Another group is attempting to gather support for a potential Louisville NBA franchise, with the KFC Yum Center floated as a potential home venue — a scenario that would be highly unusual in the world of NBA economics. (more…)
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Yum Brands Committed to KFC Yum Center Naming Rights
Despite withdrawing from a major Kentucky Derby sponsorship, Yum Brands says it is committed to its naming rights agreement for the KFC Yum Center. (more…)
KFC Yum! Center Bill Still Pending
Just days remain until the end of the current Kentucky legislative session, and lawmakers are still debating a bill concerning the KFC Yum! Center. (more…)
NBA to Louisville Looking Unlikely
While it is often identified as a contender for an NBA franchise, Louisville seems unlikely to obtain a team, according to a recent report. (more…)
KFC Yum! Center Deal Could be Revised
The agreement relating to the KFC Yum! Center could be revised, as Louisville Metro officials are considering a reworked deal. (more…)
NBA expansion on tap? Not likely
Pretty thin gruel from the NBA bloggers, who claim that NBA expansion is on the way to Seattle and Louisville in the near future. Here’s why it won’t happen. (more…)
KFC Yum! Center debt restructured thanks to U of Louisville concessions
The University of Louisville will forgo some KFC Yum! Center sponsorship revenue over the next three years, giving the Louisville Arena Authority more cash to pay down larger-than-expected debt. (more…)
Yum Brands lands naming rights for Louisville arena
The new downtown Louisville arena will be known as KFC Yum! Center, as the locally based Yum! Brands and the Louisville Arena Authority come to an agreement on a 10-year, $13.5 naming-rights deal. The deal is considerably less than what the Louisville Arena Authority once envisioned in a naming-rights deal: at one point a figure […]
