Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment

As we continue to expand our world-class entertainment and hospitality experiences, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Casa Tua to bring Cucina by Casa Tua to One Hanson Place, the iconic Downtown Brooklyn landmark just steps from Barclays Center.      One Hanson Place will be reimagined as a dynamic hospitality and cultural destination, with Cucina serving as a cornerstone of the building’s next chapter. Slated to open in 2027, Cucina is known for its theatrical open kitchens, lively aperitivo bars, curated fine goods market, and signature approach to Italian hospitality. Cucina will bring Casa Tua’s internationally renowned experience to Brooklyn in a way that honors the history, architecture, and cultural energy of the borough.        This partnership marks our first hospitality expansion beyond Barclays Center and reflects our continued investment and dedication to delivering bold and authentic experiences rooted in Brooklyn.       Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eksxKX42   

We are proud to see Russell Yavner featured in the Spring 2026 edition of the Harvard Law School Bulletin in an article highlighting alumni who are changing the game in professional sports. As Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Russell plays a critical role across our organization, supporting a wide range of legal matters such as basketball operations legal affairs, labor relations and collective bargaining, a variety of commercial and operational matters, and negotiating contracts for more than 100 annual events at Barclays Center. His leadership and work drive our purpose-driven culture and help shape the broader sports and entertainment industry. 👏 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eNU62spc

Becky Kimbro recently wrapped her first Nets season as Senior Vice President of Marketing, leading marketing across the Brooklyn Nets, Long Island Nets, and Brooklyn Basketball. Since joining the organization earlier this year, Becky has led marketing strategy across the platform, driving brand growth and fan engagement through integrated campaigns. She leads a high-performing team focused on delivering best-in-class marketing experiences, The Brooklyn Way. Becky has an extensive background building and engaging fanbases across the NBA, MLB, and NFL, with previous leadership roles at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, the Texas Rangers, and Dallas Cowboys. We are thrilled to have her in Brooklyn and looking forward to her continued impact across our organization and community. 👏

Congratulations to our Content team on winning a Webby for the “From ___ to Brooklyn” series in Video & Film – Sports at the 30th Annual Webby Awards!  🏆 The Webby Awards are the leading international award honoring excellence on the internet, and this recognition reflects our organization’s dedication to celebrating our legends and connecting with our fans, The Brooklyn Way. 🎬 Learn more about Vince Carter's Journey to Greatness - From Daytona Beach to Brooklyn: https://lnkd.in/eKMA55z9 🎥 Explore more from the series: https://lnkd.in/e6Ev3iNJ 👏 Charlie Widdoes, Steven Goldberg, Alex Hawley, Tony Eaton, Joshua Ni, Thomas Garbett, Taj Martinez, Jonathan Edmond, and the entire Content team!

Congratulations to LAURIE JACOBY, Executive Vice President & Chief Entertainment Officer, on being named Venue Executive of the Year at the 2026 Pollstar Awards! This honor reflects Laurie’s leadership, industry impact, and dedication to delivering best-in-class live experiences in Brooklyn. 👏 See the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/gAzVND6Q

As we continue to transform and elevate the guest experience at Barclays Center, we’re excited to announce the next phase of our renovation, part of our $150 million multi-year investment. This phase will introduce a redesigned main atrium and box office, new entry points and premium spaces, and contemporary art integrated throughout the arena—enhancing the experience for all guests from the moment they arrive. In partnership with American Express, the new Card Member Entrance and The Amex® Lounge will deliver a seamless, premium experience from arrival through the event. The dedicated entrance will feature enhanced technology for faster entry and direct access to key areas of the arena, while the lounge will provide an elevated hospitality experience for eligible Card Members, including specialty drinks, curated amenities, panoramic views, and exclusive Card Member perks. Additionally, we are modernizing the arena’s control room and production infrastructure to support the next generation of live events, enhancing flexibility, scalability, and overall production capabilities. This next phase of enhancements builds on previous upgrades across the arena and reflects our continued focus on thoughtful design, best-in-class hospitality, innovative technology, and community investment—The Brooklyn Way. We can’t wait to welcome our guests into these new spaces in Fall 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTk9mAZn

Our people are the foundation of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, and as a values-driven organization, we are dedicated to investing in their growth and development. To support this, we have a robust Talent Development program to empower our employees at every stage of their careers. To grow our next generation of leaders, we have an Emerging Executive Program, designed to recognize emerging leaders across the organization and provide experiential opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. The 2026 cohort recently wrapped, and during the 6-week program, participants: 🤝 Met with industry peers and connected with program alumni 🎯 Received leadership coaching focused on personal brand development 🎤 Participated in leadership panels and discussions 🧩 Engaged in team-building activities ⭐️ Attended NBA All-Star weekend in LA We look forward to seeing how these leaders continue to evolve and shape the future of our organization and the broader industry. Emily Aponte Karen V. Steven Goldberg Rena Gottlieb Morgan Munson Pascal Roc

We are proud to announce that Marissa Shorenstein, Chief External Affairs Officer, has been recognized among New York’s top leaders on the City & State 2026 Who’s Who in Government Relations list. Through her leadership at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Marissa has helped strengthen Brooklyn as a premier sports and entertainment hub, aligning public affairs, communications, and community engagement to support major projects, drive economic growth, and expand opportunity across New York. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 See the list: https://lnkd.in/emwxa2-n

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment AI Lab 🚀 As a values-driven organization, a growth mindset is embedded in how we work—developing ourselves, experimenting, learning, and improving—and our first-ever AI Lab is a reflection of that. Over eight weeks, employees from across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment came together to turn real business challenges into working AI solutions—building, testing, and learning along the way. Here’s what we accomplished: 💡 50 employees from across the organization participated 🛠️ 14 teams built AI-powered solutions 📚 Hosted workshops and coaching sessions to support teams throughout the process 🚀 Explored ideas ranging from practical tools to more advanced, scalable innovations—from fan intelligence and marketing automation to hospitality forecasting, budget copilots, mentorship agents, and enterprise analytics platforms, spanning nearly every function across the organization 🏆 Awarded winners across multiple levels—from foundational solutions to advanced innovation, with prizes up to $10K per team The process culminated at our company-wide AI Lab Demo Day at Barclays Center, where teams showcased their work in a science fair–style experience, with live demos, a People’s Choice vote, and judging by industry experts. Congratulations to all our participants for experimenting, building something real, and driving innovation! And a thank you to everyone who made this program possible. 👏 At Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, we’re building for the future—and we’re just getting started.

We’re excited to welcome Tracey Taylor to Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment as Senior Vice President, Marketing – Entertainment Properties. In this role, Tracey will lead marketing across Products & Experiences, Corporate Development, Entertainment, and Venues & Hospitality, shaping brand strategy and advancing new initiatives from concept to growth. She brings extensive experience leading high-performing teams and driving revenue, audience growth, and brand equity across the live entertainment and experience industries. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, she will partner across the organization to shape our brands and develop impactful, integrated marketing strategies. Welcome to Brooklyn, Tracey! 👏