Concerns over the spread of the coronavirus is causing the NBA to warn its teams of the possibility of playing in empty arenas — but not everyone is on board with the notion. (more…)
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New Rockets Owner Would “Love” To See Houston NHL Team
You can add Houston to the list of potential markets, as new Houston Rockets (NBA) owner Tilman Fertitta is open to bringing a Houston NHL team to Toyota Center, either moving an existing team or evaluating an expansion bid. (more…)
Tilman Fertitta Buys Rockets for Record $2.2B
It is the most expensive purchase in sports history, as Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Landry’s collection of restaurants and the Golden Nugget chain of casinos/hotels, has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets (NBA) from Les Alexander for a reported $2.2 billion. (more…)
UH Announces Fertitta Center
Following a gift from businessman Tillman Fertitta, the University of Houston will name its renovated basketball arena the Fertitta Center. (more…)
Report: Fertitta to Give to UH Arena
Businessman Tilman Fertitta is contributing $20 million to the University of Houston‘s arena renovation project, according to the Houston Chronicle. Feritta’s contribution would grant him naming rights to Hofheinz Pavilion, which is slated to undergo a $60 million overhaul. (more…)
