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NBA Smart Ball Chip Hits 1 Gram, Targets 2027 Debut
Original: NBA Smart Ball Chip Hits 1 Gram, Eyes 2027 Debut [2026]
A smart sensor chip designed for NBA basketballs has reportedly been reduced to just one gram, a weight considered light enough for game use, with a targeted debut in the 2027 season. The development would let leagues track ball movement, spin and contact data in real time during official play, opening new possibilities for officiating, broadcasting and performance analytics across professional basketball.
Why now: The technology is approaching the threshold where it could be adopted in official NBA games, and fans and analysts are weighing its impact on officiating and stats.
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- NBA Smart Ball Chip Hits 1 Gram, Eyes 2027 Debut [2026] · tech-insider.org
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