To share: https://bit.ly/2Zgbp7m 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
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.”
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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
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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
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*Participated in Basketball Without Borders (BWB), the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program Distributed by APO Group on behalf of National Basketball Association (NBA).  |
PRESS RELEASE | 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 | Access Multimedia Content | 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 75 th 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 75 th 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 75 th 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). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of National Basketball Association (NBA).
Photos (https://bit.ly/3G4C2gh): NBA 75 th Anniversary F1 ® Car 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). 
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). 
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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