DICK'S Sporting Goods and NIKE, Inc. Enlist Dave "Lil Dicky" Burd and Diana Taurasi to Find the Next Generation of Hoopers with "The Scouts Are Out" Campaign
Rhea-AI Summary
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and NIKE, Inc. launched "The Scouts are Out" campaign on March 17, 2026, featuring Dave "Lil Dicky" Burd and Diana Taurasi as veteran scouts hunting for the next generation of hoopers.
The multi-spot campaign includes Jayson Tatum, Sabrina Ionescu, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephon Castle and Tyran Stokes, and runs across broadcast, online video and social media, with merchandise available at DICK'S stores, DICKS.com and the DICK'S mobile app.
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News Market Reaction – NKE
In the Mar 17 session, NKE gained 0.60%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -2.8% | Scheduled Q3 FY26 earnings release and follow-up conference call announcement. |
| Feb 26 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -2.8% | Initial Q3 FY26 earnings and conference call scheduling details for investors. |
| Feb 13 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +2.7% | Declaration of a $0.41 quarterly cash dividend on common stock. |
| Jan 20 | Leadership changes | Neutral | +2.8% | Senior geography leadership transitions across EMEA, Greater China and APLA. |
| Dec 18 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -10.5% | Q2 FY26 results with flat revenue growth, margin compression and EPS decline. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news with clear financial implications (earnings, dividend) saw price moves aligned with the underlying tone, while neutral items like conference announcements and leadership changes often produced notable divergence.
Over the past six months, NIKE news has ranged from routine conference-call announcements to a $0.41 quarterly dividend and a weak fiscal Q2 2026 print with lower gross margin and EPS. Dividend and leadership items coincided with gains around 2.7–2.8%, while neutral conference-call notices saw declines of 2.77%. The disappointing Q2 results led to a -10.54% reaction. Today’s brand-focused campaign with DICK’S fits into the broader ‘news’ category rather than financial or earnings-specific events.
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Also featured are Jayson Tatum, Sabrina Ionescu, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephon Castle and Tyran Stokes
In the anthem spot, which draws inspiration from movie trailer storytelling, rapper and comedian Dave "Lil Dicky" Burd and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi play veteran scouts on the hunt for the next generation of hoopers. Their go-to scouting grounds? A place where future and present stars of the game walk right through the doors – DICK'S Sporting Goods. With cameos from 2024 NBA Champion and NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, 2024 WNBA Champion and WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu, 2025 NBA Champion and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, and the consensus top high school recruit Tyran Stokes, "The Scouts are Out" positions DICK'S "the best place you could ever scout anything".
"March is when the spotlight gets brighter for basketball players everywhere," said Melissa Christian, VP of Brand Building at DICK'S Sporting Goods. "We're having fun with that idea by celebrating how everyone from household names to the next wave of talent comes to DICK'S, because they know we have the gear, and expertise, they need to level-up their game."
The campaign is running now across broadcast, online video and social media, with the remaining spots releasing over the coming weeks. Hoopers and fans everywhere can gear up for March at DICK'S locations nationwide, online at DICKS.com and on the DICK'S mobile app.
"The Scouts are Out" marks the second time DICK'S and NIKE, Inc. have joined forces on an ad campaign of this caliber. The first time was in 2023 when the brands collaborated on "Sports Change Lives", which consisted of personal stories from 10 Nike and Jordan Brand athletes, spotlighting the ways sports have changed their lives.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
Media Contacts
DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
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