NBA

NBA

@nba

The 2026 NBA Draft is complete!

Sports league Business https://linkin.bio/nba

88.5M

Followers

1.3K

Following

104.6K

Posts

0.07%

Engagement Rate

≈ -0.5% over 70d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This account ranks at number 46 out of 1620 tracked creators and holds over 122 times the follower count of the median creator. This size places it in a tier far above the typical profile we monitor. The verified account operates as a sports league with over 100,000 total posts. It functions as a mega account within its niche. The engagement rate falls well below the median of 0.93 percent. The following report explores specific audience interactions and content performance metrics.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 88,456,322
Following 1,307
Posts 104,552
Verified Yes
Business Account Yes
Category Sports league

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 61,845
Avg Comments per Post 359
Videos 4
Photos 8
Engagement Rate 0.07%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @nba's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

-461816

Net Change

-0.5%

% Change

-6597

Avg / Day

70

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 7, 2026 (88,800,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (88,338,184 followers).

The account stayed nearly flat with a 0.4% change over 50 days. The follower count remained stable between 88.8M and 88.5M.

What the trajectory means

The account maintained a flat trajectory with a minor decrease of 0.4% over the tracked period. This stability makes the profile a known quantity for stable brand placements. The steady daily pace allows for predictable campaign planning without risk of rapid fluctuation.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@nba ranks 738 out of 774 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This low performance means the account fails to generate high interaction relative to its reach. The audience remains largely passive compared to other creators in the corpus.

The engagement rate of 0.07% falls well below the 0.93% median and ranks 738 of 774, proving this audience reacts much less than usual. While total like counts remain high, the low percentage indicates a passive relationship with the content. Photos earn over double the likes of videos, showing that this audience rewards static imagery more than moving footage. The comment count remains modest compared to the volume of likes. Reliability of reach is low as only 16.7% of recent posts doubled the account average. No posts reached five times the average engagement. These figures suggest a large scale where individual interactions are diluted by the sheer size of the follower base. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

61.8K

Avg Likes/Post

359

Avg Comments/Post

742.1K

Total Likes

4.3K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.07%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

32.6K

Avg Likes on Videos (4)

76.5K

Avg Likes on Photos (8)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @nba's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @nba's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @nba

219,393 likes · 767 comments

3.5× @nba's average post · 7.8× the median post.

"With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @washwizards select @aj.dybantsa! The 2026 NBA Draft is LIVE on ABC & ESPN."

115 characters

Photo

Format

Wednesday

Day Posted

0:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved 219.4K likes and more than tripled the median engagement of this account. It maintained a healthy ratio of 767 comments to its like count. To replicate this reach, target long captions over 100 characters. These longer posts earn 72.1K average likes while medium length options perform poorly at only 21.4K. The data suggests that detailed copy drives much higher engagement than mid-length snippets. Use the hashtags #wnbaseson30 and #wnbaseason30 to signal consistent topics to the audience. High frequency is the core strategy here as the account posts over 32 times per week. While the average of 61.8K likes reflects a large scale, the gap between typical posts and top performers means consistency in volume is the primary goal. The account currently commands a following of 88.5 million people.

Top Hashtags

#wnbaseson30 (1) #wnbaseason30 (1)

Top Keywords

draft (9) trade (6) wnba (6) record (6) marina (5) single (5) game (5) scoring (5) mabrey (4) points (4) agreed (3) principle (3) acquire (3) rights (3) final (3) timberwolves (3) time (3) brooklyn (2) nets (2) minnesota (2) pick (2) matching (2) tying (2) league (2) made (2) threes (2) history (2) coach (2) board (1) milwaukee (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 158 chars
Posting Frequency 32.3 posts/week

Content Mix

4

Videos / Reels

8

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @washwizards select @aj.dybantsa! The 2026 NBA Draft is LIVE on ABC & ESPN.

219.4K likes 767 comments
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The draft board for the 2026 NBA Draft. *The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to N…

181.3K likes 377 comments
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Post thumbnail

The 2026 NBA Draft Class 📸

120.2K likes 465 comments
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Post thumbnail

53. AND COUNTING. 🤯 Marina Mabrey has tied the all-time WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points while matching …

99.6K likes 791 comments 1.3M views Video
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Post thumbnail

MARINA COULDN’T MISS. 🤯 Marina Mabrey poured in 53 points on 17-28 shooting, including 9-18 from deep, tying the all-t…

31.5K likes 475 comments
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Post thumbnail

Join us in wishing @rudygobert27 of the @timberwolves a HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY!

27.7K likes 404 comments
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Post thumbnail

In rare air 👑 Marina Mabrey ties the all-time WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, matching the mark set by…

24.8K likes 356 comments
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Post thumbnail

Heard Team France is back in Boston today 👀

14.5K likes 102 comments 110.1K views Video
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Post thumbnail

History hits different 🧡 After tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, Marina Mabrey shares what mak…

9.9K likes 145 comments 115.2K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @nba

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
With the 1st pick of the NBA Draft the @washwizards select @aj.dybantsa! The 2…
219.4K 767 view
2
The draft board for the 2026 NBA Draft. *The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in pr…
181.3K 377 view
3
The 2026 NBA Draft Class 📸
120.2K 465 view
4
53. AND COUNTING. 🤯 Marina Mabrey has tied the all-time WNBA single-game scori…
99.6K 791 view
5
MARINA COULDN’T MISS. 🤯 Marina Mabrey poured in 53 points on 17-28 shooting, i…
31.5K 475 view
6
Join us in wishing @rudygobert27 of the @timberwolves a HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY!
27.7K 404 view
7
In rare air 👑 Marina Mabrey ties the all-time WNBA single-game scoring record …
24.8K 356 view
8
Heard Team France is back in Boston today 👀
14.5K 102 view
9
History hits different 🧡 After tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with …
9.9K 145 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @nba posts on Instagram

The account follows a steady grind with an incredibly high volume of content. Posting over thirty times a week places this creator far above the median of one post per week. This high frequency earns them a top rank in their peer group for output. The consistency score is zero because the gap between posts varies wildly even if total numbers are high. They lack a clockwork rhythm and instead rely on frequent bursts to stay visible. Fresh content lands most often on Wednesday and Friday. The busiest upload hour occurs at 01:00 UTC. A marketer can expect constant new material but should not rely on a predictable daily schedule for specific campaign placements. The volume ensures the brand remains in front of the audience every day. You can plan around high-frequency visibility rather than timing a single peak moment. Because the content lands so often, there is always a fresh opportunity to align with a new post. This creates multiple entry points for a partnership within any given week.

32.3

Posts / week

5.7h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Wednesday, Thursday

Peak posting days

1:00, 14:00, 5:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @nba publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @nba publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 1:00, 14:00, 5:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @nba hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts on average 32.3 times per week with the highest activity occurring on Friday and Wednesday. The most frequent posting hour is 01:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @nba's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

draft (9) trade (6) wnba (6) record (6) marina (5) single (5) game (5) scoring (5) mabrey (4) points (4) agreed (3) principle (3) acquire (3) rights (3) final (3) timberwolves (3) time (3) brooklyn (2) nets (2) minnesota (2) pick (2) matching (2) tying (2) league (2) made (2) threes (2) history (2) coach (2) board (1) milwaukee (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@nba's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Wednesday 2 170,400 340,800
Thursday 2 94,110 188,221
Friday 8 27,178 217,424

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @nba maintains output

3

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

100.0%

Active days

Posted at least once

5.7h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @nba's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

158

Avg Caption Chars

115

Median Chars

514

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Short (<40 chars) 2 63.6K
Medium (40-100) 2 21.4K
Long (100+) 8 72.1K

The audience rewards long captions with an average of 72.1K engagement. Medium captions perform the worst at 21.4K.

Who This Audience Is

What @nba's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The large follower count places this account in the top tier of tracked creators, far exceeding the typical creator by over one hundred times. This scale indicates a reach that functions at a broadcast level rather than a niche community level. The verified status and sports league categorization confirm a primary audience interested in professional basketball. Engagement rates fall well below the median, meaning brand messages land much softer here than on smaller accounts. The disparity between high follower volume and low interaction suggests a passive viewership where content is consumed by a broad, non-targeted demographic. Most users likely follow the account for news updates rather than active participation. This audience fits the sports category perfectly but functions better for top-of-funnel awareness than direct conversion.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @nba stems from high volume brand partnerships and media rights. A sponsored post carries a projected value of $442.3K to $1.1M based on the follower count. This account sits in the top tier of rank, meaning the higher end of that range represents a premium for its status as a top 50 profile. However, the engagement rate of 0.07% falls well below the 0.93% median. While the reach is large, the low interaction relative to peers suggests that the top price point may be difficult to justify without specific high-value integrations. The sheer scale provides a floor for pricing, but the weak engagement means brands should negotiate toward the lower end of the quoted band unless specific conversion data exists. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 88.5M followers (Mega)

$442,282 – $1,061,476

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking 46 of 1,620 with a following 123 times the median means this account dominates total visibility. Engagement. A 0.07% rate falls well below the 0.93% median, indicating poor interaction relative to its size. Cadence. Posting over 32 times a week creates a high volume presence that prioritizes constant frequency. Hit-rate. Only 16.7% of recent posts beat double the average engagement, showing a lack of frequent standout content. Trajectory. The follower count remained flat over the last 50 days, indicating a stable but stagnant growth pace.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 88.5M followers
  • + Active cadence of about 32.3 posts a week
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.07% engagement rate trails the 0.93% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate

Summary

This analysis of @nba reveals a mega Instagram presence with 88,456,322 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.07%, averaging 61.8K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @nba

How many followers does @nba have on Instagram?

@nba has 88,456,322 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

What is @nba's Instagram engagement rate?

@nba has an engagement rate of 0.07% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 61.8K likes per post.

How much does @nba earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @nba's estimated sponsorship value is $442,282 - $1,061,476 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @nba published on Instagram?

@nba has published 104,552 posts on Instagram.

What is @nba's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 219,393 likes and 767 comments.

How often does @nba post on Instagram?

@nba posts approximately 32.3 times per week, with an average gap of 5.7 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Wednesday, Thursday.

How does @nba compare to other Instagram creators?

@nba sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @zendaya, @kevinhart4real, @iamcardib.

Is @nba verified on Instagram?

Yes, @nba is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @nba's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026