Officials reportedly are reviewing several scenarios for the NBA 2020 return, with Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex now a contender to host the games. (more…)
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NBA training facilities to open–where allowed
NBA training facilities may open in states where governors and mayors have opened the local economy after a coronavirus shutdown, according to several reports. (more…)
Madison Square Garden Company split complete
A split of Madison Square Garden Company assets is now complete, with MSG Entertainment (comprising the programming and venues) and MSG Sports (comprising the professional sports franchises) now trading separately on the New York Stock Exchange. (more…)
New NBA streaming service will be direct to fans
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…)
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…)
WNBA virtual draft, delay to season opener announced
The WNBA will hold a virtual draft on April 17 and delay both training camp and the season opener in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (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…)
The cost of canceling March Madness: $375 million
We now have the cost of canceling March Madness, as the NCAA will not pay out an expected $375 million to 350 member schools after the major event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (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…)
Will coronavirus sideline WNBA 2020 season?
With sporting and arena events shut down across the United States, league officials and players are waiting to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the WNBA 2020 season. (more…)
