The NBA, more so than most major professional leagues, is evolving quickly from a tech-perspective. Commissioner Adam Silver hasn’t been shy about focusing on things like virtual and augmented reality. He talked during All-Star weekend about ways to bring the in-game experience to fans who can’t attend games. It seems Boston Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck […]
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban revealed plans to accept cryptocurrency for tickets and merchandise next season, beginning with CyberMiles Tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Mavericks will be among the first NBA franchise to do so, joining the likes of the Sacramento Kings who began taking Bitcoin back in 2014. Cuban had previously indicated a general plan to include […]
Eleven Sports has launched a 24/7 digital service on esports-focused social streaming service Twitch in what marks the continued accessibility of traditional sports on the platform following last year’s deals with the NFL and NBA G League. The new dedicated sports channel, called Eleven Prime, offers fans a variety of live sports, including basketball, baseball, […]
Whoop, the wearable company that partnered with the NFL Players Association last year to track player strain and recovery, has secured a $25 million Series C funding round led by UAE71 Capital with participation from the NFLPA, Kevin Durant via the Durant Company and NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern. The Boston-based sports analytics company says […]
Over the last year or so, we’ve been monitoring LaVar Ball and the Ball family’s every move. It feels like we haven’t missed a LaVar tirade, Lonzo shot or quotable moment in months. Still, people are hungry more. Specifically, they want longer episodes of Facebook Watch’s Ball in the Family. Its debut episode six months ago […]
