Basketball
Women’s EuroBasket heads to Serbia, Latvia in 2019
The Fiba Europe division of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has awarded hosting rights for its 2019 Women’s EuroBasket national team tournament to Serbia and Latvia.
Washington Wizards acquire G League franchise
The Washington Wizards have become the latest NBA basketball franchise to acquire ownership rights to a team in the North American organisation’s G League development competition.
Los Angeles Clippers eye new Inglewood arena
NBA basketball franchise the Los Angeles Clippers has entered into a three-year exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) to explore the possibility of constructing a new arena, training centre and team offices in the Californian city of Inglewood.
Fiba seeks global harmonisation with digital venture
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has acquired the ‘.basketball’ domain name in a move designed to create a new digital identity for the sport’s global community.
Fiba launches new 3×3 tournament ahead of IOC meeting
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has launched a new 3x3 national team tournament for men and women under the age of 23.
LA 2024 to tap into NBA, WNBA knowledge for Olympic Games vision
Los Angeles 2024 has enhanced its bid for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games by agreeing partnerships with North American basketball leagues the NBA and WNBA.
Four bidders to contest rights to 2023 Fiba World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has confirmed that four bids will battle it out for hosting rights to the 2023 edition of its World Cup national team tournament.
Greek, Italian clubs recommit to Fiba Champions League
Six clubs from the top divisions in Greece and Italy have signed up to compete in the second season of the Fiba Champions League European competition.
Yao Capital seeks to step up investment deals with US fund
Yao Capital, a private equity firm co-founded by former Chinese basketball star Yao Ming, is to launch a US-dollar fund to invest in overseas sports properties with ties to the Chinese market.
NBA returns All-Star Game to Charlotte
North American basketball league the NBA has awarded its 2019 All-Star Game to Charlotte, with commissioner Adam Silver stating the organisation has been assured by changes made to alter discriminatory laws in the city’s home state of North Carolina.
Clippers acquire title-sponsored D-League team
NBA basketball franchise the Los Angeles Clippers has acquired ownership rights for a Development League team, which will be known as the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario.
Manila to host Fiba 3×3 World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced that the Manila, capital of the Philippines, will host its 3x3 World Cup in 2018.
Basketball Champions League to cut teams, increase prize money
The board of the Basketball Champions League has announced that the number of participating teams will be cut from 40 to 32 next season, while prize money for the winner of the European club competition will also double.
Angola named as new host of 2017 AfroBasket
The African division of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced that this year’s edition of its AfroBasket men’s national team tournament will be held in Angola, and not the Republic of Congo as initially planned.
Prokhorov set to sell significant stake in Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has revealed that he is looking to sell a 49-per-cent stake in the NBA basketball team.
NBA, PlayON unveil daily fantasy sport venture
North America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has joined forces with sports entertainment company PlayON to launch new daily fantasy sports (DFS) competitions in various regions around the world.
Big3 hires former Raiders chief as CEO
Big3, a new three-on-three, half-court basketball league in the United States, has appointed Amy Trask, formerly of NFL American football team the Oakland Raiders, as its chief executive.
NBA lines up Charlotte for All-Star Game after change in LGBT policy
North American basketball league the NBA has said Charlotte will be eligible to host its 2019 All-Star Game after the city’s home state of North Carolina agreed a compromise deal to replace a law that limited anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.