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NBA and The Coca-Cola Company Announce Multiyear Global Partnership
NEW YORK, March 17, 2026--The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new global marketing partnership, bringing Sprite® back as the league’s Official Global Soft Drink Partner.
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