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…)
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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…)
Menominee Nation Arena bankruptcy plan approved
After mediation between owner Fox Valley Pro Basketball and the arena builder, a federal judge approved a settlement that paves the way for the end of Menominee Nation Arena bankruptcy. (more…)
Monumental Sports doubles down on Capital One Arena gambling
With the installation of a temporary sports book in the ticket lobby and new renovations for a larger sports-book space for Capital One Arena gambling, Monumental Sports and Entertainment is rapidly turning to betting as a major offering for Wizards, Capitals and Mystics games. (more…)
Pistons buy Northern Arizona Suns; will move to Detroit
The Detroit Pistons have purchased the G League Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns and will move it to a new Wayne State University arena currently under construction for the 2021-22 season. (more…)
2020 WNBA season plan unveiled
There will be a 2020 WNBA season, as league officials announced a plan for the 12 teams to gather at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, for 22 regular-season games followed by a traditional playoff format. (more…)
WNBA looks to Florida or Vegas for 2020 season play
The WNBA is evaluating two locations to potentially host 2020 WNBA season play–MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida–but there is still much up in the air, according to reports. (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…)
