Sporticast 436: Breaking Down the NBA’s Europe Expansion Plans
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams are joined by Richard Gillis, host of the Unofficial Partner podcast, to talk about big…
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NBA Expansion Faces New Hurdle: Local TV Uncertainty
For the past few years, the NBA’s looming expansion has been discussed in league circles as the final step in a series of specific milestones, namely securing labor…
NBA Confirms Europe Talks, FIBA Role for Proposed Overseas League
NEW YORK — The NBA is now speaking openly about its European ambitions. During a joint press conference with FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis on Thursday, NBA…
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NBA Owners to Review Proposed European League
NBA owners are set to review this week on a plan to launch a pro basketball league in Europe, one that would help expand the sport’s presence across the continent and…
The Celtics Just Set a Record. NBA Expansion Is Up Next
NBA owners are likely rejoicing over Thursday’s news that the Boston Celtics are being sold for $6.1 billion, the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise. Not…
NBA Approval Would Await Lore, A-Rod After T-Wolves Arbitration
If Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore win their pending legal battle with Glen Taylor over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA would still need to approve them as the…
Bucks Win NBA Cup as League Ponders Future in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS—NBA commissioner Adam Silver gave Vegas a double dose of wait-and-see Tuesday, saying the city will not have an NBA expansion franchise anytime soon, and…
NBA Team Values 2024: Warriors, Knicks Lead as Average Hits $4.6B
The NFL flexed its financial muscles this month with several LP-stake sales at rich valuations, including more than $8 billion for both the Miami Dolphins and…
NBA’s 2025 Return to China Aided by New Mavs Owners
The NBA is headed back to China for the first time since 2019 with a pair of preseason games in October 2025 in Macao between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns…
Internet Superstar Kai Cenat an Attention Magnet at NBA Tip-Off
Adam Silver doesn’t usually do second takes. In this instance, though, when told “one more time, nice and smooth,” the NBA commissioner doesn’t hesitate. With the…
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Glen Taylor Subpoenaed NBA in $1.5B Timberwolves Ownership Fight
Glen Taylor has subpoenaed the NBA in the ongoing fight over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, a rare move…
NBA Would Consider Possible Tiered Celtics Sale, Adam Silver Says
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that the league is willing to consider a potential sale of the Boston Celtics that includes a stepped path to control, in…
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