Four high-profile groups are warning of unwanted side effects created by a proposed Philadelphia 76ers Chinatown arena, saying the development would lead to unwanted gentrification and eliminate the unique nature of the neighborhood. (more…)
Archive | Basketball
Heat, county terminate FTX naming rights deal after crypto collapse
After a dramatic collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, the Miami Heat (NBA) and Miami-Dade County immediately moved to sever the firm’s naming-rights deal for the team’s home arena. (more…)
Clippers go DTC with unveiling of ClipperVision streaming service
In what will likely be a closely scrutinized debut, the Los Angeles Clippers are going direct to consumers with ClipperVision, featuring six streams centered on commentary and broadcasts covering more than 70 of the team’s 84 home and away games. (more…)
Chase Center DoorDash service announced
The Golden State Warriors are adding Chase Center DoorDash delivery to order in-arena food and beverage items using the DoorDash mobile app. (more…)
Crypto.com update #2: Two new Just Walk Out locations
More Crypto.com Arena news for the 2022-2023 NBA/NHL seasons: Arena visitors will have access to two new grab-and-go locations powered by Amazon’s frictionless Just Walk Out technology. (more…)
Crypto.com Arena update #1: New video displays
We’ll have a better view of Crypto.com Arena, home of the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) / Kings (NHL) / Sparks (WNBA) / Clippers (NBA) with the installation of new video and ribbon displays for the 2022-2023 season. (more…)
Crypto.com Arena upgrades planned by AEG
AEG unveiled details for a nine-figure investment in capital improvements and property-wide Crypto.com Arena upgrades, set to be completed fall 2024, with several of the improvements being introduced to fans in time for the 2022-2023 NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)
MSG Entertainment spinoff could include venues, live entertainment
MSG Entertainment is exploring a potential spinoff separating its live entertainment business, including Madison Square Garden and MSG Networks, from the company’s MSG Sphere and Tao Group Hospitality businesses. (more…)
Yo, Adrian! New restaurant planned for Wells Fargo Center revamped Club Level
The $350-million makeover of Wells Fargo Center for the coming winter sports seasons continues with the unveiling of Adrian, a new Club Level restaurant set to debut this fall. (more…)
Intuit Dome milestone marked: concrete frame completed
The Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) and team owner Steve Ballmer marked a milestone in the construction of Intuit Dome, the $1.8 billion privately financed arena/entertainment complex scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 NBA season. (more…)
New Penn Station megadevelopment announced; where will Madison Square Garden fit in?
A megadevelopment roughly the size of Rockefeller Center would transform Penn Station and the surrounding area–but left unaddressed is the future of Madison Square Garden. (more…)
76ers to make another run at new arena: 76 Place
The Philadelphia 76ers are making another run at a new arena, creating a new company to oversee construction of a privately funded, purpose-built sports and entertainment arena, 76 Place. (more…)
