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sábado, 23 de octubre de 2021

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS FORWARD AND TENNESSEE STATE ALUMNUS ROBERT COVINGTON TO JOIN NBA AND HBCU LEADERS FOR DISCUSSION ON PIVOTAL ROLE OF HBCUS

 

WHO:            Robert Covington – Portland Trail Blazers forward and Tennessee State University alumnus

Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick – President, Howard University

Dr. Glenda Glover – President, Tennessee State University and International President and CEO, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Cynthia Marshall – CEO, Dallas Mavericks

Oris Stuart – EVP, Chief People & Inclusion Officer, National Basketball Association

Dr. Harry L. Williams – President & CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

 

WHAT:          As part of the NBA family’s continued support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the league will host a roundtable conversation with leading voices from the NBA and HBCU communities to discuss the NBA’s ongoing commitment to HBCUs and highlight the pivotal role HBCUs play in society on Friday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET

 

The discussion will explore the rich tradition and unique impact of HBCUs, unpacking the opportunities and challenges facing institutions and students and identifying key insights to guide the NBA’s development of HBCU-serving programming.   Portland Trail Blazers forward and Tennessee State University alumnus Robert Covington, Howard University president Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, Tennessee State University and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc president Dr. Glenda Glover, Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall and Thurgood Marshall College Fund president & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams will join NBA Chief People & Inclusion Officer Oris Stuart for the conversation.

 

On Thursday, the NBA announced an extension of its ongoing commitment to HBCUs with new programs designed to create greater opportunity for students and alumni, encourage economic advancement and further celebrate their rich traditions.  HBCUs – which produce 20 percent of the country’s Black college graduates but only account for three percent of all colleges in the United States – have historically been under-resourced, averaging one-eighth the size of endowments of predominantly white colleges and universities.  The NBA’s new programs and events will focus on professional development, career advancement and increased support and awareness for HBCU athletics and institutions. 

 

Following its stream on NBA Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, NBA.com and the NBA app, the roundtable will also air on NBA TV at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 26.

 

WHERE:       Official @NBA Twitter Account

 

NBA 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM ANNOUNCED

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 – A total of 158 NBA championships and 730 NBA All-Star selections.  A combined 110 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Awards and Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Awards.  More than 1.5 million points scored.

 

Those are just some of the collective accomplishments of the players who comprise the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, which was announced across TNT and ESPN from Oct. 19-21 as the league tipped off its landmark 75th Anniversary Season.

 

The NBA 75th Anniversary Team was selected by a blue-ribbon panel of current and former NBA players, coaches, general managers and team and league executives, WNBA legends and sportswriters and broadcasters.  Voters were asked to select the 75 Greatest Players in NBA History without regard to position.  Panelists did not rank their selections.  Current and former players were not allowed to vote for themselves.

 

As a result of a tie in the voting, the 75th Anniversary Team features 76 players.  Team highlights include:

 

  • Eleven active players have been named to the 75th Anniversary Team: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook. 

  • All 50 members of the NBA 50th Anniversary Team, which was named in 1996, have been selected to the 75th Anniversary Team.

  • The 75th Anniversary Team includes four players who played in the first NBA All-Star Game in 1951 (Paul Arizin, Bob Cousy, George Mikan and Dolph Schayes), the first winner of the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award (Bob Pettit for the 1955-56 season) and the first winner of the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award (Jerry West for the 1969 NBA Finals).

  • Bill Russell joins Cousy, Mikan and Pettit as the only four players who have been named to all four NBA Anniversary Teams: the 25th Anniversary Team (10 players named), 35th Anniversary Team (11 players named), 50th Anniversary Team and 75th Anniversary Team.  (The 25th Anniversary Team was the only one of the four teams that did not allow for the inclusion of active players at the time.)

  • Six international players from six countries and territories have been selected to the 75th Anniversary Team: Antetokounmpo (Greece), Tim Duncan (U.S. Virgin Islands), Patrick Ewing (Jamaica), Steve Nash (Canada), Dirk Nowitzki (Germany) and Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria).

  • The five NBA legends who are serving as ambassadors for the 75th Anniversary Season are part of the 75th Anniversary Team: Clyde Drexler, Magic Johnson, Nowitzki, Pettit and Oscar Robertson.  Representing different eras of the league’s history, the ambassadors will make appearances throughout the 2021-22 season and have a significant presence at NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland.

 

The NBA 75th Anniversary Team is listed below in alphabetical order, followed by the list of voters.  The balloting was tabulated by the independent accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP.  For player profiles on each member of the 75th Anniversary Team, click here and visit NBA.com/75.

 

NBA 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Clyde Drexler

Damian Lillard

Scottie Pippen

Ray Allen

Tim Duncan

Jerry Lucas

Willis Reed

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Kevin Durant

Karl Malone

Oscar Robertson

Carmelo Anthony

Julius Erving

Moses Malone

David Robinson

Nate Archibald

Patrick Ewing

Pete Maravich

Dennis Rodman

Paul Arizin

Walt Frazier

Bob McAdoo

Bill Russell

Charles Barkley

Kevin Garnett

Kevin McHale

Dolph Schayes

Rick Barry

George Gervin

George Mikan

Bill Sharman

Elgin Baylor

Hal Greer

Reggie Miller

John Stockton

Dave Bing

James Harden

Earl Monroe

Isiah Thomas

Larry Bird

John Havlicek

Steve Nash

Nate Thurmond

Kobe Bryant

Elvin Hayes

Dirk Nowitzki

Wes Unseld

Wilt Chamberlain

Allen Iverson

Hakeem Olajuwon

Dwyane Wade

Bob Cousy

LeBron James

Shaquille O’Neal

Bill Walton

Dave Cowens

Magic Johnson

Robert Parish

Jerry West

Billy Cunningham

Sam Jones

Chris Paul

Russell Westbrook

Stephen Curry

Michael Jordan

Gary Payton

Lenny Wilkens

Anthony Davis

Jason Kidd

Bob Pettit

Dominique Wilkins

Dave DeBusschere

Kawhi Leonard

Paul Pierce

James Worthy

 

 

NBA 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM VOTING PANEL

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Tim Duncan

Jack McCallum

David Robinson

Marv Albert

David DuPree

Brian McIntyre

Bill Russell

David Aldridge

Wayne Embry

Ann Meyers

Bob Ryan

Sam Amick

Julius Erving

Yoko Miyaji

Bill Simmons

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Patrick Ewing

Earl Monroe

Sam Smith

Steve Aschburner

Walt Frazier

Steve Nash

Stephen A. Smith

Charles Barkley

George Gervin

Rachel Nichols

Marc Spears

Rick Barry

Russ Granik

Dirk Nowitzki

Erik Spoelstra

Howard Beck

Becky Hammon

Shaquille O’Neal

John Stockton

Dave Bing

Elvin Hayes

Robert Parish

Hannah Storm

Sue Bird

Ernie Johnson

Candace Parker

Sheryl Swoopes

Carol Blazejowski

Magic Johnson

Chris Paul

Isiah Thomas

Mike Breen

Sam Jones

Bob Pettit

Rod Thorn

Doris Burke

Michael Jordan

Scottie Pippen

Rudy Tomjanovich

Jerry Colangelo

Steve Kerr

Gregg Popovich

Peter Vecsey

Doug Collins

Bob Lanier

Shaun Powell

Bill Walton

Cynthia Cooper

Kara Lawson

Ahmad Rashad

Rick Welts

Bob Costas

Lisa Leslie

Willis Reed

Jerry West

Dave Cowens

Nancy Lieberman

Tim Reynolds

Michael Wilbon

Billy Cunningham

Zach Lowe

Bill Rhoden

Lenny Wilkens

Stephen Curry

Jerry Lucas

Pat Riley

James Worthy

Clyde Drexler

Jackie MacMullan

Oscar Robertson

Jeff Zillgitt

 

 

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KNICKS’ JULIUS RANDLE FINED

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 – New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been fined $15,000 for throwing the game ball into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.

 

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Knicks’ 138-134 double overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Oct. 20 at Madison Square Garden. 

 

To view the incident, click on the following link: https://www.nba.com/watch/video/new-york-knicks-vs-boston-celtics-10-20-2021

 

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October 21, 2021

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Double Overtime Thriller is ESPN’s Most-Watched Wednesday Season-Opening NBA Telecast in 18 Years

  • ESPN’s Most-watched Season-opening Doubleheader Since 2017
  • Most-watched National Regular-season New York Knicks Game Telecast in New York Market Since 2017

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Last night’s New York Knicks thrilling double overtime victory over the Boston Celtics was ESPN’s most-watched Wednesday season-opening game in 18 years, according to Nielsen. The telecast averaged 1.96 million viewers, peaking with 2.87 million viewers from 10:30-10:45 p.m. ET.

Overall, last night was ESPN’s most-watched season-opening doubleheader since 2017. The doubleheader, which included Knicks vs. Celtics and Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets, averaged 1.74 million viewers. This is up 39 percent vs. 2020, up 10 percent vs. 2019 and up 22 percent vs. 2018.

Last night’s Knicks vs. Celtics game delivered a 3.5 rating in the New York market, making it the highest-rated national regular-season Knicks game telecast since 2017. The game delivered a 4.0 rating in the Boston market.

This is the 75th Anniversary Season of the NBA and ESPN’s 20th consecutive NBA season. For more details on ESPN’s NBA coverage, visit ESPN Press Room.


 

NBA EXTENDS SUPPORT OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL, CAREER AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS ALL 107 HBCUS

 

– NBA and NBA Foundation to Launch New Annual Fellowship Program for HBCU Students –

 

– First-Ever NBA HBCU Classic to be Played in Cleveland as Part of the Celebration of the NBA 75th Anniversary –

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 – The NBA today announced an extension of its ongoing commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with new programs designed to create greater opportunity for students and alumni, encourage economic advancement and further celebrate their rich traditions.  As part of this partnership, the NBA will develop new programs and events focused on the HBCU community – specifically around professional development, career advancement and increased support and awareness for HBCU athletics and institutions. 

 

The NBA is committed to supporting the growth of the next generation of leaders from the Black community.  HBCUs – which produce 20 percent of the country’s Black college graduates but only account for three percent of all colleges in the United States – have historically been under-resourced, averaging one-eighth the size of endowments of historically white colleges and universities.  The NBA’s programming will advance educational, career and economic opportunities in collaboration with HBCU networks, and will focus on three areas:

 

New Fellowship Program for Career Development:

  • Launching in 2022, the NBA and its teams will offer a new paid fellowship program for undergraduate and graduate students.  The program, which will be led by the NBA Foundation, will offer HBCU students the opportunity to gain real-life insights and professional experience around the business and operations of basketball.  The students will work in positions at the league office and NBA and WNBA teams, and be matched with a league or team employee mentor as part of their experience.  Applications for the program will open on Careers.NBA.com in the coming months.

 

NBA HBCU Classic:

  • Building off the success of NBA All-Star 2021, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will once again highlight the HBCU community during NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland. 
  • The celebrations will be highlighted by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) matchup between Howard University and Morgan State University men’s basketball teams.  The game will be played at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland on February 19, 2022 and will be broadcast live. 
  • During NBA All-Star, more than $1 million will be contributed in support to the HBCU community through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and academic institutions.  Additionally, HBCUs will be showcased through unique content, storytelling and special performances.   

 

Additional Programming:

  • The NBA, G League and Basketball Africa League will leverage their pre-Draft combines and showcase events for HBCU players, coaches and athletic trainers.  These engagements will increase exposure and opportunities to pursue professional basketball careers.
  • The league will expand the NBA’s targeted referee development strategy to leverage existing programs and focus on identification, training and educational opportunities for HBCU students and alumni in the officiating pipeline. 
  • The NBA 2K League will host events with HBCU networks to introduce students to careers in gaming and esports, creating pathways for students to pursue careers in the growing industry.
  • HBCU alumni and Black entrepreneurs will partner with the league as part of the NBA’s commitment to onboarding more minority-owned businesses as league licensees.
  • The NBA will air special alternate game telecasts this season featuring interactive enhancements on League Pass and will work with HBCU schools to provide special experiences around those select games.  

 

These new efforts will bolster the league’s support of HBCUs and their students through additional scholarship programs, business case competitions, mentorship, networking and internship opportunities with partners, teams, the NBA Foundation and other members of the NBA family.  Former NBA Commissioner David Stern served as a founding member of the TMCF Board of Directors for more than 30 years.

 

Executive Quotes

 

NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Tatum: “The NBA family recognizes the storied and prominent role that HBCUs have played in our society for decades.  We also recognize that within our commitments to increase Black representation across the league and grow the game, we can create educational, athletic and career opportunities through engagement with these institutions.  Through continued collaboration with partners like TMCF and UNCF, our teams and members of the HBCU community, we look forward to expanding support of students and alumni in meaningful ways.”

 

Howard University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Kery Davis: “Howard University is incredibly proud to take part in the HBCU Classic during this year’s NBA All-Star.  The NBA and HBCUs are natural partners because of our rich legacy elevating under-represented communities and our shared passion for cultivating opportunities for people of color.  We appreciate the NBA’s commitment to supporting our institutions, and we are excited to showcase the on- and off-the-court talent and excellence that has come to define student-athletes from the MEAC and HBCUs.”

 

Morgan State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Ed Scott: “As an association, the NBA should be commended for the foresight and willingness to address important issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion.  The creation of the NBA HBCU Classic is a clear demonstration of the NBA’s commitment to promoting HBCUs and showcasing the talented young men and women on our campuses." 

 

Thurgood Marshall College Fund President and CEO, Dr. Harry L. Williams: “We are pleased to continue our relationship with the NBA to build upon our commitment to our students, providing them with opportunities for learning, networking and collaborations.  We both recognize there is a need for more minority professionals in the industry, and HBCUs have one of the strongest recruiting bases for talent.  I appreciate the NBA creating space for our students while identifying meaningful opportunities that bring value to both the NBA and TMCF.”

 

UNCF CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax: “The NBA’s focus on HBCUs and inclusion of the Black community is outstanding.  We particularly appreciate the spotlight the league is providing to our member-institutions.  All HBCUs deserve this kind of attention, as they have been underserved and under-recognized for decades.  Thanks to support from the NBA, we hope many more doors of opportunity will open for the students HBCUs work so diligently to educate and graduate.”


National Basketball Association (NBA)

PRESS RELEASE
NBA Rosters Feature 109 International Players From 39 Countries
The 2021-22 season tipping off tonight marks the eighth consecutive season that opening-night rosters feature at least 100 international players
 
NEW YORK, United States of America, October 21, 2021/ -- Landmark 75th Anniversary Season Marks Eighth Consecutive Year With at Least 100 International Players; Toronto Raptors Feature Record-Tying 10 International Players, Followed by the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder with Seven Each; 13 African Players on Opening-Night Rosters.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) announced that 109 international players from 39 countries are on opening-night rosters for its landmark 75th Anniversary Season, including a record number of players from Canada (18), Germany (seven) and the Bahamas (three), and a record-tying number of players from Nigeria (five).  The Toronto Raptors lead the league with a record-tying 10 international players from a record nine countries on opening-night rosters.

The 2021-22 season tipping off tonight marks the eighth consecutive season that opening-night rosters feature at least 100 international players.  The number of international players in the NBA has grown from five in the league’s first season in 1946-47 to a record 113 at the start of the 2016-17 season.

For the eighth consecutive year, Canada is the most-represented country outside of the U.S., followed by Australia, France and Germany (seven players each).  Nigeria, Serbia, Spain and Turkey each have five players. 

The Raptors lead the league with 10 international players, followed by the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder with seven international players each.  The Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans each have five.

A record 35 players on opening-night rosters participated in Basketball Without Borders (BWB) prior to their NBA careers, including Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers; Cameroon; BWB Africa 2011), Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns; Bahamas; BWB Global 2016), Rui Hachimura (Washington Wizards; Japan; BWB Global 2016) and Pascal Siakam (Raptors; Cameroon; BWB Africa 2012).  BWB is the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program that has seen 90 former campers drafted into the NBA or signed as free agents since 2001.

In addition to the 109 international players on 2021-22 opening-night rosters, there are a record 12 international players from seven countries on “two-way” contracts, including six players who participated in BWB.  There are also a number of American players with ties to other countries, including more than 30 players with at least one parent from an African country.  Among the American players with ties to other countries are Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat; ties to Nigeria), Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz; ties to the Philippines), Matisse Thybulle (76ers; ties to Australia and Haiti), Juan Toscano-Anderson (Golden State Warriors; Mexico), Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves; ties to the Dominican Republic) and Kemba Walker (New York Knicks; Antigua).

The 2021-22 NBA season tips off tonight with the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Brooklyn Nets at 1:30 a.m. CAT on ESPN and Canal+.  In the second game, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Warriors at 4 a.m. CAT on Canal+. 

Below please find international player milestones and storylines for the upcoming season:
  • A record-tying six international players were named to the 2020-21 All-NBA Team: 2021 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks; Greece; ties to Nigeria; All-NBA First Team); Luka Dončić (Mavericks; Slovenia; All-NBA First Team); 2020-21 Kia NBA MVP Nikola Jokić (Nuggets; Serbia; All-NBA First Team); Embiid (All-NBA Second Team); Rudy Gobert (Jazz; France; All-NBA Third Team); and Kyrie Irving (Nets; Australia; All-NBA Third Team).
  • As part of the NBA.com 2021-22 GM Survey (https://on.nba.com/3lXfdTM), Dončić and Antetokounmpo were voted the No. 1 and No. 2 players with whom general managers would most want to start a franchise (43% and 40%, respectively), and the No. 2 and No. 3 players most likely to win the 2021-22 Kia NBA MVP Award (33% and 13% of votes, respectively).
  • Josh Giddey (Thunder; Australia) is poised to become the first NBA Academy graduate to play in the NBA when Oklahoma City visits Utah tomorrow, Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.  Giddey became the first NBA Academy graduate to be drafted into the NBA when he was selected sixth overall by the Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft.
  • There are 13 international players on opening-night rosters who have been NBA All-Stars: Antetokounmpo, Dončić, Goran Dragić (Raptors; Slovenia), Embiid, Al Horford (Boston Celtics; Dominican Republic), Gobert, Irving, Jokić, Kristaps Porzingis (Mavericks; Latvia), Domantas Sabonis (Indiana Pacers; Lithuania), Siakam, Ben Simmons (76ers; Australia) and Nikola Vučević (Chicago Bulls; Montenegro).
  • Neemias Queta (two-way player for the Sacramento Kings) is poised to become the first player from Portugal to play in the NBA. 
  • A record 10 former BWB campers were selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, surpassing the previous record of eight set in 2019. 
Below please find the full list of international players on 2021-22 opening-night rosters (active and inactive):

Country
 
Name
 
NBA Team
 
Ties
 
Angola
 
Bruno Fernando
 
Boston Celtics
 
 
Argentina
 
Facundo Campazzo*
 
Denver Nuggets
 
 
Argentina
 
Gabriel Deck*
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
Argentina
 
Leandro Bolmaro*
 
Minnesota Timberwolves
 
 
Australia
 
Ben Simmons
 
Philadelphia 76ers
 
 
Australia
 
Jock Landale
 
San Antonio Spurs
 
 
Australia
 
Joe Ingles
 
Utah Jazz
 
 
Australia
 
Josh Giddey*
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
Australia
 
Josh Green*
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
 
Australia
 
Kyrie Irving
 
Brooklyn Nets
 
 
Australia
 
Patty Mills
 
Brooklyn Nets
 
 
Austria
 
Jakob Poeltl
 
San Antonio Spurs
 
 
Bahamas
 
Buddy Hield
 
Sacramento Kings
 
 
Bahamas
 
Kai Jones*
 
Charlotte Hornets
 
 
Bahamas
 
Deandre Ayton*
 
Phoenix Suns
 
Ties to Nigeria
 
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
Jusuf Nurkić
 
Portland Trail Blazers
 
 
Brazil
 
Didi Louzada
 
New Orleans Pelicans
 
 
Brazil
 
Raul Neto
 
Washington Wizards
 
 
Cameroon
 
Joel Embiid*
 
Philadelphia 76ers
 
 
Cameroon
 
Pascal Siakam*
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Canada
 
Andrew Wiggins
 
Golden State Warriors
 
 
Canada
 
Brandon Clarke
 
Memphis Grizzlies
 
 
Canada
 
Cory Joseph
 
Detroit Pistons
 
Ties to Trinidad and Tobago
 
Canada
 
Dalano Banton
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Canada
 
Dillon Brooks
 
Memphis Grizzlies
 
 
Canada
 
Dwight Powell
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
 
Canada
 
Jamal Murray*
 
Denver Nuggets
 
 
Canada
 
Josh Primo*
 
San Antonio Spurs
 
 
Canada
 
Kelly Olynyk*
 
Detroit Pistons
 
 
Canada
 
Kevin Pangos
 
Cleveland Cavaliers
 
 
Canada
 
Khem Birch
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Canada
 
Luguentz Dort*
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
Canada
 
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
 
New Orleans Pelicans
 
 
Canada
 
Oshae Brissett
 
Indiana Pacers
 
 
Canada
 
RJ Barrett*
 
New York Knicks
 
 
Canada
 
Trey Lyles
 
Detroit Pistons
 
 
Canada
 
Tristan Thompson
 
Sacramento Kings
 
Ties to Jamaica
 
Canada
 
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander*
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
Croatia
 
Bojan Bogdanović
 
Utah Jazz
 
 
Croatia
 
Dario Šarić*
 
Phoenix Suns
 
 
Croatia
 
Ivica Zubac
 
LA Clippers
 
 
Czech Republic
 
Tomáš Satoranský*
 
New Orleans Pelicans
 
 
Czech Republic
 
Vít Krejčí*
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
 
Jonathan Kuminga
 
Golden State Warriors
 
 
Dominican Republic
 
Al Horford
 
Boston Celtics
 
 
Dominican Republic
 
Chris Duarte
 
Indiana Pacers
 
 
Egypt
 
Abdel Nader
 
Phoenix Suns
 
 
Finland
 
Lauri Markkanen*
 
Cleveland Cavaliers
 
 
France
 
Evan Fournier
 
New York Knicks
 
Ties to Algeria
 
France
 
Frank Ntilikina*
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
Ties to Belgium and Rwanda
 
France
 
Killian Hayes*
 
Detroit Pistons
 
 
France
 
Nicolas Batum*
 
LA Clippers
 
Ties to Cameroon
 
France
 
Rudy Gobert
 
Utah Jazz
 
 
France
 
Théo Maledon
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
France
 
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot
 
Atlanta Hawks
 
Ties to Democratic Republic of the Congo
 
Georgia
 
Goga Bitadze*
 
Indiana Pacers
 
 
Germany
 
Daniel Theis
 
Houston Rockets
 
 
Germany
 
Dennis Schröder
 
Boston Celtics
 
Ties to The Gambia
 
Germany
 
Isaac Bonga*
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Germany
 
Isaiah Hartenstein*
 
LA Clippers
 
 
Germany
 
Maxi Kleber
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
 
Germany
 
Franz Wagner
 
Orlando Magic
 
 
Germany
 
Moritz Wagner
 
Orlando Magic
 
 
Greece
 
Georgios Kalaitzakis
 
Milwaukee Bucks
 
 
Greece
 
Giannis Antetokounmpo
 
Milwaukee Bucks
 
Ties to Nigeria
 
Greece
 
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
 
Milwaukee Bucks
 
Ties to Nigeria
 
Israel
 
Deni Avdija*
 
Washington Wizards
 
 
Italy
 
Danilo Gallinari*
 
Atlanta Hawks
 
 
Jamaica
 
Nick Richards
 
Charlotte Hornets
 
 
Japan
 
Rui Hachimura*
 
Washington Wizards
 
 Ties to Benin
 
Japan
 
Yuta Watanabe
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Latvia
 
Davis Bertans
 
Washington Wizards
 
 
Latvia
 
Kristaps Porziņģis
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
 
Lithuania
 
Domantas Sabonis
 
Indiana Pacers
 
 
Lithuania
 
Jonas Valančiūnas*
 
New Orleans Pelicans
 
 
Montenegro
 
Marko Simonović
 
Chicago Bulls
 
 
Montenegro
 
Nikola Vučević
 
Chicago Bulls
 
 
New Zealand
 
Steven Adams
 
Memphis Grizzlies
 
 
Nigeria
 
Charles Bassey*
 
Philadelphia 76ers
 
 
Nigeria
 
Josh Okogie
 
Minnesota Timberwolves
 
 
Nigeria
 
Precious Achiuwa
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Nigeria
 
Udoka Azubuike
 
Utah Jazz
 
 
Nigeria
 
Chimezie Metu
 
Sacramento Kings
 
 
Republic of the Congo
 
Serge Ibaka
 
LA Clippers
 
Ties to Spain
 
Senegal
 
Gorgui Dieng*
 
Atlanta Hawks
 
 
Serbia
 
Aleksej Pokuševski*
 
Oklahoma City Thunder
 
 
Serbia
 
Boban Marjanović
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
 
Serbia
 
Bogdan Bogdanović
 
Atlanta Hawks
 
 
Serbia
 
Nemanja Bjelica
 
Golden State Warriors
 
 
Serbia
 
Nikola Jokić
 
Denver Nuggets
 
 
Slovenia
 
Goran Dragić
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
Slovenia
 
Vlatko Čančar 
 
Denver Nuggets
 
 
Slovenia
 
Luka Dončić
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
 
Spain
 
Juancho Hernangómez
 
Boston Celtics
 
 
Spain
 
Ricky Rubio
 
Cleveland Cavaliers
 
 
Spain
 
Santi Aldama*
 
Memphis Grizzlies
 
 
Spain
 
Usman Garuba
 
Houston Rockets
 
Ties to Nigeria
 
Spain
 
Willy Hernangómez*
 
New Orleans Pelicans
 
 
St. Lucia
 
Chris Boucher
 
Toronto Raptors
 
Ties to Canada
 
Sudan
 
Bol Bol
 
Denver Nuggets
 
 
Switzerland
 
Clint Capela
 
Atlanta Hawks
 
Ties to Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo
 
Turkey
 
Alperen Sengun
 
Houston Rockets
 
 
Turkey
 
Cedi Osman
 
Cleveland Cavaliers
 
 
Turkey
 
Enes Kanter*
 
Boston Celtics
 
 
Turkey
 
Furkan Korkmaz
 
Philadelphia 76ers
 
 
Turkey
 
Omer Yurtseven
 
Miami Heat
 
 
Ukraine
 
Alex Len
 
Sacramento Kings
 
 
Ukraine
 
Svi Mykhailiuk
 
Toronto Raptors
 
 
United Kingdom
 
OG Anunoby
 
Toronto Raptors
 
Ties to Nigeria
 
 
Below please find the full list of international two-way players:

Country
 
First Name
 
NBA Team
 
Ties
 
Canada
 
Eugene Omoruyi
 
Dallas Mavericks
 
Ties to Nigeria
 
Canada
 
Ignas Brazdeikis*
 
Orlando Magic
 
Ties to Lithuania
 
Croatia
 
Luka Šamanić*
 
New York Knicks
 
 
France
 
Petr Cornelie
 
Denver Nuggets
 
 
France
 
Sekou Doumbouya*
 
Los Angeles Lakers
 
Ties to Guinea
 
France
 
Killian Tillie
 
Memphis Grizzlies
 
 
France
 
Yves Pons
 
Memphis Grizzlies
 
Ties to Haiti
 
France
 
Joel Ayayi*
 
Washington Wizards
 
Ties to Benin
 
Georgia
 
Sandro Mamukelashvili*
 
Milwaukee Bucks
 
 
Lithuania
 
Arnoldas Kulboka*
 
Charlotte Hornets
 
 
Portugal
 
Neemias Queta
 
Sacramento Kings
 
Ties to Guinea-Bissau
 
Senegal
 
Tacko Fall
 
Cleveland Cavaliers
 
 
 
*Participated in Basketball Without Borders (BWB), the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program
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The NBA and Formula 1 Announce Content and Promotion Partnership to Celebrate The NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season and the United States Grand Prix
Exclusive imagery featuring F1® cars in custom liveries representing all 30 NBA teams will be dropped on NBA and F1 social channels around the world

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NEW YORK, United States of America, October 21, 2021/ -- Content of F1 Cars in Custom NBA Livery to Drop on NBA (www.NBA.com) and F1 Social Media Platforms Starting Today; F1 Drivers to Compete in Free Throw Challenge for Charity at ESPN Studio in the Circuit of the Americas Paddock Alongside NBA Legends.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Formula 1® (F1) today announced a first-of-its-kind content and promotion partnership to bring together the broad, global fanbases of the NBA and F1 in celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season and the return of F1 to the U.S. at the 2021 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX™ on Sunday, Oct. 24 in Austin, Texas.

To commemorate the US Grand Prix and the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season, exclusive imagery featuring F1® cars in custom liveries representing all 30 NBA teams will be dropped on NBA and F1 social channels around the world, with the first 10 cars showcasing the Central and Pacific Divisions being unveiled today.

On Thursday, Oct. 21, ESPN will host F1 drivers as they battle it out off the track in a free throw challenge at an NBA 75th Anniversary-themed basketball half-court within the Circuit of the Americas paddock. NBA legends will be onsite to meet the drivers and provide shooting tips as they compete to make the most free throws out of 10, with $20,000 up for grabs to be donated to the winner’s charity of choice.

The 2021 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX™, which will take place from Oct. 22-24, 2021, has been held at the Circuit of the Americas track in Austin, Texas since 2012, with Formula 1® returning to the iconic track following a two-year break due to COVID-19. The race will air on Sunday, Oct. 24 on ABC, with live coverage starting at 1:30 p.m. ET.

The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries. 

The NBA’s 75th Anniversary season tipped off on Tuesday, October 19 and continues tonight with Kia NBA Tip-Off’s doubleheader on ESPN as the New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Denver Nuggets visit the Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET).  TNT will have a doubleheader on Thursday, Oct. 21 (Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET; Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors, 10 p.m. ET), and ESPN will have a doubleheader on Friday, Oct. 22 (Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET; Suns at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m. ET).
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THE NBA AND FORMULA 1 ANNOUNCE CONTENT AND PROMOTION PARTNERSHIP TO CELEBRATE THE NBA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AND THE UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX

 

-- Content of F1 Cars in Custom NBA Livery to Drop on NBA and F1 Social Media Platforms Starting Today --

 

-- F1 Drivers to Compete in Free Throw Challenge for Charity at ESPN Studio in the Circuit of the Americas Paddock Alongside NBA Legends --

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Formula 1® (F1) today announced a first-of-its-kind content and promotion partnership to bring together the broad, global fanbases of the NBA and F1 in celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season and the return of F1 to the U.S. at the 2021 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX on Sunday, Oct. 24 in Austin, Texas.

 

To commemorate the US Grand Prix and the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season, exclusive imagery featuring F1® cars in custom liveries representing all 30 NBA teams will be dropped on NBA and F1 social channels around the world, with the first 10 cars showcasing the Central and Pacific Divisions being unveiled today.

 

On Thursday, Oct. 21, ESPN will host F1 drivers as they battle it out off the track in a free throw challenge at an NBA 75th Anniversary-themed basketball half-court within the Circuit of the Americas paddock. NBA legends will be onsite to meet the drivers and provide shooting tips as they compete to make the most free throws out of 10, with $20,000 up for grabs to be donated to the winner’s charity of choice.

 

The 2021 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, which will take place from Oct. 22-24, 2021, has been held at the Circuit of the Americas track in Austin, Texas since 2012, with Formula 1® returning to the iconic track following a two-year break due to COVID-19. The race will air on Sunday, Oct. 24 on ABC, with live coverage starting at 1:30 p.m. ET.

 

The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries. 

 

The NBA’s 75th Anniversary season tipped off on Tuesday, October 19 and continues tonight with Kia NBA Tip-Off’s doubleheader on ESPN as the New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Denver Nuggets visit the Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET).  TNT will have a doubleheader on Thursday, Oct. 21 (Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET; Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors, 10 p.m. ET), and ESPN will have a doubleheader on Friday, Oct. 22 (Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET; Suns at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m. ET).


TISSOT AND THE NBA ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR

PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL

 

-- Official Watch of the NBA Celebrates Extension with New NBA Capabilities in

T-Touch Connect Solar Timepiece --

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Tissot today announced a multiyear extension of their marketing partnership, which will expand upon the global agreement that began in 2015.  As the Official Watch and Official Timekeeper of the NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the NBA G League, the partnership will continue to champion Tissot’s precision timekeeping, performance and style to fans across the globe.

 

To commemorate the extension, Tissot is bringing NBA fans closer to the game through its recently launched T-Touch Connect Solar timepiece.  The hybrid Swiss watch that combines a traditional masterpiece with connected functionalities now allows NBA fans to track their favorite teams.  Features include access to key information such as game schedules and team standings.  In addition, users will soon be able to follow NBA games live through the watch’s silent notifications, which will provide game scores and key statistics.  The watch is available for purchase immediately at Tissotwatches.com and select jewelers nationwide.

 

“Tissot is honored and happy to renew its contract with the NBA,” said Sylvain Dolla, Tissot CEO.  “Being the Official Timekeeper of this league offers a tremendous potential of growth as well as a deep feeling of pride.  Tissot’s aim is to continue to develop watches and timekeeping solutions that will enhance the NBA experience for all basketball fans.”

 

The brand, which counts top NBA players including Damian Lillard, Clint Capela and Klay Thompson as brand ambassadors, is a fixture at major NBA events, including NBA All-Star, the NBA Draft presented by State Farm, and NBA Summer League. 

 

“We are thrilled to tip off the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season by renewing our partnership with Tissot,” said Salvatore LaRocca, NBA President, Global Partnerships.  “Tissot is synonymous with the excitement of our game through its state-of-the-art oncourt timekeeping system in all of our NBA arenas and it continues to bring our fans around the world closer to the NBA through its T-Touch Connect Solar timepiece.”

 

Tissot and the NBA developed an innovative precision timekeeping system that has been used in all 29 NBA arenas since the start of the 2016-17 NBA season.

 

Follow #ThisIsYourTime on Instagram (@tissot.us), Facebook (@tissot.us) and Twitter (@tissot) or go to Tissotwatches.com for more information on the brand.

 

COINBASE BECOMES THE EXCLUSIVE CRYPTOCURRENCY PLATFORM PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA, NBA G LEAGUE, NBA 2K LEAGUE AND USA BASKETBALL

– Coinbase’s Strategic Sports Partnership Tips Off Later Today During Opening Night of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season –

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2021 – Coinbase Global, Inc. (Coinbase) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear partnership that makes Coinbase the exclusive cryptocurrency platform partner of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.  

The deal, which marks the first cryptocurrency platform partnership for each league, will consist of unique content, innovations, activations and experiences from Coinbase to educate fans on the increasing advancements happening across the cryptoeconomy.  Beginning with tonight’s tip off of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season, Coinbase will have a brand presence featured during nationally televised games.  The company will also become the presenting partner of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and the USA Basketball men’s and women’s national team exhibition tours, as well as a partner of NBA G League Ignite.

“The freedom to participate and benefit from the things you believe in is at the heart of Coinbase’s mission.  Nobody believes this more than NBA and WNBA fans.  We’re proud to become the Leagues’ official cryptocurrency partner,” said Kate Rouch, Chief Marketing Officer of Coinbase.  “As part of the partnership, we will create interactive experiences to engage with the NBA and WNBA’s incredible community and athletes around the world.”

“As a trusted cryptocurrency platform used by millions, Coinbase is a natural fit as the NBA’s first-ever partner in this thriving category,” said Kerry Tatlock, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships and Media, NBA.  “We look forward to collaborating with Coinbase to provide fans with new ways to engage with the league and each other, while also enhancing the experience for fans who are already Coinbase users.”

“Our partnership with Coinbase is representative of the WNBA’s emphasis on innovation as we continue to find opportunities to meet our fans where they are,” said Phil Cook, WNBA Chief Marketing Officer.  “As we build off the success of the WNBA’s first 25 seasons, innovating alongside Coinbase will help us explore the future of fan engagement.”

The NBA’s 75th Anniversary season will begin tonight with Kia NBA Tip-Off’s doubleheader on TNT as the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks host the Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Warriors visit the Lakers (10 p.m. ET).  On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Knicks will host the Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Denver Nuggets will visit the Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET) in an ESPN doubleheader.  TNT will have a doubleheader on Thursday, Oct. 21 (Dallas Mavericks at Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET; LA Clippers at Warriors, 10 p.m. ET), and ESPN will have a doubleheader on Friday, Oct. 22 (Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET; Suns at Lakers, 10 p.m. ET).

 

JR. NBA WEEK TO TIP OFF WITH LAUNCH OF NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE ACCESS IN YOUTH SPORTS

 

- Jr. NBA and Laureus Sport for Good to Provide Free, Year-Round Training to 10,000 Youth Basketball Coaches-

 

- In Conjunction with the 2021 WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, Jr. NBA and AT&T to Host Her Time To Play Community Conversations Featuring a WNBA Player and Coach from Each Finals Team -

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2021 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a series of partnerships and initiatives to advance access in youth sports as part of the seventh annual Jr. NBA Week, which will take place Oct. 9-15. The partnerships and initiatives aim to combat barriers to participation as well as the disruption to youth sports access caused by the pandemic by enhancing youth sports coaching, increasing opportunities for girls to play and learn the game, and offering new school-based programming in communities across the U.S.: 

 

Jr. NBA Coach Training and Resources:

Understanding that coaches play a critical role in developing young athletes and creating a positive youth sports experience, the Jr. NBA is partnering with Laureus Sport for Good USA – an organization committed to improving the lives of young people through sports – to launch a free online training program for youth basketball coaches, organizers and educators.  The curriculum, which will include topics such as social and emotional learning (SEL), leadership, and player-coach relationships, will focus on fostering inclusiveness and positive experiences for youth players.

 

The program aims to train more than 10,000 youth basketball coaches to become SEL-credentialed over the next 12 months.

 

Her Time To Play:

Through a new partnership with Girls Leadership, a leadership development nonprofit organization that teaches girls to exercise the power of their voice, the NBA and WNBA will provide resources and leadership development curriculum rooted in SEL to enhance Her Time To Play, an initiative launched in 2018 to inspire young girls to play the game, develop as leaders and connect with one another through basketball.  The partnership will help expand Her Time To Play to reach 20,000 girls through basketball clinics, life skills sessions and online learning.

 

During the week of the 2021 WNBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, the Jr. NBA and AT&T will be hosting Her Time To Play community conversations for girls ages 10-17 in the home markets of each WNBA Finals team.  Each conversation will feature a WNBA player and coach from the market’s corresponding Finals team who will lead a discussion about the challenges and opportunities for girls in sports, followed by a live Q&A with the participants.

 

School-Based Programming:

With a continued focus on providing broad-based access to the sport and eliminating barriers to participation, the Jr. NBA will bring enhanced basketball programming to more than 3,000 elementary and middle schools across the country.  This includes mental health and performance programming through Jr. NBA Next Level Mentality, a digital content series dedicated to teaching kids the importance of mind-body connection and how to gain a mental edge in sports and life using tips and resources from professional mental performance coaches and players from the NBA and WNBA.

 

“Every child deserves the opportunity to participate in sports and benefit from the values they teach, including teamwork, respect, determination and community,” said NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Youth Development David Krichavsky.  “Making basketball more accessible to young people – regardless of race, gender or socio-economic status – and fostering positive youth sports experiences has been a part of the Jr. NBA’s mission for years, but is even more imperative as the youth sports community builds back from the pandemic. We look forward to working with Laureus Sport for Good, Girls Leadership and other community organizations to do our part to address gaps in youth sports participation.”

 

Throughout Jr. NBA Week, all 30 NBA teams will host a series of virtual or in-person youth basketball events and programs for players, parents, coaches and referees in their communities in accordance with local public health guidelines.  In partnership with Laureus Sport for Good, the Jr. NBA will host an outdoor basketball clinic at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York for youth from three local community organizations: PeacePlayers, Riverside Hawks and Kids in the Game.  The clinic will feature on-court skill development and life skills sessions that will allow participants to reflect on their youth basketball experience and ways to make the game more accessible.  

 

For more information about the Jr. NBA, fans can visit http://jr.nba.com/, download the Jr. NBA Coach app, and follow the Jr. NBA on Facebook (Facebook.com/jrnba), Instagram (@jrnba) and Twitter (@jrnba).

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GOOGLE AND THE NBA TO BRING FANS CLOSER TO THE GAME THROUGH INNOVATIVE MULTIYEAR MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP 

 

- Google Pixel to Become Official Fan Phone of NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League and First-Ever Presenting Partner of NBA Playoffs -

 

- Google Named Official Search Trends and Fan Insights Partner of NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League -

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 – Google and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear marketing and technology partnership that will see Google Pixel become the Official Fan Phone of the NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League.

 

As part of the deal, Google Pixel will become the first-ever presenting partner of the NBA Playoffs with integration into the league’s full slate of nationally televised playoff games on ESPN and TNT, joining YouTube TV, which is the presenting partner of the NBA Finals.  Google Pixel will also serve as the presenting partner of the NBA G League Playoffs and the NBA 2K League All-Star Game.  

 

As the Official Search Trends and Fan Insights Partner and Official Search Engine, Google will work with the NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League to utilize Google Trends throughout the season to share real-time search data around the three leagues and their most exciting moments.  Google and the NBA will also develop innovative experiences for fans across Google apps and Pixel, accessing Google’s latest 3D and AR technology. 

 

Earlier this year, Google was named a WNBA Changemaker and presenting partner of the WNBA Playoffs.  Google and the WNBA showcased Search trends and insights throughout the season, during the WNBA Playoffs and WNBA Finals, including in live broadcasts of games and across Google and WNBA digital and social channels. 

 

"We’re thrilled to partner with the NBA to bring the best of Google to fans and help them get closer to the game,” said Lorraine Twohill, Chief Marketing Officer, Google.  “As the NBA’s Official Search Trends and Fan Insights Partner, our goal is to help everyone become more engaged, knowledgeable and informed sports fans.  And we’re proud that with Pixel as the league’s Official Fan Phone, fans will also get exciting immersive experiences and more.”

 

“Expanding our relationship with Google will enable fans to deepen their engagement with the game and their favorite teams during our landmark 75thAnniversary season and beyond,” said Kerry Tatlock, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships and Media, NBA.  “We look forward to building on Google’s already successful WNBA partnership and integrating Google Pixel as the NBA’s Official Fan Phone as well as Google Search trends to enhance the experience for NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League fans.” 

 

Google’s Pixel Fall Launch event will be held on Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. PT.  The NBA’s 75th Anniversary season tips off later that evening with a doubleheader on TNT as the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks host the Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET). 

 

 

 

NBA PROMOTES THREE REFEREES TO 2021-22 OFFICIATING STAFF

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 – NBA G League referees John Conley, Brandon Schwab and Danielle Scott have been promoted to full-time NBA staff officials for the 2021-22 season, it was announced today by Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training.

 

“Congratulations to John, Brandon and Danielle on their advancement to our full-time staff,” said McCutchen. “Each official has diligently worked at the craft and performed at a level to merit officiating NBA games on a regular basis.”

 

Scott joins Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling, Ashley Moyer-Gleich, Simone Jelks, Natalie Sago and Jenna Schroeder as full-time female officials for the 2021-22 season.

 

 

New Full-Time NBA Staff Officials

 

John Conley has officiated seven seasons in the NBA G League. He worked 25 regular-season NBA games as a non-staff official during the 2020-21 season. Conley also officiated his first season in the WNBA in 2021. He has 10 years of collegiate officiating experience.

 

Brandon Schwab has officiated five seasons in the NBA G League. During the 2020-21 NBA season, he refereed 20 regular-season NBA games as a non-staff official. He also officiated his first season in the WNBA in 2021. Schwab has officiated collegiately in major conferences, as well as at the junior college level.

 

Danielle Scott has four seasons of NBA G League officiating experience. She worked 26 NBA regular-season games as a non-staff official during the 2020-21 season. Scott was also a WNBA official in 2021. Her officiating career includes eight years of experience refereeing games at the collegiate and high school levels.


 

 

KIA AMERICA EXPANDS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NBA, WNBA AND NBA G LEAGUE

 

  • The Official Automotive Partner of the NBA Adds the Kia All-NBA Teams and Summer League to its Basketball Roster –

 

  • Kia is Title Partner of WNBA’s End-of-Season Performance Awards –

 

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2021– Kia America and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the multiyear extension of their exclusive marketing partnership, tipping off the 15th season of the relationship between the league and the automaker.  As the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and NBA G League, Kia’s presence will continue to grow across the leagues’ performance awards and marquee events.

 

“Over the last three decades both Kia and the NBA have grown in stature and relevance and the significant growth enjoyed by both brands is due, in part, to our long-standing partnership,” said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America.  “We are excited to further extend this relationship and strengthen it with the inclusion of the WNBA and NBA G League, which will provide even more basketball fans a courtside seat not only to all the action between the baselines, but also to Kia’s transformative shift toward electrification and sustainable mobility.”

 

“Kia is one of the NBA’s longest-tenured partners and has played an integral role in the league’s story as we tip off our 75th Anniversary Season,” said Tara Mulcahy, NBA Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships.  “With an expanded presence as the official partner of the Kia All-NBA Teams and NBA Summer League, we’re thrilled to broaden Kia’s fan engagement throughout the league’s calendar.”

 

“Having recently concluded the WNBA’s landmark 25th season, our partnership with Kia is representative of a commitment that will help the league continue to grow for the next 25 seasons and beyond,” said Phil Cook, WNBA Chief Marketing Officer.  “As the title partner of the Kia end-of-season performance awards, we look forward to Kia joining us in recognizing the WNBA’s best each season.”

 

In addition to returning as the official vehicle of the NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel, NBA All-Star Game, NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV and the NBA Draft presented by State Farm, Kia will increase its commitment to the existing NBA platforms it supports.  Kia will also now serve as the title partner for the Kia NBA G League end-of-season performance awards.  The renewal will see Kia serve as an Official Partner of Summer League and the title partner of the NBA’s seven All-NBA teams.  Awards include:

  • Kia All-NBA First Team
  • Kia All-NBA Second Team
  • Kia All-NBA Third Team
  • Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team
  • Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team
  • Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team
  • Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team

 

Through the partnership extension, Kia will continue to build on its commitment to women’s sports with an expanded WNBA partnership.  Having recently concluded its landmark 25th season, Kia will serve as the title partner of the Kia WNBA monthly awards and Kia WNBA end-of-season performance awards, which include the following:

  • Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player
  • Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year
  • Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
  • Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year
  • Kia WNBA Most Improved Player
  • Kia WNBA Player of the Month
  • Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month

Kia carries 13 partnerships across NBA teams including the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and the Phoenix Suns.  The automaker will continue to enhance its brand presence throughout the NBA calendar, inclusive of innovating programming, sweepstakes and fan engagement activations, generating interest across the league from the Kia NBA Tip-Off through the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV.

Kia NBA Tip-Off 2021 will begin on Tuesday, October 19, with a TNT doubleheader as the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks host the Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET).  On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Knicks will host the Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Denver Nuggets will visit the Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET) in an ESPN doubleheader.  TNT will have a doubleheader on Thursday, Oct. 21 (Dallas Mavericks at Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET; LA Clippers at Warriors, 10 p.m. ET), and ESPN will have a doubleheader on Friday, Oct. 22 (Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m. ET; Suns at Lakers, 10 p.m. ET).

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NBA ROSTERS FEATURE 109 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS

FROM 39 COUNTRIES

 

– Landmark 75th Anniversary Season Marks Eighth Consecutive Year With at Least 100 International Players –

 

– Toronto Raptors Feature Record-Tying 10 International Players, Followed by the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder with Seven Each –

 

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2021 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that 109 international players from 39 countries are on opening-night rosters for its landmark 75th Anniversary Season, including a record number of players from Canada (18), Germany (seven) and the Bahamas (three), and a record-tying number of players from Nigeria (five).  The Toronto Raptors lead the league with a record-tying 10 international players from a record nine countries on opening-night rosters.

 

The 2021-22 season tipping off tonight marks the eighth consecutive season that opening-night rosters feature at least 100 international players.  The number of international players in the NBA has grown from five in the league’s first season in 1946-47 to a record 113 at the start of the 2016-17 season.

 

For the eighth consecutive year, Canada is the most-represented country outside of the U.S., followed by Australia, France and Germany (seven players each).  Nigeria, Serbia, Spain and Turkey each have five players. 

 

The Raptors lead the league with 10 international players, followed by the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder with seven international players each.  The Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans each have five.

 

A record 35 players on opening-night rosters participated in Basketball Without Borders (BWB) prior to their NBA careers, including Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers; Cameroon; BWB Africa 2011), Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns; Bahamas; BWB Global 2016), Rui Hachimura (Washington Wizards; Japan; BWB Global 2016) and Pascal Siakam (Raptors; Cameroon; BWB Africa 2012).  BWB is the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program that has seen 90 former campers drafted into the NBA or signed as free agents since 2001.

 

In addition to the 109 international players on 2021-22 opening-night rosters, there are a record 12 international players from seven countries on “two-way” contracts, including six players who participated in BWB.  There are also a number of American players with ties to other countries, including more than 30 players with at least one parent from an African country.  Among the American players with ties to other countries are Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat; ties to Nigeria), Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz; ties to the Philippines), Matisse Thybulle (76ers; ties to Australia and Haiti), Juan Toscano-Anderson (Golden State Warriors; ties to Mexico), Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves; ties to the Dominican Republic) and Kemba Walker (New York Knicks; ties to Antigua).

 

The 2021-22 NBA season tips off tonight with a doubleheader on TNT as part of Kia NBA Tip-Off 2021.  In the opening game, the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks hosts the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET.  In the second game, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Warriors at 10 p.m. ET. 

 

Below please find international player milestones and storylines for the upcoming season:

 

  • A record-tying six international players were named to the 2020-21 All-NBA Team: 2021 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks; Greece; ties to Nigeria; All-NBA First Team); Luka Dončić (Mavericks; Slovenia; All-NBA First Team); 2020-21 Kia NBA MVP Nikola Jokić (Nuggets; Serbia; All-NBA First Team); Embiid (All-NBA Second Team); Rudy Gobert (Jazz; France; All-NBA Third Team); and Kyrie Irving (Nets; Australia; All-NBA Third Team).
  • As part of the NBA.com 2021-22 GM Survey, Dončić and Antetokounmpo were voted the No. 1 and No. 2 players with whom general managers would most want to start a franchise (43% and 40%, respectively), and the No. 2 and No. 3 players most likely to win the 2021-22 Kia NBA MVP Award (33% and 13% of votes, respectively).
  • Josh Giddey (Thunder; Australia) is poised to become the first NBA Academy graduate to play in the NBA when Oklahoma City visits Utah tomorrow, Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.  Giddey became the first NBA Academy graduate to be drafted into the NBA when he was selected sixth overall by the Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft.
  • There are 13 international players on opening-night rosters who have been NBA All-Stars: Antetokounmpo, Dončić, Goran Dragić (Raptors; Slovenia), Embiid, Al Horford (Boston Celtics; Dominican Republic), Gobert, Irving, Jokić, Kristaps Porzingis (Mavericks; Latvia), Domantas Sabonis (Indiana Pacers; Lithuania), Siakam, Ben Simmons (76ers; Australia) and Nikola Vučević (Chicago Bulls; Montenegro).
  • Neemias Queta (two-way player for the Sacramento Kings) is poised to become the first player from Portugal to play in the NBA. 
  • A record 10 former BWB campers were selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, surpassing the previous record of eight set in 2019. 

 

Below please find the full list of international players on 2021-22 opening-night rosters

(active and inactive):

 

Country

Name

NBA Team

Ties

Angola

Bruno Fernando

Boston Celtics

 

Argentina

Facundo Campazzo*

Denver Nuggets

 

Argentina

Gabriel Deck*

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

Argentina

Leandro Bolmaro*

Minnesota Timberwolves

 

Australia

Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers

 

Australia

Jock Landale

San Antonio Spurs

 

Australia

Joe Ingles

Utah Jazz

 

Australia

Josh Giddey*

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

Australia

Josh Green*

Dallas Mavericks

 

Australia

Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets

 

Australia

Patty Mills

Brooklyn Nets

 

Austria

Jakob Poeltl

San Antonio Spurs

 

Bahamas

Buddy Hield

Sacramento Kings

 

Bahamas

Kai Jones*

Charlotte Hornets

 

Bahamas

Deandre Ayton*

Phoenix Suns

Ties to Nigeria

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jusuf Nurkić

Portland Trail Blazers

 

Brazil

Didi Louzada

New Orleans Pelicans

 

Brazil

Raul Neto

Washington Wizards

 

Cameroon

Joel Embiid*

Philadelphia 76ers

 

Cameroon

Pascal Siakam*

Toronto Raptors

 

Canada

Andrew Wiggins

Golden State Warriors

 

Canada

Brandon Clarke

Memphis Grizzlies

 

Canada

Cory Joseph

Detroit Pistons

Ties to Trinidad and Tobago

Canada

Dalano Banton

Toronto Raptors

 

Canada

Dillon Brooks

Memphis Grizzlies

 

Canada

Dwight Powell

Dallas Mavericks

 

Canada

Jamal Murray*

Denver Nuggets

 

Canada

Josh Primo*

San Antonio Spurs

 

Canada

Kelly Olynyk*

Detroit Pistons

 

Canada

Kevin Pangos

Cleveland Cavaliers

 

Canada

Khem Birch

Toronto Raptors

 

Canada

Luguentz Dort*

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

Canada

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

New Orleans Pelicans

 

Canada

Oshae Brissett

Indiana Pacers

 

Canada

RJ Barrett*

New York Knicks

 

Canada

Trey Lyles

Detroit Pistons

 

Canada

Tristan Thompson

Sacramento Kings

Ties to Jamaica

Canada

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander*

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

Croatia

Bojan Bogdanović

Utah Jazz

 

Croatia

Dario Šarić*

Phoenix Suns

 

Croatia

Ivica Zubac

LA Clippers

 

Czech Republic

Tomáš Satoranský*

New Orleans Pelicans

 

Czech Republic

Vít Krejčí*

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Jonathan Kuminga

Golden State Warriors

 

Dominican Republic

Al Horford

Boston Celtics

 

Dominican Republic

Chris Duarte

Indiana Pacers

 Ties to Canada

Egypt

Abdel Nader

Phoenix Suns

 

Finland

Lauri Markkanen*

Cleveland Cavaliers

 

France

Evan Fournier

New York Knicks

Ties to Algeria

France

Frank Ntilikina*

Dallas Mavericks

Ties to Belgium and Rwanda

France

Killian Hayes*

Detroit Pistons

 

France

Nicolas Batum*

LA Clippers

Ties to Cameroon

France

Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz

 

France

Théo Maledon

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

France

Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot

Atlanta Hawks

Ties to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Georgia

Goga Bitadze*

Indiana Pacers

 

Germany

Daniel Theis

Houston Rockets

 

Germany

Dennis Schröder

Boston Celtics

Ties to The Gambia

Germany

Isaac Bonga*

Toronto Raptors

 

Germany

Isaiah Hartenstein*

LA Clippers

 

Germany

Maxi Kleber

Dallas Mavericks

 

Germany

Franz Wagner

Orlando Magic

 

Germany

Moritz Wagner

Orlando Magic

 

Greece

Georgios Kalaitzakis

Milwaukee Bucks

 

Greece

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks

Ties to Nigeria

Greece

Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks

Ties to Nigeria

Israel

Deni Avdija*

Washington Wizards

 

Italy

Danilo Gallinari*


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