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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).

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July 17, 2022
DENVER, CO - JULY 11: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces Kumar Rocker as the tenth overall pick for the New York Mets during the 2021 Major Leauge Baseball Draft at Bellco Theater at Colorado Convention Center on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB Draft Set to Usher in Next Generation of Stars

The MLB Draft lacks the glitz and fanfare of other sports, but starting tonight, several athletes will hear their names called and prepare to jumpstart the next chapter of their careers. Leading into the event, Boardroom spotlighted some of the biggest stars of the next class, including Kevin Parada, Jackson Holliday, Druw Jones, Brooks Lee, Eiljah Green, and the top star of this year’s draft, Kumar Rocker.

Yasiin Bey, Solange Knowles, & More Come Together for Louis Vuitton’s Generation “V”

The legend and legacy of Virgil Abloh will live on forever. Louis Vuitton honored the innovator with a new collection that “brings together friends, talents and familiar faces in a tribute to Virgil Abloh’s lasting legacy of unity and inclusivity.” The French fashion house debuted the collection at the Louis Dreamhouse with the help of some big names, including Yasiin Bey, Solange Knowles, Nigo, and more.

Drake’s Nocta Basketball Collection Leaks

Drake has been busy as of late. Following the surprise drop of his seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind, Drizzy revealed the nostalgic lineup for the upcoming OVO Fest. The festival’s return will bring together the stars of Young Money Records, including Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Now, photos leaked online showcasing an upcoming Nocta basketball line that the multihyphenate will release in combination with Nike. The line includes t-shirts, hoodies, and socks, in both black and tie dye colorways, as well as a new basketball shoe. There are currently no details as to when the collection will hit the market.

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Bill Murray Dives into the Blockchain

Bill Murray is one of the least likely celebrities to dive into NFTs, but 2022 is filled with surprises. The iconic funnyman revealed that he purchased 15 NFTs, including a CryptoPunk, Gutter Cat, and a World of Women. Earlier this week, Murray launched a limited collection of NFTs in partnership with Coinbase that sold out nearly immediately.

LeBron James & DeMar DeRozan Post 72 in Drew League Appearance

LeBron James rolled up to the Drew League like he had something to prove on Saturday. King James made an appearance at the famed pro-am tournament for the first time since 2011. He teamed up with the Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan and the two combined for 72 points, as their team won 104-102. Kyrie Irving was also expected to play, but did not show up for the event.

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Bernadette Doykos

Bernadette Doykos is the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy at Boardroom. Before joining the team, her work appeared in ELLE. She previously served as the head of evaluation for a nonprofit where she became obsessed with systems and strategy and served as the curator of vibes and extinguisher of fires for the design thinking firm Stoked. She is constantly plotting a perfect tunnel ‘fit and a playlist for all occasions.