Amazon s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.

Under the agreement, Wondery will have exclusive distribution and ad-sales rights to Boardroom's slate of podcasts and digital series. It also plans to create new brand and fan engagement opportunities for Boardroom's marquee live events, along with annual Twitch livestreams with Durant himself. Founded in 2019, Boardroom focuses on the intersection of sports, entertainment and business.

Boardroom's content portfolio includes the Cover Story and  Boardroom Talks  franchises, featuring a roster of rotating hosts including Durant, Kleiman, Taylor Rooks and Speedy Morman. Starting in early 2027, Wondery will distribute Boardroom's series via video and audio across Amazon services, including Prime Video, Amazon Music and free, ad-supported Fire TV Channels. The shows will continue to be available on Boardroom's YouTube channel, on Boardroom.TV and wherever podcasts are available.

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According to Amazon, the deal also promises to  supercharge  Boardroom's signature live events - held in conjunction with the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend and other major sports and entertainment moments - while  unlocking new advertising opportunities across video and social channels. 

NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Durant on a recent episode of  Boardroom Talks 

Durant said in a statement:  We built Boardroom knowing that fans care just as much about the culture behind sports, music and entertainment as we do. We're excited to work with the best-in-class team at Amazon to bring that insider access to even more fans worldwide. 

Matt Sandler, GM of creator services at Amazon, said,  What Kevin and Rich have built with Boardroom goes beyond content and events - it's one of the most compelling brands at the intersection of business, sports, and entertainment. With Amazon's growing creator and sports offerings, we saw a natural fit. We can't wait to get to work expanding Boardroom's footprint, connecting wi

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