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A new media rights deal for the National Basketball Association (NBA) is nearing the finish line and could be a slam dunk for fans and the new partners. Here's a look at the latest. What Happened: A new NBA deal is expected to be 11 years in length and total $76 billion from three partners,...

Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, is one of the most talked about NBA rookies in years. After being drafted 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, James is not a favorite to win the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year, but bettors are still backing him. What Happened: Bettors placed wagers on...

Twenty-nine National Basketball Association teams will attempt to ruin the back-to-back championship ambitions of the reigning champ Boston Celtics. After free agency, several teams saw their betting odds improve, including one NBA team that is publicly traded. What Happened: While many struggling...

The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship in the 2023-2024 season. The team could be under new ownership soon, with the owners looking to move on after guiding the team to two championships and locking up several star players long-term. What Happened: Investors have limited options when it...

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The race to secure media rights for major North American sports continues to heat up, as evidenced by a report that the NBA is nearing a $76 billion 11-year deal with multiple media companies. Among the parties landing NBA rights is said to be e-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). What...

When he's not busy investing in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Barstool Sportsbook founder Dave Portnoy is making sports bets on championships that have won millions of dollars in 2024. The Barstool Sportsbook founder’s NHL and NBA championship picks are still alive...

In the 2022-2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) offseason, one of the key storylines was whether or not star LeBron James would retire from the league. For the 2023-2024 NBA offseason, James will again be a key storyline as he potentially enters free agency and could team up with his son...

The high pay of athletes has been a hot topic in recent years, including the start of the 2024 WNBA season with rookie and number-one overall pick Caitlin Clark's starting salary compared to NBA players. To make matters worse, 14 of the 15 highest-paid NBA players are not on the final four teams...

A sports bettor is "nervous as hell" and watching the NBA Playoffs with a close eye on a potential life-changing parlay made, showing the power of the sports betting sector. What Happened: The NBA Playoffs are in full swing. Teams are playing in the second round and trying to advance to the NBA...

The highly anticipated media rights for National Basketball Association (NBA) live games are up for grabs. What Happened: For years, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have had the media rights for NBA content for their TNT and ESPN units respectively. After...

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs will determine which team wins the championship for this season among the National Hockey League (NHL) teams. One of the key storylines for the NHL Playoffs remains a long-running drought for Canadian teams. What Happened: Hockey is well-known as one of the most loved...

Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Johnny Buss is launching an Independent presidential campaign for the 2024 election. The announcement comes as voters are looking for more options, following rumors of another NBA team owner considering a White House bid. What Happened: Buss officially announced his...

An investigation into the sports betting activity of Jontay Porter led to his becoming the first NBA player given a lifetime ban for gambling activities in over 70 years. He is also one of the few people to get a lifetime ban from the league by current commissioner Adam Silver. What Happened: The...

Billionaire entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban recently took part in an unplanned ask-me-anything on social media platform Twitter, now known as X. Many of the questions asked revolved around sports and the NBA. Here's a look at some key highlights. Cuban on Team Ownership: Cuban bought the...