In an interview with SportBusiness' US Editor Eric Fisher, the NBA commissioner weighs in on the numerous issues of the day.
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Headliner: Adam Silver
New NBA (National Basketball Association) Commissioner Adam Silver spoke exclusively to Matt Cutler about succeeding David Stern, his approach to leadership and international opportunities for the league.
Euroleague Basketball seals landmark collective agreement with Players Association
Euroleague Basketball and the EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) have hailed the completion of what they claim is the first collective agreement in pan-European basketball, and team sports in general
NBA approves Rodriguez, Lore as Timberwolves minority partners
Former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez and his billionaire investment partner Marc Lore have been reportedly approved to acquire a minority stake in the National Basketball Association's…
Dyal Capital poised to secure NBA Kings minority stake
US private equity firm Dyal Capital Partners is poised to secure a five per cent equity stake in the National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings, in a deal which would value the team at $1.5bn (€1.27bn).
NBA can play ‘productive role’ between China and US, Silver says
NBA president Adam Silver has addressed the league's position amid rising tensions between China and the US, saying it could play "a productive role" in helping people in the two countries better understand…
Brighton reaping benefits of Barber’s community focus
Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber talks about the commercial philosophy that links his time working for the Football Association, the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer and now the Premier League club. Ben Cronin reports.
Racing League looks to engage new audiences and reduce dependence on betting levy
Ahead of the start of the inaugural season of the Racing League, SportBusiness looks at how the new competition is looking to achieve "positive disruption" in the UK horse racing market, as well as reduce the sport's dependency on the Horse Racing Betting Levy. Matthew Williams reports.
Nent’s ambitious expansion plans are good news for rights-holders but highly risky
The Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) plans to become Europe’s number one streaming service. If successful, its Viaplay OTT brand could soon be as ubiquitous as Sky or ESPN. But scaling in Europe on a market-by-market basis is an expensive and highly risky strategy.
Let’s get digital: Transforming equestrian’s commercial landscape
Vanessa Martin Randin, senior manager, media relations and communications at the FEI, explains how innovative digital campaigns are at the heart of evolving commercial opportunities for the International Federation.