Basketball
Bucharest to host inaugural 3×3 European Championships
Bucharest in Romania has been selected as the host city of the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba) inaugural 3x3 European Championships.
Wellington lined up for NBL expansion team
Wellington in New Zealand is being lined up as the destination for one of at least four expansion franchises for the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), according to the Fairfax NZ news agency.
Silver outlines plans for NBA’s future
Newly-appointed NBA commissioner Adam Silver has insisted that expanding the North American basketball league is not currently a priority, but has admitted that the introduction of jersey sponsorships will happen in the future.
Dodgers owners step forward to secure LA’s WNBA franchise
NBA basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers MLB baseball franchise, Mark Walter, have reached an agreement to acquire Women’s NBA team Los Angeles Sparks – a move that is set to ensure the future of the franchise in the city.
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 incoming commissioner set to appoint deputy
North American basketball league the NBA is set to appoint Mark Tatum, who currently serves as executive vice-president of global marketing partnerships, as its new deputy commissioner, according to the NBA.com website.
Sacramento Kings claim another first with Google Glass initiative
NBA basketball franchise Sacramento Kings will become the first professional sports team to employ Google Glass technology thanks to a tie-up with Silicon Valley software company CrowdOptic.
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.
Ownership group gives up WNBA franchise
Laurel Richie, president of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), has confirmed that the Los Angeles Sparks' ownership group has given up control of the franchise.
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.
NBA executives to hold court at Breakfast Club
Two of the most influential figures in global sport, National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern and NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver, will take to the stage on January 16 for the first Nolan Partners Sport Industry Breakfast Club of 2014.
England Basketball appoints high-profile CEO
England Basketball has named Huw Morgan chief executive officer, following the resignation of Keith Mair at the end of August.
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.