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AT&T In As NBA's Lead Sponsor In Wireless Telecom Category

AT&T is replacing Verizon as the NBA’s lead sponsor in wireless telecom, one of the biggest-spending marketing categories both inside and outside of sports. The multiyear deal includes marketing rights across the NBA, USA Basketball, WNBA, G League and NBA 2K League. AT&T at the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte will take over title sponsorship of the Slam Dunk competition from Verizon. AT&T will also be presenting sponsor of the All-Star Practice and Media Day. Verizon, an NBA corporate patron since '15 and a brand with seven NBA team sponsorships, will remain a content provider. It will focus on innovation, along with some content rights, until its current NBA deal expires.

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