National Basketball Association

Analysts praised the agreement reached this week between Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) that will see an extension of the two companies’ partnership for 11 years. As part of the deal, TNT Sports will be licensed to other companies and Warner...

There will be many storylines for the 2024 National Basketball Association season, including new faces in new places, the return of LeBron James for a 22nd season and the arrival of James' son Bronny James in the league. NBA Opening Games: The 2024 NBA season kicks off with two matchups Tuesday,...

In December 2023, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban sold a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, a National Basketball Association team he acquired in 2000 after making several successful business sales. In a recent podcast appearance, Cuban discussed the team's success and why it was time to...

An analyst views the launch of ESPN's DTC streaming platform as a mixed bag for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), with both positives and negatives. While potential challenges loom, renewed NBA rights and NCAA football playoffs could help offset future weakness. The Disney Analyst: Macquarie...

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal opened up about one of the most personal and painful parts of his life: his divorce. The comments from the 2022 interview show accountability and how to move on from tough moments in life from the former NBA star and sports commentator. What Happened: In a candid...

NBA legend Shaquille “Shaq” O'Neal has publicly praised WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, calling her “the real deal” after witnessing her impressive performance in a recent game. What Happened: O'Neal praised Clark after witnessing her performance in Chicago, USA Today reported on...

Stephen Curry, the star player of the Golden State Warriors, has extended his contract with the team for another year, ensuring his presence until the 2026-27 season. What Happened: Curry, a former Kia NBA MVP winner, has signed a one-year extension with the Golden State Warriors. The extension,...

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is making a big bet on live sports rights, paying billions for NBA rights. Could the move help boost subscribers of the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform? What Happened: Benzinga recently asked followers on social media if the new NBA rights deal...

On Thursday, major U.S. indices showed mixed results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.2% to 39,935.07, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.5% to 5,399.22. The Nasdaq dropped 0.9% to 17,181.72. Let’s take a closer look at the top stocks that caught the attention of retail traders...

Media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) isn't ready to give up its highly coveted national NBA TV rights yet. The media company matched a deal signed by Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), setting up a potential battle. What Happened: The National Basketball Association announced The Walt...

In a recent development, Warner Bros Discovery’s (NASDAQ:WBD) sports network, TNT Sports, has declared its intention to match one of the three bids for the broadcast rights of National Basketball Association games. What Happened: The decision is aimed at maintaining TNT Sports’ long-...

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...