co
BeNeLeague Basketball domestic rights tender in progress with May 5 deadline
BeNeLeague Basketball, the new commercial rights-holder of Belgian and Dutch domestic basketball, is expecting bids by May 5 for media rights to the competitions under its banner.