NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invests in hometown Hamilton arena

By Canadian Press on February 9, 2026.

HAMILTON — Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has invested in his hometown of Hamilton, joining the ownership group of TD Coliseum.

Oak View Group, the developer behind TD Coliseum, announced the investment Monday; financial terms were not released.

The 27-year-old Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and is the league’s reigning most valuable player.

The investment, made through the player’s charitable organization, the SGA Foundation, is framed as a long-term commitment to Hamilton’s economic and cultural growth.

The partnership includes naming the Ares Atrium inside the venue, a tribute to his son.

The 18,000-seat TD Coliseum, originally Copps Coliseum, was renamed in November after a $300-million renovation of the arena, which opened in 1985.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 9, 2026.

The Canadian Press

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