NBA defends Rwanda partnership in letter to concerned Senators
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum addressed concerns from U.S. Senators regarding the league's partnership with Rwanda. Tatum cited the removal of a military-backed team from the Basketball Africa League as evidence of the NBA's adaptability to evolving U.S. policies towards Rwanda. This letter comes amid scrutiny over the league's associations in the region. The NBA aims to clarify its stance and ongoing commitments.
- •Mark Tatum wrote to U.S. Senators about Rwanda partnership concerns.
- •NBA removed a military-backed team from the Basketball Africa League.
- •The letter addresses evolving U.S. policies on Rwanda.
- •NBA aims to clarify its stance amid scrutiny.
- 5:50 PMESPN NBA — NBA defends Rwanda partnership in letter to concerned Senators
"NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum cited the removal of a military-backed team from the Basketball Africa League as evidence the NBA has adapted to changing U.S. policies toward the East African nation.
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