Inglewood is closing in on an negotiation agreement that could lead to the construction of a new Los Angeles Clippers arena. (more…)
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Clippers Considering Arena Options
It is several more years until the Los Angeles Clippers‘ lease at the Staples Center expires, but that does not mean the team is content, according to owner Steve Ballmer. (more…)
New Los Angeles Clippers Arena in Early Planning Stages
Planning for a new Los Angeles Clippers arena is in the early planning stages, as owner Steve Ballmer is reportedly putting together a list of potential sites for a new NBA facility. (more…)
After Sterling meltdown, suitors emerge for Los Angeles Clippers
After an epic racist rant from Donald Sterling that saw NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ban him for life, the Los Angeles Clippers are attracting a long list of potential owners. (more…)
MSG in process of buying the Fabulous Forum
{jathumbnail off} The Los Angeles concert scene should be considerably more competive if MSG is successful in buying the Fabulous Forum from Forum Enterprises for under $25 million; the plan is to upgrade the venerable facility into a world-class venue. The Los Angeles Times is reporting MSG is prepared to spend upwards of $25 million […]
AEG: Arenas need greening
Industry giant AEG is pushing new environmental standards for the live-entertainment industry, meaning that arenas could be pushed by potential vendors to adopt green management practices. AEG is a major player in the arena industry: Besides owning Los Angeles’s Staples Center, the firm manages Kansas City’s Sprint Center, Portland’s Rose Garden, and Minneapolis’s Target Center, […]
Meis joins Populous
Dan Meis, the man who designed Staples Center, the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) and the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), has joined Populous and will lead the firm’s new Los Angeles-area office. “Dan’s hire represents a significant stride in Populous’ strategic approach to global design and our firm’s commitment […]
LA D-Fenders suspend operations
The Los Angeles Lakers have suspended the operations of the D-Fenders for a year and will seek a new home for the D-League franchise for the 2011-2012 season. The Lakers have owned the D-Fenders since July 2006 but have not run it as a typical D-League team: the franchise played four hours before Lakers game […]
