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The NBA distributes a formal prediction market proposal to league partners

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

The NBA distributes a formal prediction market proposal to league partners

Summary

The NBA has reportedly circulated a formal proposal regarding the integration of prediction markets to various stakeholders. Industry executives expect the league to announce a decision before the start of the upcoming season to avoid distraction as the schedule begins. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour indicated that announcements from major sports leagues are imminent. The NBA and the NFL currently stand as the final primary holdouts among major U.S. professional sports organizations regarding such partnerships. While the NFL has confirmed it will not implement any prediction-market deals for the current season, the NBA is moving forward with its evaluation process. Market insiders anticipate further details regarding the league’s position to emerge before the end of September.

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Key Details

•The NBA has shared a formal prediction-market proposal with relevant industry partners.
•League officials aim to announce a decision before the upcoming season begins.
•Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour expects imminent announcements from at least one major league.
•The NFL previously confirmed it will not pursue prediction-market deals for the current season.

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