Developer Chris Hansen is expressing belief that a new arena in Seattle could be privately financed, giving all parties more time to reach an agreement. (more…)
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Key Arena Could be Alternative to Sodo
Even as developer Chris Hansen purchases more properties in Sodo, some are wondering if the future of the NBA in Seattle is tied to the Key Arena site. (more…)
Chris Hansen Purchases Sodo Lot
Developer Chris Hansen continues to purchase lots in Seattle’s Sodo section, prompting further arena discussions in the city. (more…)
Seattle Rejects Street Closure — And New Arena in Process
The Seattle City Council narrowly rejected a plan to sell part of a city street to developer Chris Hansen, effectively killing a proposed new NBA/NHL arena in the city’s Sodo area. (more…)
New Seattle arena causing blue-collar concerns
A proposal by developer Chris Hansen to build a new Seattle arena near the city’s other sporting venues is causing concerns among unions and port officials about its potential impact on the city’s shipping industry. (more…)
NBA approves Kings sale to Sacramento group
The effort to bring the Sacramento Kings to a new Seattle arena hit the wall after the NBA approved the sale of the team to a group working to keep the team in California. (more…)
Maloofs sell interest in Kings to Seattle group
The Seattle SuperSonics could be returning to the NBA, as a Seattle group has purchased an interest in the Sacramento Kings from the Maloof family. (more…)
NBA relo committee heads to Sacramento
Faced with the decision of whether to let the Sacramento Kings move to Anaheim, the NBA‘s relocation committee is heading to Sacramento Thursday to determine whether the market is really capable of supporting pro basketball. At issue: Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says he’s lined up pledges for $7 million in new sponsorships from local businesses. […]
Seattle arena effort suffers funding setback
A Washington State Senate committee approved an extension of sales taxes that helped pay for Safeco Field and Qwest Field, but in a blow to NBA arena advocates slipped in a provision that bars the use of future tax proceeds for a new or renovated arena — or any other sporting facility. Advocates had eyed […]