AMP Sports Brings Draft Night to Fans With “Cousins Courtside” Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to Host Live Show and Draft Watch Party on June 23 in New York City
06.08.2026
NEW YORK — June 8, 2026- AMP Sports, a division of Sinclair, today announced Cousins Courtside, a Draft night experience with NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, co-hosts of the hit podcast Cousins. The live event will take place in New York City on Tuesday, June 23.
Carter and McGrady will bring fans up close for one of basketball's biggest nights with a 30-minute Cousins live show, followed by a Draft watch party as the two hosts provide live commentary and a Q&A during the live broadcast. Cousins Courtside will also stream at https://vinceandtmac.com/events/.
“Vince and Tracy have built Cousins into a destination for basketball fans by bringing the same authenticity, chemistry, and competitive spirit that made them icons on the court. Cousins provides perspective few others can, combining insights of today’s game with firsthand experiences from some of the NBA’s most iconic moments, creating a unique experience basketball fans at all levels can connect with. The NBA Draft has become one of the biggest cultural moments on the basketball calendar. Taking the show live allows audiences to be a part of the excitement in real time and connect with Vince and Tracy in a way that only an event like this can deliver. This will be an unforgettable experience for fans both in person and watching at home,” said Rich Cooke, VP of Audio Programming.
Cousins Courtside is presented by Xfinity, with FanDuel serving as an official sponsor.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET
Location: Sei Less – 156 West 38th Street, NY NY 10018
Age Requirement: 21+
Tickets/Info: HERE
About AMP Sports
AMP Sports, a division of AMP Media, connects brands to passionate sports fans with national scale, regional impact, and local relevance. AMP Sports distributes highly engaging programming across linear and digital platforms, powered by a growing slate of original video podcasts, including The Triple Option, Unfiltered Soccer, Post Moves, Throwbacks, Cousins and Style of Play. AMP Sports also produces and distributes a robust network of college and professional football shows. With trusted sports personalities and high-profile athlete hosts, AMP Sports delivers deep audience engagement and impactful brand integration.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE!, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content portfolio includes AMP Media, which produces a growing slate of original programming across multiple platforms. For more information, please visit www.sbgi.net.
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