While an era of Erie BayHawks basketball has come to an end, some are still hopeful that Erie will be a viable long-term home for the NBA Development League. (more…)
Archive | 2017
Springfield Thunderbirds Have a Solid Debut
The 2016-17 AHL season marked a solid debut for the Springfield Thunderbirds, who helped boost interest in hockey at the MassMutual Center. (more…)
New Esports Arena Las Vegas Set for Luxor Hotel
An underused nightclub at the Luxor Hotel and Casino is set to be transformed into Esports Arena Las Vegas, as the first permanent esports venue on The Strip is set to open in early 2018. (more…)
Cleveland Closer to Funding Quicken Loans Arena Renovation
Following a vote on Monday, the Cleveland City Council is closer to approving funding for a renovation of Quicken Loans Arena. (more…)
University of Texas Planning On-Campus Arena
Late last week, the University of Texas revealed preliminary plans for a new on-campus arena that could open in the coming years. University of Texas at Austin president Gregory L. Fenves detailed some concepts for the venue during a meeting with the school’s Development Board on Friday. (more…)
Joe Louis Arena Goes Out with a Bang
Sunday was a significant day in the history of the Detroit Red Wings, as the team played its final game at Joe Louis Arena. (more…)
Five Oldest NBA Arenas
Across the NBA, the push for new or renovated arenas has taken place in many cities. In cases where a new venue has opened or is under construction, it has contributed to a considerable change in the age rankings of the league’s venues. (more…)
Savannah Looks for Arena Funding
Officials in Savannah, GA continue to consider the possibility of constructing a new arena, and are monitoring what could be a key funding source. (more…)
King Clarifies Comments on Calgary Flames Arena Search
Calgary Flames president and CEO Ken King has sought to clarify comments he made during a recent interview, when he discussed the Flames’ options in their ongoing arena search. (more…)
Warriors Announce Chase Center Concessions Partnership
The Golden State Warriors are detailing some of the food options that will be in place at the Chase Center. Set to open in 2019, the arena will feature locally-sourced fare as the result of a partnership between the Warriors and Bon Appétit Management Company and Levy. (more…)
NBA G-League Teams Plan Future Arenas
This weekend, the NBA Development League will see its 2016-17 regular season come to an end. A regular season that began with the arrival of three new expansion clubs has gone on to include single-game attendance records, a new title sponsorship agreement with Gatorade, and significant developments for league expansion. (more…)
Augusta Slowing Down Arena Pursuit
Though they are still seeking a new venue, officials in Augusta, GA seem to have slowed down their effort to replace James Brown Arena. (more…)
