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NBA Reportedly Hit by Another Fake Meme Coin Post, This Time on Instagram

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The NBA’s official Instagram account was reportedly hacked on October 14 and used to urge followers to buy a meme coin called NBA Coin (NBA). The league has not confirmed the hack yet, and the post has since been deleted. It adds to a run of reported 2026 takeovers that turned brand and executive accounts into meme coin promotions. What the Deleted NBA Meme Coin Post Pitched Front Office Sports reported the text of the now-deleted post on the reportedly compromised account, which pushed the token as an official league product. Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens

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