An Atlanta Hawks mixed-use development may be in the works for the area surrounding Philips Arena — a privately financed effort spurred by the city’s $185-million plan to renovate the NBA team’s home. (more…)
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Philips Arena Overhaul Set to Begin
With work set to begin today, the Atlanta Hawks are moving forward with their extensive multi-phase renovation to Philips Arena. (more…)
After Vote, Philips Arena Renovation Moves Forward
The Atlanta Hawks‘ renovation of Philips Arena is moving forward, after a vote in College Park helped secure a major piece of the project’s funding. (more…)
Pair of WNBA Teams Using Temporary Arenas in 2017
Entering the 2017 WNBA season, there are a few intriguing developments on the arena front. (more…)
Atlanta Hawks File Plans for Philips Arena Renovation
Last week, the Atlanta Hawks filed plans that included details on the forthcoming renovation to Philips Arena. (more…)
Philips Arena renovations pitched by Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks (NBA) have settled on Philips Arena renovations instead of a new arena elsewhere in the region and are talking with Mayor Kasim Reed about how it could happen. (more…)
Owners weigh Hawks arena options: new vs. renovations
The Atlanta Hawks (NBA) are looking at changes on the facilities front, evaluating two different sites for a new arena while also deliberating updates to Philips Arena. (more…)
Atlanta Hawks sale finalized
The Atlanta Hawks sale to a group led by philanthropist Antony Ressler that also includes former NBA star Grant Hill has been finalized, with both sides agreeing to a purchase price close to $750 million. (more…)
Meruelo to buy Atlanta Hawks
The short and sad reign of Atlanta Spirit will end shortly, as Los Angeles businessman Alex Meruelo is buying the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and the lease to Philips Arena. The sale comes a few months after the Spirit sold the Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) to a Canadian investment group; the team will play next season as […]
Thrashers not out of Atlanta — yet
The Atlanta Thrashers haven’t been sold to a Winnipeg group — yet — but negotiations continue and many in the NHL consider the move of the team to be a foregone conclusion. Some media jumped the gun yesterday and reported a sale was done, including the influential Globe and Mail, which came through with this […]
Atlanta Spirit in full liquidation mode
After a multiyear legal battle to gain control of the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers and Philips Arena, the Atlanta Spirit is pulling an abrupt about-face and is looking to liquidate all its holdings, with John Moores negotiating to buy the NBA franchise. We’ve already covered discussions between the Spirit and True North Sports & […]
Atlanta-to-Winnipeg rumors gaining steam
With former Atlanta Braves great Tom Glavine admitting he’s having no luck in putting together an ownership group for the Atlanta Thrashers, the rumor mill is working overtime in placing the team in Winnipeg for 2011-2012 — but there’s no deal yet, though negotiations have started. There’s not exactly a long list of potential buyers […]
