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…)
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Fans lift 2020 NBA spirits
Only six NBA teams are allowing limited numbers of socially distanced fans into arenas–but in these socially distanced times, they’re providing a lift for everyone involved. (more…)
No NBA virtual fans for 2020-2021 season
Adding NBA virtual fans was a brilliant move when the prior season ended with a bubble in Disney World, but there are no plans for a similar setup for the 2020-2021 season launching Tuesday. (more…)
Hawks unveil MLK City Edition Court
When the Atlanta Hawks welcome fans back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, they’ll play on a special MLK City Edition court that extends the recognition of Dr. King to the main floor of State Farm Arena. (more…)
Teams prep for 2020-2021 NBA season, as preseason scheds released
The 2020-2021 NBA season will begin with a series of preseason games beginning Dec. 11 and run through Dec. 19 before moving into the regular season, as teams map out their plans to host fans. (more…)
Thunder unveil arena COVID-19 mitigation plans
With the 2020-2021 NBA season set to start December 22, teams are prepping their arena COVID-19 mitigation plans. Here’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chesapeake Arena officials have in the works. (more…)
Clippers staff up to develop new arena
With the active planning of Inglewood Basketball and Entertainment Center (IBEC) and owner/management of The Forum, the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) announced a series of hires and promotions to manage these developments. (more…)
It’s either Toronto or Newark for Raptors home this season: Reports
Despite multiple cities showing interest in providing a Toronto Raptors home in the 2020-2021 NBA season, it looks like it will be either Newark or Scotiabank Arena on tap. (more…)
NBA moves toward Dec. 22 2020-2021 NBA season launch, 72-game schedule
Players and owners are meeting today to approve a Dec. 22 launch to the 2020-2021 NBA season, along with a shorter 72-game season designed to lessen team travel. (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
NBA outreach in 2020-2021: VR, holograms
With virtual fans and hologram interviews, the NBA arguably fared the best when it came to reaching fans outside the bubble. Now, with a potential return to arenas, the league is upping its tech game for the 2020-2021 NBA season. Read more
Where will Raptors play in upcoming NBA season?
Here’s an interesting challenge for the NBA: if Canada continues to seal its border with the United States, where could the Toronto Raptors begin the 2020-2021 season if prohibited from playing at Scotiabank Arena? Cities are lining up. (more…)