Basketball
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.
Harlem Globetrotters sold to amusement park firm
Basketball entertainment team the Harlem Globetrotters have been acquired by amusement park owners Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE).
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.
BBL approves new Surrey joint ownership
The British Basketball League (BBL) has approved a change of ownership for its Surrey franchise.
SuperSport swoops for NBA rights deal
Pay-television sports broadcaster SuperSport, which operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has agreed a multi-year television and digital rights partnership with North American basketball league the NBA.
Orlando Magic appoints new vice-president
National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has named Lisa Cotter marketing vice-president.
English basketball expands reach
National governing body England Basketball and the British Basketball League (BBL) will be working more close together to expand the game’s reach, following the surge of interest in the sport after the 2012 London Olympics.
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.
NBA International head Ueberroth to step down
National Basketball Association (NBA) International president Heidi Ueberroth will step down from her role at the end of 2013 after 20 years working at the organisation.
Anikeeva named Russian basketball head
The Russian Basketball Federation has elected Yulia Anikeeva as its permanent president, following her interim position in the role.
NBA approves Charlotte Hornets return
The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s board of governors has approved franchise the Charlotte Bobcats to change its name back to the Hornets from the 2014/15 season.
NBA Jam heads to India
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Indian sports channel Sony Six have announced the launch of NBA Jam in India.