Facebook Watch Gains Access to Game Recaps of NBA, WNBA, G League, 2K League Action

NBA Digital, jointly-managed by the NBA and Turner Sports, announced all NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, and NBA 2K League game recaps will now be available on Facebook Watch. These video recaps will span every game during the season, including the Summer League, preseason, and playoffs where applicable. Additionally, the NBA will host a weekly Watch Party on Facebook, allowing fans around the world to watch and interact with game recaps and videos together in real-time. WNBA, NBA G League, and NBA 2K League Watch Parties will be held monthly on the platform.

“We are excited to provide our millions of followers on Facebook with recaps to every game across all four of our leagues,” says Sam Farber, NBA Vice President, Digital Media. “Through Facebook’s innovative Watch Party experience, basketball fans around the world can interact in real-time and share in their passion for the game.”

“We’re thrilled for Facebook Watch to now be a place where basketball fans can come together to get caught up on and debate the latest action from each of the NBA’s four leagues,” says Devi Mahadevia, Facebook North America Sports Programming Lead. “The NBA boasts one of the most vibrant sports communities on our platform – and by delivering these game recaps and hosting a weekly Watch Party, the league will be able to engage with fans around the world in new and exciting ways.”

The NBA has built one of the largest Facebook communities in the world, with 400 million followers across all league, team, and player accounts on the platform.