NBA G League

With Roku’s All-New NBA FAST Channel and NBA Zone, Basketball Fans Are at the Center of the Action

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024

The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.

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The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.
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Roku and the NBA partner to bring fans the all-new NBA FAST channel and NBA Zone.
The NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel will feature classic games, highlights, recaps, documentaries, original series, studio shows, and interviews, among other additional content.
Viewers can access the NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel, within related zones (Live TV Zone, Sports Zone, NBA Zone), through the Live TV Channel Guide or via The Roku Channel App.

STARRY® Teams Up with Rapper Lil Durk to Give HBCU Students a Shot at More Than $333,000 in Scholarships and Prizes

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Jeudi, mars 28, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off a strong rookie year, STARRY®, a great-tasting soda bursting with lemon lime flavor that delivers the crisp, refreshing bite, is bringing a refreshing twist to basketball. The official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League is teaming up with rapper and basketball fan Lil Durk to help fans unlock their on-the-court passion by bringing a different kind of basketball skills competition to college campuses with STARRY FIZZ FEST.

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The winner will get an all-expenses paid trip to Kia NBA Tip-Off later this year.
And like a true star with an NIL deal, their name, image and likeness will be featured on promotional materials for STARRY FIZZ FEST 2.0.
This initiative is about rewarding students for their grind on and off the court, showing love and supporting our people while chasing their dreams," said Lil Durk.
For the stars off the court, STARRY is also partnering with the PepsiCo Foundation to unlock $80,000 in scholarships across the four universities.

STARRY® SIGNS GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO TO ROSTER AND DEBUTS NEW CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF NBA ALL-STAR 2024

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STARRY®, the official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League in North America, signs Milwaukee Bucks' superstar and NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, 8x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to its roster of NBA and WNBA talent. Antetokounmpo joins the STARRY squad alongside some of the game's biggest names like 2x WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP and 5x WNBA All-Star A'ja Wilson, NBA Champion Jamal Murray, 2x NBA All-Star Zion Williamson, NBA All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. and NBA forward Myles Turner.

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Milwaukee Bucks' superstar and NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, 8x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo links up with the STARRY squad, joining the brand's dominating lineup of NBA + WNBA talent.
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STARRY®, the official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League in North America, signs Milwaukee Bucks' superstar and NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, 8x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to its roster of NBA and WNBA talent.
Antetokounmpo joins the STARRY squad alongside some of the game's biggest names like 2x WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP and 5x WNBA All-Star A'ja Wilson, NBA Champion Jamal Murray, 2x NBA All-Star Zion Williamson, NBA All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. and NBA forward Myles Turner.
It doesn't stop there, as STARRY will once again be showing up at NBA Crossover during NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis, with the "STARRY AR3NA: Presented by Lem & Lime."

LegalZoom Expands Largest Grant Program To-Date to Deploy $3 Million to Small Business Owners as Part of Fast Break for Small Business Program With the NBA

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024

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1 choice in online small business formations, today announced that applications are open for the last round of the annual Fast Break for Small Business grant program in partnership with the NBA, WNBA and NBA G-League.

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1 choice in online small business formations, today announced that applications are open for the last round of the annual Fast Break for Small Business grant program in partnership with the NBA, WNBA and NBA G-League.
“We look forward to continuing to make an impact on the small business community with the Fast Break for Small Business program.”
On the heels of announcing his own small business, Improbable Media, NBA Champion and two-time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo has partnered with LegalZoom to support Fast Break for Small Business and give back to the small business community.
“I want to give others who are just getting started access to the kinds of business opportunities and expertise they need to be successful.”
Since the program launched in 2021, Fast Break for Small Business has granted $1,500,000 to 150 small business owners and provided nearly 4,000 small business owners access to free LegalZoom services.
For additional information on the Fast Break for Small Business program and to apply for a grant, visit www.legalzoom.com/fastbreakforsmallbusiness.

SoFi Named the Official Banking Partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball

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Mardi, février 13, 2024

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.
SoFi, the bank and personal finance company, will also be the official entitlement partner of the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
“SoFi is proud to partner with the NBA to cement our brand as a trusted household name through the league's vast reach.
SoFi banking membership comes with a host of benefits including services, content and tools that are designed to help achieve financial goals.

The NBA and Fastbreak.ai agree to multi-year partnership for the use of Fastbreak.ai's scheduling platform

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Mercredi, janvier 17, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastbreak.ai is excited to announce the NBA as their latest customer and NBA Equity as a seed round investor as part of a long-term agreement. The NBA will incorporate Fastbreak.ai's cutting-edge Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution into their scheduling process. As part of this agreement the NBA will also leverage Fastbreak.ai for scheduling the WNBA, G League, and the NBA2K League.

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The NBA will incorporate Fastbreak.ai's cutting-edge Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution into their scheduling process.
As part of this agreement the NBA will also leverage Fastbreak.ai for scheduling the WNBA, G League, and the NBA2K League.
"The NBA is excited to collaborate with Fastbreak.ai to integrate state-of-the-art technology solutions into one of sport's most complex processes – the league schedule," said Evan Wasch, Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics, NBA.
We are committed to not just redefining the scheduling experience but also simplifying and democratizing the scheduling process.

Xtract One Technologies Partners with H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to Secure All Venue Entrances

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Mercredi, janvier 10, 2024

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The venue hosts more than 150 events per year, which includes concerts, family shows, other live sporting events and trade shows.

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The venue hosts more than 150 events per year, which includes concerts, family shows, other live sporting events and trade shows.
"We are thrilled to partner with H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to provide our advanced security solution to help improve patron safety and enhance the existing security measures,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One.
“This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing and modernizing venue security, all while prioritizing the overall patron experience.
Our goal is to help create an even more secure and memorable entertainment space for anyone going to the venue.”

HotelPlanner Celebrates 20 Years Serving All Travelers

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Mercredi, décembre 20, 2023

Since the company’s founding in 2003, HotelPlanner has worked to stay ahead of the technology curve with new innovations to meet the evolving needs of travelers.

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Since the company’s founding in 2003, HotelPlanner has worked to stay ahead of the technology curve with new innovations to meet the evolving needs of travelers.
We were one of the first companies to flip the group booking model so that hotels bid on travelers’ group requests, a revolutionary concept back in 2003.
HotelPlanner added Lucid Travel to its family of brands to expand the company’s reach in sports team travel and hospitality.
“HotelPlanner is helping sports and entertainment properties unlock this significant revenue stream in a very unique category to create a true business partnership.”

Monumental Sports to Partner with Virginia and Regional Leaders on a Proposed Business Expansion to Alexandria

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Mercredi, décembre 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, announced the company has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria at Potomac Yard, pending legislative approval and completion of definitive documents. This would relocate the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards' home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized.

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This would relocate the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards' home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized.
This world-class Entertainment District is expected to serve as a catalyst to create exceptional experiences, uniting and fostering economic growth throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
Monumental envisions Capital One Arena as maintaining its position as a vital and vibrant point of connection in downtown D.C.
We believe this expansion would enable us to uphold our commitment to building an exceptional experience for our fans, employees, and partners."

THE GENERAL INSURANCE AND NBA G LEAGUE ANNOUNCE SEASON TWO OF "THE BREAK, PRESENTED BY THE GENERAL"

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Lundi, novembre 27, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance, NBA G League and G League Ignite, announced today the return of "The Break, presented by The General" — a docuseries created and sponsored by The General. The second season of the docuseries, which showcases stories and personalities from across the G League with a behind-the-scenes look at players' path to the NBA, began releasing episodes monthly on Wednesday, November 22. The General is the official auto insurance partner of the NBA G League and G League Ignite.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance, NBA G League and G League Ignite, announced today the return of "The Break, presented by The General" — a docuseries created and sponsored by The General.
The General is the official auto insurance partner of the NBA G League and G League Ignite.
"We're proud to mark another thrilling chapter in our partnership with the NBA G League and G League Ignite, allowing us to connect with basketball enthusiasts on a deeper level," said Kale Sligh, VP of marketing at The General.
Ball for All will tip off this season in Las Vegas on Dec. 8 when The General and the NBA G League will host children and staff members from local schools and organizations at the Santa Cruz Warriors vs. G League Ignite game.