National Basketball Association draft

Ziaire Williams’ Childhood Hoop Dreams Realized On 2021 NBA Draft Night

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Herbalife Nutrition sponsored athlete Ziaire Williams, who played forward at Stanford University, was selected in the first round of this year's NBA* Draft.

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  • Herbalife Nutrition sponsored athlete Ziaire Williams, who played forward at Stanford University, was selected in the first round of this year's NBA* Draft.
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    Ziaire Williams, the 10th overall pick for the 2021 NBA Draft who will play for the Memphis Grizzlies**, has been training alongside Joe Abunassar, founder, and president of the Herbalife Nutrition IMPACT Basketball Center, for the past three years in preparation for the draft.
  • Training at the facility was not only about developing my technical skills, but I also learned how proper nutrition could elevate my game on the court," said Williams.
  • Williams, a five-star recruit out of high school, played college basketball at Stanford University before declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft.

TEGNA’s Locked On Podcast Network Expands YouTube Presence, Launches NBA Draft Special and First Daily HBCU Podcast

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Locked Ons growth on YouTube reflects the appetite of our very engaged and diverse audience, said Adam Ostrow, TEGNAs chief digital officer.

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  • Locked Ons growth on YouTube reflects the appetite of our very engaged and diverse audience, said Adam Ostrow, TEGNAs chief digital officer.
  • In addition, were thrilled to welcome Locked On HBCU to our slate of more than 180 podcasts, Locke continued.
  • The live Locked On NBA Draft 2021 special, a co-production with WFAA, TEGNAs Dallas ABC affiliate, will be hosted by John Karalis ( Locked On NBA and Locked On Celtics ), Chad Ford ( Chad Fords NBA Big Board ) and Rafael Barlowe ( Locked On NBA Draft ).
  • To view Locked Ons current YouTube channels, please visit: Locked On NFL ; Locked On NBA ; Locked On Big 10 ; Locked On Fantasy Basketball ; Locked On Bears (Chicago, Ill.); Locked On Broncos (Denver, Colo.); Locked On Cardinals (Phoenix, Ariz.); Locked On Chiefs (Kansas City, Mo.

NBA 2K League's Gen.G Tigers Relocate To University Of Kentucky

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

"\nLed by Coach Lennon Ross, the Tigers have reloaded after its inaugural 6-10 season with a mix of returning and new players following the NBA 2K League Draft on March 13.

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  • "\nLed by Coach Lennon Ross, the Tigers have reloaded after its inaugural 6-10 season with a mix of returning and new players following the NBA 2K League Draft on March 13.
  • The 2021 roster includes:\nChris "Turnupdefense" Anderson ( @Turnupdefense ) is in his 2nd season with the Tigers as a lockdown defender.
  • FEAST is a two-time NBA 2K League Sportsmanship Award winner.\nAlex "Bsmoove" Reese ( @BsmooveJ ) joins the team after the Tigers traded its #3 overall pick in the first round of the NBA 2K League Draft with his former team, the Warriors Gaming Squad.
  • He is originally from Milwaukie, Oregon and enjoys playing and coaching basketball when he\'s not competing in NBA 2K or Fortnite.

Tyrell Terry Selected By Dallas Mavericks With 31st Overall Pick In 2020 NBA Draft

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Minneapolis native Tyrell Terry was the first pick of the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Minneapolis native Tyrell Terry was the first pick of the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
  • He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 31st overall pick.
  • Tyrell Terry is represented by agent Daniel Ponemanof Beyond Athlete Management.
  • Terryemerged as a hot name in the NBA Draft conversation throughout the offseason, and saw his stock rise in mock drafts all summer.

Elite High School Basketball Standout, Kyree Walker, Will Prepare for NBA Draft with Chameleon BX

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Matrisciano's rationale for developing Chameleon BX was driven by his decade long passion to fill the void that existed for preparing exceptional high school athletes for the NBA.

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  • Matrisciano's rationale for developing Chameleon BX was driven by his decade long passion to fill the void that existed for preparing exceptional high school athletes for the NBA.
  • Current pathways such as college, the NBA G League, China, Australia, and Europe don't prepare elite high school players for the pros.
  • The Chameleon BX coaching staff includes an esteemed group of former NBA basketball coaches and executives who will prepare athletes for the life in the NBA.
  • Chameleon BX is a one-of-a-kind 12-month personalized training program designed specifically for helping elite high school basketball players prepare physically and mentally for the NBA draft with unrivaled fitness training and skills training by NBA coaches who've lived the NBA life.

SportsGrid Extends NBA Fantasy Agreement

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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.

Sunwing supports NBA players Jamal Murray and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to host youth basketball camps in Jamaica

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Friday, September 27, 2019

TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the Sunwing Foundation and Royalton Luxury Resorts assisted NBA players Jamal Murray and Rondae-Hollis Jefferson, in hosting basketball camps for local youth in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the Sunwing Foundation and Royalton Luxury Resorts assisted NBA players Jamal Murray and Rondae-Hollis Jefferson, in hosting basketball camps for local youth in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
  • Canadian player for the Denver Nuggets and seventh overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, Jamal Murray, frequently hosts basketball camps in his hometown of Kitchener, Ontario together with his father, Roger Murray who was born in Jamaica.
  • In addition to hosting the camps, Jamal Murray and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson also hand-delivered over 400 Sunwing Foundation school backpacks and provided giveaways by adidas and the Denver Nuggets.
  • It was such an amazing experience to be able to meet so many young players in Jamaica, said Jamal Murray.

PlayMakar Teams Up with NBA Dallas Mavericks' Trey Burke

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

DALLAS, June 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sports recovery device company, PlayMakar Inc. has signed an endorsement deal with Alfonso "Trey" Burke, point guard for the Dallas Mavericks' basketball team.

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  • DALLAS, June 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sports recovery device company, PlayMakar Inc. has signed an endorsement deal with Alfonso "Trey" Burke, point guard for the Dallas Mavericks' basketball team.
  • "PlayMakar is an inspiring, tough, gritty brand, and that's what Burke brings to the court during every game.
  • Alfonso Clark "Trey" Burke III was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 9th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft and immediately traded to the Utah Jazz.
  • As an NBA rookie, Burke won the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge and went on to finish third in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award balloting.

Bauerfeind and NBA Announce Global Licensing Partnership

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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.