Men's basketball

SportsGrid Extends NBA Fantasy Agreement

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sports, Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Fantasy sport, ABC Sports, National Basketball Association draft, Turner Sports

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid, the nation's first and only 24-hour sports, fantasy and wagering video network, has extended its agreementwiththe National Basketball Association (NBA) to continue providing NBA fantasy content across NBA.com, SportsGrid Networkand theSportsGrid syndication publisher platform.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid, the nation's first and only 24-hour sports, fantasy and wagering video network, has extended its agreementwiththe National Basketball Association (NBA) to continue providing NBA fantasy content across NBA.com, SportsGrid Networkand theSportsGrid syndication publisher platform.
  • SportsGridwillcontinue toproduce daily short and long-formfantasy video contentforthe followingNBAprograms and features:NBA Tip Drill, NBA Recap,NBAPrimetime Picks, Weekly Season Long, NBA Weekly 6, and the NBA Fantasy Hour.
  • We are excited to extend our agreement to create engaging and relevant programming for the millions of NBA fans," said Lou Maione, Co-Founder & President of SportsGrid.
  • SportsGridis the first 24-hournetwork streaming exclusive live original programming providing extensive fantasy sports and wagering coverage of all the major sports and events.

Altman Vilandrie & Company: NBA Ratings Decline Driven by Injuries to Top Superstars

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Monday, December 23, 2019
Sports, TV and Radio, Consulting, Professional services, Technology, Basketball, Other Technology, Entertainment, Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Sports leagues, Turner Sports, Sports, CBS Sports, ESPN

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191223005370/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191223005370/en/
    Altman Vilandrie & Company research reveals fan favorite NBA players and impact on TV ratings.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Altman Vilandrie & Company conducted a comprehensive, 5,000-respondent sports survey just prior to the NBA season, which included a measurement of NBA fans team and player favorites to watch.
  • This unprecedented spate of injuries has created a superstar void that has had a real effect on TV ratings, said Altman Vilandrie & Company Principal Matt Del Percio, who directed the survey.
  • More data on NBA viewing trends and the Altman Vilandrie & Company 2019 Sports and News Survey can be found here .

Jill Schwartz of RLAH Real Estate is Realtor to NBA Players

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Other Professional Services, Construction & Property, Sports, Professional services, Celebrity, Basketball, Entertainment, Residential Building & Real Estate, Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Washington Wizards, Sports leagues, Sports, Professional sports

Jill Schwartz of RLAH Real Estate has a long-standing relationship with NBA Players and especially the Washington Wizards in their real estate dealings.

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  • Jill Schwartz of RLAH Real Estate has a long-standing relationship with NBA Players and especially the Washington Wizards in their real estate dealings.
  • The Washington Post published an article this month referencing the house-hunting stories of the National Basketball Associations Washington Wizards.
  • Jill Schwartz was responsible for brokering several of these deals.
  • This has been a recipe for success that Jill and RLAH hope translates from real estate transactions to the actual game that these professional athletes play.

NBA, NBPA and Dapper Labs Bring First-of-its-Kind Blockchain Game to Basketball Fans Around the Globe

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Men's basketball, NBPA, Sports leagues, National Basketball Association, Professional sports, McDonald's High School All-Americans

"The NBA and its players are among the greatest heavyweights in global culture," said Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs.

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  • "The NBA and its players are among the greatest heavyweights in global culture," said Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs.
  • "Dapper Labs is proud to work with the NBA and NBPA to create an unparalleled digital experience for sports fans.
  • Through NBA Top Shot basketball fans can engage with their favorite players, teams, and each other in entirely new ways.
  • For more information on Dapper Labs, its partnership with NBA and NBPA and the launch of NBA Top Shot, please visit nbatopshot.com .

Sports Fan Club Network FanWide adds NFL Pro Bowler and Tech Leader Ryan McNeil as an Advisor

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Monday, July 1, 2019
Sports, Sports business, Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Professional sports league organization

Since launching in 2016, Seattle-based FanWide has promoted over a million fan club events for almost 12,500 chapters nationwide.

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  • Since launching in 2016, Seattle-based FanWide has promoted over a million fan club events for almost 12,500 chapters nationwide.
  • FanWide runs the world's largest fan club database for teams in the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, WNBA, NCAA Basketball, MLB, NHL, soccer, rugby and dozens of other leagues.
  • "I've played pro and college football for some of the most popular franchises in the world," said Ryan McNeil.
  • FanWide connects sports fans living in or traveling to any city through in-person meetups organized by local fan club chapters.

PointsBet Named Finalist for Inaugural Hashtag Sports Awards

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Sports leagues, Sports

EXCHANGE PLACE, N.J., May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Premier online bookmaker PointsBet announced today that it has been honored as a finalist in the inaugural Hashtag Sports Awards Presented by Budweiser.

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  • EXCHANGE PLACE, N.J., May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Premier online bookmaker PointsBet announced today that it has been honored as a finalist in the inaugural Hashtag Sports Awards Presented by Budweiser.
  • Additional finalists include FIFA, Bose, and Los Angeles Galaxy with the winner being announced on June 25, 2019 at The TimesCenter in New York City.
  • PointsBet also offers an exclusive $10,000 gameday guarantee for all NBA and NHL playoff games, as well as the entire MLB and NFL seasons.
  • PointsBet offers the most markets on all 4 major US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and points betting in the world, including up to 1000 markets per NBA game.

Canadian basketball fans score exclusive online offers thanks to Tangerine's partnership with the NBA

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
National Basketball Association, Men's basketball, NBA Finals, Sports leagues, McDonald's High School All-Americans, NBA digital marketing, NBA on ESPN

TORONTO, April 24, 2019 /CNW/ -Basketball fans across Canada have more ways than ever to participate in the NBA Playoffs, courtesy of Tangerine and the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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  • TORONTO, April 24, 2019 /CNW/ -Basketball fans across Canada have more ways than ever to participate in the NBA Playoffs, courtesy of Tangerine and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
  • As the Official Bank of the NBA in Canada, Tangerine has partnered with the NBA to help fans show support for their favourite teams.
  • Tangerine's NBA Finals contest offers Canadian basketball fans the chance to win a trip for two to the 2019 NBA Finals.
  • "We're so proud of our multi-year partnership with the NBA that includes community-led events for youth, basketball clinics and more premium promotions to excite and engage basketball fans across Canada."

The Female Quotient Brings its FQ Equality Lounge to NBA All-Star 2019 in Charlotte

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Charlotte Hornets, FQ, Sports leagues, Sports

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Quotient, a company and community dedicated to achieving workplace equality, today announced that it will bring its pop-up activation, The FQ Equality Lounge, for the first time to NBA All-Star in Charlotte, N.C. in partnership with the NBA, Charlotte Hornets, Bank of America, Jordan Brand, SAP and American Express.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Quotient, a company and community dedicated to achieving workplace equality, today announced that it will bring its pop-up activation, The FQ Equality Lounge, for the first time to NBA All-Star in Charlotte, N.C. in partnership with the NBA, Charlotte Hornets, Bank of America, Jordan Brand, SAP and American Express.
  • "When you add women to any equation, the equation gets better," said Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient.
  • For more information about The FQ Equality Lounge at NBA All-Star, please visit https://www.thefemalequotient.com/event/the-girls-lounge-nba-all-star-2019/ .
  • The mission of The Female Quotient is to advance gender equality in the workplace.

Rudy Gay Signs a Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement with PickUp USA Fitness

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
McDonald's High School All-Americans, FIBA Basketball World Cup, Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, Rudy Gay, Basketball

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PickUp USA Fitness ( www.pickupusafitness.com ) announced today that NBA veteran, Rudy Gay, will be opening PickUp USA locations in Florida and Maryland.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PickUp USA Fitness ( www.pickupusafitness.com ) announced today that NBA veteran, Rudy Gay, will be opening PickUp USA locations in Florida and Maryland.
  • Franchise ownership is an increasingly popular investment for NBA players, and Gay plans on being very active within his PickUp USA clubs.
  • PickUp USA opened their first gym in Irwindale, CA in 2012, and opened their first franchise location in 2017.
  • "Maybe in the same states, maybe in different states, but I think there's a lot more ahead for the PickUp USA and Rudy Gay collaboration."

Bauerfeind and NBA Announce Global Licensing Partnership

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Turner Sports, National Basketball Association on television, Men's basketball, National Basketball Association, National Basketball Association draft, NBA 2K, NBA, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Entertainment, Television in the United States

ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Bauerfeind, a world leader in innovative sports and medical knee supports, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a new multiyear partnership making Bauerfeind's GenuTrain NBA an officially-licensed knee support of the league.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Bauerfeind, a world leader in innovative sports and medical knee supports, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a new multiyear partnership making Bauerfeind's GenuTrain NBA an officially-licensed knee support of the league.
  • The ties between Bauerfeind and the NBA started more than a decade ago when athletic trainers introduced players to the original GenuTrain knee support.
  • The NBA is a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women's National Basketball Association, the NBA G League and the NBA 2K League.
  • NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.