NBA events in London this weekend

London is play host to a number of NBA-sponsored events this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s exhibition game between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at The 02 Arena.

The league’s Jam Van will take place at Take To The Courts, Canary Wharf West Plaza (Monday) and outside The O2 (Tuesday).

While, NBA Cares and adidas will join members of the Bulls to dedicate the refurbished basketball courts in Clapham Common on Sunday. In addition, the basketball courts at Ducketts Common (Turnpike Lane) will host a Special Olympics clinic for local athletes on Saturday.

It has been confirmed that Tuesday's game will also be broadcast on the BBC Sport website, in addition to coverage on ESPN and on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Watch: Bulls look ahead to London trip

ESPN tie up NBA deal for UK/Ireland

ESPN are to screen around 100 live NBA games next season in a widely-anticipated deal confirmed today.

The channel will tip off its coverage next Tuesday when the Utah Jazz take on the Chicago Bulls as part of NBA Europe Live.

ESPN’s full NBA games package has up to three games a week, including a weekly game on Sunday in primetime, the NBA All-Star Game, the Playoffs and The Finals in standard and high definition. 

The ESPN produced studio show, NBA Fastbreak, will air on both ESPN and ESPN America. 

“We are thrilled to be expanding our global relationship with ESPN and bringing fans increased coverage of the NBA,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, NBA EMEA Managing Director. “Through ESPN’s multiple channels, NBA games and highlights will now be available to a broader audience in the UK and Ireland.”

Jeroen Oerlemans, Vice President, TV Channels Europe, Middle East and Africa said, “The NBA is one of the world’s top sports properties, with some of the greatest athletes on the planet. This agreement allows us to deliver all of the action and excitement of the NBA to sports fans in the UK and Ireland. ”

BBC to join ESPN in showing GB in Poland

It's now been confirmed that Great Britain games at Eurobasket will be aired live on the BBC Sport website and via the BBC Red Button.


ESPN and ESPN HD will also transit coverage of the ties, along with the entire tournament. 

ESPN to screen Eurobasket

Confirmation of ESPN's Eurobasket's coverage. The channel will broadcast the entire tournament in UK on its regular and HD channels, including Great Britain's group games, right the way to the final.

ESPN will be taking the FIBA Europe commentary feed with Jeff Taylor providing the play-by-play, with one game screened each day en route to Katowice.