Sportradar will provide live NBA player data for graphics on NBC’s regional sports networks under a deal announced on Monday. The arrangement starts this season and runs through the 2026-27 NBA season, covering hundreds of games.
The agreement brings Sportradar’s live player data into broadcasts across NBC’s regional sports networks.
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The NBA has prohibited betting markets tied to individual player statistics and early match outcomes for the current season, according to a league memo reported by Estadão and ESPN. The ban covers combinations predicting an athlete falling below targets across several statistics, tip-off winners, first basket, assist or rebound, and specific shot errors. The restrictions extend to the WNBA from 2027.
The NBA has prohibited betting markets linked to individual player statistics and early match outcomes for the current season, according to a league memo reported by Estadão and ESPN. The restrictions were sent to betting houses authorised by the league through the memo.
Reportedly, the NBA has introduced restrictions on selected player-performance bets considered vulnerable to manipulation. The league communicated the measures to authorised bookmakers and teams on 16 October ahead of the 2026–27 season.
The NBA has restricted several categories of player-performance bets for the 2026–27 season, telling authorised bookmakers and teams of the measures in circulars on 16 October. The restrictions apply from the season starting on 20 October, according to the league's communication to operators and clubs.
The NBA has issued sportsbook partners new guidance restricting certain bet types, including same-player parlays. The outlet said it confirmed the guidance with the league, DraftKings and FanDuel after ESPN’s initial report.
The NBA is tightening restrictions on player prop bets and parlays, according to a report. The report says the changes follow gambling scandals and may be harder to enforce across prediction markets.
DraftKings has introduced yes-or-no event contracts on NFL and NBA player outcomes with Crypto.com’s Derivatives North America unit, the company said. It also plans to add culture, entertainment and politics categories, and expects to integrate Railbird Exchange in the coming months.