From CNBC:

The Utah Jazz is expanding its international scouting efforts, with scouts in nearly every basketball country worldwide, according to CEO Danny Ainge. The NBA currently boasts a record 125 international players, with each of the 30 teams featuring at least one international player this season, reflecting the league’s global reach.

International ticket sales for NBA games saw a significant 120% increase from last season, with fans traveling from 92 countries to North American games. Ainge, who joined the Utah Jazz in December 2021, has overseen a remarkable increase in the team’s valuation to $3.09 billion, a 52.59% increase from last year and a 76.57% increase since he joined the franchise.



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