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Right now it looks like Bellevue (Seattle suburb) might be emerging as where they will "relocate". They have been out looking at possible sites there since 8am this morning.
Don't forget Portland Trail Blazers named after the pioneers that blazed the Oregon Trail.
Right now it looks like Bellevue (Seattle suburb) might be emerging as where they will "relocate". They have been out looking at possible sites there since 8am this morning.
They are counting on getting public financing. That is highly unlikely in Seattle right now. I expect them to be in OKC for the 07-08 season.
I don't know if it's "highly" unlikely but yes, unlikely. They are going to try at least. It looks like the Hornets might be staying in OKC.
The Hornets applied for permanent relocation to OKC, but that runs counter to Stern's wishes. The political climate in Seattle right now makes it highly unlikely that the Sonics will get public funding. My understanding is that public financing for a new arena or refurbishing Key Arena would have to be put to a public vote. No way that would pass currently.
Actually the people have wanted it to come to a public vote for a while but Schultz/Walker were doing a horrible job in talks with local government. I'm guessing new ownership will try to get it up for vote soon if Shinn is planning on staying in OKC. If Shinn actually applied to stay permanently there, I'm not sure if Stern could deny him considering how horrible N.O. was as a location even prior to Katrina. Shinn can make a good case.
We'll see.
Ok, how about THIS scenario:
Hornets stay in New Orleans.
Sonics move to OKC.
Kings move to Seattle.
Not gonna happen, I know. But it would be so hilarious if the Kings move to King county, Washington.
Hornets move back to New Orleans
Sonics stay in Seattle and gets a new arena
OKC is assed out
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