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Rough Road: Playing During Pandemic Means ‘Long Days' in NBA
Solitude and loneliness have been hallmarks of NBA road trips already this season during a still-raging coronavirus pandemic
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NBA Says No Plans for Pause, But It Will Address Pandemic Protocols to Ease Covid-19 Troubles
The National Basketball Association has already postponed two games this week due to Covid-19 outbreaks.
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Following Viewership Hit During 2020 Finals, NBA Has Best Opening Week Since 2012
The National Basketball Association’s opening week was led by the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks Christmas Day game, which averaged 7 million viewers.
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Adam Silver Has to Get the NBA Through One More Covid-Shortened Season, But the League Could Take Off After That
The NBA is more diverse with competing teams and stars are spread out. The remaining task is managing a season where the Covid pandemic is raging.
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Brooklyn Nets CEO Expecting Bumpy Road Ahead for Upcoming NBA Season
The NBA begins its 2020-21 campaign on Tuesday, preparing for in-market games as Covid-19 cases increase.
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Milwaukee Bucks Credit ‘Giannis Effect' for Uptick in Business, Now Rethinking Jersey Patch Plans
The Milwaukee Bucks’ five-year, $225 million extension of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has changed its plans around its jersey patch.
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New NBA Owner Ryan Smith Turned Down Several Chances to Buy Teams to Wait for the Jazz
The NBA has approved Ryan Smith’s $1.6 billion purchase of the Jazz from the Miller family.
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Fanatics Acquires WinCraft, a Company That Makes Sports-Themed Merchandise
The acquisition will increase Fanatics’ presence with non-apparel sports merchandise.
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LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Sports Nutrition Company Sells to Fitness Platform Openfit
Openfit CEO Jon Congdon hinted the acquisition of nutritional company, Ladder, could position the company to seek an IPO.
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NBA May Get Creative With Scheduling If Next Season Boosts Viewership
League officials will explore releasing two schedules based around its national TV games and integrating future series models to help network partners.
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A Software Company Used by Major Sports Teams Sees Opportunity Amid Pandemic
The sports tech company, owned by former Tampa Bay Lightning executive Angelina Lawton, wants up to $25 million to target acquisitions.
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NBA's Toronto Raptors to Start the Season in Tampa Bay Due to Covid-19
The decision comes after Canada-U.S. border restrictions were extended due to Covid-19
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NBA's Milwaukee Bucks Racing to Satisfy Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Finish Economic Development Plans
Antetokounmpo helped grow revenue from $179 million to roughly $280 million per season, and the team’s attendance shot from 27th to 17th in the league in 2019.
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Los Angeles Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Joins Energy Drink Company X2 Performance in an Equity Deal
The 2019 NBA Finals MVP will also hold two board of directors seats after joining X2 as part of a Series D funding round.
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Tiger Woods Won't Play in The Match 3, But the Show's Producer Hopes to Make It an Annual Black Friday Event
Bryan Zuriff, the co-creator and producer of the Match golf event, tells CNBC the event could take place every year, replacing the historic Skins Game.
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Lakers Win 2020 NBA Championship
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat Sunday, giving them their 17th championship title.
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NBA Players Have Until June 24 to Opt-In For 2020 Season
NBA players have until June 24 to commit to playing in the upcoming basketball restart. Players who choose to participate in the upcoming season will be subject to strict coronavirus guidelines.