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Nov 12, 2025: St. Thomas Opens a New Arena & New NBA Fan Experiences

November 12, 2025 • Steve Hartman • Episode 12

In this episode Steve reviews the brand-new $180M Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, home to the St. Thomas Tommies.

Plus, Derek Bolden joins to talk all things NBA fandom, including updates at Target Center and the Wolves new app, plus basketball trading cards and innovation across the NBA.

1:20 Steve's review of Lee & Penny Anderson Arena

9:07 We're live at Scoreboard Bar & Grill in Minnetonka

10:05 New Target Center Experience including a one-stop shop app for tickets, merch and food

15:11 Where to find the NBA on TV. We get a little nostalgic over the return of the NBA on NBC

18:45 New partnership in NBA trading cards.

21:47 The Los Angeles Clippers are leading the way with in-arena innovation and fan engagement.

26:25 A special gift that harkens back to the guys' childhood

27:35 Show wrap

Steve Hartman

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