Michael Jordan's Chicago Finale commemorated with Limited-Edition Bulls Jersey

June 14, 1998; Salt Lake City, Utah: Michael Jordan’s jumper with 5.2 seconds remaining seals a Bulls victory over the Utah Jazz and with it a title, a legacy and a legend.

Twenty years later, MJ’s Chicago finale will be commemorated with a forthcoming 10-part ESPN Films and Netflix documentary series, “The Last Dance,” and a special-edition Michael Jordan Bulls jersey.

AXA gives kids Jr. NBA head start

AXA, the official insurance partner of the NBA in the Philippines, supported young Filipino basketball players as they participated in the Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska Regional Selection Camp in Metro Manila. 

AXA backed Johnrey Catalan, Jamir Baldomar, Christian Jaojoco, Dexter Lugmay, Razel de Torres, John Greg Gawat, and Jam Lachica, who joined over 800 young players ages 10-14 at the tryouts held in Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City. 

Twitter Unveils the Latest Score on @NBA Conversation as it Opens New Season

Embeddable Tweet: https://twitter.com/NBA/status/920273195164360704 

Nearly 76 million #NBA-related Tweets generated since the NBA Finals ended in June

Tip-off is upon us for the new @NBA season and Twitter will once again be home to top highlights, original player content and real-time reactions to #WhatsHappening across the league. Fans have waited several months for basketball to return, but that didn’t stop the conversation on Twitter. There have been nearly 76 million #NBA-related Tweets since the NBA Finals ended in June. 

Nike and the NBA reveal the first of the leagues' 2017-18 game uniforms

Announced in June 2015, Nike’s partnership with the NBA begins with the 2017-18 season. Today, and prior to a major launch in early fall, Nike and the NBA release details of four new primary uniforms and give a first glimpse of the league champion's Association jersey.

Informed by more than 25 years of research on all levels of basketball and insight from current NBA players, the uniform is built on a refined version of the Nike Aeroswift basketball chassis. 

"BATTLE GREY" pack opens the basketball season

As the NBA season tips off, Nike Inc. athletes take the court in Nike Basketball’s "Battle Grey" shoes. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving wore the Soldier 10 and KYRIE 2, each adorned with special gold highlights commemorating their 2015-16 Championship.

Additionally, other members of the Nike Basketball family — including Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, Paul George and more — also began their respective schedules in "Battle Grey" colorways of their chosen footwear.

#SHOOTLIKETHENBA for a chance to watch the NBA Global Games in Shanghai for FREE

Are you always shooting crumpled paper in the trash can?  Do you often aim imaginary basketballs in the air pretending to be Kobe Bryant or even picture yourself as the next Steph Curry in your own backyard?

Now get your camera phones ready and unleash the NBA star in you because it’s time to put that basketball craze into good use.  Whether you’re shooting basketballs or some replica thereof, you can join the #ShootLikeTheNBA promotion launched on NBA Philippines Facebook.

Minnesota Timberwolves and L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the condor is coming to NBA 3X Philippines

Minnesota Timberwolves dancers and L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor bring fun and excitement to NBA 3X Philippines presented by Panasonic

If you want to feel how an NBA game atmosphere is like, head on out to NBA 3X Philippines 2016 presented by Panasonic at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from August 19-21, 2016.

This year, watch the Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers—Ariel, Ashley, Courtney, Demi, Dua and McKenna—bring their high energy, fierce routines and spirited numbers on the dance floor.  Beyond being eye-catching entertainers, they will show you that they are also certified athletes.  L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor will also spread good vibes to the MOA audience by dancing, dunking and spreading the enthusiasm all around.
 

NBA store Philippines celebrates 10 years of NBA Cares by supporting Filipino education initiative

Three NBA Stores in the Philippines to Donate NBA Name and Number T-Shirt Sale Proceeds to Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.

The three NBA Stores in the Philippines, which are managed by International Athletic Trading Company, Inc. (IATC), announced today the launch of a retail promotion to support Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) in providing more Filipinos with access to quality education.

To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of NBA Cares, the league’s global social responsibility program, all three NBA Stores in the Philippines will donate a portion of NBA Name and Number T-shirt sale proceeds from Aug. 10 to Sept. 13 to KCFI.  Proceeds from this initiative will fund the foundation’s education program focused on providing multimedia learning resources for students in grades K-12 and training teachers from public schools in the National Capital Region of Luzon.

2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers earn top honors for team merchandise sales

Stephen Curry Retains No. 1 Spot on NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys List

Unprecedented demand for Cleveland Cavaliers merchandise following the team’s NBA Finals 2016 win helped land them atop the most popular team merchandise list for the first time since January 2015.  Reigning back-to-back Kia NBA MVP Stephen Curry once again tops the league’s list of most popular jerseys, a position he’s held since the end of the 2014-15 NBA season.  Rankings are based on overall sales on NBAStore.com from April through June.

Rounding out the top five players are three-time NBA Champion LeBron James (No. 2), five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant (No. 3), 2016 NBA Champion Kyrie Irving (No. 4) and 2015 NBA Champion Klay Thompson (No. 5).

The Cavaliers are followed by the Golden State Warriors at No. 2, Los Angeles Lakers at No. 3, Chicago Bulls at No. 4 and Oklahoma City Thunder at No. 5 on the team merchandise list.

Additional highlights:

The Warriors’ Andre Iguodala (No. 14) makes his debut on the jerseys list while teammate Draymond Green (No. 7) earns his highest ranking ever.
 
The San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan (No. 11) and Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard (No. 13) place for the first time since June 2015 and April 2015, respectively.

Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:                                  

1.      Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

2.      LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

3.      Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers*

4.      Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers

5.      Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors

6.      Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder

7.      Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

8.      Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

9.      Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

10.    Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls*

11.    Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs

12.    Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

13.    Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers

14.    Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors

15.    Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks

*Denotes players who retired or changed teams after the 2015-16 season.

Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:

1.      Cleveland Cavaliers

2.      Golden State Warriors

3.      Los Angeles Lakers

4.      Chicago Bulls

5.      Oklahoma City Thunder

6.      San Antonio Spurs

7.      Miami Heat

8.      Toronto Raptors

9.      New York Knicks

10.    Boston Celtics

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NBA opens Manila office to expand efforts in the Philippines

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that the league has opened an office in Manila, Philippines, as part of its commitment to grow basketball and the NBA’s business initiatives in the country.

NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson will lead a dedicated local staff  to assist NBA headquarters in continuing the growth of all of the NBA’s business lines in the country, including television, digital, merchandising, events and grassroots programs, and social responsibility.  Singson’s nearly two-decade career with the league has included stints in the league’s headquarters in New York City and in the Hong Kong regional office.

Nike and Jordan brand present the Ultimate All-Star Experiences

As basketball fans from around the world descend on Toronto this week, Nike and Jordan Brand will celebrate the global game by providing Nike+ members with the ultimate Nike INC. All-Star experience.

SNKRS XPRESS

SNKRS XPRESS invites Nike+ members to experience the holistic power of Nike and Jordan by offering a curated selection of footwear including the Nike Air Force 1 Flyknit, Air Jordan XXX, Jordan Cement IV, Kobe 11 Royalty and several surprise drops. To secure a seat on the SNKRS XPRESS, members can register at nike.com/snkrsxpress. 

NBA establishes Jr. NBA Asia advisory council to further youth basketball development in Asia

– Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, Asia’s Business and Community Leaders to Support NBA’s Efforts to Encourage Basketball Participation and Active Lifestyles Among Children –
 
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today the formation of the Jr. NBA Asia Advisory Council as part of the league’s expanded efforts to encourage basketball participation and active lifestyles among children.  The council, which includes Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, will provide direction on Jr. NBA’s development and accelerate the program’s growth with the goal of reaching more boys and girls across the region to help address and combat inactivity among youth.

NBA All-star voting 2016 presented by Verizon begins today

-- All-Digital Program Offers Fan Voting via Google Search for the First Time --

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Verizon will tip off NBA All-Star Voting 2016 today at 2 p.m. ET.  The all-digital program gives fans everywhere the opportunity to vote for their favorite players as starters for NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto, the first All-Star Game to be held outside of the U.S. in the event’s 65-year history.

New to the voting program this year, NBA fans are now able to cast their daily votes directly through Google Search on their desktop, tablet and mobile devices.  They can also vote on NBA.com, through the NBA App (available on Android and iOS), SMS text, and social media networks including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as via Sina Weibo and Tencent Microblogs in China.

NBA Store celebrates the Holiday season with the arrival of NBA Christmas Day Jerseys

The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially announced today that select NBA Christmas Day jerseys are now available in the NBA Store in both Glorietta and Mega Fashion Hall.

Designed as part of the adidas NBA Season’s Greetings Collection, the uniforms incorporate primary team colors and cream tones with player names and numbers showcased in holiday-style script and detailed with woven rows of stitching.  Displayed on the back of the jersey is a scarlet NBA seal taking inspiration from holiday greeting cards.

Second NBA store in the Philippines opens in SM Mega Fashion Hall

Five-time NBA Champion Ron Harper in Manila to celebrate official opening

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that it will open its second NBA Store in the Philippines on Oct. 16 at the Mega Fashion Hall in Manila.  To celebrate the opening, five-time NBA champion Ron Harper will make an appearance to meet and interact with fans.

NBA and Tissot announce Groundbreaking Global Partnership

Swiss Watch Brand Becomes the First Official Timekeeper of the NBA, WNBA, and NBA Development League

-- New Partnership will Enhance the Game through a Collaborative Integrated Timing System --  The National Basketball Association (NBA) and TISSOT announced today a new multiyear global partnership that makes the Swiss watch brand the first Official Timekeeper of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and NBA Development League (NBA D-League).

This marks the first Official Timekeeping partnership for TISSOT with a major North American sports league and the largest partnership in the company’s history of more than 160 years.  With the agreement, TISSOT adds to an already robust portfolio of international sports and sporting event partnerships.

John Wall and Adidas unveil J Wall 2

John Wall wasn’t ready for the league, they said. The electrifying No. 1 overall pick was challenged for having too much fun, too much flash and not enough consistency for success. 

While the Washington Wizards struggled early in John’s career, he dedicated himself to the game, leading the Wizards to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2006 and garnered praise as a two-time NBA All-Star. Now, John is in search of an NBA Championship without comprising his bold personality and thrilling style of play that never hides from the spotlight.

Derrick Rose and Adidas launch D Rose 6

A kid from Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood is not supposed to be the No. 1 overall pick by his hometown team and the youngest MVP in NBA history. The league’s top point guard is not supposed to have his will tested by suffering back-to-back season ending injuries and become nearly written off. But not every player is Derrick Rose, who learned toughness and resilience from his family and neighborhood to develop an aggressive game and cold, confident demeanor that remains unchanged.

Derrick continues to prove that he will never stop. Returning to the playoffs for the first time in nearly three years, he averaged more than 20 points and 6 assists and drained an unforgettable buzzer-beater to help give the Bulls a victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. While the squad would drop a hard fought series, Rose proved he’s still capable of dominance on the court.

Under Armour and NBA announce Global Marketing Partnership

Under Armour to Serve as Title Partner and Outfitter of NBA Draft Combine and the Presenting Partner of the Jr. NBA Program in the U.S.  New NBA FIT App Built Using Under Armour’s Connected Fitness Platform will Encourage a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
 
Under Armour and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a multiyear global partnership that makes Under Armour the title partner of the NBA Draft Combine and presenting partner of the Jr. NBA, the league’s youth basketball program.  Under Armour will also team with the league to launch an innovative NBA FIT mobile application powered by the brand’s Connected Fitness platform.  This new marketing and merchandising agreement represents a significantly expanded partnership between the NBA and Under Armour, a league partner since 2011.

Lakers' Jordan Clarkson, Jazz's Trey Burke and NBA Legend Horace Grant to celebrate NBA Playoffs with Filipino fans

Clarkson, Burke and Grant to Host Viewing Parties at NBA Cafe Manila and Conduct NBA Cares Basketball Clinic for Youth 

Thunder Girls and Hugo the Hornet to Join Festivities

The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke and NBA Legend Horace Grant will visit the Philippines to celebrate the NBA Playoffs with Filipino fans. The Oklahoma City Thunder dance team – the Thunder Girls – and Charlotte Hornets mascot Hugo the Hornet will also make appearances and interact with fans.