WASHINGTON, D.C. and TOKYO, JAPAN – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has announced a partnership with NEC Corporation, marking the first international partnership for the Washington Wizards since the NBA allowed teams to sell global marketing rights to two international partners beginning with the 2019-20 season. The partnership is also a first for an NBA franchise in Japan.
As part of this groundbreaking partnership, NEC will have integration into Wizards elements with a key focus towards reaching fans in Japan including global rights to Wizards marks, and inclusion into the recently announced Wizards Japanese website and Wizards Japanese podcast.