Basketball
NBA drafts in Real Madrid for 2015 Global Games
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the Boston Celtics will travel to face Spanish side Real Madrid in a pre-season match on October 8, in the latest addition to the NBA Global Games 2015 series.
NBA to collaborate with GE division on new healthcare initiative
North American basketball league the NBA has teamed up with medical technology company GE Healthcare to launch a new initiative designed to promote orthopaedic and sports medicine research to aid the wellness of professional athletes and general public.
European basketball stakeholders fire latest shot against Fiba’s plans
Euroleague Basketball and a collective of the continent’s leading clubs have fired the latest salvo against the International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba’s) plans for reform of the European game.
Fiba Europe to create second-tier club competition
The International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) Europe board has announced that a new second-tier club competition will be created for the 2015-16 season.
Beijing 2022 plays down corruption investigation
Beijing’s bid committee for the 2022 winter Olympic Games has denied that an investigation into a deputy Chinese sports minister over alleged corruption could have an impact on its effort to secure hosting rights to the multi-sport event.
Raptors to launch team in NBA D-League
The Toronto Raptors has become the latest franchise in the National Basketball Association to acquire the right to own and operate a team in the NBA D-League development competition.
Czech Republic edges out EuroBasket Women champion Serbia for 2017 event
European basketball’s governing body, Fiba Europe, has awarded hosting rights for the 2017 edition of its EuroBasket Women tournament to the Czech Republic.
Atlanta Hawks aim to embark on new era as takeover confirmed
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) board of governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Hawks to an ownership group led by billionaire Tony Ressler, as the franchise seeks to turn a corner from a controversial chapter in its recent history.
Charlotte nets 2017 NBA All-Star Game
The North American NBA basketball league has awarded the hosting rights for its 2017 All-Star Game to the city of Charlotte.
Fiba’s new competition system set for August vote as Brazil handed Rio 2016 deadline
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has said a final report on its much debated new system of competition will be put forward for approval in August, while it has handed the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) a deadline of July 31 to settle “significant outstanding dues” and secure Brazil’s place at its home Olympic Games.
Euroleague steps up commitment to Chinese market through new venture
Euroleague Basketball and Chinese media and entertainment group HBN have formed a new company to manage the rights of the pan-European club competition in China.
Ukraine declines option to host EuroBasket 2017
Ukraine’s Youth and Sports Minister, Ihor Zhdanov, has said the country will not take up its option of hosting the 2017 EuroBasket national team basketball competition due to a lack of funding and the ongoing military turbulence in the east of the nation.
NBA’s Cavaliers team up with ESP to boost global outlook
NBA basketball franchise the Cleveland Cavaliers has entered into partnerships with ESP Properties and Property Consulting Group (PCG) to promote its brand outside North America by securing international commercial deals.
Euroleague unveils FFP plans
Euroleague Basketball has revealed the details of new Financial Fair Play rules that will be implemented for the start of the 2015-16 campaign of the European club tournament.
Key finance deal announced for new Milwaukee Bucks arena
Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker has outlined the details of a finance deal to help fund the construction of a new multi-purpose arena that is crucial in ensuring NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks remains in its home city.
NBA to launch new facility at Walt Disney World Resort
The National Basketball Association has announced it is developing a new ‘NBA Experience’ destination at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Milan added to Boston Celtics’ NBA Global Games schedule
The National Basketball Association has announced that the Boston Celtics will travel to Italy to play a pre-season game on October 6 against Olimpia Milano as part of the NBA Global Games Europe 2015 series.
NBA boosts Canadian presence with expanded preseason series
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opted to step up its commitment to the Canadian market by expanding its preseason series in the country to a record number of teams and games.