Basketball
NBA 2K | League looks to hit the right notes with esports venture
The NBA 2K League is being hyped as a game changer for the esports industry as it marks the first time that esports teams have been owned by professional franchises. John Reynolds finds out why the NBA and the majority of its teams believe it will be such a success.
European basketball federations hit out over calendar dispute
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has fired the latest shot in its ongoing battle with Euroleague Basketball over the calendar for the sport in Europe by stating that 10 national federations have “condemned” the actions of the continental club competition organiser.
Matchroom forms new division to develop sports portfolio
UK sports promotional company Matchroom Sport has launched a new division as it seeks to further diversify its portfolio.
WNBA’s San Antonio team moves to Vegas
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has approved the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas, with the franchise to begin playing in Nevada from the 2018 season.
Change Pays Off For Euroleague Basketball
SportBusiness Group has partnered with Euroleague Basketball to produce and make available to you a 36-page report detailing the changes undertaken by the league and evaluating their impact.
Q&A | Rahul Kadavakolu, global marketing director, Rakuten
E-commerce giant Rakuten is making waves in the world of sport having recently signed off on sponsorship deals with the NBA, Barcelona FC and the Golden State Warriors. Ben Cronin spoke to the company’s global marketing director, Rahul Kadavakolu, at the recent Leaders business conference.
EuroLeague clubs reject Fiba calendar proposal
Clubs competing in the EuroLeague, the top-tier club competition in European basketball, have rejected the latest calendar proposal from the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) stating it fails to address two key issues.
Alibaba rubbishes claims Tsai in talks over Nets stake
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the future of the Brooklyn Nets, with a spokeswoman for Alibaba insisting that the Chinese internet giant’s vice-chairman, Joseph Tsai, is not in talks to acquire a stake in the NBA North American basketball franchise, despite claims to the contrary.
Fiba makes fresh move to resolve Euroleague scheduling conflict
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has made the latest move in an effort to resolve a scheduling conflict between itself and Euroleague Basketball by announcing the rescheduling of qualifying games for the 2019 World Cup.
Euroleague claims first with new club business initiative
Euroleague Basketball, which organises continental club competitions in Europe, has today (Monday) unveiled details of a new scheme to work with teams across various commercial areas in an effort to maximise revenue and create business sustainability.
Liga ACB clubs reach agreement on reform plan
Member clubs of the Liga ACB, the top division of Spanish basketball, have reached an agreement on reform plans that will see the league reduced to 16 teams by the 2019-20 season.
Euroleague expresses reservations over latest Fiba proposal
Euroleague Basketball has said it will undertake an “exhaustive evaluation” of the latest proposal for the European club calendar put forward by the International Basketball Federation (Fiba), but has warned that it still raises issues over the absence of key players and athlete workload.
Fiba puts forward Euroleague compromise solution
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has put forward a compromise solution to Euroleague Basketball in a bid to end a bitter dispute over the calendar for the club game in Europe.
Tenerife to stage 2018 Women’s Basketball World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced that Tenerife in Spain will stage the 2018 edition of its Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Fiba, Euroleague Basketball in fresh dispute over calendar proposal
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has today (Friday) lashed out at a new calendar proposal issued by Euroleague Basketball, the organising body of club competitions on the continent, stating the move represents a “heavy-handed diversionary tactic”.
Dot con | How former World Cup star Nelsen is defending sport from cyber-squatters
Towards the end of his football career, former Tottenham and New Zealand defender Ryan Nelsen became aware of the cyber-squatting trade, where celebrities are offered website domain names similar to their own at extortionate prices. Uneasy about the practice he set about creating a way to prevent chancers from profiting from sports stars' intellectual property. Dominic Bliss finds out more.
Fake news | Major brands take on China’s counterfeiters
With New Balance beating 'parasite brands' in a Chinese court and Liverpool FC launching a cut-price kit to beat the counterfeiters, major brands are clearly taking the theft of intellectual property seriously. Mark Dreyer finds out more.
Seattle to pursue KeyArena development plans amid NBA, NHL franchise efforts
The City of Seattle and investment firm Oak View Group (OVG) have agreed a deal to redevelop the KeyArena in a move that could return NBA basketball or NHL ice hockey to the Washington city, while NHL franchise the Calgary Flames has dropped plans to build a new arena in the Canadian city.