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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.

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June 23, 2026
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The PGA Tour is launching a major competitive overhaul in 2028, shifting to a two-track system: a Championship Series and Challenger Series. The top tier features up to 24 events, including 16 signature tournaments with $20 million purses, while the Challenger Series becomes the pathway for promotion and relegation between levels. The move is the first major structural change under the Tour’s first-ever CEO Brian Rolapp, who will add the title of commissioner in 2027, making him the first to hold both roles following Jay Monahan’s exit. Catch up on the full changes here.

Meta is expanding its smart glasses lineup with its first in-house branded models, introducing the $299 Adventurer and Fury glasses alongside the $399 Starfire, a fashion-focused collaboration with Kylie Jenner. Built with partner EssilorLuxottica, the new devices offer AI-powered features, prescription lens compatibility, and lower price points than existing Ray-Ban Meta models. The launch comes as Meta looks to broaden adoption ahead of Apple’s expected entry into the market next year.

The trailer for Apple TV’s upcoming sports comedy The Dink has dropped, with Jake Johnson and Ben Stiller diving into the world of pickleball. Johnson plays a washed-up tennis pro trying to revive his career after injury, with Stiller pushing him toward the fast-growing sport. Directed by Josh Greenbaum, the film also stars Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris and hits Apple TV on July 24, blending underdog comedy with pickleball’s rapid rise in popularity.

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Pat Riley has done it again. The Miami Heat have reportedly landed Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade with the Bucks, pairing the two-time MVP with Bam Adebayo and instantly reshaping the Eastern Conference. The deal continues a decades-long trend of Riley luring superstars to South Beach, from Shaquille O’Neal to LeBron James to Jimmy Butler. In return, Milwaukee receives Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round draft picks, a pick swap, and a second-rounder.

United Talent Agency is partnering with Coactive AI on a creator insights platform designed to explain why content resonates, not just what performs. Rolling out through UTA Creators in Fall 2026, the tool analyzes video, images, and audio to surface themes, emotions, and creative patterns behind engagement. It aims to help creators and brands refine storytelling, strengthen audience connection, and choose talent based on creative fit over follower counts.

The NFL will not hold a 2026 supplemental draft, effectively pausing Brendan Sorsby’s path to the league after his eligibility case drew major scrutiny. League officials cited timing and “integrity of competition” concerns tied to his admitted gambling activity, including thousands of bets during his college career. Sorsby, once the top transfer portal player, had been declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA and now must wait for a potential entry through the 2027 NFL Draft.

Speaking of eligibility, the NCAA approved a sweeping overhaul on Tuesday, shifting to a strict five-year window to play five seasons beginning at graduation or age 19. The rule effectively eliminates redshirting and most waivers for injuries or other exceptions, with limited allowances for military service, religious missions, or maternity leave. The change is designed to simplify increasingly complex eligibility rules shaped by COVID waivers, NIL, and legal disputes that have allowed some athletes to extend college careers beyond five years.

Amazon’s Prime Day is expected to drive a record $26.3 billion in U.S. online spending, up 9% year over year, according to Adobe. The four-day event is fueling a broader retail discount battle, with Walmart and Target also running competing sales as shoppers comparison-shop across platforms. Amazon is projected to capture about 60% of total online sales during the event, its highest share since 2019, highlighting Prime Day’s growing dominance in retail cycles.

Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley is preparing to launch a formal bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas as the league continues exploring expansion alongside Seattle. Foley, who also owns multiple international soccer clubs, has hired Morgan Stanley to advise the bid and plans to anchor the team at T-Mobile Arena if approved. With expansion fees projected between $7 billion and $10 billion, Las Vegas’ growing sports footprint strengthens its case as a leading NBA expansion market.

Michael Caine is the latest Hollywood icon to embrace AI voice technology, licensing a digital clone of his voice for a new audiobook version of Homer’s The Odyssey. Produced by ElevenLabs, the free 13-hour audio experience features AI-generated performances, music, and sound effects. The release arrives just weeks before Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film adaptation, underscoring how AI is increasingly reshaping storytelling, publishing, and entertainment.

AMC Theatres’ stock plunged after the company announced a new cash raise aimed at paying down expensive debt. AMC will sell about 95.25 million shares at $2.10 each, raising roughly $200 million, with proceeds used to redeem higher-interest senior notes due in 2027. The move comes after a strong box office weekend for Toy Story 5, but investors reacted sharply to dilution concerns, sending shares down nearly 27% in early trading.

Sotheby’s is set to auction the basketball from OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in during the Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 4 comeback, a moment that helped secure a 107-106 victory at Madison Square Garden. Bidding opens June 30, and the ball is expected to draw millions, with estimates ranging from roughly $2.5 million to $4.5 million due to its historic significance and viral impact. The sale is part of a larger Finals memorabilia auction tied to the Knicks’ title run.

Keanu Reeves is in talks to reunite with Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley for a live-action/animation hybrid Lego movie at Universal. The project would center on a role being developed specifically for Reeves, with Cooley directing and The Lego Group producing. Plot details are under wraps, but the film is seen as a key push to keep the franchise rights in place as development accelerates toward potential pre-production in the next six months.

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