Team Grill Cooks Up a Licensing Agreement with the National Basketball Association; Introduces High-End BBQ Grills Featuring NBA Teams

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(Business Wire)

NEW YORK and ACTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Basketball fans: Your new BBQ grill has arrived. Through a licensing agreement with the National Basketball Association, Team Grill™ today extended its line of professional-grade gas grills to include the official logos and colors of all NBA teams. Team Grill will feature NBA teams on its Patio Series ALL-STAR grills ($1,099), which are expected to be available for purchase beginning in December of this year.

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“Team Grill is excited to partner with the NBA to introduce a new line of grills designed for passionate basketball fans,” said Frank Azzolino, President of Team Grill. “Fans will love the look of their new NBA grill, but they’ll also love the unique features and professional-grade cooking system that make Team Grill BBQ grills the best in their class.”

“As fans are watching the game and cheering on their favorite team, the NBA’s new All-Star BBQ Grill will serve as a great companion for their pre or post game celebration,” said Victoria Picca, Senior Vice President of Licensing and Business Affairs, NBA Global Merchandising Group.

Looks Great. Cooks Great.™ - The Team Grill Patio Series ALL-STAR BBQ Grill

The Team Grill Patio Series ALL-STAR features three stainless steel tube burners plus an infrared searing burner to provide 48,000 BTUs of cooking power. Team Grill’s signature stainless steel side shelves extend to offer more than 1,000 square inches of preparation space. The unique stainless steel front shelf closes to conceal the control panel when the grill is not in use.

The Team Grill Patio Series ALL-STAR grill is decorated using a triple-fired porcelain-enamel finishing process designed to perfectly match your team’s logo and colors. The auto-quality finish cleans easily with soap and water and is designed to withstand the weather as well as the high-heat environment of the grill.

To see a recorded product demonstration, fans can visit the Team Grill channel at http://www.youtube.com/teamgrill.

For a complete list of features, additional photos or to find a local retailer, visit the Team Grill web site at www.teamgrill.com.

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About Team Grill™

Team Grill is the premier manufacturer of professional-quality gas grills for sports fans. Our products combine the cooking capabilities of high-end grills with the look of your favorite sports teams, so you can show your team spirit on game day and every day. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, Team Grill products are available through select retail outlets, including specialty BBQ and outdoor living stores, and online at www.teamgrill.com.

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