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Web3

Hoops Legend Scottie Pippen Shoots a 'Web3' With Virtual Sneakers

The six-time NBA champion is working with Web3-based entertainment company Orange Comet to produce a new collection of NFT-based kicks.

Scottie Pippen is entering the Web3 game with a collection of virtual sneakers. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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Basketball Legend Scottie Pippen's Crypto Genesis Story

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen discusses how he discovered and entered the NFT space. "I was curious," he said. "Being out of the game, you find a lot of time to study and research."

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Web3

Blockchain Startup Chain Inks Web3 Sponsorship Deal With Miami Heat

Chain recently signed a similar partnership with the New England Patriots.

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Web3

Steph Curry Files ‘Curryverse’ Metaverse Trademark

The NBA star may be taking his basketball talents to the metaverse with NFT services offered in “virtual environments.”

(Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Finance

Chicago Bulls to Release NFT Artwork Reimagining Its Iconic Logo

The collection invited NFT artists and designers like Bobby Hundreds, Deadfellaz and Ghxsts to redesign an NBA logo that hasn't changed since 1966.

Art by Varvara Alay

Finance

NBA to Develop NFT-Based Fantasy Basketball Game With Sorare

Sorare has become the "Official NFT Fantasy Partner" of the NBA.

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Learn

NBA Top Shot 101

The NFT marketplace allows you to buy and sell original NBA digital content.

What is NBA Top Shot? (Unsplash)

Opinion

Why NBA Athletes Are Turning to Web3 to Build Generational Wealth

NFTs and the metaverse may provide a source of income long after players hang up their high tops, says Marcus Bläsche, CEO of Rumble Kong League. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

(Rumble Kong League)

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How the Golden State Warriors Gamified Fandom With NFTs

Silicon Valley's NBA team tokenized its performance on the courts. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

(Yunha Lee, Coindesk)

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StormX CEO on Ongoing NBA Partnership, Outlook for Crypto Sports Deals

Last year, the NBA named cash back provider StormX as their first crypto jersey patch partner via an exclusive deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. StormX CEO Simon Yu shares insights into the ongoing partnership and the state of sports sponsorships for digital asset firms amid a sour mood in the markets.

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