National Basketball Association

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National Basketball Association, also known as NBA, is a privately owned organization headquartered in the US. Founded in 1946, the company operates with an estimated 20,900 employees and reported $11.3B in revenue as of 2024. The organization specializes in spectator sports, operating various leagues including the NBA, WNBA, NBA GLeague, NBA 2K League, and Basketball Africa League.

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1946

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20,893

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The National Basketball Association's owners are set to vote this week on expanding the league to 32 teams, a move that would necessitate an expansion draft allowing new franchises in locations like Seattle and Las Vegas to select players from current rosters. This development follows Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in Las Vegas on Monday, as owners prepared to initiate a formal expansion process. The potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics, a franchise that departed the city in 2008, is central to the discussions. Previously, on March 21, the Los Angeles Lakers appealed to the NBA to rescind a technical foul given to Luka Doncic for his involvement in a verbal spat with Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze during a Saturday game. Earlier, on March 20, analysis suggested that the "Age of the NBA Superstar" may be ending, with March 2026 events exposing vulnerabilities in the league's long-standing reliance on singular star players.

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National Basketball Association's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split National Basketball Association's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is basketball. For full access to National Basketball Association's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Mar

27th

2026

18:30

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NBA seeks to tackle "tanking" problem with draft lottery changes

by Julia Jay Pierrepont III LOS ANGELES, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The NBA is weighing significant changes to its draft lottery system amid growing concern that some teams are intentionally losing games to improve their chances of securing top picks, a practice known as "tanking" that the league believes undermines competitive integrity and erodes fan trust.

Xinhua News

Mar

27th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

NBA Starters Hurting 2026 Playoff Teams

Identifying those weak links might not be as intuitive as you think. Jaylen Brown is going to finish somewhere near the top of several MVP ballots, but his Boston Celtics are 7.8 points per 100 possessions worse when he's on the floor—the largest negative swing of any player with as many minutes as Brown has played.

Bleacher Report

Mar

27th

2026

16:41

Business Expansion, B2B Tag

NBA Europe: Lithuania’s Rising Stars & Potential Outbreak?

The landscape of professional basketball is poised for a dramatic shift as the NBA explores a closer relationship with the Euroleague, potentially unifying the two premier leagues. This development, fueled by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s recent statements, has sparked discussions about the future of the sport and the opportunities for European players and teams.

Archyworldys

Mar

27th

2026

12:51

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NBA shares some anti-tanking concepts with owners, AP sources say

The NBA's process of finding new ways to deter teams from tanking is currently focused around three separate concepts to change the draft lottery, two people with knowledge of the discussions surrounding the issue told The Associated Press on Friday.

Newsday

Mar

27th

2026

12:50

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NBA shares some anti-tanking concepts with owners, AP sources say

The NBA’s process of finding new ways to deter teams from tanking is currently focused around three separate concepts to change the draft lottery, two people with knowledge of the discussions surrounding the issue told The Associated Press on Friday.

KTVE

Mar

27th

2026

11:41

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Timberwolves might lose former 1st-round pick for unfortunate roster reason

The Minnesota Timberwolves could find themselves in a roster crunch that isn't their own doing. The NBA is looking to expand, and if that happens, it means an expansion draft. An expansion draft (likely for Seattle and Las Vegas) would result in a fun process for neutral fans, albeit one that the top teams' fans might not like.

The Sporting News

Mar

27th

2026

10:29

B2B Tag

Expansion draft gives Raptors escape hatch to cut ties with tough contract

If the NBA does indeed have an expansion draft in a few years, the existing teams will feel all different types of ways about it. Some will be annoyed that they have too many good players and that some talented guys have to be left unprotected.

The Sporting News

Mar

27th

2026

10:00

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What Happens If The Timberwolves Move East?

Adam Silver’s poker face could use a polish. The NBA keeps hedging on eventual league expansion. But make no mistake, the NBA will expand to 32 teams before the end of the decade. On Wednesday, the 30 owners that make up the NBA Board of Governors voted unanimously to explore adding two new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle.

Ospreyobserver

Mar

27th

2026

08:40

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Looming expansion draft poses gut

The NBA is plodding closer and closer to expansion, and so is an uncomfortable Myles Turner decision for the Milwaukee Bucks. To help source their rosters, the expansion squads would draft from a pool of current NBA players.

Behind The Buck Pass

Mar

27th

2026

08:04

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

NBA's massive jolt to Wemby's MVP campaign comes at the worst time for SGA

Arguing with fans on social media over Victor Wembanyama's case has been like pulling teeth, but it's nice to remember that those people don't have votes. Members of the media do, and the train for the Alien's MVP push left the station a while ago.

Air Alamo

Mar

27th

2026

06:11

Business Expansion, B2B Tag

NBA Board Approves Expansion Talks for Las Vegas and Seattle

$7B–$10B Expansion Fees Highlight NBA Growth The financial implications of this expansion are monumental. Industry insiders estimate that the expansion fees for new franchises could range from $7 billion to $10 billion each. The staggering valuation reflects the NBA's booming media rights revenue.

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Mar

27th

2026

05:57

B2B Tag

NBA Seeking More Punitive Anti-Tanking Penalties

NBA Seeking More Punitive Anti-Tanking Penalties March 27th, 2026 at 11:27am CST • By Luke Adams In addition to planning to reform the draft lottery in an effort to deter teams from tanking, the NBA is also interested in expanding its ability to penalize teams who manipulate player availability and rotations in an effort to lose, reports Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

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National Basketball Association sells broadcasting rights of its 5 basketball and esports competitions to 119 companies globally, covering 28 countries. National Basketball Association's rights holders include YouTube. National Basketball Association currently holds 5 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including basketball.

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