Basketball
FanDuel becomes NBA’s third official sports betting partner
The NBA has announced that FanDuel will become its third official sports betting partner following deals with MGM Resorts International and BetStars Sportsbook
Dolan indicates he is ready to sell New York Knicks for right price
James Dolan says he would be willing to sell the New York Knicks if the right bid came along, adding that he has received "feelers" of offers upward of $5bn (€4.4b
NBA taps Google to assist with All-Star voting
For 2019, the NBA is changing how it handles All-Star voting. The league will be working with Google to ease access to voting
NBA seeks improved arenas to expand Latin American fixtures
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants to stage more games in Latin America – but only if the venues are improved.
Phoenix Suns owner Sarver refutes relocation threat
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has committed publicly to staying in the city following a report that he has threatened to take the NBA team to Seattle or Las Vegas in a row over stadium renovation
Phoenix Suns owner ‘threatens to move team to Seattle or Las Vegas’
The owner of the Phoenix Suns is threatening to move the NBA team to Seattle or Las Vegas amid an ongoing disagreement with Phoenix City Council over renovations to Talking Stick Resort Arena.
NBA partners with another sportsbook
The NBA has added the Stars Group as its second gaming partner.
The group, which operates the New Jersey-authorised online betting platform BetStars, joins MGM Resorts International in the NBA portfolio
Phoenix Suns’ $230m arena renovation plans await city council vote
A proposed $230m (€202m) renovation deal that would keep the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena will go to a vote from the city council next Wednesday.
Bertomeu seeks US investment for London Euroleague franchise
Jordi Bertomeu, the chief executive of the Euroleague, Europe’s top-tier basketball competition, is seeking US investors to help establish a London franchise, according to Spanish sports industry outlet P…
NBA signs betting data partnerships with Sportradar and Genius Sports
The NBA has signed betting data partnerships with Sportradar and Genius Sports, as rights-holders in the US continue to adjust to the new gambling landscape in the country
NBA opens training centre in Senegal
The National Basketball Association has opened a new training centre in Senegal
Fast fashion comes to Asia | Q&A Masanori Kawana, managing director, Fanatics Japan
Masanori Kawana, managing director, Fanatics Japan, came to prominence in October when he signed the company’s first vertical merchandising deal in Asia with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Here he speaks to Ben Cronin about the prospects for the company's fast fashion model in Asia.
Euroleague Basketball Q&A: Jordi Bertomeu & Ioris Francini
In association with Euroleague Basketball
NBA chief sees potential in AR, VR
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has suggested that the use of augmented and virtual reality will be the next method for the North American basketball league to enhance fan engagement, both in the arena and…
Forward Momentum | Euroleague Basketball report
In association with Euroleague Basketball
How teams commercialise players from specific regions
When a leading sports team signs a foreign player, it does so because of their athletic ability. But sometimes that player can also usher in an opportunity to build a sizeable fan base in their home country
Golden State Warriors to offer $100 monthly passes – with no view of court
The Golden State Warriors are looking to capitalize on their huge popularity by offering $100 monthly passes that enable supporters just to get into the Oracle Arena on game day
Pioneering steering
Euroleague Basketball president and chief executive Jordi Bertomeu and WME-IMG co-president Ioris Francini comment on the powerful progress to date of Euroleague ventures and talk about what is to come in the next phase of the project.