DraftKings names Michael Jordan as board of directors special advisor

DraftKings has named NBA Hall of Fame inductee and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan as a special advisor to the company’s board of directors.The chairman...

WNBA renews Twitter streaming partnership for 2020 campaign

The WNBA has renewed its partnership with Twitter in which 10 2020 regular season games will be broadcast on the social media platform.As a...

NBA boosts presence in Africa with CEO appointment

The NBA has announced that Victor Williams will be NBA Africa’s first CEO following the company's plan to grow its popularity in the continent.In...

NBA players secure investment in blockchain-based game developer Dapper Labs

Dapper Labs, the developer behind blockchain game NBA Top Shot, has secured $11.4m in new funding from investors which includes the likes of Miami...

PointsBet nets Indiana Pacers partnership

The Indiana Pacers have named PointsBet as the NBA side’s official sports gaming partner after signing a multi-year agreement with the sportsbook operator.As a...

NBA nets new beer partner in Michelob Ultra

Ahead of the NBA's return to play on July 30, Michelob Ultra has announced a multi-year partnership with the competition to become its official...

Misfits Gaming strengthens Miami Heat and Orlando Magic partnership

Esports organisation Misfits Gaming Group has expanded its partnership with Florida-based NBA sides Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, enabling both teams to include all...

Stats Perform strengthens streaming partnership with NBL

Stats Perform has announced the continuation of its multi-year, exclusive official betting data and streaming partnership with Australia’s Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League (NBL).The...

NBPA looks to boost social engagement with Opendorse

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and its for-profit arm, THINK450, have announced a partnership with Opendorse that will provide NBA players and brand...

NBA approves plans for July resumption at Disney World 

The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) board of governors has agreed on a competitive format for the restart of its 2019-20 campaign, which will see...