The NBA is using its digital partnership with Turner Sports to plan and launch a new NBA streaming service marketed directly to fans, in partnership with Microsoft. (more…)
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Cuban: Expect NBA play to resume in empty arenas
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expects the NBA to resume play in empty arenas, but it’s not clear whether that would happen to end the 2019-2020 season or to begin the 2020-2021 season. (more…)
Safety first when arenas reopen: study
We have some more polling about fans will act once arenas reopen after an abatement of the coronavirus pandemic. The bottom line: it will be a challenge to bring them back. (more…)
When arenas open, will fans return?
Planning is tough due to the lack of actionable data, but as the arena industry preps for 2020-2021, one study indicates that things won’t snap back to normal when arenas open. (more…)
Single-site NBA playoffs, truncated finals under consideration
With it increasingly looking like there won’t be a full resumption of the 2019-2020 season, league officials are considering truncated NBA playoffs with 16 teams competing at a single site and a finals lasting five to seven games. (more…)
Ballmer buys Forum, ends MSG legal dispute
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is buying the Forum from Madison Square Garden Company for $400 million, ending his legal battle to build a new home for his NBA team in Inglewood, Cal. (more…)
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment to Pay Part-Time Employees for Next 30 Days
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has pledged to pay part-time and hourly employees for the next 30 days, effectively providing compensation to Pepsi Center workers as the coronavirus pandemic halts the NBA and NHL seasons. (more…)
NBA and NHL Could Face Extended Shutdowns as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
It could be months before the NBA and NHL resume action, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends cancelling events of 50 or more people over the next eight weeks amidst the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Teams, Players Plan to Help NBA Arena Employees
NBA teams and players are formulating plans to help arena employees, who face economic uncertainty after the league suspended its season in light of the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Silver: NBA Suspension Expected to Last ‘At Least’ 30 Days
While the exact timing for when the league could resume play remains uncertain, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expects its suspension over the coronavirus pandemic to last at least 30 days. (more…)
NBA Teams Looking to Help Arena Employees During Suspension
As the NBA suspends its season indefinitely amidst the coronavirus crisis, teams are looking to help arena employees affected by the shutdown. (more…)
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive for Coronavirus
After deciding to play upcoming games in empty arenas, the NBA suspends season play following the conclusion of Wednesday’s schedule of games until further notice. (more…)
