The NBA has acquired a strategic stake in its streaming technology partner Mediakind, giving it more control over its digital products as it enters an all-streaming future, a move reported by the Sports Business Journal.
A seat at the table: The deal gives the NBA direct influence over its tech just as every nationally televised game moves to platforms like Prime Video, Peacock, and ESPN's new app. This investment ensures the league has a direct hand in the evolution of its own League Pass service and digital products.
The spoiler alert: Mediakind’s technology focuses on minimizing latency in live broadcasts. For the NBA, this keeps every part of the game perfectly timed for viewers—from the on-screen shot clock to ad placements—preventing the lag that can ruin a live sports stream.
As sports media fragments across streaming services, the NBA is vertically integrating its most critical technology, ensuring it owns the fan experience, not just the on-court product. This tech gets its first big test when the 2025/26 NBA season kicks off in October, and the strategic business move is already making waves on fan-focused rumor sites.
