We are in the age of specialization when it comes to the construction of new sports venues, as shown in the experience of Krowne, a stainless-steel-equipment firm that’s transitioned into a vendor of high-profile bars and hospitality spaces for the venues world. (more…)
In what’s likely to be a placeholder until a new naming-rights deal is finalized, Talking Stick Resort Arena is now PHX Arena after the expiration of the previous deal with the casino. (more…)
With the 2020-2021 NBA season set to start December 22, teams are prepping their arena COVID-19 mitigation plans. Here’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chesapeake Arena officials have in the works. (more…)
With the active planning of Inglewood Basketball and Entertainment Center (IBEC) and owner/management of The Forum, the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) announced a series of hires and promotions to manage these developments. (more…)
We will have a new name for the renovated home of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) after the upcoming season, as the local casino resort passed on a renewal of naming rights for Talking Stick Resort Arena. (more…)
Despite multiple cities showing interest in providing a Toronto Raptors home in the 2020-2021 NBA season, it looks like it will be either Newark or Scotiabank Arena on tap. (more…)
A Minnesota Timberwolves sale may outperform estimates of the NBA franchise’s worth, as early reports have a sale price approaching $1.5 billion. (more…)
Players and owners are meeting today to approve a Dec. 22 launch to the 2020-2021 NBA season, along with a shorter 72-game season designed to lessen team travel. (more…)
We’re approaching Halloween–traditionally when the regular season launches–but we still don’t have a date for the 2020-2021 NBA season start, as players and owners apparently disagree on a course of action. (more…)
Tech entrepreneur Ryan Smith has agreed to buy the Utah Jazz (NBA), Vivint Arena, the G League’s Salt Lake City Stars and management of the MiLB Salt Lake Bees from the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. Read more
Another reassuring certification for Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) and Cleveland Monsters (AHL), with a WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for the venue’s proactive and progressive health-safety initiatives. (more…)
With virtual fans and hologram interviews, the NBA arguably fared the best when it came to reaching fans outside the bubble. Now, with a potential return to arenas, the league is upping its tech game for the 2020-2021 NBA season. Read more
