National Basketball Association (NBA)
NBA’s Warriors push back arena opening date
NBA basketball franchise the Golden State Warriors have maintained they are committed to building a new arena on the San Francisco waterfront after conceding that its planned opening date will be pushed back one year to 2018.
NBA confirms Tatum as deputy commissioner
North American basketball league the NBA has confirmed the appointment of Mark Tatum as its new deputy commissioner and chief operating officer.
NBA’s Kings claim first by embracing Bitcoin
NBA basketball team the Sacramento Kings have announced they will become the first major professional sports franchise to accept popular online currency Bitcoin.
Charlotte’s NBA franchise unveils Hornets rebranding strategy
The Charlotte Bobcats have taken another step towards reintroducing the Hornets moniker to the city’s NBA basketball team after unveiling its new brand identity.
Further light shed on NBA’s ‘nickname jersey’ plan
The first ‘nickname jersey’ to be worn by a player from the NBA has been revealed, as the basketball league prepares to embark on a new initiative.
Kohl launches investment drive to keep NBA’s Bucks in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl is searching for fresh investment in order to build a new arena that would secure the NBA franchise’s future in the city.
LeBron James plans Beckham partnership in MLS
National Basketball Association (NBA) star LeBron James plans to invest in soccer legend David Beckham’s proposed Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami.
Orlando city clears way for $200m Magic HQ
Orlando city council has unanimously voted to sell land to National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic in order to clear way for a $200-million team headquarters and entertainment complex.
Sacramento Kings reduce proposed arena seats
Chris Granger, president of National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Sacramento Kings, has revealed that its new home arena may have fewer seats than originally proposed.
NBA and Yao Ming launch Beijing basketball school
The partnership between National Basketball Association (NBA) China and retired Chinese player Yao Ming has planned to develop and operate the first NBA Yao School in Beijing.
NBA names Toronto All-Star 2016 host
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has selected Toronto to host its 2016 All-Star game, marking the first time the event has been held outside the United States in its 65-year history.
Shaquille O’Neal invests in Sacramento Kings
National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Shaquille O’Neal has bought a stake in the league’s Sacramento Kings franchise.
ESPN: NBA’s Grizzlies best US sport franchise
ESPN The Magazine has named National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Memphis Grizzlies as "the best franchise in sports".
NBA 76ers appoint senior vice-president
National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Philadelphia 76ers has appointed Dan Hauser senior vice-president of corporate partnerships.
NBA to install player tracking at all team venues
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and STATS LLC have expanded their partnership to install STATS’ SportVU Player Tracking technology in every NBA arena beginning with the 2013/14 season.
Orlando Magic appoints new vice-president
National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has named Lisa Cotter marketing vice-president.
NBPA names Chris Paul president
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has elected Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul as its president.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Presti joins Leaders
National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice-president and general manager Sam Presti has joined the Leaders in Performance speaker line-up.