Commissioner Adam Silver is finally openly discussing NBA expansion, complete with timelines and two potential markets: Seattle and Las Vegas. (more…)
Archive | Basketball
Two new Madison Square Garden development projects announced
We have two competing Madison Square Garden development projects on the table, with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and ASTM North America pitching the public on the merits of their plans. (more…)
Calgary, CSEC reach agreement on new Flames arena
After several false starts, the city of Calgary and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) finally reached agreement on a new Flames arena billed as a modern event center, replacing the Saddledome as the NHL team’s home. (more…)
New Atlanta NHL arena would anchor huge development
A first-time developer is pitching a new Atlanta NHL arena anchoring a $2 billion mixed-use development featuring hotels, retail, residential components pitched as being similar to The Battery in Cobb County. (more…)
New for 2023: Kaseya Center
After the collapse of FTX’s American operations, we have a new name for the home of the Miami Heat–Kaseya Center–after a naming-rights deal with the IT management firm. (more…)
Is fifth Madison Square Garden on the horizon?
After months of steadfastly denying any interest in a new arena, MSG officials apparently are opening the door ever so slightly to a new Madison Square Garden next to the existing one—but there’s no plan on the horizon, and plenty of obstacles present. (more…)
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse sportsbook launches
With Ohio sports betting legalized as of January 1, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse–home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers–launched a 10,355-square-foot Caesars Sportsbook in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. (more…)
Warnings about proposed 76ers Chinatown arena emerges
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…)
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…)
