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Daryl Morey on Crypto and NFTs: 'It's the Start of a Major, Major Trend'

The 76ers exec (aka "Basketball’s Nerd King”) is known for promoting 3-point shots. Less well known: his fascination with all things crypto.

Daryl Morey, GM of the Philadelphia 76ers talks with the Miami Heat's Shane Battier prior to the game in Miami.

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Dapper Labs' CEO Reveals Eye-Popping Numbers Behind NBA Top Shot NFTs

Dapper Labs’ non-fungible token (NFT) platform NBA Top Shot crossed 1 million registered users, according to CEO Roham Gharegozlou during a keynote conversation at Consensus 2021.

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76er Danny Green Auctioning Off an NFT of His 2020 Championship Ring

NBA player Danny Green is getting into the NFT game. Green has partnered with NFT startup New Renaissance to create and auction an augmented reality hologram NFT of his 2020 championship ring. Green joins “First Mover” to discuss the project and his motivations for creating the NFT. “It’s not about the money,” Green said.

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New Lawsuit Dunks on Dapper Labs’ NBA Top Shot NFTs

The NBA NFTs under scrutiny. A woman is suing Dapper Labs on allegations that the company’s NBA Top Shot “Moments” NFTs are unregistered securities. Is it a money grab or an opportunity to establish rules in the NFT space? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Golden State Warriors Become First NBA Team to Issue NFT Set

The Golden State Warriors have launched a non-fungible token (NFT) collection on the OpenSea marketplace, becoming the first U.S. professional sports team to issue official NFTs. “The Hash” panel suggests the pros as well as the potential risks of buying into the digital collectibles market.

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Golden State Warriors Become First NBA Team to Issue NFT Set

NBA Top Shot sells digital basketball highlights but no franchise has offered its own team-licensed fare. Until now.

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors stands on the Oakland logo at center court of the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

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NFTs Meet NBA: Lakers’ Jamal Boykin Weighs in on the Top Shot Craze

NBA Top Shot is one of the hottest developments in the NFT marketplace and has gone mainstream. Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Jamal Boykin weighs in on the NFT market in professional sports, and how players can make sure they’re not being taken advantage of.

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Sacramento Kings to Offer Bitcoin Salary Option to All Players and Staff

The Sacramento Kings is the first sporting franchise to offer bitcoin as a payment option to players and staff. Is this a catalytic moment for crypto and sports, or is this just another marketing stunt? “The Hash” panel weighs in.

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Sacramento Kings to Offer Bitcoin Salary Option to All Players

he NBA franchise has long been one of the most crypto-forward teams in professional sports.

Vivek Ranadivé (center) announced the move on Clubhouse.

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Michael Jordan Joins $305M Investment in Firm Behind NBA Top Shot

Dapper Labs' buzzy NFT platform has generated over $500 million in sales since launch.

NBA legend Michael Jordan

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