NBA to return to London for first time in seven years July 30, 2025 The NBA is to stage a regular-season game in London 2026, ending its seven-year absence from the capital. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will play a regular-season game at the O2 Arena on 18 January 2026. This is the first time an NBA game will be held in the capital since 2019, while [...]
NBA Europe: Basketball chiefs meeting investors in London July 29, 2025 NBA chiefs are in town this week to hold talks with potential investors in its planned European league and a potential London franchise, according to reports. Commissioner Adam Silver and deputy Mark Tatum are set to meet with private equity firms, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, government officials and basketball clubs during a European roadshow, [...]
BBF hits back and counter-sues SLB in British basketball bloodbath July 24, 2025 The British Basketball Federation is counter-suing Super League Basketball in a further escalation of the bitter in-fighting blighting the domestic game. The BBF filed its defence this week against SLB’s High Court claim, which accuses the governing body of abusing its position by preventing clubs from running their league. In its counterclaim, the BBF argues [...]
Super League Basketball steps up season plans despite BBF legal row July 21, 2025 Super League Basketball (SLB) chiefs have announced further ticket sales for next season despite the campaign being threatened by a legal battle with the British Basketball Federation (BBF). SLB says its men’s and women’s Trophy Finals will take place at Birmingham’s Utilta Arena on 1 February 2026, with tickets set to be made available via [...]
London Lions tap pyramids experts for new basketball arena plans July 3, 2025 The London Lions have appointed consultancies whose clients include the pyramids of Giza, the Eden Project and Formula 1 to help draw up plans for their new basketball arena. The Super League Basketball club have engaged The Sports Consultancy, which has worked with F1, the Football Association and the NFL, and Trivandi, whose projects have [...]
British Basketball Federation could face second lawsuit in row with clubs July 2, 2025 The embattled British Basketball Federation (BBF) could face a second round of legal action after the owners of Manchester Basketball warned they are still considering joining Super League Basketball (SLB) in suing the governing body. Manchester Basketball chiefs have been left dismayed by the BBF’s decision last month to effectively block their participation in next [...]
Surj Sports chief: Saudi parent PIF, investing and league focus July 1, 2025 Chief executive of Dazn investors Surj Sports Investments Danny Townsend discusses the state of the changing landscape. When Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund purchased Premier League club Newcastle United in 2021, Middle Eastern sports spending was thrust into the voyeuristic forefront of executive and fan consciousness. Since then Saudi Arabia has invested in a multitude [...]
LeBron James opts into £38m contract as Lakers set for $10bn deal June 30, 2025 LeBron James is set to play in the Lakers’ new ownership era after opting into a £38m contract option. It will mean the 40-year-old, who turns 41 in December, will compete for the Los Angeles side for a 23rd season. The American is just 50 appearances short of Robert Parish’s NBA record, having played 1,562 [...]
London Spirit: Tech titans eye speedy Hundred deal to beat Trump tax rises June 25, 2025 English cricket is set to be an unlikely beneficiary of US President Donald Trump’s tax changes, with the so-called “tech titans” who are buying into London Spirit eager to complete the transaction before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is rubber-stamped by Congress. One clause of the Republic-sponsored bill, now with the Senate having been [...]
British basketball’s civil war heads for courts as SLB sues BBF June 23, 2025 British basketball’s civil war is heading for the courts after Super League Basketball (SLB) formally began legal action against the British Basketball Federation (BBF). SLB has instructed Magic Circle law firm Freshfields to commence proceedings in response to what it believes are the BBF’s latest attempts to prevent it from operating. It comes after the [...]