Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment Bought Three Facilities
The company acquired industrial properties to expand youth training programs for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Basketball
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Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment has purchased three former industrial basketball facilities in an all-cash transaction. These properties are set to become youth training centers for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty.
Why it matters
This acquisition significantly scales the organization's physical footprint for community outreach and athlete development. The new space supports youth basketball programming for both the NBA and WNBA teams.
The acquisition includes 100 Dobbin Street at 15,000 square feet, 53 Knickerbocker Avenue at 20,300 square feet, and 483 Baltic Street at 5,000 square feet. Newmark brokers managed the transfer of the full portfolio.
The players
Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment
This organization serves as the parent entity overseeing the operations and facilities for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty.
The Post BK
This entity previously operated the three industrial properties as rental basketball courts in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Nets
The professional NBA basketball team represents the Brooklyn area and will utilize the new facilities for youth programming.
New York Liberty
This professional WNBA team competes in the Brooklyn area and will expand its community youth initiatives into these new locations.
The details
The facilities, which were previously converted into rental courts, are located in Greenpoint, Bushwick, and Gowanus. The deal effectively clears The Post BK's entire existing portfolio to make room for team-branded youth programming.
Timeline
The three training facilities are scheduled to open in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This acquisition follows the Junior NBA youth development initiatives by providing dedicated infrastructure for athlete growth. The move positions the Nets and Liberty to capture a larger share of the local youth sports market by consolidating court access.
Local youth basketball players will gain access to three renovated professional-standard training hubs across Greenpoint, Bushwick, and Gowanus by 2027. The transition removes these former rental courts from the general public leasing pool to prioritize team-sponsored programs.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates a commitment to long-term youth sports infrastructure within Brooklyn's urban neighborhoods. Residents should monitor team websites for upcoming registration details as the 2027 opening date approaches.
Further reading
For more information on team community initiatives, visit Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Commercial Observer.
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