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…)
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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…)
OKC Blue in search of new home?
Only one G League team shares a home with its NBA parent, but that arrangement is likely to end for the 2022-2023 season with the NBA-mandated departure of Oklahoma City Blue from Paycom Center. (more…)
Warriors pitch new arena, development for G-League team
You don’t usually see this sort of thing proposed for G-League teams, but the Golden State Warriors are in the early stages of outlining a new downtown Santa Cruz development that would include a new arena for its Santa Cruz Warriors team. (more…)
WNBA capital raise totals $75 million
A recently closed WNBA capital raise totals $75 million, as the league attracts some of the biggest names in the sports-business world as investors. (more…)
Monumental Sports, Ticketmaster extend relationship
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Ticketmaster are extending their relationship, as Ticketmaster will facilitate all ticketing at Capital One Arena, EagleBank Arena, MedStar Capital Iceplex and MedStar Health Performance Center. (more…)
Oakland WNBA team approved locally
An Oakland WNBA team has been approved by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority for Oakland Arena, but several things need to happen before a team hits the court. (more…)
New for 2021-2022: Footprint Center
We have a new name for the home of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA): Footprint Center, as the teams partner with Footprint, a material science company working to decrease dependencies on plastics. (more…)
After months of uncertainty, Oakland Arena reopens
Shuttered due to COVID-19 and uncertainty about the venue’s future. the Oakland Arena reopens with plans for a Celine Dion concert September 4. (more…)
2021 G League season to be held at Disney bubble
The 2021 G League season is tentatively set to be played in a Disney World bubble, with 18 teams set to participate under the same system as the NBA at the end of the 2019-2020 season. (more…)
Miller family sells Utah Jazz, Vivint Arena
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
Catching up with Phoenix Suns arena renovations
The Phoenix Suns continue work on Talking Stick Resort Arena renovations, with some big goals for the 2020-2021 NBA season: a more open environment, with plenty of places to socialize and share a game experience. (more…)