Basketball

The partnership between National Basketball Association (NBA) China and retired Chinese player Yao Ming has planned to develop and operate the first NBA Yao School in Beijing.

Basketball entertainment team the Harlem Globetrotters have been acquired by amusement park owners Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE).

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has selected Toronto to host its 2016 All-Star game, marking the first time the event has been held outside the United States in its 65-year history.

National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Shaquille O’Neal has bought a stake in the league’s Sacramento Kings franchise.

ESPN The Magazine has named National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Memphis Grizzlies as "the best franchise in sports".

National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Philadelphia 76ers has appointed Dan Hauser senior vice-president of corporate partnerships.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and STATS LLC have expanded their partnership to install STATS’ SportVU Player Tracking technology in every NBA arena beginning with the 2013/14 season.

The British Basketball League (BBL) has approved a change of ownership for its Surrey franchise.

Pay-television sports broadcaster SuperSport, which operates in sub-Saharan Africa, has agreed a multi-year television and digital rights partnership with North American basketball league the NBA.

National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has named Lisa Cotter marketing vice-president.

National governing body England Basketball and the British Basketball League (BBL) will be working more close together to expand the game’s reach, following the surge of interest in the sport after the 2012 London Olympics.

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has elected Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul as its president.

National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice-president and general manager Sam Presti has joined the Leaders in Performance speaker line-up.

National Basketball Association (NBA) International president Heidi Ueberroth will step down from her role at the end of 2013 after 20 years working at the organisation.

The Russian Basketball Federation has elected Yulia Anikeeva as its permanent president, following her interim position in the role.

The National Basketball Association (NBA)’s board of governors has approved franchise the Charlotte Bobcats to change its name back to the Hornets from the 2014/15 season.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Indian sports channel Sony Six have announced the launch of NBA Jam in India.

National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise Orlando Magic has appointed Travis Apple as senior director of ticket sales.