On anniversary of MLK speech, Dream help fund debt relief across Atlanta
The Dream, motivated by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., are collaborating with Cash App and ForgiveCo to eliminate up to $10M in debt for Atlanta-area families. The donations, on the 62nd anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, will help over 3,500 recipients whose debts range from $500...
Groundwork for the T’Wolves’ Caldwell hire was years in the making
When Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore pursued a purchase of the New York Mets in 2020 -- their first foray into business together -- their partner on the bid was Florida Panthers owner and billionaire Vinnie Viola. Viola had someone he wanted them to meet: Matthew Caldwell.
Hawks promote ticket exec Brunson, hire Panthers CRO Thornton
The Hawks and State Farm Arena have promoted KYLE BRUNSON to executive vice president and chief ticketing officer, and hired Florida Panthers exec SHAWN THORNTON as senior vice president and chief partnership officer.
T’Wolves lay off under 10% of business staff
New T’Wolves owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez laid off roughly 40 employees today in what sources called an “operational restructuring” following about a seven-week assessment period.
Athletes Unlimited won’t expand despite WNBA labor unrest
Athletes Unlimited will not expand its basketball rosters this coming season, CEO Jon Patricof said Tuesday, even though the specter of a WNBA work stoppage has led to early commitments from players, with an expectation that a record 70% of its competitors will likely come from the W.
T’Wolves exec Meyer heads to Rockets for marketing, business intelligence role
Laura Meyer has been hired as the Rockets’ SVP/Performance Marketing & Business Intelligence, a position she thrived in for the T’Wolves and Lynx.
Unrivaled in talks to add two teams for 2026 season
Unrivaled is discussing whether to add two teams this upcoming season, sources said, a move not entirely in direct response to WNBA labor negotiations but nonetheless a way for 12 more players to be paid if a work stoppage happens in 2026.
NBA eyes Europe with Prime Saturday matinees
As part of the NBA’s continued push into global markets, the league will collaborate with new partner Amazon to broadcast eight Saturday afternoon games that will air in primetime overseas, it was revealed today.
Hawks opt for 24-hour stream to release schedule
The Hawks gave content creator Davis Dodds overnight access to State Farm Arena Wednesday evening as part of an unprecedented 24-hour livestream on Twitch to announce the team’s 2025-26 schedule today.
New Blazers owner Dundon to tackle arena issue
The city of Portland had been alarmed that someone from the North, namely Seattle, would try to buy and relocate the Trail Blazers. Now that a purchase has tentatively been made from the South -- by Hurricanes owner and Texas native Tom Dundon -- a potential move is less of a concern, according to s...