Headline To Go
Cover Story
The Watchlist
Boardroom Talks
Inside The Boardroom
Members Club

About Boardroom

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.

All Rights Reserved. 2025.
News...Straight to the point.
July 2, 2025
Get the Newsletter

Subscribe for the biggest stories in the business of sports and entertainment, daily.

Sue Bird is set to become the first player to be honored with a statue by a WNBA franchise. The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday they’re unveiling the legend’s figurine on Aug. 17 outside of Climate Pledge Arena. Selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft, Bird spent her entire 21-season career with the Storm, winning four championships and becoming a 13-time All-Star. Bird had her No. 10 jersey retired by the team in 2023.

As the Formula 1 community prepares to welcome Cadillac to the grid next year, a new docuseries hosted and executive-produced by Keanu Reeves will chronicle the team’s journey. Offering exclusive access to the team, the multi-part program “traces the creation of the sport’s newest and uniquely American team as it prepares for its debut at the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season opener in Melbourne.” 

Afrobeats superstar Tems announced Wednesday the launch of the Leading Vibe Initiative, a program designed to empower young women in the music industry. The platform will host its first activities in Lagos this August and aims to address the longstanding gender gap in the music industry by providing tools, mentorship, and access to resources for female artists, songwriters, and producers. Applications close July 13.

The New York Knicks appear to have found their next head coach after multiple reports Wednesday indicated they are working on a deal to hire two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown. Brown’s resume includes stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and, most recently, the Sacramento Kings, where he led the team to its first playoff appearance since 2006.

Timothée Chalamet, Miley Cyrus, Emily Blunt, and Shaquille O’Neal are among 31 new honorees set to be welcomed to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the coming year. Others being added to the famed tourist attraction include Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Josh Groban, Rami Malek, Robin Roberts, Keith David, and Stanley Tucci.

Adidas has added Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to its growing roster of student-athlete partners. Smith, who will appear in multiple marketing campaigns, is the latest Buckeye to partner with the brand, following fellow receivers and former Ohio State players Emeka Egbuka and Garrett Wilson, who are already signed with Three Stripes.

After dropping Season 4 on Hulu last week, FX has already renewed The Bear for a fifth season, with chairman John Landgraf calling it “one of the best shows on television.” The dramedy made Emmy history in 2024 with 23 nominations for its second season, winning 11, the most ever for a comedy series in a single year.

Prince and Brooks Brothers are teaming up on a co-branded line of tennis-friendly apparel. Items include polos, rugby shirts, graphic tees, and track sets that reflect a modern iteration of 90s tennis culture, complete with vintage-looking imagery. The drop will be made available on July 9 in select Brooks Brothers stores and online.

Ahead of their league debut in 2025-26, the London City Lionesses, the only fully independent club in the Barclays Women’s Super League owned by Michele Kang, have agreed to a two-year partnership with Nike. The Swoosh will serve as the club’s official kit supplier, with home, away, and third unis set to be unveiled in late July. Both sides will also promote athlete development and uplift women’s performance innovation while engaging with the local community in London.

The Harlem Globetrotters are preparing to celebrate their 100th season next year by hosting their first-ever open player tryout. Auditions are scheduled for early fall, with the final team being assembled and announced in November, ready for a 2026 tip-off.

Image:

Read More:

Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.