NBA China and BABA-W's (09988.HK) -2.800 (-1.693%) Short selling $6.29B; Ratio 13.896% (BABA.US) Alibaba Cloud announced today (9th) a multi-year partnership.Under the partnership, Alibaba Cloud will become the official cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China. It will develop innovative applications revolving around events such as the NBA All-Star, NBA Playoffs, and the Finals, to enhance live game viewing and other fan engagement experiences.Related NewsCICC Keeps BABA-W TP at $197; Cloud Computing Accelerates Growth; Instant Commerce/ Other Biz Losses DeepenMeanwhile, NBA China will leverage Alibaba Cloud's AI and cloud computing services to support a range of digital fan engagement initiatives, including developing a dedicated AI model for NBA China based on Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen series of foundational models, according to the announcement.The customized AI model will be fine-tuned using NBA's digital assets to provide interactive content for users of the NBA App in China, such as real-time game highlights, basketball historical data, in-depth player analysis, and interactive discussions around trending basketball topics.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-10-13 16:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)