This thread will be a place to discuss the possibilities of NBA franchises relocating to Seattle or elsewhere.
Recently, Adam Silver has repeatedly made comments to dissuade the public from the perception that the NBA will be expanding in the near future.
With the building of Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle has set itself up well to be a place that can take in an incoming team quickly.
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The Charlotte Hornets franchise has set itself up to be in the city Charlotte for a long time. Michael Jordan's selling of a portion of ownership recently had made them interesting to watch for awhile.
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I don't think they'll be moving anytime soon.
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I don't think they'll be moving anytime soon.
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Relocation avoids one of the biggest issues with expansion - further dividing the TV revenue pie.
The NBA is a dollars and cents business. It's likely they only reason Seattle hasn't had a team granted to them already. Many owners and NBA officials have already shown regret or empathy for the situation in Seattle
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The NBA is a dollars and cents business. It's likely they only reason Seattle hasn't had a team granted to them already. Many owners and NBA officials have already shown regret or empathy for the situation in Seattle
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It doesn't look like any team is being relocated at the moment but for the next 3 year's it looks like a relocated franchise is the only chance Seattle has.
"Silver also addressed a question about league expansion, which he told Suns employees the league will look at more closely once it is through its upcoming television rights negotiations. (The NBA's current TV rights package, a nine-year deal with ESPN and Turner Sports, is slated to expire after the 2024-25 season.)"
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"Silver also addressed a question about league expansion, which he told Suns employees the league will look at more closely once it is through its upcoming television rights negotiations. (The NBA's current TV rights package, a nine-year deal with ESPN and Turner Sports, is slated to expire after the 2024-25 season.)"
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- Bring back the Seattle SuperSonics via expansion.
- Bring the Las Vegas Roadrunners or Vancouver Huskies into the league via expansion.
- Rename the Utah Jazz to Utah Stars (1971 ABA Champions @ Salt Palace and the Stars beat NBA teams).
- Rename the New Orleans Pelicans to New Orleans Jazz.
- Bring the Las Vegas Roadrunners or Vancouver Huskies into the league via expansion.
- Rename the Utah Jazz to Utah Stars (1971 ABA Champions @ Salt Palace and the Stars beat NBA teams).
- Rename the New Orleans Pelicans to New Orleans Jazz.
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Dead last. I think it's time. Bring them home.
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That's surprising and encouraging but they have a very good young core. It likely won't be (, shouldn't be) that bad in OKC next season.Cactus Jack wrote:Dead last. I think it's time. Bring them home.
I wonder where Seattle will fall on that list years two thru five? There's a good chance they could stay at 100% for a long while.
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Bill Simmons asked some questions on a recent podcast that were thought-provoking.
Mainly, in 2023 how wed are the Thunder to OKC?
Does Clay Bennett have a price? The arena lease is something to question. I believe he said OKC had the worst attendance in the league last season.
Also, some of the other owners who originally started with Clay Bennett in Oklahoma have had quite a bit of turmoil over the years. Others may be interested in selling.
Mainly, in 2023 how wed are the Thunder to OKC?
Does Clay Bennett have a price? The arena lease is something to question. I believe he said OKC had the worst attendance in the league last season.
Also, some of the other owners who originally started with Clay Bennett in Oklahoma have had quite a bit of turmoil over the years. Others may be interested in selling.
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If Seattle and Vegas get the two new relocation franchises who would would be the top relocation city?
Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Mexico City, Mexico?
Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Mexico City, Mexico?
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DoItALL9 wrote:If Seattle and Vegas get the two new relocation franchises who would would be the top relocation city?
Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Mexico City, Mexico?
Vancouver
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Cactus Jack wrote:DoItALL9 wrote:If Seattle and Vegas get the two new relocation franchises who would would be the top relocation city?
Vancouver, BC, Canada?
Mexico City, Mexico?
Vancouver
Definitely Vancouver. NBA players probably don't mind a game there once a season, but there's literally zero desire for them to want to be in Mexico City full time.
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