Basketball
Social Media and Sport in China | 4.7 NBA – Capitalising on decades of effort
The NBA started playing in China in 1979 when the Washington Bullets took on China’s national team at the invitation of then Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping. Few foresaw that one day China would play such a huge role in the NBA’s international growth.
Euroleague Basketball makes commitment to integrity through new partnership
Euroleague Basketball has agreed a long-term integrity partnership with Sport Integrity Monitor (SportIM) which will lead to the launch of a monitoring system that will be the first of its kind in the sport.
Fiba Europe outlines EuroBasket 2017 bidding process
The board of the Fiba Europe division of Fiba, basketball’s global governing body, has announced that the bidding process to host the EuroBasket 2017 national team tournament will open on October 1.
Bucks arena opening could be delayed despite further backing
The Milwaukee Bucks may not be able to play in its new home arena until a year later than scheduled, despite the NBA basketball franchise gaining crucial support for the project from a local Council Committee.
Fiba details new competition system
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has unveiled details of a new system of competition that will come into effect in 2017.
NBA’s Pacers snap up D-League outfit
Pacers Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Indiana Pacers, has acquired NBA Development League team Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Alibaba Group launches dedicated sports operation
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has entered into a collaboration with media corporation Sina and private equity firm Yunfeng Capital to establish a company that aims to “transform” the country’s sports industry.
Battle of the Brands
After adidas prised Houston Rockets star, James Harden, away from Nike for $200m last month, we look at whether it was enough to give the German giant the upper hand in its age-old rivalry with the Americans.
Former NBA star elected as new Russian basketball chief
Former NBA star Andrei Kirilenko has pledged to turn around the fortunes of the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF) after today (Tuesday) being elected as the new president of the embattled governing body.
NBA signs new CBA with referees’ union
North American basketball league the NBA has signed a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA), staving off any potential threat of the disputes that have hit rival major leagues in recent years.
Milwaukee Bucks look forward after arena funding deal
The Milwaukee Bucks have hailed the culmination of an “extraordinary effort” to keep the NBA basketball franchise in Wisconsin after Governor Scott Walker signed off on a deal to commit $250m (€226.9m) in taxpayers' money to help pay for a new arena.
Fiba outlines 2023 World Cup bid process, approves British Basketball Federation
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has outlined the timeline for the bidding process for its 2023 World Cup, which is set to see the likes of Germany, Qatar and Turkey battle it out for the event, while rounding up a number of other decisions from a central board meeting.
IMG College acquires TopShelf, adds to Ivy League portfolio
The IMG College division of the IMG agency has acquired US mobile hospitality company TopShelf and has agreed a multi-year partnership with Princeton University.
TSE to establish permanent base in China
The TSE Consulting sports management consultancy has unveiled plans to establish a permanent base in China after helping the country secure the hosting rights to the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba) 2019 World Cup.
Fiba clears Brazil and Russia for competition as Japan ban lifted
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has provided updates in the governance disputes it has held with the national governing bodies of Brazil, Japan and Russia, while assigning staging rights for its 2016 U17 World Championships for Men and Women to Spain under a new hosting model.
China adds to major event portfolio with 2019 Fiba World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has today (Friday) announced that its 2019 World Cup will be hosted by China.
Fiba launches new Europe Cup competition
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has unveiled its new second-tier European men’s club competition as it continues its drive to introduce a new league structure on the continent.
Silver outlines NBA’s ambitions in Africa
Adam Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has hinted that the organisation could stage regular-season games in Africa, ahead of the North American league’s first game on the continent this weekend.